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

When April arrives, some people are fired up for a new chapter in life, while others are surely still feeling the lingering glow of graduation, setting off on new journeys, or the sadness of parting.

At the start of a new season, a mix of emotions—anxiety, butterflies, excitement—bubbles up, doesn’t it? In this article, I’ll introduce some moving songs that will stay close to your life this April.

Every track has lyrics that sink in and tug at your heartstrings.

These wonderful classics—the encouragement of music—are sure to give you strength!

Playlist

[Spring Songs] Moving tracks to hear in April: tear-jerking masterpieces of spring
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1eastspring melancholyMrs. GREEN APPLE
spring melancholyMrs. GREEN APPLEplay_arrow
Expressing the complex emotions of the seasonal transition in spring
2eastSpring ThiefYorushika
Spring ThiefYorushikaplay_arrow
A song that brings back memories of cherry blossoms
3eastlightly; nimbly; flutteringlyŌhara Sakurako
lightly; nimbly; flutteringlyŌhara Sakurakoplay_arrow
A song that heals the heart with memories of cherry blossoms and my hometown
4eastWaiting for springWANIMA
Waiting for springWANIMAplay_arrow
A hopeful message of enduring winter and waiting for spring
5eastOn nights when cherry blossoms fallaimyon
On nights when cherry blossoms fallaimyonplay_arrow
A bittersweet unrequited love among cherry blossoms on a spring night
6eastPhiladelphia fleabaneBUMP OF CHICKEN
Philadelphia fleabaneBUMP OF CHICKENplay_arrow
The charm and importance of the flower called fleabane (harujion)
7eastspring breezeShimizu Shota
spring breezeShimizu Shotaplay_arrow
The legendary lost song that Shota Shimizu wrote and composed at 16
8north_eastone’s true feelingssumika
one’s true feelingssumikaplay_arrow
An encouraging song that gives strength in difficult times
9south_eastBest FriendNishino Kana
Best FriendNishino Kanaplay_arrow
Kana Nishino’s friendship song that expresses gratitude to a best friend
10eastSong of a FriendBUMP OF CHICKEN
Song of a FriendBUMP OF CHICKENplay_arrow
A famous BUMP ballad depicting friendship and farewell
11eastSpring personAYANE
Spring personAYANEplay_arrow
A ballad that layers heartbreak with spring and a starry sky
12eastproofflumpool
proofflumpoolplay_arrow
flumpool's Ballad of Bonds and Farewell
13north_eastforget-me-notAwesome City Club
forget-me-notAwesome City Clubplay_arrow
Signature songs of Awesome City Club
14north_eastbookmarkkuriipuhaipe
bookmarkkuriipuhaipeplay_arrow
CreepHyp’s spring farewell story
15south_eastSpring ~Destiny~Uru
Spring ~Destiny~Uruplay_arrow
Uru’s new song that resonates with the emotions of spring
16eastroad; way; path; street; route; Tao (in philosophy)EXILE
road; way; path; street; route; Tao (in philosophy)EXILEplay_arrow
A signature EXILE song has been adopted for a station melody.
17north_eastSakura Clear SkiesYuuri
Sakura Clear SkiesYuuriplay_arrow
A ballad song reminiscent of Yuuri's parents
18north_eastSakura RabbitKawasaki Takaya
Sakura RabbitKawasaki Takayaplay_arrow
A love cheer song that gives you courage for unrequited love
19south_eastBloom, oh bloomEGOIST
Bloom, oh bloomEGOISTplay_arrow
Cheering on new beginnings with a festival song of traditional Japanese instruments
20eastSong of DepartureAAA
Song of DepartureAAAplay_arrow
AAA’s new-life support ballad
21eastLate-blooming cherry blossomsAKB48
Late-blooming cherry blossomsAKB48play_arrow
AKB48’s spring songs that depict youth and hope
22eastCherry Blossom Rainabsorb
Cherry Blossom Rainabsorbplay_arrow
Sakura no Ame is a popular song sung at graduation ceremonies
23eastSong of Springsupittsu
Song of Springsupittsuplay_arrow
Spitz’s signature song “Haru no Uta”
24eastWhen cherry-blossom hues danceNakajima Mika
When cherry-blossom hues danceNakajima Mikaplay_arrow
Mika Nakashima’s underrated cherry blossom song
25eastperiodIshizaki Hyuui
periodIshizaki Hyuuiplay_arrow
Introduction to Huwie Ishizaki’s spring breakup song “Period”
26eastCherry Blossom BookmarkAKB48
Cherry Blossom BookmarkAKB48play_arrow
AKB48’s graduation song
27eastseasonikimonogakari
seasonikimonogakariplay_arrow
A gentle ballad by Ikimonogakari that accompanies the anxieties and loneliness of spring
28eastSakura AleAdachi Kana
Sakura AleAdachi Kanaplay_arrow
A cheer song released before graduating from high school
29eastApril windElefanto Kashimashi
April windElefanto Kashimashiplay_arrow
A song that makes you feel you can do your best in the April breeze
30eastcherry blossoms drifting awayUtada Hikaru
cherry blossoms drifting awayUtada Hikaruplay_arrow
A sad yet warm song by Hikaru Utada
31eastIndigo squaredYorushika
Indigo squaredYorushikaplay_arrow
Yorushika releases a song that questions the meaning of music
32eastBuddiesSakurazaka46
BuddiesSakurazaka46play_arrow
Expressing the bonds with friends in a Sakurazaka46 support song
33eastKaleidoscopeFurukawa Makoto
KaleidoscopeFurukawa Makotoplay_arrow
Makoto Furukawa’s song themed around springtime meetings and farewells
34eastYELLikimonogakari
YELLikimonogakariplay_arrow
Ikimonogakari “YELL” Cheer Song
35eastSpring Dayaimyon
Spring Dayaimyonplay_arrow
Standing by your anxieties with Aimyon’s “Harunohi”
36eastwaxing; filling up; becoming full; growing (e.g., the moon growing fuller)Fuji Kaze
waxing; filling up; becoming full; growing (e.g., the moon growing fuller)Fuji Kazeplay_arrow
Fujii Kaze’s love theme song, a masterpiece that heals the heart
37eastC.h.a.o.s.m.y.t.h.ONE OK ROCK
C.h.a.o.s.m.y.t.h.ONE OK ROCKplay_arrow
A coming-of-age song that portrays bonds with friends and courage
38eastIt has come to goodbye.Chevon
It has come to goodbye.Chevonplay_arrow
An original rock-pop song that expresses the bittersweet feeling of spring
39eastYumemigusaBLUE ENCOUNT
YumemigusaBLUE ENCOUNTplay_arrow
A masterpiece that portrays the bittersweetness of youth and growth
40eastcherry blossomKALMA
cherry blossomKALMAplay_arrow
A moving song that portrays the arrival of spring, hope, and anxiety
41eastA Single Cherry Blossom PetalMaica_n
A Single Cherry Blossom PetalMaica_nplay_arrow
A tale of dreams and growth born from the courage of cherry blossoms
42eastSakuraMyuk
SakuraMyukplay_arrow
A bittersweet love song of spring, moved by a mystical singing voice
43eastAzure Swimnishina
Azure Swimnishinaplay_arrow
A song of resolve to reexamine my own path
44eastTaiwan cherryren
Taiwan cherryrenplay_arrow
A bittersweet love song about overcoming the pain of parting
45eastIt’s okayMarushii
It's okayMarushiiplay_arrow
Marcy’s cheer song, a positive message
46eastLet the cherry blossoms bloomYoshida Yamada
Let the cherry blossoms bloomYoshida Yamadaplay_arrow
A song that depicts hope and growth from winter buds to spring
47eastSAKURA. I love you ?Nishino Kana
SAKURA. I love you ?Nishino Kanaplay_arrow
A song by Kana Nishino that portrays the feelings of a woman torn between a past love and a new one
48eastThis year’s cherry blossomsflumpool
This year's cherry blossomsflumpoolplay_arrow
A heartwarming classic that cheers on a new beginning
49eastBeautiful DaysHirai Dai
Beautiful DaysHirai Daiplay_arrow
Hirai Dai’s cheer song accompanies you as you set off
50eastMarch of the PetalsAimer
March of the PetalsAimerplay_arrow
Farewells in spring, the bittersweet memories of graduation
51eastspringreGretGirl
springreGretGirlplay_arrow
reGretGirl’s moving spring song
52eastForget-me-notMarushii
Forget-me-notMarushiiplay_arrow
A moving song themed around springtime partings and new encounters
53eastHomeward Road in MarchHirai Dai
Homeward Road in MarchHirai Daiplay_arrow
Introduction to Dai Hirai’s graduation ballad song
54eastI Gotta Go feat. kojikoji, WILYWNKA & HiplinGeG
I Gotta Go feat. kojikoji, WILYWNKA & HiplinGeGplay_arrow
A heartwarming song that portrays farewells and new beginnings in the season of cherry blossoms
55eastSakura Weather and a Time Machine with Hatsune MikuAdo
Sakura Weather and a Time Machine with Hatsune MikuAdoplay_arrow
A poignant song of farewells and new beginnings in the cherry blossom season
56eastPinkieBUMP OF CHICKEN
PinkieBUMP OF CHICKENplay_arrow
A gentle song themed around cherry blossoms and promises
57eastsailing dayBUMP OF CHICKEN
sailing dayBUMP OF CHICKENplay_arrow
Courage and hope to face destiny
58eastDaphne (winter daphne)DISH//
Daphne (winter daphne)DISH//play_arrow
DISH//'s Exam Cheer Song
59eastCherry blossom seasonEXILE ATSUSHI
Cherry blossom seasonEXILE ATSUSHIplay_arrow
A moving song that accompanies the graduation season
60eastSpring SwallowHey! Say! JUMP
Spring SwallowHey! Say! JUMPplay_arrow
Hey! Say! JUMP spring cheer song
61eastThunder Sakura feat. 9Lana, SAKURAmotiMAISONdes
Thunder Sakura feat. 9Lana, SAKURAmotiMAISONdesplay_arrow
A song with a wistful voice that makes you feel the arrival of spring
62eastGrowing UpMachico
Growing UpMachicoplay_arrow
Sing the real, down-to-earth feelings of youth chasing their dreams
63eastDarlingMrs. GREEN APPLE
DarlingMrs. GREEN APPLEplay_arrow
A heartwarming song that reflects the anxieties and hopes of youth
64eastYOAKENiziU
YOAKENiziUplay_arrow
NiziU’s hopeful new song sings of springtime growth.
65eastparabolaOfisharu Higedan Dism
parabolaOfisharu Higedan Dismplay_arrow
A HIGEDAN support song that depicts the growth and changes of a new life
66eastCorrectRADWIMPS
CorrectRADWIMPSplay_arrow
A heartwarming song by RADWIMPS that resonates in the graduation season
67eastWe againSG
We againSGplay_arrow
A warm song that sings of farewells and reunions in the season of cherry blossoms
68eastexistenceWANIMA
existenceWANIMAplay_arrow
A heartwarming Mother's Day song filled with thoughts for my grandmother
69eastBefore the departureWANIMA
Before the departureWANIMAplay_arrow
WANIMA's cheer song: a new-life support track
70eastCHE.R.RYYUI
CHE.R.RYYUIplay_arrow
A heartwarming classic by YUI that portrays a springtime love
71eastCherry Blossom Timeaiko
Cherry Blossom Timeaikoplay_arrow
The charm and popularity of aiko’s spring love songs
72eastWinter and Springback number
Winter and Springback numberplay_arrow
back number’s heartbreak songs, hope heading toward spring
73eastSing of springback number
Sing of springback numberplay_arrow
The bittersweet sorrow and hope of a broken heart swaying in the spring breeze
74eastsentimentalculenasm
sentimentalculenasmplay_arrow
culenas sings of memories and regrets
75eastMelancholy Cherry Blossomsatarayo
Melancholy Cherry Blossomsatarayoplay_arrow
A spring graduation ballad, a song of farewell and hope
76eastYou know what,are-kun &『yuika’}
You know what,are-kun &『yuika'}play_arrow
A spring love song that depicts youthful romance
77eastBring it on, spring.non
Bring it on, spring.nonplay_arrow
The arrival of spring, a song of hope and courage
78eastIt’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
79eastcherry blossom colorAnjura Aki
cherry blossom colorAnjura Akiplay_arrow
A moving ballad that intertwines cherry blossoms with life
80eastSakura, flutterSazan Ōrusutāzu
Sakura, flutterSazan Ōrusutāzuplay_arrow
Southern's new song is a hopeful song with a cherry blossom theme
81eastTears of MagnoliaSutādasuto☆Rebyū
Tears of MagnoliaSutādasuto☆Rebyūplay_arrow
A love ballad that sings of the sense of loss from losing a loved one
82eastcherrysupittsu
cherrysupittsuplay_arrow
Spitz’s classic: springtime hope and moving forward
83eastI should be able to fly (in the sky).supittsu
I should be able to fly (in the sky).supittsuplay_arrow
Signature songs of Spitz, theme songs for dramas
84eastdogwood (flowering dogwood)Hitoto Yo
dogwood (flowering dogwood)Hitoto Yoplay_arrow
Hitoto Yo’s song of prayer for peace and love
85eastSakura PhotographHatsuboshi Gakuen
Sakura PhotographHatsuboshi Gakuenplay_arrow
A ballad for the season when cherry blossoms dance, an emotional song
86eastSAKURA DropsUtada Hikaru
SAKURA DropsUtada Hikaruplay_arrow
Hikaru Utada: A poignant cherry blossom tale of heartbreak
87eastHappinessarashi
Happinessarashiplay_arrow
An exhilarating classic imbued with courage and hope for the future
88eastcherry blossomKawamoto Makoto
cherry blossomKawamoto Makotoplay_arrow
Makoto Kawamoto’s heartwarming graduation song
89eastTomorrow, when spring comesMatsu Takako
Tomorrow, when spring comesMatsu Takakoplay_arrow
Takako Matsu’s Song of Spring Memories
90eastCome, spring.Matsutōya Yumi
Come, spring.Matsutōya Yumiplay_arrow
A masterpiece that depicts the gentle light of spring and a wish for reunion
91eastGraduaterShiina Hekiru
GraduaterShiina Hekiruplay_arrow
A powerful classic by Hekiru Shiina that cheers on youth
92eastSnow in MarchMakihara Noriyuki
Snow in MarchMakihara Noriyukiplay_arrow
A coming-of-age ballad after graduation, springtime emotions
93eastspring thunderYonezu Kenshi
spring thunderYonezu Kenshiplay_arrow
A lyrical song that likens first love to spring thunder
94eastGraduation PhotoArai Yumi
Graduation PhotoArai Yumiplay_arrow
A classic of youth and memories, painted with a gentle singing voice
95eastgardenFuji Kaze
gardenFuji Kazeplay_arrow
Fujii Kaze’s soul-stirring songs
96eastJourneyFuji Kaze
JourneyFuji Kazeplay_arrow
A ballad in which Fujii Kaze warmly sings about the journey of life
97eastSpring GoesAimer
Spring GoesAimerplay_arrow
Introduction to Aimer’s exquisite ballads
98eastfar; distant; by farGReeeeN
far; distant; by farGReeeeNplay_arrow
GReeeeN’s “Haruka,” a song that longs for one’s hometown
99eastBest FriendKiroro
Best FriendKiroroplay_arrow
A song that gently sings of thinking about a distant friend
100eastDon’t bloom.WHITE JAM
Don't bloom.WHITE JAMplay_arrow
WHITE JAM sings of a cherry blossom farewell
101eastHURRY GO ROUNDhide with Spread Beaver
HURRY GO ROUNDhide with Spread Beaverplay_arrow
hide's single depicting the arrival of spring
102eastSpring meltsindigo la End
Spring meltsindigo la Endplay_arrow
indigo la End's spring-themed digital single
103eastAprilmol-74
Aprilmol-74play_arrow
Representative song for mol-74’s April theme
104eastSAKURAikimonogakari
SAKURAikimonogakariplay_arrow
A spring cheer song that walks together with the cherry blossoms
105eastBefore the cherry blossoms bloomkinoko teikoku
Before the cherry blossoms bloomkinoko teikokuplay_arrow
To a new land for my dreams, with memories of my companions in my heart
106eastthe first strong spring windnishina
the first strong spring windnishinaplay_arrow
Nishina’s song portrays farewells and departures in spring.
107eastSong of SpringUkasukaji
Song of SpringUkasukajiplay_arrow
A unit song to support a new life in spring
108eastspringKaneyori Masaru
springKaneyori Masaruplay_arrow
Delicately portraying the end of the seasons and of love
109eastSmiling Backkyandīzu
Smiling Backkyandīzuplay_arrow
Spring songs of parting and memories, timeless melodies that touch the heart
110eastCherry blossom seasonFujifaburikku
Cherry blossom seasonFujifaburikkuplay_arrow
Fujifabric Spring Farewell Theme Song
111eastcherry blossomKawaguchi Kyogo
cherry blossomKawaguchi Kyogoplay_arrow
A sentimental song that expresses the fleeting nature of cherry blossoms
112eastGift SongCHiCO with HoneyWorks
Gift SongCHiCO with HoneyWorksplay_arrow
Graduation song, a famous piece by CHiCO and HoneyWorks
113eastDepartureGReeeeN
DepartureGReeeeNplay_arrow
A song that sends off a lover who’s going far away in a positive way
114eastMy SpringI’s
My SpringI'splay_arrow
A moving spring song that portrays the conflicts and hopes of youth
115easttear(s)KANA-BOON
tear(s)KANA-BOONplay_arrow
The exhilaration of spring and lingering attachment to a past love
116eastSong of DepartureMr.Children
Song of DepartureMr.Childrenplay_arrow
A song of hope that blesses parting and believes in reunion
117eastLullabyRADWIMPS
LullabyRADWIMPSplay_arrow
RADWIMPS’s Spring Cheer Song Lullaby
118eastmy graduationSPEED
my graduationSPEEDplay_arrow
A graduation song that won’t forget memories of SPEED
119eastspring stormTHE ALFEE
spring stormTHE ALFEEplay_arrow
THE ALFEE’s Farewell Song
120eastGood Bye, Good LuckTOTALFAT
Good Bye, Good LuckTOTALFATplay_arrow
A farewell song with friendship and hope for reunion
121eastGraduationZONE
GraduationZONEplay_arrow
ZONE's moving graduation-theme song
122eastSakura, You, and Ituki.
Sakura, You, and Ituki.play_arrow
A moving song about sakura’s budding love, sung by tuki.
123eastspring thunderfuki no tō
spring thunderfuki no tōplay_arrow
A Spring Classic Released in 1979: Cherry Blossoms and Life
124eastGoodbye Busyuzu
Goodbye Busyuzuplay_arrow
A song that offers comfort to the anxieties at the start of spring
125eastEven if we forget springaibii karaa
Even if we forget springaibii karaaplay_arrow
A poignant feeling as I watch a springtime farewell
126eastGoodbye, see you again in the next life.Innā Jānī
Goodbye, see you again in the next life.Innā Jānīplay_arrow
Inner Journey's spring song of parting and reunion
127eastcherry blossomKobukuro
cherry blossomKobukuroplay_arrow
Overcoming the sorrow of heartbreak, toward the hope of spring
128eastto clear up (weather)Yorushika
to clear up (weather)Yorushikaplay_arrow
Expressing the change of seasons and the hope in life
129eastMarch 9Remioromen
March 9Remioromenplay_arrow
Remioromen’s graduation song. An emotional track about moving forward while holding memories in your heart.
130eastMischief of the spring breezeYamaguchi Momoe
Mischief of the spring breezeYamaguchi Momoeplay_arrow
Expressing the loneliness of parting in spring scenery, a signature song by Momoe Yamaguchi
131eastOn the day of departure…Kawashima Ai
On the day of departure...Kawashima Aiplay_arrow
A moving ballad by Ai Kawashima that expresses friendship
132eastThe last spring breakMatsutōya Yumi
The last spring breakMatsutōya Yumiplay_arrow
A masterpiece by Yumi Matsutoya depicting a springtime parting
133eastCherry Blossom MoonSakurazaka46
Cherry Blossom MoonSakurazaka46play_arrow
A poignant song of springtime farewells and new departures, a masterpiece by Sakurazaka46.
134eastSakuraayaka
Sakuraayakaplay_arrow
A heartwarming cherry blossom song themed around graduation
135eastspring calmMainosora
spring calmMainosoraplay_arrow
A moving song that portrays parting and a new beginning
136eastspring sunlightKanapu × Kujira
spring sunlightKanapu × Kujiraplay_arrow
A collaboration song by Kaf and Kujira. A spring track themed around graduation and farewells.
137eastGoodbye, my beloved.Hana＊Hana
Goodbye, my beloved.Hana＊Hanaplay_arrow
An emotional ballad depicting a farewell, one of Hana*Hana’s signature songs
138eastspring skySuzuki Suzuki
spring skySuzuki Suzukiplay_arrow
A moving graduation song that captures the emotions of youth
139eastAprilSuda Keina
AprilSuda Keinaplay_arrow
Keina Suda’s spring theme song depicts memories and anticipation
140eastOn the Day of Departurekawashima ai
On the Day of Departurekawashima aiplay_arrow
Those nostalgic high school days, so pure and earnest...
141eastA bouquet of flowers with loveSuperfly
A bouquet of flowers with loveSuperflyplay_arrow
Superfly's ... released in 2008
142eastStoryAI
StoryAIplay_arrow
A powerful AI singing voice makes the friendship message even more compelling...
143eastUntil we meet againyuzu
Until we meet againyuzuplay_arrow
March is a season when you may part ways with friends, such as at graduation…
144eastThank you.Ōhara Sakurako
Thank you.Ōhara Sakurakoplay_arrow
March, the season of farewells, is a time when with dear friends we...
145eastsecret base ~What You Gave Me~ZONE
secret base ~What You Gave Me~ZONEplay_arrow
It’s sung that our parting came because of a sudden transfer…
146east10-year cherry blossomsAKB48
10-year cherry blossomsAKB48play_arrow
An endearing, approachable sound that everyone can't help but fall in love with…
147eastcherry blossom rainJUJU
cherry blossom rainJUJUplay_arrow
A captivatingly immersive vibe that pulls you into the song’s world…
148eastThe season of farewellSHISHAMO
The season of farewellSHISHAMOplay_arrow
An irresistibly cute singing voice you can’t forget once you’ve heard it…
149eastSakura MitsutsukiSPYAIR
Sakura MitsutsukiSPYAIRplay_arrow
A powerful high tone you can’t forget once you’ve heard it...
150eastcherry blossomKetsumeishi
cherry blossomKetsumeishiplay_arrow
A husky voice that lifts the spirits of its listeners…
151eastSpring colors.haji→
Spring colors.haji→play_arrow
Catchy enough that you find yourself humming it without thinking…
152eastThe parting path hidden by cherry blossomsHirakawachi Icchōme
The parting path hidden by cherry blossomsHirakawachi Icchōmeplay_arrow
A delicate singing voice that warms the hearts of listeners, and two…
153eastUnder the same skyayaka
Under the same skyayakaplay_arrow
A powerful high tone that resonates endlessly...
154eastWhen spring comesmiwa
When spring comesmiwaplay_arrow
A clear, translucent vo… that uplifts the hearts of listeners.
155eastspring breezeyuzu
spring breezeyuzuplay_arrow
Beautiful harmonies and tones that soothe people's hearts…
156eastSakura SongTakahashi Yuu
Sakura SongTakahashi Yuuplay_arrow
A lively, husky voice that encourages the listeners...
157eastSakura (Solo)Moriyama Naotaro
Sakura (Solo)Moriyama Naotaroplay_arrow
Singing of farewells in the cherry blossom season and the hope of reunion
158eastFar, far awayMakihara Noriyuki
Far, far awayMakihara Noriyukiplay_arrow
Determination to succeed for the sake of my friends back home
159eastSakurazakaFukuyama Masaharu
SakurazakaFukuyama Masaharuplay_arrow
Masaharu Fukuyama’s “Sakurazaka” is a classic cherry blossom-themed song.