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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.

Playlist

Classic songs about the four seasons—recommended popular tracks.
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1Summertime CinderellaRyokushokushakai
Summertime CinderellaRyokushokushakaiplay_arrow
7th single; theme song for a Monday 9 p.m. drama
2Spring, Summer, Autumn, WinterHilcrhyme
Spring, Summer, Autumn, WinterHilcrhymeplay_arrow
J-pop that depicts the beauty of the four seasons and the subtleties of love
3snowlight&TEAM
snowlight&TEAMplay_arrow
&TEAM’s hopeful winter song introduction
4osmanthus (fragrant orange osmanthus; sweet olive)natori
osmanthus (fragrant orange osmanthus; sweet olive)natoriplay_arrow
A jazzy tune that pairs with the scent of autumn
5seasonikimonogakari
seasonikimonogakariplay_arrow
A powerful song that sings of the springtime of life
6Spring, Summer, Autumn, Wintersumika
Spring, Summer, Autumn, Wintersumikaplay_arrow
A poignant song depicting the changing of the four seasons and parting
7Song of Springsupittsu
Song of Springsupittsuplay_arrow
Spitz’s hopeful masterpiece
8to clear up (weather)Yorushika
to clear up (weather)Yorushikaplay_arrow
A Yorushika song that heralds the arrival of spring
9Spring ThiefYorushika
Spring ThiefYorushikaplay_arrow
The ephemerality of life likened to cherry blossoms
10Winter and Springback number
Winter and Springback numberplay_arrow
A song by back number about getting over a broken heart
11fireworksaiko
fireworksaikoplay_arrow
Aiko’s classic song portraying unrequited love
12cherry blossomKetsumeishi
cherry blossomKetsumeishiplay_arrow
Ketsumeishi’s spring-themed hit song
13Winter is starting.Makihara Noriyuki
Winter is starting.Makihara Noriyukiplay_arrow
Noriyuki Makihara's song for a Sapporo Beer commercial
14Blue and SummerMrs. GREEN APPLE
Blue and SummerMrs. GREEN APPLEplay_arrow
A summer coming-of-age story about love and friendship
15fireworks (launched into the sky)DAOKO × Yonezu Kenshi
fireworks (launched into the sky)DAOKO × Yonezu Kenshiplay_arrow
I was captivated by the vocal abilities of DAOKO and Kenshi Yonezu.
16RainHata Motohiro
RainHata Motohiroplay_arrow
A classic song that portrays the rainy season and the feelings of love
17Snow SmileBUMP OF CHICKEN
Snow SmileBUMP OF CHICKENplay_arrow
BUMP OF CHICKEN’s winter love song
18Magic of a Summer Nightindigo la End
Magic of a Summer Nightindigo la Endplay_arrow
A song that depicts a summer love story by indigo la End
19Maplesupittsu
Maplesupittsuplay_arrow
A classic Spitz song that portrays autumn memories and parting
20powder snowRemioromen
powder snowRemioromenplay_arrow
Remioromen’s representative song is “Konayuki.”
21Snow BlossomNakajima Mika
Snow BlossomNakajima Mikaplay_arrow
Expressing healing and strength with a gentle singing voice
22White LoversKuwata Keisuke
White LoversKuwata Keisukeplay_arrow
A masterpiece marked by Keisuke Kuwata’s emotionally expressive vocals
23HANABIMr.Children
HANABIMr.Childrenplay_arrow
I was captivated listening to Mr.Children’s “HANABI.”
24366 daysHY
366 daysHYplay_arrow
HY's '366 Days' is a ballad about heartbreak.
25Spring, Summer, Autumn, WinterIzumiya Shigeru
Spring, Summer, Autumn, WinterIzumiya Shigeruplay_arrow
A song that brings nostalgia and energy with Shigeru Izumiya’s powerful groove.
26summer festivalWhiteberry
summer festivalWhiteberryplay_arrow
Whiteberry’s “Natsu Matsuri” became a huge hit as the theme song for a daytime drama
27You two, SummerKetsumeishi
You two, SummerKetsumeishiplay_arrow
A song about summer encounters and memories
28Yukikazesupittsu
Yukikazesupittsuplay_arrow
Spitz’s song is a classic distinguished by its warmth and encouragement amid the winter snow.
29fireworksOku Hanako
fireworksOku Hanakoplay_arrow
An inspiring song about summer memories and fireworks
30God of RomanceHirose Kōmi
God of RomanceHirose Kōmiplay_arrow
The Goddess of Romance is a classic winter song
31this winterMakihara Noriyuki
this winterMakihara Noriyukiplay_arrow
Two lovers' love, nestled together in the cold winter
32Snow Magic FantasySEKAI NO OWARI
Snow Magic FantasySEKAI NO OWARIplay_arrow
SEKAI NO OWARI's winter magic song
33Voice of the Seaurashima tarō (kiritani kenta)
Voice of the Seaurashima tarō (kiritani kenta)play_arrow
Ms. Kiritani’s summery song that evokes the sea
34Harusaki KobeniYano Akiko
Harusaki KobeniYano Akikoplay_arrow
A popular song that captures the lightness of spring
35Summer Colorsyuzu
Summer Colorsyuzuplay_arrow
Yuzu’s “Natsuiro” is a classic that evokes the nostalgia and freshness of summer.
36A person who loves springGLAY
A person who loves springGLAYplay_arrow
The beginning of a love that endures winter and awaits spring
37One-room DiscoPerfume
One-room DiscoPerfumeplay_arrow
Expressing the hopes and anxieties of a new life through electropop
38HOT LIMITT.M.Revolution
HOT LIMITT.M.Revolutionplay_arrow
T.M.Revolution’s classic hit depicting a passionate summer romance
39Rain and CappuccinoYorushika
Rain and CappuccinoYorushikaplay_arrow
Summer rain, soothing singing voice and memories
40SAKURA DropsUtada Hikaru
SAKURA DropsUtada Hikaruplay_arrow
A masterpiece that shines with Hikaru Utada’s sensibility
41Tomorrow, when spring comesMatsu Takako
Tomorrow, when spring comesMatsu Takakoplay_arrow
A classic song that sings of baseball, youth, and the longing to reunite
42SAKURAikimonogakari
SAKURAikimonogakariplay_arrow
Sakura and spring songs, Ikimono-gakari classics
43If It SnowsDREAMS COME TRUE
If It SnowsDREAMS COME TRUEplay_arrow
A wistful winter love song by Dreams Come True
44Cherry blossom seasonFujifaburikku
Cherry blossom seasonFujifaburikkuplay_arrow
Depicting a heartrending breakup in the season of cherry blossoms
45Sakura (Solo)Moriyama Naotaro
Sakura (Solo)Moriyama Naotaroplay_arrow
Naotaro Moriyama’s “Sakura” was the breakthrough song.
46SakurazakaFukuyama Masaharu
SakurazakaFukuyama Masaharuplay_arrow
Masaharu Fukuyama’s signature song “Sakurazaka” was inspired by two real slopes.
47The Summer That Vanished Beyond the GlassSuzuki Masayuki
The Summer That Vanished Beyond the GlassSuzuki Masayukiplay_arrow
Masayuki Suzuki's debut solo single
48Spring Night
Spring Nightplay_arrow
A classic work of Japanese music that portrays an encounter with a woman through the sound of the koto on a spring night
49Heralding springyama
Heralding springyamaplay_arrow
A song by yama. The loneliness and struggles of youth.
50Spring Dayaimyon
Spring Dayaimyonplay_arrow
Spring music, a song of hope and encouragement for a new life
51the first strong spring windnishina
the first strong spring windnishinaplay_arrow
An acoustic guitar piece that evokes the arrival of spring
52cherry blossom night breezeSukima Suichi
cherry blossom night breezeSukima Suichiplay_arrow
A beautiful song by Sukima Switch that sings of the loneliness of spring
53Sakura KomachiNaoto Intiraimi (feat. Kankan)
Sakura KomachiNaoto Intiraimi (feat. Kankan)play_arrow
Naoto Kankan Spring Collaboration Song (Remake Version)
54When cherry-blossom hues danceNakajima Mika
When cherry-blossom hues danceNakajima Mikaplay_arrow
Mika Nakashima’s spring song expresses the beauty of the four seasons
55cherry blossom frontKoyanagi Rumiko
cherry blossom frontKoyanagi Rumikoplay_arrow
Spring when cherry blossoms bloom, hope and anticipation for a new season
56Homeward Road in MarchHirai Dai
Homeward Road in MarchHirai Daiplay_arrow
A heartwarming song depicting farewells and new departures in spring
57Come, spring.Matsutōya Yumi
Come, spring.Matsutōya Yumiplay_arrow
Yumi Matsutoya’s classic spring hit, a million seller
58I will die in the spring.Yuki Satoru
I will die in the spring.Yuki Satoruplay_arrow
A composition that delicately depicts a spring scene with dancing cherry blossoms
59green leavesMotohiro Hata, TOMOO
green leaves Motohiro Hata, TOMOOplay_arrow
A song portraying the changing seasons and the hopes of life
60Sound of SummerGReeeeN
Sound of SummerGReeeeNplay_arrow
GReeeeN, a song depicting fireworks and summer scenes
61Summer loverSHISHAMO
Summer loverSHISHAMOplay_arrow
“Summer Lovers” is a masterpiece that depicts the end of summer and of love.
62Winter WhistleSukima Suichi
Winter WhistleSukima Suichiplay_arrow
A powerful love song that portrays a winter romance
63Christmas EveYamashita Tatsuro
Christmas EveYamashita Tatsuroplay_arrow
A classic of winter and Tatsuro Yamashita’s greatest masterpiece
64SnowdomeKimura Kaera
SnowdomeKimura Kaeraplay_arrow
Kaela Kimura’s playful songs
65Summer Days of 1993class
Summer Days of 1993classplay_arrow
Memories of a masterpiece intertwined with heartbreak
66Merry XmasBoA
Merry XmasBoAplay_arrow
BoA’s “MeriKuri” is a classic filled with feelings for a loved one.
67White SeasonMISIA
White SeasonMISIAplay_arrow
High difficulty singing MISIA's winter love songs
68Paradise BabyRIP SLYME
Paradise BabyRIP SLYMEplay_arrow
RIP SLYME’s classic summer rap song
69Christmas songback number
Christmas songback numberplay_arrow
A masterpiece that evokes the holy winter night
70Winter, againGLAY
Winter, againGLAYplay_arrow
GLAY’s winter classic, love and rhythm are the best