Songs for every season: classic and popular tunes of spring, summer, autumn, and winter.

“Goodbye is an August lullaby.”Koji Yoshikawa

KOJI KIKAWA SAYONARA HACHIGATSU NO RARABAI (SUBTITULADO )

This song was released as Ms.

Kikkawa’s second single.

Speaking of Ms.

Kikkawa, there are countless anecdotes about her, and even now she still shows off her cymbal kick at concerts.

Recently she has also been very active as an actress, but last year she broke her leg while filming a movie.

The subsequent concerts were performed with her holding a cane and resting her leg on a round stool, yet her movement was so natural that it was truly moving.

cherry blossom frontRumiko Koyanagi

Cherry Blossom Front by Rumiko Koyanagi

This song beautifully depicts a spring scene in full bloom with cherry blossoms.

Rumiko Koyanagi’s warm vocals resonate as if gently embracing the listener’s heart.

Released in January 1976, the piece delicately portrays a journey across Japan and the anticipation of a new season’s beginning.

The lyrics, where reflections on what has been lost intertwine with hope for a fresh start, are sure to resonate with many.

It’s a recommended track for anyone who, with the arrival of spring, feels ready to take a new step forward.

Christmas EveTatsuro Yamashita

Nana Eikura stars in Tatsuro Yamashita’s “Christmas Eve” special movie-version PV

When you think of winter, you think of Christmas—and when you think of Christmas, Tatsuro Yamashita’s “Christmas Eve” is probably the most famous song.

This track, which climbs the Oricon charts almost every winter, was actually released in 1983.

Even now, it doesn’t feel dated at all—its popularity is truly enduring.

Cosmos (autumn cherry blossoms)Momoe Yamaguchi

Cosmos - Momoe Yamaguchi - Cosmos

This is Momoe Yamaguchi’s 19th single, written and composed by Masashi Sada.

It’s a wonderful song that everyone knows and has been selected for the Japan 100 Best Songs.

Many artists have covered it.

For its time, it was a major hit, selling 500,000 copies.

YaeNatsuko Nisshoku

Natsuko Nisshoku – “Yae” Official Music Video

Set against a spring evening where cherry blossoms dance, this song weaves together transience and beauty.

Nisshoku Natsuko’s poignant vocals delicately capture the shifting of the seasons.

Included on the mini-album “Hanayodo,” released in April 2023, its music video features a symbolic cherry tree.

It’s the kind of track you’ll want to hear in a quiet park, with soft piano tones that drift pleasantly like a spring breeze.

Perfect for those who feel uneasy at the start of a new season or who have experienced a farewell with someone dear.

Why not immerse yourself in Nisshoku Natsuko’s sonic world and feel the arrival of spring?

First loveKozo Murashita

Kozo Murashita “Hatsukoi” Music Video

A gem of a love song by Kozo Murashita, packed with memories of youth.

The protagonist’s bittersweet feelings as they stand alone in the season of early-summer rains are conveyed through delicate vocals and the sound of an acoustic guitar.

Released in February 1983, the song became a major hit, selling 526,000 copies on the Oricon charts.

In Murashita’s hometown of Minamata, Kumamoto Prefecture, there is a shopping street named “Hatsukoi-dori” (First Love Street), and a monument to the song has been erected there.

With its warm melody that gently embraces those in love, it continues to resonate with many people to this day.

Tomorrow, when spring comesTakako Matsu

Takako Matsu – When Spring Comes Tomorrow

She is now active as an actress and singer, but since she initially worked only as an actress, her debut single, “Ashita, Haru ga Kitara,” generated quite a buzz.

On top of that, she’s an exceptionally good singer, which made it even more talked about.

She even made her debut appearance on the Kōhaku Uta Gassen that year.