HANA WA SAKU - Lyrics by Shunji Iwai, Composed & Arranged by Yoko Kanno, COVER by Jun Takamiya

HANA WA SAKU Lyrics by Shunji Iwai Composed & Arranged by Yoko Kanno Genre: JPOP In the Version of Tokunaga Hideaki COVER by Jun Takamiya Caballero "Flowers Will Bloom" (Japanese: 花は咲く Hana wa Saku) is a Japanese charity song released in May 23 2012. The song was produced mainly by the Japan Broadcasting Corporation (NHK) as a support song for the reconstruction efforts following the 2011 Tohoku earthquake. NHK has been broadcasting "Flowers Will Bloom" since March 2012. Since then, various versions have been produced. It has been sung and passed down by many people across generations and borders. The lyricist of the song, Shunji Iwai, and the composer, Yoko Kanno, are both from Sendai, Miyagi. Also, the song features notable natives from the affected areas of Miyagi, Fukushima and Iwate. In 2014, Yuzuru Hanyu, a figure skater from Sendai, performed to Hana Wa Saku "Flowers Will Bloom" to the world. The version of the song chosen by Hanyu was sung by Fumiya Sashida. And also, The song was sung at the Kōhaku Uta Gassen for four consecutive years (63rd, 64th, 65th, 66th). Shinzo Abe played "Hana wo Saku" (Flowers Will Bloom) on the piano as a gesture of support and remembrance following the 2011 Tohoku earthquake and tsunami. The song is closely associated with the recovery efforts and the hope for a brighter future in the affected regions. Abe's performance of the song was part of a larger effort to raise awareness and support for the disaster recovery, according to the Shinzo Abe Initiative. He also posted the performance on YouTube ahead of the anniversary of the earthquake. "Hana wo Saku" is a song that embodies the spirit of resilience and hope in the face of adversity, according to the Nippon website. Disclaimer: For entertainment purposes only & not for commercial release. No copyright infringement intended. All rights belong to the rightful owners of the song.