Hanamizuki (ハナミズキ, Dogwood) is the fifth single by

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. It was released on February 2, 2004. It is a song promoting pacifism inspired by the

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. It is one of the most popular songs on

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and also Yo Hitoto's most iconic song.

Track listing

All lyrics were written by Yo Hitoto and the arrangement was by

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. # '' 'Hanamizuki' ''(ハナミズキ, Dogwood) # '' 'Nennensaisai' (年年歳歳, Year after Year) # '' 'Hanamizuki (instrumental)' ''

Chart

In Japan, the song was the second sung in Heisei Period. (from JOYSOUND)

Cover versions

* Eric Martin covered the song in English on his 2008 album ''

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''. *

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covered the song in English and titled it "Dogwood Flower" *

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covered the song for the Japanese film "Hanamizuki" *

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covered the song in English on the various artists album "E35-II Let's Sing J-Pop in English"

Film

References

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