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: carefully selected tracks themed around new encounters! (21–30)
Sakura rollFunatsu Mahiro
With the arrival of spring, the song that makes me want to listen is Masho Funatsu’s “Sakura Roll,” released in March 2021.
The title is a coined word that blends “sakura” (cherry blossoms) with a smartphone’s “camera roll,” a clever touch that layers the fleeting season with the enduring nature of memories.
This piece, graced by the soothing sound of acoustic guitar, features high school singer Ren on chorus; the overlap of their voices creates a beautiful harmony where warmth and wistfulness coexist.
The lyrics capture a contemporary feeling—the desire to etch fleeting moments into the heart like photographs—and gently resonate with those facing graduation or a new chapter in life.
It’s a highly recommended song to send with gratitude, while reflecting on days spent with friends or a loved one.
You are my friend.UNISON SQUARE GARDEN
It was included on CIDER ROAD, released in 2013.
It debuted at No.
9 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart, which helped it gain wider recognition.
The song reflects the unique worldview of Tabuchi, who wrote and composed it, and the more you listen, the more the depth of the lyrics reveals itself.
Friendship songs to listen to in April: A carefully selected list of tracks themed around new encounters! (31–40)
Friendgagaga supi
It was created as the theme song for the anime Mushibugyo.
After reading the original manga, they decided to make friendship the theme, and the lyrics were written for the band members and other fellow musicians.
Their trademark momentum is alive and well in this track, and it’s a fiery song that makes you feel energized just by listening.
Friend ShipHoshino Gen
In spring, when new chapters begin, Hoshino Gen’s “Friend Ship” is the perfect song to listen to as you wish for a future reunion with friends who are setting off on their own paths.
Included on his 2015 album “YELLOW DANCER,” the track was also chosen as the theme song for the film Moriyamachu Driving School.
Even friends who have always been close may end up apart as they each follow their own lives.
But no matter where you are, a treasured friend remains a treasured friend—this song celebrates a strong bond that will never be broken, no matter what happens.
Why not send this song to a friend to let them know that your friendship will never change, wherever you may be?
Friends ForeverB.B.WAVES
This is the second pop song from B.B.WAVES, set to an exhilarating soundscape that celebrates the importance of friendship and shared memories.
Released on April 9, 2025, the track blends warm, embracing EDM production with melodic, standout vocals.
Its hopeful vibe is sure to put you in a positive mood.
It’s a perfect song for graduation season, the start of a new chapter, or whenever you want to capture a youthful moment with your closest friends.
If I sing to the sky175R
“If You Sing to the Sky” by 175R was sung for friends back home in Kitakyushu.
Its fast-paced melody and passionate lyrics won many fans.
When you leave your hometown to start a new life and waves of uncertainty hit, what suddenly comes to mind are the days you spent with your beloved friends back home and the warm words they shared with you.
When you feel like you’re struggling alone, listen to this song and try to picture your friends’ faces back home.
And when your friends there are going through a hard time, borrow the power of this song and send them some warm words from you.
StoryAI
We all want to help and bring a smile to our dear friends no matter what happens, don’t we? AI’s song “Story” strengthens that feeling.
Released in 2005, it was used as the theme song for the film “A Big Tug-of-War Love,” and its English version was chosen as the end song for the Japanese release of Disney’s “Big Hero 6.” In a life that isn’t infinite, it’s a song overflowing with the desire to use all the strength you have to protect your precious friends and make them smile.
It’s also a great choice to gift to friends who will be separated in spring due to graduation or starting jobs, as a way to say, “I’ll always be there to help.”