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[Sunflower Songs] A selection of classic and popular tracks that give you energy in the hot summer

Accompanist / Piano InstructorYuri
Accompanist pianist × piano instructor × web writer. I began piano lessons at age four and, inspired by my piano teacher, decided to pursue music. I went on to specialized music programs in high school and university, where I discovered the appeal of accompanying instrumentalists and singers. Currently, alongside teaching piano, I work mainly in my home region of Aichi as an accompanist for flute, voice, choir, and more. Through lessons, my students often introduce me to trending songs, and my hobby is trying anything on the piano—Japanese and Western pop, commercial jingles, and beyond. Since 2021, I’ve also been active as a web writer, covering music and a variety of other genres.
A Vocaloid producer who is also a music writerWakachan Araki
I started playing guitar in middle school and focused on band activities during my student years. I’ve been a hobbyist Vocaloid producer for over 15 years. After entering the workforce, I gained experience in various roles, including event sound engineering and videography/photography. As a writer, I’ve contributed introduction articles for music and manga websites, and in 2022 I had the opportunity to write the bonus liner notes for IA SUPER BEST. My specialties are Japanese rock, Vocaloid, and manga.

Under the blazing summer sun, the sunflower gazes straight up at the sky.

Many of us have surely been moved by its powerful presence.

In this article, we’ll introduce recommended masterpieces and popular songs from among the many tracks themed around sunflowers.

We’ve gathered everything from songs that perfectly match the fresh, summery image of the flower to bittersweet pieces that completely transform how you think about sunflowers.

If you’re curious about “What songs feature sunflowers?”, be sure to read to the end!

[Sunflower Songs] A selection of classic and popular tracks that give you energy in the hot summer (61–70)

sunflowerTUBE

Sunflower by TUBE

Himawari TUBE

Speaking of sunflowers, that means summer—and when it’s summer, it’s got to be them! This is a song by TUBE, a rock band from Kanagawa Prefecture.

It was released in 1999 as their 29th single.

The lyrics capture a straightforward, unwavering love and the feeling of “I like you” for someone special.

The refreshing sound and the free, soaring high notes are exactly what you’d expect from them.

Perfect for a seaside drive.

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sunflowerZIGZO

ZIGZO – Sunflower

Himawari ZIGZO

How about some gritty, hard-driving guitar rock? This is a track by the four-piece rock band ZIGZO.

It was released as their second single in 1999.

It’s a love song whose lyrics convey a straightforward, if clumsy, affection for a loved one.

The song structure and development are simple, but that simplicity makes it resonate deep in the heart.

Recommended for junior high and high school students.

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Pris-Magic!Shigure Ui

Pris-Magic!

Pris-Magic! Shigure Ui

Ui Shigure, who works as an illustrator and manga artist and also has a presence as a virtual YouTuber.

Pris-Magic!, included on her rain-themed first album Mada Ame wa Yamanai (The Rain Still Hasn’t Stopped), is striking for its cute vocals and a light, piano-forward ensemble.

The lyrics liken the sun peeking through breaks in the clouds to a sunflower, and even with rain as its theme, they evoke a dazzling light.

It’s a perfectly poppy number for the season when the rainy spell ends and summer begins.

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Sunflowers and StardustTokyo Girls' Style

Tokyo Girls' Style / Sunflowers and Stardust

Sunflowers and Stardust Tokyo Girls' Style

Himawari to Hoshikuzu (Sunflowers and Stardust) is a song by the Japanese girls’ dance and vocal group Tokyo Girls’ Style.

It powerfully delivers the special experiences and emotions you can only feel in your youth, set to a bright, catchy sound.

Perhaps the hand reaching toward the light is likened to a sunflower stretching toward the sun.

It’s an uplifting, recommended track that makes you feel positive when you listen to it.

The song was used as the ending theme for Fuji TV’s “MyuSata” from September to October 2010.

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Winter SunflowerTakeshi Matsubara

Takehito Matsubara / Winter Sunflower

Winter Sunflower - Takefumi Matsubara

This is a song called “Fuyu no Himawari” by Takefumi Matsubara.

Sunflowers don’t bloom in winter, but the man likens himself to a sunflower blooming in the cold season.

It’s a sad and lonely song, yet it’s perfect for those moments when you want to sit quietly with your feelings on your own.

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Sunflowers of That DayHiroshi Fujiwara

Sunflowers of That Day / Hiroshi Fujiwara / Saburo Fuji

Sunflowers of That Day Hiroshi Fujiwara

This is a song by Hiroshi Fujiwara, an enka singer from Akaiwa City, Okayama Prefecture.

It was released as a single in 2018.

The lyrics express a poignant yearning—standing before a field of sunflowers brings back memories of the person one loved more than anyone.

His rich, warm voice is wonderful.

Listening to it on a regional train journey, in keeping with the lyrics, may make the song resonate even more deeply.

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August 888 — This is way too much summerRecitals

Recitals – “Month 888 ~It’s Way Too Much Like Summer~” [Official Music Video]

888 Month ~Too Much Summer~ Recitals

Recitals is a three-member music unit formed by Shibayu, Toshimitsu, and Tetsuya, members of Tokai On Air, who are known as popular YouTubers.

Their song “888 Month ~It’s Way Too Much Like Summer~,” released on August 5, 2022, drew attention for its catchy melody and liberating music video.

The lyrics, which feel like fully enjoying summer, are sure to heat up the season.

It’s a catchy pop tune recommended both for karaoke picks and as background music.

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