Hana wa Saku (Flowers Will Bloom)

I did not find this on ATS and as I just came across it and liked it I thought I would share it with you all.

There is an HD version, but I don't think it as good as the sound is out of sync

NHK World HD - Flowers Will Bloom / Hana Wa Saku (1080p)

About the song “Hana wa Saku” (Flowers Will Bloom)

NHK produced the song “Hana wa Saku” (Flowers Will Bloom) to build public support for the 3.11 disaster recovery efforts. It is also the theme song of the TOMORROW series of TV documentaries produced by NHK’s Great East Japan Earthquake Project. The song’s composer, lyricist, and singers of the original Japanese recording all have strong ties to the region affected by the disaster.

I love the line at the end of the author's comments

After 100 years have passed and no one remembers anymore how or why this song was written, I hope it continues to be sung, authors unknown.

Here is a link to the lyrics in Japanese and English

花は咲 | Hana wa saku | A Flower Will Bloom

Also here is the iTunes link if that is of any use.


Some relatively recent news (August 21st) IL DIVO have recorded the song and it will be released some time in October.

That should be worth a listen (if you appreciate the song)