[Sunflower Songs] A selection of classic and popular tracks that give you energy in the hot summer
Under the blazing summer sun, the sunflower gazes straight up at the sky.
Many of us have surely been moved by its powerful presence.
In this article, we’ll introduce recommended masterpieces and popular songs from among the many tracks themed around sunflowers.
We’ve gathered everything from songs that perfectly match the fresh, summery image of the flower to bittersweet pieces that completely transform how you think about sunflowers.
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[Sunflower Songs] A selection of uplifting classics and popular tracks for the hot summer (51–60)
sunfloweraobouzu
Himawari, a song by aobozu, was released in 2014 as a digital-only single.
It also drew attention for its music video, which was entirely hand-drawn flipbook-style animation.
The song portrays the confusion and hesitation of growing into adulthood, set against summer scenes.
Even while sensing that something has changed upon becoming an adult, it conveys a determination to move toward a bright future—like a sunflower.
New Door ~Winter Sunflower~ZARD
This is a song by the music unit ZARD, known for signature tracks like “Makenaide.” It was released in 1998 as their 26th single.
Chosen as a theme song for a Sapporo Beer commercial, it drew a lot of attention.
Although it’s a poignant song expressing feelings for a precious person one can no longer meet, it also conveys a determination and positivity to move forward beyond that sadness.
Summer flowers aren’t just sunflowers.Keyakizaka46
A poignant number by Keyakizaka46 that overlays an unforgettable person with a sunflower, “Natsu no Hana wa Himawari Dake Janai” (Summer Flowers Aren’t Just Sunflowers).
It’s included on their 2017 album “Masshirona Mono wa Yogoshitakunaru.” When you think of a flower that represents summer, many people might picture the sunflower.
But in truth, summer has many different flowers, each showing a side distinct from the sunflower.
Still, the image that inevitably comes to mind is the sunflower.
Just like that sunflower, this song expresses an uncontrollable outpouring of love for someone precious—someone you can’t help but remember, no matter how much you try to forget.
Sunflower FireworksAile The Shot
A bittersweet, stylish summer tune where an urban groove reveals the scenery of a summer dusk.
It’s a track by Aile The Shota, produced by ☆Taku Takahashi of m-flo, released in June 2025.
It portrays the frustration of a love where the person can’t confess their feelings, and the lyrics tighten your chest in contrast to the song’s pleasant vibe.
The delicate vocals and wistful melody create a sentimental summer mood, making it impossible not to dwell on its story.
[Sunflower Songs] A selection of classic and popular tracks that give you energy in the hot summer (61–70)
Somewhere in the summerWANIMA
It’s a song brimming with WANIMA’s positive energy, perfect for kicking off a refreshing summer.
It portrays the determination to keep moving forward despite hesitation and the desire to cast off sorrow and shine like the sun, all carried by a powerful sound.
Included on the single “Summer Trap!!” released in July 2019, it was also featured as the CM song for Asahi Soft Drinks’ “Mitsuya Cider 2019.” Together with a music video that evokes scenes of summer festivals, the track is embraced as an uplifting anthem that gives you a push at the start of summer.
Highly recommended for anyone about to take on something new.
sunflowerMaekawa Kiyoshi
Himawari, with its strikingly wistful piano intro phrase, is a hit single released in 2002.
The lyrics and music were written by Masaharu Fukuyama, who, like Kiyoshi Maekawa, is from Nagasaki.
It was also performed at that year’s NHK Kouhaku Uta Gassen, so it’s widely known and a popular choice for karaoke.
As you’ll hear, the melody development is very characteristic of Fukuyama, with no enka-style techniques, so even those who usually sing pop should be able to handle it well.
The overall key is low, so if you struggle with low notes, try adjusting the key to suit your range before singing.
HimawariBBY NABE
Rapper and producer BBY NABE, who spent his childhood in New York and writes songs for major artists, released Himawari digitally on September 2, 2020.
Unlike his previous, rap-centered works, this track showcases BBY NABE’s strong singing ability.
The lyrics liken a precious, lost presence to a sunflower, tightening the chest as they echo the bittersweet feeling of summer coming to an end.
It’s a soulful, pleasantly sentimental ballad marked by an unforgettable vocal performance.
