Classic songs about the four seasons—recommended popular tracks.
Music that sings of the four seasons holds a mysterious charm.Perhaps it’s because, as the seasons change, a variety of emotions take root in our hearts.Scenes of spring’s cherry blossoms in full bloom, the sparkle of summer fireworks, landscapes dyed with autumn foliage, and snow quietly piling up in winter.Artists have captured those quintessential seasonal moments through beautiful vocals and melodies—sometimes infusing their songs with joyous excitement, and other times with poignant longing.Today, I’d like to introduce you to a collection of exquisite songs that superbly depict Japan’s four seasons.
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A collection of classic songs about the four seasons. Recommended popular tracks (51–60)
Summer loverSHISHAMO
Released on September 7, 2016, SHISHAMO’s “Natsu no Koibito” is a masterpiece that blends a cute, feminine vocal tone with a powerful singing style.
In the final part, you can hear the sound of ocean waves as background music, making it a song that evokes both the end of summer and the end of a romance.
HOT LIMITT.M.Revolution
This is T.M.Revolution’s smash hit that expresses a sizzling summer romance with passionate sound.
Alongside the liberating excitement of the season, it portrays the push-and-pull of love and an intense relationship.
Powerful vocals, a catchy melody, and electronic elements blend brilliantly to create an energetic track that strikes a deep emotional chord.
Released in June 1998, it debuted at No.
1 on the Oricon charts.
It was also used in Asahi Soft Drinks’ Mitsuya Cider commercial, generating major buzz.
It’s the perfect song to blast when you need a boost—summer drives, parties, or karaoke—guaranteed to send your energy soaring.
Winter WhistleSukima Suichi
I think it’s a love song from Sukima Switch that, unexpectedly for them, carries a powerful message—telling someone to quietly follow along.
It feels like a classic Sukima Switch track infused with the desire to live together with the person you love, set in the winter season.
Rain and CappuccinoYorushika
Set in summer, this is a heartwarming, soothing song that keeps you company during quiet rainy moments.
The transparent vocals meld with the piano’s melody, gently enveloping the bittersweet feelings of remembering someone you’ve lost.
Included on Yorushika’s August 2019 album “Elma,” the track richly portrays the emotional resolve to look forward while holding onto memories of someone dear, within a highly narrative world.
An animated PV evoking a café atmosphere has also been released, enhancing the song’s charm with its dreamlike visuals.
It’s a perfect tune for a calm rainy day, to enjoy by the window with your favorite drink as you unwind.
SAKURA DropsUtada Hikaru
A song that beautifully depicts the scenes woven by the four seasons and the transience of life.
Hikaru Utada’s delicate sensibility vividly expresses the pain of heartbreak and the hope of renewal through images of falling cherry blossoms.
Many listeners are captivated by this worldview where ephemerality and strength coexist.
Released in May 2002, it became a hot topic as the theme song for the drama “First Love.” The music video, directed by Kazuaki Kiriya, unfolds with dreamlike visual beauty.
A recommended classic for those who have experienced the joys of love and the sorrow of parting, or who are moved by the changing seasons.
Its profound poetic world and beautiful melodic lines leave a lingering resonance that sinks into the heart.