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 J-Pop tracks (21–30)
A person who loves springGLAY
“Haru wo Ai suru Hito” (People Who Love Spring), sung by GLAY, a rock band from Hokkaido, is the 9th track on the album “BELOVED.” It was also later re-cut and included as a B-side on the single “Kuchibiru.” Guitarist TAKURO wrote the lyrics and composed the music after traveling to Iceland, where he was deeply impressed by the Icelandic people who endure harsh winters while eagerly awaiting spring.
The song conveys the sentiment that no matter how bitterly cold and freezing the winter may be, spring will come once you get through it.
Poem of SunlightLe Couple
Hidamari no Uta is a song by Le Couple, a husband-and-wife duo, released in 1997.
It was used as an insert song for the Fuji TV drama Under One Roof 2.
Although sales initially struggled, the song gradually climbed the charts, entering the top 10 in its sixth week and peaking at number two.
Thanks in part to its longevity, it sold over 1.5 million copies and became a million-seller.
A poignant classic, it portrays a woman’s perspective after a breakup, likening the love from her former partner to the warmth of sunlight.
Spring songs that were hits in the '90s. Classic and popular Japanese songs (31–40)
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!
Where Smiles GoDREAMS COME TRUE
“Where the Smile Goes” is a song released as DREAMS COME TRUE’s fifth single, with “Mirai Yosouzu II” included as the B-side.
It was the first DCT track to break into the Oricon Top 10, and it was also used as the theme song for the TBS drama “Sotsugyo” (Graduation).
“Where the Smile Goes,” which conveys that things you couldn’t do at the time of graduation might be possible now, could be the uplifting track you need if you’re struggling before your own graduation.
HURRY GO ROUNDhide with Spread Beaver
This is the fourth single by the rock band hide with Spread Beaver, centered around hide, who enjoyed immense popularity as the guitarist of X JAPAN but passed away suddenly.
Based on demo recordings, the track features an unconventional structure—4/4 time in the first half and 3/4 time in the latter—yet it all comes together thanks to his outstanding pop sensibilities.
The lyrics can be heard as conveying both a positive message and a sense of farewell, evoking spring, a season that embodies the duality of encounters and partings.
It’s a spring song that symbolizes the end of the 1990s and reaffirms the talent of a brilliant artist who left us too soon.
Harumiyuzu
Yuzu is a folk duo that has been active since 1996.
“Haruzo” (Spring Three), included on their second mini-album YUZUMAN, is a very compact track just over two minutes long.
This song is a folk number with exhilarating acoustic guitar, and its lively melody conjures up images of a spring breeze.
With a sense of speed that makes it fly by from start to finish, it’s also perfect for listening to while strolling down a springtime path!
SaraiTanimura Shinji, Kayama Yuzo
The song Sarai, known as the theme song for the charity special “24-Hour Television: Love Saves the Earth,” might evoke a summery image.
However, it’s also a perfect spring song for graduation ceremonies! Sarai was co-written by Shinji Tanimura and Yuzo Kayama, created through a project in which a single song was completed on the program based on messages sent in by viewers of 24-Hour Television.
Don’t you think this song, which sings of various farewells and new departures, is just right for the spring season?