[2026] A Vibrant April BGM That Evokes Spring | Summary

We ate cherry blossoms together.HKT48

[MV full] Sakura, We All Ate It / HKT48 [Official]

This is a spring pop tune by HKT48, an idol group based in Hakata, that colors the season of parting.

It was released in March 2014 as their third single.

At the time, it sold about 270,000 copies in its first week and became a hit, reaching No.

1 on the Oricon weekly chart.

It was also used in a Tokyo Monorail commercial and as the ending theme for the TV show “HKT48 no Odekake!”, so many people likely remember its unique and catchy chorus.

Even slightly bittersweet situations like changing classes or graduation are turned into positive feelings by their lively vocals.

Give this song a listen for the courage to dive into a new environment.

Late-blooming cherry blossomsAKB48

Nagorizakura

A spring song with a poignant, nostalgic melody that perfectly suits the season of meetings and farewells.

The 67th single title track by the national idol group AKB48, released in February 2026, portrays a bittersweet longing for days of youth gone by, along with a faint hope for the future.

Momoka Ito of the 19th generation was selected as center, making this an important song that heralds a new beginning in the group’s 21st year.

The coupling includes a unique concept track born from the TV program “Yasushi Akimoto vs AI Yasushi Akimoto,” offering multifaceted appeal.

It carries a warmth that makes you want to pause and listen during that time when you’re taking off your school uniform and stepping into a new world, filled with both anxiety and anticipation.

On a tranquil spring day of lightUNISON SQUARE GARDEN

Hikari Nodokeki Harunohini

UNISON SQUARE GARDEN is a three-piece rock band known for their high-level musicianship and catchy melodies.

This track, which graces the middle section of their February 2013 album “CIDER ROAD,” is a grand ballad that unfolds over roughly six minutes.

In contrast to their usual breakneck pace, the pared-down, simple ensemble delivers the clear, transparent vocals straight to the listener.

Eschewing flashy wordplay, the lyrics carefully depict scenes of spring found in everyday life and the subtle shifts of emotion, quietly seeping into the listener’s heart.

It’s a song you’ll want to savor while feeling the gentle warmth of spring—perfect for those who wish to immerse themselves deeply in the world of its lyrics.

When the fleabanes bloomNogizaka 46

Nogizaka46 'When the Harujion Blooms' Short Ver.

This is the 14th single by Nogizaka46, released in March 2016, a song you’ll want to listen to under the warm spring sunlight.

Using a flower blooming bravely by the roadside as its motif, the lyrics beautifully depict scenes of parting and setting off on a journey, resonating deeply in the heart.

The lyrical sound woven by strings and piano conveys both the bittersweetness and warmth unique to spring.

Also chosen as the CM song for the online shopping service “sizebook,” this piece is known for featuring Mai Fukagawa—then a member—taking her first and last turn as center, marking her graduation from the group.

Its worldview gently encourages those stepping into a new world, making it perfect for the season when meetings and farewells intersect.

As springBlue Mash

Spring As Is – Blue Mash

This song portrays a bittersweet love that evokes the arrival of spring.

It’s included on Blue Mash’s album “From the Student District e.p.,” released in October 2022.

The lyrics capture the pain of heartbreak, regrets about time gone by, and the courage to welcome a new season.

The band members’ richly individual experiences blend into a refreshing indie-rock sound.

It’s the perfect track for anyone starting a new chapter or looking to reset with the coming of spring.

Give it a listen during cherry blossom season—you’re sure to feel it resonate in your heart.

MiracleGReeeeN

GReeeeN – Kiseki

A massive hit by GReeeeN, an artist beloved across generations for their amazing high-tone vocals and universally relatable, approachable melodies.

It’s a moving song that expresses gratitude for the miracle of meeting someone special—a classic you’ll want to listen to in April.

CHE.R.RYYUI

YUI　『CHE.R.RY-short ver.-』

The intro, as if cherry blossom petals were dancing, evokes a sunny day in April.

Waiting for an email from someone you like, not knowing if it will come—lyrics that capture that state of mind resonate with listeners by reflecting everyday life.

Moreover, the vocals, almost like those of a teenager, make the presence of a girl in love feel real and broaden the song’s world.