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 (31–40)
A person who loves springGLAY
A GLAY song whose beautiful lyrics weave in Japan’s four seasons and whose refreshing melody deeply resonates.
Through the image of people enduring the cold of winter while eagerly awaiting spring’s arrival, it portrays new encounters and the beginning of love.
Included on the album “BELOVED,” released in November 1996, it was later also issued as the B-side to the single “Kuchibiru” (“Lips”).
Inspired by experiences in Iceland, the piece vividly expresses both the strength of people surviving in harsh environments and their hope for spring.
It’s a perfect track for those starting a new chapter in life or seeking new connections.
One-room DiscoPerfume
This is one of Perfume’s signature works, expressing the mix of excitement and anxiety felt by young people starting a new life through an electropop sound.
The fresh lyrics are striking, capturing the feelings of living alone for the first time as if reflected in the bright city nightscape.
Produced by Yasutaka Nakata, its refined musicality fuses technopop and dance music to great effect.
Released in March 2009, it became their first No.
1 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.
It was also included on the album ⊿ and performed at the 60th NHK Kōhaku Uta Gassen.
It’s a supportive anthem that gently nudges those facing moves and changing environments in the spring, the season of new beginnings.
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.
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.
Classic songs about the four seasons. Recommended popular tracks (41–50)
Tomorrow, when spring comesMatsu Takako
A nostalgic coming-of-age song that begins with memories of a white ball tracing a parabolic arc.
Takako Matsu’s clear, translucent voice gently wraps around her feelings for “you,” who is devoted to baseball.
The bittersweet wish to reunite at a place of memories and the unwavering love for someone precious soak into the heart with the arrival of spring.
Released in March 1997, the song was featured in NTT’s “Exciting New Life” campaign commercial and was also performed on that year’s NHK Kōhaku Uta Gassen.
In April 2007, marking the 10th anniversary of her debut, a new version was released on the album Cherish You.
It’s a warm song that gently encourages those graduating or embarking on a new chapter in life.
SAKURAikimonogakari
This is a classic song that gently sings of the changing spring season with a cherry blossom motif.
Released in March 2006, it marked Ikimono-gakari’s major-label debut.
Its arrangement incorporates pop-rock elements, and Kiyoe Yoshioka’s warm vocals resonate deeply.
The song was featured in a commercial for NTT East’s DENPO115, and in 2021 it was also used in a McDonald’s Teritama Burger commercial.
The lyrics weave together the loneliness of farewell and the anticipation of new beginnings, evoking empathy with images of memorable places and landscapes.
In the spring when cherry blossoms are in full bloom, this heartwarming track gently supports those embarking on graduations or new chapters in life.