Lovely hit song

Spring songs that were hits in the 90s. Classic and popular tracks from Japanese music.

Editor-in-Chief, RAG MUSICHane Keisuke
Editor-in-chief of RAG MUSIC. JFC-certified fact-checker. After working in a music studio and handling wedding sound, joined the RAG MUSIC editorial team in 2016. Experienced with a variety of instruments: marching band in elementary school, clarinet in junior high school wind ensemble, and drums in a band from high school onward. Drawing on my own musical activities and the experience gained through my work, I produce daily articles, including various song introductions, features on music festivals around the country, and live reports. In music, I enjoy not only rock from Japan and abroad but, lately, a wide range of J-pop as well.
A Vocaloid producer who is also a music writerAraki Jakkan
I’ve worked in a variety of roles—regardless of pro or amateur settings—including live event PA, cameraman for video and photography, restaurant staff, and logistics center staff. I now spend my days as a part-time writer. I’ve contributed to music and manga websites with feature/review articles, and wrote the liner notes included as a bonus for 1st PLACE Inc.’s “IA SUPER BEST.” As for my music background, I started playing guitar in junior high and focused on band activities during my school years. For over 15 years since then, up to the present, I’ve continued releasing original tracks as a Vocaloid producer. My areas of expertise are Japanese rock, Vocaloid, and manga.

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!

Spring songs that were hits in the 90s. Classic and popular Japanese tracks (51–60)

O-Shichi and the Night Cherry BlossomsSakamoto Fuyumi

Fuyumi Sakamoto – Yozakura O-Shichi

O-Shichi and the Night Cherry BlossomsSakamoto Fuyumi

The quintessential spring song of enka, “Yozakura Oshichi,” is a track by enka singer Fuyumi Sakamoto.

It was her first single released after the death of her mentor, composer Kimimasa Inomata, and it became one of her signature songs.

With arrangements that overturned the conventional image of enka, it continued to sell from the moment it was released, ranking within the Oricon Top 100 for 25 consecutive weeks.

Did Oshichi’s heart—so desperate to see her lover that she even committed arson—scatter like a flurry of cherry blossoms?

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bubble; ephemeral; transient (like foam)Cocco

RB Ephemeral. (Cover of Cocco’s song)

bubble; ephemeral; transient (like foam)Cocco

An album track by Cocco, whose unique worldview is captivating.

The string tones and the wistful atmosphere leave a strong impression.

Drawing on the Hikan-zakura, the earliest-blooming cherry blossoms in Japan mentioned in the lyrics, it evokes scenes of Okinawa.

It is included on Kumuiuta, which also features the major hit Tsuyoku Hakanai Monotachi.

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In conclusion

We’ve introduced a bunch of hit spring songs from the ’90s all at once.

From timeless tracks you still hear often to slightly nostalgic tunes, there was quite a variety.

The theme of spring is easy to relate to, so I imagine many of these songs resonate with everyone.

Among them, I hope you’ve found one that perfectly matches your feelings.