[Spring Songs] Moving tracks to hear in April: tear-jerking masterpieces of spring

cherry blossom colorAnjura Aki

Angela Aki “Sakura-iro” Music Video

A moving ballad that overlays the fleeting nature of cherry blossoms with the changing course of life.

Angela Aki’s gentle yet powerful vocals resonate deeply with listeners.

The beautiful melody woven by delicate piano tones and majestic strings evokes the arrival of spring while stirring nostalgia for days gone by.

Released in March 2007 and featured in a Sony digital camera commercial, this song remains beloved as a track to hear during the season of graduation and farewells.

Highly recommended for those embarking on a new journey or wishing to reflect on cherished memories.

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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.

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Tears of Magnolia

A love ballad that sings of the profound sense of loss after losing the lover to whom eternal love was vowed.

Using the magnolia—the flower that symbolizes spring—as its motif, it beautifully depicts warm memories with a beloved person and the loneliness felt after their loss.

It was included as the first track on Stardust Revue’s album “SOLA,” released in March 1993, and was later released as a single, selling 150,000 copies.

In 2005, an acoustic version was produced for a Nikka Whisky commercial.

For those who have lost someone precious or who recall bittersweet memories in the spring season, this work will resonate deeply with your heart.

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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.

I should be able to fly (in the sky).supittsu

Spitz / I Should Be Able to Fly in the Sky

This song is characterized by its refreshing melody and poetic lyrics.

Released in April 1994, it is one of Spitz’s signature tracks and was also included on the album How to Fly in the Sky.

The song gained major attention when it was selected as the theme for the drama White Line Flow, which aired starting in January 1996.

Masamune Kusano’s delicate sensibilities shine through in his songwriting, beautifully portraying the anxieties, conflicts, and hopes of youth.

Its simple chord progression and transparent vocals enhance the song’s crisp, refreshing feel.

It’s a perfect track for spring, when many people step into new environments, and it’s popular as background music for graduation and entrance ceremonies.

It’s also recommended for anyone feeling anxious before starting a new chapter in life.

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Marsi – It's Okay (Official Music Video)

An uplifting song by Marcy distinguished by its refreshing guitar sound and a melody that resonates deep in the heart.

Delivered with warm vocals, its positive message gently encourages anyone standing at a crossroads in life.

Imbued with the resolve to cherish your true self and move forward step by step, the track was released digitally in March 2023.

With exhilarating, fast-paced sounds, it drew attention as a motivational song written specifically for Pocari Sweat’s web movie “Our Now.” It’s a perfect song for you who are about to take a new step under the cheerful spring skies.

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Hitoto Yo – Hanamizuki

A signature song by Yo Hitoto that resonates with the heart along with the warmth of spring.

Carried by a magnificent sound woven by piano and strings, her gentle, prayer-like vocals resound.

Lyrics filled with wishes for peace and thoughts for loved ones sink deeply into the listener’s heart.

Released in February 2004, this track was featured as the theme song for NTV’s “Tuesday Suspense Theater” and in JRA commercials, capturing the hearts of many.

It’s a song we especially recommend to those feeling anxious before a new chapter in life or to anyone who has experienced parting from someone dear.

It will surely give you the courage and hope you need for tomorrow.