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Classic songs that sing about flowers. Popular songs related to flowers.

The color of the flowers has faded in vain, while I, lost in thought, let my life drift by in this world.

This is the famous waka by Ono no Komachi, also known from the Hyakunin Isshu.

Since ancient times, the Japanese have been captivated by the beauty of flowers.

Even today, flowers are an indispensable part of life’s milestones, showing our deep connection with them.

In this article, we introduce a selection of famous songs themed around “flowers.”

Please enjoy these flower songs that have always enchanted and accompanied us through the ages: the resilient flowers that bloom again and again even when trampled, the beautiful flowers everyone admires, and the gentle flowers that bloom in our hearts.

Classic songs about flowers. Popular flower-themed songs (41–50)

Come, spring.Yumi Matsutoya

A tender, bittersweet portrayal of early spring, this gem by Yumi Matsutoya seeps into the heart.

Its lyrics, which beautifully harmonize nostalgia for days gone by, parting from a beloved, and hope for a new season, together with a universal melody infused with traditional Japanese elements, resonate deeply with listeners.

Featured on the album “THE DANCING SUN,” released in November 1994, and used as the theme song for an NHK morning drama series, this piece will gently stay by your side when you need courage to face hardships, when you long to reunite with someone dear, and when you await the arrival of spring.

I heard the sound of cherry blossoms blooming.=LOVE

=LOVE (Equal Love) / 1st ALBUM track 'I Heard the Sound of Cherry Blossoms Blooming' MV [YouTube ver.]
I heard the sound of cherry blossoms blooming = LOVE

This is a heartwarming =LOVE song that gently conveys the arrival of spring.

It portrays a faint, bittersweet first love by likening the flutter of a first crush to the invisible scene of “the sound of cherry blossoms blooming.” The reasons the protagonist prefers riding in the third car of the school commuter train, and the care she takes with her hairstyle, convey the feelings of a girl earnestly navigating her first love despite her confusion.

Included on the May 2021 album “Zenbu, Naisho.” (“Everything’s a Secret.”), the song also drew attention for its refreshingly springlike visual beauty in the music video.

It’s a perfect track for the spring season—one that makes your heart flutter when listened to at the start of a new school term.

It’s recommended not only for those in love, but also for anyone who wants to enjoy the spirit of spring.

Sakura (Solo)Naotaro Moriyama

A beautiful, heart-touching ballad that layers the transience of cherry blossoms with the changing course of life.

Naotaro Moriyama’s clear voice, together with the warm melodies woven by piano and strings, gently envelops the listener’s heart.

Released in March 2003, the song became a massive hit, selling over one million copies.

It’s a perfect piece to listen to in spring—a season of graduations, farewells, and new beginnings.

Under the cherry blossoms, as you reflect on memories with someone dear, why not take a new step forward with this song?

A Single Cherry Blossom PetalMaica_n

Maica_n – Sakura Petal (Official Music Video)
Sakura Petal Maica_n

This is a striking song with a warm voice that seems to herald the fresh arrival of spring.

It gently speaks to the wonder of dreaming and the importance of taking small steps to make those dreams come true.

Maica_n’s clear, expansive vocals seep into the heart alongside images of fluttering cherry blossoms.

Released in February 2025 to commemorate the fifth anniversary of her major-label debut, the track is also used as the theme song for NHK Saga Broadcasting Station’s “SAGA SOUL.” It’s an encouraging anthem that gives a gentle push to those who move forward without fearing change.

A perfect song to play on a spring drive under avenues of cherry trees, taking in the scenery outside your window.

hazy spring sky (literally: “flower-clouded” sky; overcast sky during cherry blossom season)Chiahi Sato

Chiai Sato – Hazy Spring Sky (Lyric Video)
Hanagumori by Chiaki Sato

Chiaki Sato, the singer-songwriter also known as a central figure of Kinoko Teikoku, whose hiatus was announced in 2019.

Her digital single Hanagumori is a wistful number, with lyrical melodies and arrangements that conjure up springtime scenes.

The story in the lyrics invites listeners to overlay their own memories—sentimental yet soothing.

It’s an emotional pop tune I’d recommend as BGM for moments when you want to immerse yourself in your own world.

After the cherry blossoms (all quartets lead to the?)UNISON SQUARE GARDEN

UNISON SQUARE GARDEN 'After the Cherry Blossoms (all quartets lead to the?)' MV
After the Cherry Blossoms (all quartets lead to the?) UNISON SQUARE GARDEN

It’s a song by UNISON SQUARE GARDEN that conveys a positive image, almost as if it’s capturing the exhilaration of cherry blossom season.

It was also used as the opening theme for the anime Yozakura Quartet ~Hana no Uta~, where cherry blossoms are a key motif—another noteworthy point.

The bustling, almost rampaging interplay of each instrument is striking, and the sense of fun comes across directly.

It’s a track that strongly expresses feelings of taking a step forward on a wave of elation, as well as emotions like release and freedom.

Taiwan cherryRen

Ren – Taiwan Cherry (Music Video)
Hikan-zakura Ren

Ren’s 2023 number “Hikan-zakura” is a song about someone you can never forget.

The more important a person is, the harder it is to let them go, no matter what you do.

Memories resurface, bringing pain and sorrow.

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Even so, as time refuses to stop, the song portrays the resolve to finally face forward and shift one’s heart.

It leaves you with the hope that, ahead on that path, spring will arrive with beautiful cherry blossoms in bloom.