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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Masterpieces that sing of the four seasons. Recommended popular songs (21–30)
White LoversKuwata Keisuke
For me, who had always associated Keisuke Kuwata with summer songs, hearing this track as a TV drama’s theme song was a real shock.
I think Mr.
Kuwata’s emotive singing style and voice make it a masterpiece that captivates the listener from start to finish.
HANABIMr.Children
The first time I heard Mr.Children’s “HANABI” was as a TV drama’s theme song.
I’d already loved Mr.Children and listened to them a lot, but the moment I heard this song’s melody and lyrics, I was completely captivated.
Even now, it’s a song I absolutely have to listen to in the summer.
366 daysHY
HY’s “366 Days” is a very soothing ballad.
The lyrics are sung to a loved one, reflecting on a past heartbreak and looking back on earlier times.
The conversational singing style makes it a song you’ll want to keep listening to.
It’s a track I especially recommend to female students.
Spring, Summer, Autumn, WinterIzumiya Shigeru
It’s a powerful song by Shigeru Izumiya.
It lets you hear a side of him you wouldn’t imagine from his variety show appearances.
His strong groove resonates throughout, and this song about the four seasons carries a certain nostalgia while stirring up energy for tomorrow.
summer festivalWhiteberry
Whiteberry’s “Natsu Matsuri,” which shot to fame after being used as a daytime drama theme song, is an upbeat track that makes you want to start dancing and also brings back memories of youth.
Although the members wore yukata, their styling at the time was innovative and became a hot topic.
You two, SummerKetsumeishi
It’s a summer song that really makes you feel the season has arrived.
Set to an uptempo beat, it paints bright summer scenes, and the chorus is especially pleasant to listen to.
It’s a song about two people who met in the summer, and I think it brings back memories of a fleeting summer romance.
Yukikazesupittsu
While this song by Spitz evokes the feeling of walking through winter snow and sensing the wind, it also carries a certain warmth.
The lyrics are truly uplifting, making it a classic I’d recommend to anyone who has something they want to work hard toward or is about to take a step forward toward spring.