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)
Come, spring.Matsutōya Yumi
A classic by Yumi Matsutoya that gently sings of spring’s arrival.
Its lyrics, which beautifully portray the fragile scent of blossoms and feelings for someone unforgettable, resonate deeply.
Released in October 1994 as the theme song for an NHK morning drama series, it reached No.
1 on the Oricon weekly chart and became a million-seller with approximately 1.164 million copies sold.
Beloved as a school graduation song and even included in textbooks, it’s cherished across generations.
Perfect for the time when you begin to sense spring’s arrival, this is a quintessential track that captures the season’s shift into spring.
I will die in the spring.Yuki Satoru
This is a song by Satoshi Yuki that delicately portrays a spring scene with cherry blossoms fluttering in the air.
Set to gentle tones of piano and acoustic guitar, it skillfully expresses both the feeling of new beginnings and the bittersweetness that comes with the arrival of spring.
Released in March 2023, the track carries a warm yet wistful atmosphere that resonates with those hoping for the end of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The music video also incorporates works submitted by fans, an effort that deepens the bond between the artist and listeners.
It’s a recommended piece for anyone who, wrapped in the mildness of spring, wishes to reflect on the transience and beauty of life.
green leavesMotohiro Hata, TOMOO
A gentle, piano-centered piece that delicately portrays the shift from spring to summer.
The subtle vocals of Motohiro Hata and TOMOO blend beautifully.
It was included on the album “HATA EXPO -The Collaboration Album-,” released in November 2024.
The lyrics—interweaving the cycles of the seasons and the changes of life, memories and regrets of the past, and hopes for the future—resonate deeply.
Like sunlight that brightens everyday life, the song makes you feel the presence of things that remain unchanged.
Perfect for moments when you want to sense a fresh beginning or a spark of hope.
Sound of SummerGReeeeN
GReeeeN’s “Natsu no Oto” starts with the sound of summer fireworks and keeps you feeling summer all the way through.
It blends laid-back sections with uptempo parts for a very cool finish, while also evoking the charm of a nostalgic Japanese summer.
Masterpieces that sing of the four seasons. Recommended popular songs (61–70)
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.
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.
Christmas EveYamashita Tatsuro
I think this song, known by everyone, is a timeless classic among winter songs.
It’s not only used widely as insert music in dramas and TV shows and in commercials, but sometimes you even hear it drifting from somewhere as you walk through winter streets.
Tatsuro Yamashita’s vocals are also superb.