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

Tomorrow, when spring comesMatsu Takako

Takako Matsu – When Spring Comes Tomorrow

A gem of a melody played as if to celebrate the arrival of a new season, carried by the refreshing spring breeze.

Takako Matsu’s clear voice gently wraps nostalgic memories and the hope of reunion.

Feelings for someone devoted to baseball, cherished places shared with a loved one—vivid snapshots of youth are drawn and resonate deeply with listeners.

Released in March 1997 as her debut, it was featured in an NTT commercial and reached No.

8 on the Oricon charts.

Lyrics by Yuji Sakamoto, music and arrangement by Daisuke Hinata, the song is polished and refined.

It’s perfect for a drive under gentle spring sunshine—highly recommended for those starting a new chapter or wishing to look back on precious memories.

When the warm weather lifts your spirits, this song will be there, close to your heart.

Come, spring.Matsutōya Yumi

Yumi Matsutoya – Come, Spring

Beginning with a scene of early spring bathed in gentle light, this beloved song by Yumi Matsutoya tenderly depicts memories with a cherished person and the hope of reunion.

Its melodic style and warm vocals evoke a deeply moving, heartwarming sensation.

Written as the theme song for an NHK morning drama series, it was released in October 1994 as her 26th single and reached No.

1 on the Oricon weekly chart.

It was also used in commercials for Huis Ten Bosch and the Yomiuri Shimbun.

As a staple at graduation ceremonies, many listeners are sure to remember it.

With its calm tempo and singable range, it’s a song you’ll find yourself humming along to, wrapped in fond memories.

GraduaterShiina Hekiru

Graduater

Known for its powerful vocals and uplifting message that champions youth, this is a must-have fan favorite at Hekiru Shiina’s live shows.

It vividly portrays the protagonist’s feelings as they cherish bonds with friends and companions while stepping forward toward their own future.

Even when faced with setbacks and doubts, the unwavering will to keep looking ahead and fighting on resonates deeply, carried by a passionate melody.

Since its release in January 1998, it has been widely supported by fans and was included on the album “Baby Blue Eyes.” The guitar work featuring DAITA from SIAM SHADE further enhances the song’s appeal.

It’s a highly recommended track for anyone about to take a new step or for those who want to cheer on someone striving toward their dreams.

Snow in MarchMakihara Noriyuki

Snow in March (Live)

This is a coming-of-age ballad capturing a spring scene twenty days after graduation.

With a gentle melody and tender vocals, it expresses young people’s anxieties and hopes about change, as well as the fleeting time spent with dear friends.

Amid an unseasonal snowfall, the image of walking shoulder to shoulder with friends is portrayed in a way that resonates deeply.

Included on Noriyuki Makihara’s album “Kimi wa Dare to Shiawase na Akubi o Shimasu ka.” released in September 1991, this piece is captivating for its calm, warm poetic worldview.

It is a classic you’ll want to listen to with the arrival of spring, a song that offers solace to those facing life’s turning points and harboring feelings about the changing days.

spring thunderYonezu Kenshi

Kenshi Yonezu – Spring Thunder

This is a lyrical piece themed around encounters and farewells.

It likens the shock of first love to spring thunder, and Kenshi Yonezu’s delicate sensibility, which carefully weaves wavering emotions, is striking.

While using the contrast between gentle spring and fierce thunder, it tenderly sings of aching feelings for the other person.

The driving sound, which fuses electro and rock, is beautifully matched with the dreamlike visual presentation.

Included on the album “BOOTLEG,” it was released in November 2017.

By July 2020, it had surpassed 100 million streams, growing into a song cherished by many fans.

It’s a warm track that gently gives you a push in the springtime, when one senses new love and change.

Graduation PhotoArai Yumi

Graduation Photograph / Sotsugyou Shashin (2022 Ｍix)

A masterpiece woven from a gentle singing voice that stays close to the heart and lyrics that gracefully portray nostalgia for days gone by.

Featured on the album “COBALT HOUR,” released by Yumi Arai in June 1975, this song delicately expresses life and change after graduation.

It lyrically spins memories of a cherished person who lives on forever within the warmth of reminiscence.

It was also selected as the theme song for Fuji TV’s drama “Sotsu Uta” and the film “Watch with Me.” A heartwarming encouragement song to listen to in times of sorrow or at life’s crossroads.

gardenFuji Kaze

Fujii Kaze – Garden (Not a MV)

Fujii Kaze’s song gently embraces the impermanence of life and the bonds between people through the changing seasons.

His soft, gospel-tinged vocals and piano tones sink deeply into the heart.

The track is included on the album “LOVE ALL SERVE ALL,” released in March 2022, and was also featured in NatureLab’s “Laundrin” TV commercial.

Its beautiful music video, filmed at ACAO FOREST in Atami City, Shizuoka Prefecture, also drew attention.

This gem of a song offers solace to those who, even while carrying sadness and loneliness, wish to keep looking forward.

Take some time alone to really listen—you may find yourself moved to tears.