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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!

Playlist

Spring songs that were hits in the 90s. Classic and popular tracks from Japanese music.
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1eastTomorrow, when spring comesMatsu Takako
Tomorrow, when spring comesMatsu Takakoplay_arrow
Takako Matsu makes her singer debut, gaining attention with a popular song
2eastcherrysupittsu
cherrysupittsuplay_arrow
Spitz’s classic song “Cherry,” a springtime anthem
3eastApril windElefanto Kashimashi
April windElefanto Kashimashiplay_arrow
Elekashi’s signature song, the spring classic “April’s Wind.”
4eastIn spring, I think of you.Ozawa Kenji
In spring, I think of you.Ozawa Kenjiplay_arrow
Ozaken’s final single, brimming with adult charm
5eastFar, far awayMakihara Noriyuki
Far, far awayMakihara Noriyukiplay_arrow
A classic song that sings of the resolve and feelings of leaving one’s hometown
6eastCome, spring.Matsutōya Yumi
Come, spring.Matsutōya Yumiplay_arrow
The spring classic “Spring, Come,” a timeless masterpiece across generations
7eastcherry blossomKawamoto Makoto
cherry blossomKawamoto Makotoplay_arrow
Makoto Kawamoto’s youth song “Sakura,” first-love vibes
8eastKYOTOJUDY AND MARY
KYOTOJUDY AND MARYplay_arrow
JUDY AND MARY’s famous song about Kyoto
9eastGraduationWatanabe Misato
GraduationWatanabe Misatoplay_arrow
Tetsuya Komuro’s spring song, a track brimming with emotion
10eastIs spring here yet?Hamada Masatoshi
Is spring here yet?Hamada Masatoshiplay_arrow
Produced by Tamio Okuda, a popular song themed around travel and self-discovery
11eastTo the futureKiroro
To the futureKiroroplay_arrow
A song of departure, a classic about a mother's love and gratitude
12eastHello, Again ~A place that has existed since long ago~My Little Lover
Hello, Again ~A place that has existed since long ago~My Little Loverplay_arrow
From heartbreak to hope: a classic by My Little Lover
13eastBye For NowT-BOLAN
Bye For NowT-BOLANplay_arrow
A hopeful anthem for overcoming breakups, resonating with the heart.
14eastTears of MagnoliaSutādasuto☆Rebyū
Tears of MagnoliaSutādasuto☆Rebyūplay_arrow
A love ballad that sings of the sense of loss from losing a loved one
15eastCome, spring.Matsutoya Yumi
Come, spring.Matsutoya Yumiplay_arrow
A masterpiece of farewell and hope, with a heart waiting for spring
16eastThat paper airplane splits the cloudy sky19
That paper airplane splits the cloudy sky19play_arrow
19 signature songs that capture the tremors of youth
17eastSnow in MarchMakihara Noriyuki
Snow in MarchMakihara Noriyukiplay_arrow
A coming-of-age ballad after graduation, springtime emotions
18eastIt’s goodbye, but it’s not goodbye.yamadakatsutenai Wink
It's goodbye, but it's not goodbye.yamadakatsutenai Winkplay_arrow
A classic spring song, a moving tune that accompanies the graduation season
19eastSpring ~spring~Hysteric Blue
Spring ~spring~Hysteric Blueplay_arrow
A hit song that sings of springtime partings and growth
20eastGoodbye Busyuzu
Goodbye Busyuzuplay_arrow
Yuzu’s gemlike love song portraying a springtime farewell
21eastSakura FuwariMatsu Takako
Sakura FuwariMatsu Takakoplay_arrow
Takako Matsu’s 1998 single release
22eastI hope it’s sunny.DREAMS COME TRUE
I hope it’s sunny.DREAMS COME TRUEplay_arrow
A heartwarming classic that portrays family love and experiences in nature
23eastmy graduationSPEED
my graduationSPEEDplay_arrow
A graduation song that depicts SPEED’s youth
24eastEmbrace the seasonsOfuji Fumi
Embrace the seasonsOfuji Fumiplay_arrow
Fumi Oto’s soothing debut song, with a pure singing voice.
25eastI MISS YOULINDBERG
I MISS YOULINDBERGplay_arrow
The appeal of LINDBERG’s classic song “I MISS YOU”
26eastIf I could become a birdAikawa Nanase
If I could become a birdAikawa Nanaseplay_arrow
Introducing Nanase Aikawa’s famous ballads
27eastTokyo StorySha ran Q
Tokyo StorySha ran Qplay_arrow
Moving to Tokyo in spring, Sharam Q’s make-or-break song became a hit.
28eastWhere Smiles GoDREAMS COME TRUE
Where Smiles GoDREAMS COME TRUEplay_arrow
DREAMS COME TRUE’s graduation song, a track that delivers hope.
29eastPoem of SunlightLe Couple
Poem of SunlightLe Coupleplay_arrow
A bittersweet love song—a million-selling hit that portrays a breakup
30eastHURRY GO ROUNDhide with Spread Beaver
HURRY GO ROUNDhide with Spread Beaverplay_arrow
hide’s classic springtime song about farewells and new encounters
31eastA person who loves springGLAY
A person who loves springGLAYplay_arrow
GLAY’s “Haru o Ai suru Hito” is a song of hope for spring.
32eastSpring MorningPUFFY
Spring MorningPUFFYplay_arrow
A bright hit by PUFFY on a spring morning
33eastHarumiyuzu
Harumiyuzuplay_arrow
Yuzu’s classic song “Harumi” is a masterpiece that evokes the spring breeze.
34eastSaraiTanimura Shinji, Kayama Yuzo
SaraiTanimura Shinji, Kayama Yuzoplay_arrow
Sarai is a song of springtime farewells and new departures.
35eastA graduation song, a song of friends.19
A graduation song, a song of friends.19play_arrow
A classic song that captures memories of youth, a graduation song that resonates with the heart
36eastSTARTJUN SKY WALKER(S)
STARTJUN SKY WALKER(S)play_arrow
JUN SKY WALKER’s smash hit song “START”
37eastLove, Maiden ~Love Story of Zipang~ALI PROJECT
Love, Maiden ~Love Story of Zipang~ALI PROJECTplay_arrow
The bewitching charm of spring in ALI PROJECT’s debut song
38eastSee, spring has come.ushirogami hikaretai
See, spring has come.ushirogami hikaretaiplay_arrow
A song that celebrates the arrival of spring and the exhilaration of the season
39eastspringB’z
springB'zplay_arrow
B’z’s spring song, a bittersweet love story
40eastBeginningChekikko
BeginningChekikkoplay_arrow
An upbeat coming-of-age song with a graduation theme
41eastTo tomorrowHirosue Ryōko
To tomorrowHirosue Ryōkoplay_arrow
An uplifting song that colors spring, a hope for a new life
42eastGraduaterShiina Hekiru
GraduaterShiina Hekiruplay_arrow
A powerful classic by Hekiru Shiina that cheers on youth
43eastRomanceHarada Tomoyo
RomanceHarada Tomoyoplay_arrow
Tomoyo Harada’s classic song “Romance” is a spring classic.
44eastCome, springHirose Kōmi
Come, springHirose Kōmiplay_arrow
A cheering song that portrays the conflict between love and career in Kohmi Hirose’s life
45eastTossed by the spring breezeofukōsu
Tossed by the spring breezeofukōsuplay_arrow
Spring Love: Oda Kazumasa’s Emotionally Rich Masterpiece
46eastbubble; ephemeral; transient (like foam)Cocco
bubble; ephemeral; transient (like foam)Coccoplay_arrow
Depicting a moving cherry blossom scene on Cocco’s CD
47eastRobinsonsupittsu
Robinsonsupittsuplay_arrow
A classic song that sings of the bittersweetness of spring and memories of youth
48eastI should be able to fly (in the sky).supittsu
I should be able to fly (in the sky).supittsuplay_arrow
Spitz’s spring classic graduation song “Hakusen Nagashi”
49eastSpring ~spring~Hysteric Blue
Spring ~spring~Hysteric Blueplay_arrow
A catchy spring song from the late ’90s
50eastSO YOUNGTHE YELLOW MONKEY
SO YOUNGTHE YELLOW MONKEYplay_arrow
THE YELLOW MONKEY’s lyrical spring classic
51eastdandeliontanpopo
dandeliontanpopoplay_arrow
Tampopo’s third work, a dignified and captivating song
52eastO-Shichi and the Night Cherry BlossomsSakamoto Fuyumi
O-Shichi and the Night Cherry BlossomsSakamoto Fuyumiplay_arrow
Fuyumi Sakamoto’s signature song “Yozakura Oshichi” continues to sell.