Spring songs that were hits in the 90s. Classic and popular tracks from Japanese music.
There are lots of songs about the seasons, but there are especially many that sing about spring.
Of course there are songs about cherry blossoms, a symbol of spring, and there are also many that reflect on the warm, comfortable season itself.
Spring is also a time when many people experience farewells and new encounters, and it marks the start of new chapters in life, so there are plenty of graduation and encouragement songs as well.
In this article, we’ll focus on songs with themes associated with spring that were hits in the 1990s.
It’s a collection packed with nostalgic spring tunes, and among them are timeless classics that people still hear often today.
Let’s listen together!
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Spring songs that were hits in the ’90s: Classic and popular Japanese tracks (41–50)
SO YOUNGTHE YELLOW MONKEY
Known by the nickname “Iemon,” this is the 18th single by the four-piece rock band THE YELLOW MONKEY, who disbanded once in 2004 and reunited in 2016.
The song was used as the weather theme for the news program “News Station,” and is also known as the final track of THE YELLOW MONKEY’s first era.
From its melancholic, organ-featured intro to the chorus delivered with powerful vocals, it’s a lyrical piece packed with the band’s appeal.
It passionately sings of spring—a season when new life returns—while also evoking the backdrop of the 1990s.
Come, springHirose Kōmi
One track by Kohmi Hirose from the December 1994 album “Harvest” is a gem that vividly portrays the complex realities of modern women’s love lives and careers.
It skillfully weaves together the shifting emotions of a single woman—expectations of becoming a full-time homemaker, a sudden heartbreak, immersion in her career, and the hope for new love.
The emotional trajectory from a love-first mindset to single-minded dedication to work, and then to awaiting a spring-like new encounter, is expressed through powerful vocals and a bright melody line.
This work is a heartwarming anthem that gently supports everyone striving forward while grappling with love and work.
Love, Maiden ~Love Story of Zipang~ALI PROJECT
ALI PROJECT’s ‘Koiseyo Otome ~Love story of ZIPANG~’ evokes a bewitching allure born from the Japanese wa aesthetic.
Though released in the summer of 1992, both its melodic atmosphere and its lyrics are filled with elements that call to mind spring.
As their debut single, this song lets you experience ALI PROJECT’s world in an instant.
The choice of words in the lyrics and the expressions that conjure images of traditional Japan convey a sensual, time-honored wa ambiance.
Highly recommended for those who want to feel a slightly more mature kind of spring!
dandeliontanpopo
This is the third release from 1999 by Tanpopo, Morning Musume’s first sub-unit.
You can really get drawn into the sultriness characteristic of their early style.
Overlapping with the strength of dandelions that bloom everywhere, it also conveys a dignified beauty.
It was also featured as a tie-in on Warau Inu no Seikatsu -YARANEVA!!- and Idol o Sagase!
RomanceHarada Tomoyo
Actress and singer Tomoyo Harada.
Her 1997 release “Romance” is a legendary ’90s hit that stayed on the Oricon charts for 11 consecutive weeks.
The song’s springlike, cheerful feel and her gentle voice are its charms.
She isn’t the type who impresses with overwhelming vocal power; her strength lies in a natural singing style.
The vocals are double-tracked, giving it a uniquely pleasant sound.
This recording technique was commonly used in the ’90s, so it also carries a nostalgic vibe!
