Friendship songs to listen to in April: a curated selection of tracks themed around new encounters!
April marks the start of a new school and business year in Japan, and many people begin life in new environments like schools and workplaces.
It’s also a time when new relationships are formed, and when we find ourselves missing the people we used to spend time with.
In this article, we introduce friendship songs perfect for April.
From tracks that celebrate newly blossomed friendships to songs that think of friends far away, and spring-like tunes themed around cherry blossoms—these are all timeless pieces that are impossible not to get emotionally invested in.
May you find a song that stays close to your heart.
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Friendship songs to listen to in April: A curated selection of tracks themed around new encounters! (91–100)
spring sunlightKanapu × Kujira
Set in the gentle sunlight of spring, this song evokes both partings and new encounters.
Born from a collaboration between KAF and Kujira, it was released digitally in March 2022.
Its translucent vocals and soft melody make it perfect for the season of graduations and farewells.
It conveys a soothing comfort—like being wrapped in a warm bath—while capturing emotions that sway between reality and fantasy.
It’s recommended for moments when you want to look back on memories with someone dear as you feel the light of spring.
For those feeling a little lonely before a new chapter begins, this may be the song that quietly gives you a gentle push forward.
Because we’re friends.Ochiai Wataru
A heartwarming ballad that paints a farewell to friends who shared everyday moments.
Wataru Ochiai’s gentle vocals and Osaka-dialect lyrics evoke nostalgia and a touch of loneliness.
Released in February 2022, it’s a perfect song for the spring graduation season.
It brings back memories of student days and the times you got excited singing at karaoke.
This work sings of a friendship that remains unchanged even when you’re apart, and just listening to it makes your chest tighten with emotion.
It’s a song that quietly gives you a push as you embark on a new chapter.
As you face a parting with dear friends, be sure to give it a listen.
In conclusion
In every era, the feelings we have for our friends and companions give us great strength. April is a mix of hope and anxiety. Friendship songs that stay close to the heart will gently support the new life that’s about to begin. Cheering you on as you take your next step!