Cheer songs to listen to in April. Uplifting tunes that color the spring.

Dear Sir or Madam, on this day when cherry blossoms fluttermafumafu

[MV] Dear Sir/Madam, On This Day When Cherry Blossoms Flutter Down / Mafumafu [Shonen Janmaga Gakuen]

A gem of a song that gently weaves together the bittersweetness of cherry blossoms drifting in the spring breeze and the youthful scenes of student days.

Mafumafu’s delicate vocals beautifully capture school buildings tinged with the colors of spring and the sorrow of parting with someone dear.

Featured on the album “Kagurairo Artifact” and released in March 2019, this track was created as the theme song for the website “Shonen Jumaga Gakuen.” It carefully portrays memories and regrets from school days, as well as hope for the future, offering comfort to those entering a season of new meetings and farewells.

A perfect song for anyone whose heart is wavering before graduation season or the start of a new life in spring.

Cherry blossoms, along the path where petals swirl upElefanto Kashimashi

Elephant Kashimashi – “The Road Where Cherry Blossoms Dance Up”

It’s a beautiful, lyrical piece that captures the scene of cherry blossoms soaring into the air.

Elephant Kashimashi breathes new life into songs about sakura, delivering a positive and powerful message.

Its delicate yet grand worldview sings of life’s renewal and hope for the future alongside the changing seasons.

Released in March 2008 as their 36th single, the song was also used in a Tokyo Shimbun commercial.

Carefully crafted by Hiroji Miyamoto over about a year and produced by Seiji Kameda, it’s a tour de force.

Perfect for listening to during the season when spring’s arrival can be felt, it also makes a great anthem to encourage those embarking on a new start or reaching a milestone in life.

O flowers now in full bloom,Kobukuro

Kobukuro – Oh flowers now in full bloom

Set to a triple-time melody, this song expresses the hope and possibilities that bud with the arrival of spring.

Released in February 2014 as the theme song for NHK’s Sochi Olympic and Paralympic broadcasts, it features Kobukuro’s warmly enveloping vocals that leave a lasting impression.

Included on the album “One Song From Two Hearts,” it reached No.

7 on the Oricon Weekly Chart.

It is an anthem for those moving forward, a song that gives a supportive push to anyone striving toward their goals.

Sakura, flutterSazan Ōrusutāzu

Southern All Stars – Sakura, Hirari [Official Visualizer]

Southern All Stars’ new song is themed around cherry blossoms, a symbol of spring’s arrival.

Set to a breezy sound that evokes the gentle spring wind, it layers hope onto the fragile yet beautiful sakura blossoms.

Released as a digital-only lead single from the album “THANK YOU SO MUCH” on January 1, 2025, the track was announced on the first anniversary of the Noto Peninsula earthquake, a timing believed to reflect sentiments for the disaster-affected areas.

With a finish that conveys the seasonality of spring and the sensibility of Japan, it’s recommended for anyone who wants to feel the arrival of a new season.

cherrysupittsu

Spitz / Cherry

A refreshing, spring-breeze-like song that beautifully captures both the ache and the hope of love.

While cherishing past memories, the protagonist’s complex feelings as they try to move forward are wrapped in a gentle melody.

Packed with the charm of Spitz, this masterpiece was released in April 1996 and reached No.

1 on the Oricon charts.

It’s also included on the album “Indigo Chiheisen,” and since 2019 it has been featured in NTT East’s TV commercials.

It’s a song I wholeheartedly recommend to anyone facing new encounters and farewells, and taking a step toward the future.

Perfect for the spring season, its refreshing yet powerful message is sure to resonate.

BeginningChekikko

Beginning

A heartwarming youth song that transforms the farewells of graduation season into a refreshing sense of hope.

Released by Cheki☆Girls in March 1999, this track gently embraces the positive feelings of young people stepping onto new paths under the theme of graduation.

First unveiled on Fuji TV’s popular program “DAIBA Atteki!!,” its breezy melody and uplifting message captured the hearts of many.

Created during Mikuni Shimokawa’s pivotal graduation period, the song is also included on the album “392 ~mikuni shimokawa BEST SELECTION~,” and is cherished as one of the group’s signature numbers.

It remains as captivating as ever—an encouraging anthem for anyone taking a new step, perfect for the spring graduation season.

UraraBikkeburanka

Vickeblanka – Ulala

This is Vickeblanka’s breakout work, wrapping the farewells that come with the arrival of spring in a refreshing, forward-looking melody.

While influenced by Showa-era pop, it offers a modern interpretation that expresses the joy of overcoming goodbyes and moving toward a new self.

Released in April 2018 as the first single, it features a simple, straightforward message and a light, acoustic guitar–driven sound.

It’s a song that stands by those starting a new chapter or taking a fresh step forward.

Brimming with positive brightness and freshness, it will surely give you a push when you listen to it before heading out in the morning or during your commute to school or work.