Love songs to listen to in April. Spring love songs.

navel orangeNogizaka 46

Nogizaka46 'Navel Orange'

A gem of a song infused with a sweet-and-sour freshness and a touch of wistfulness that symbolize the spring season.

With double centers Nagi Inoue and Aruno Nakanishi of Nogizaka46’s 5th generation, it expresses feelings for a lost youth as they look back on past love.

Under the blue sky, the protagonist’s memories of a nostalgic romance vividly come back through the piece of fruit they hold.

Set for release on March 26, 2025, the single will be available in six formats: First-Press Limited Edition TYPE-A through TYPE-D, a Regular Edition, and a Special Edition.

The melody and arrangement carry a sense of nostalgia, with beautiful, Showa-era-style phrasing and a memorable refrain.

It’s a perfect song for anyone experiencing new encounters or farewells with the arrival of spring, or for those who want to bask in bittersweet memories.

evergreenŌhashi Chippoke

Ohashi Chippoke “Evergreen” Music Video

This is a love song by Chippoke Ohashi that gently portrays lovers dreaming of unchanging love, set to a warm, tender melody.

Its sincere, diary-like lyrics—expressing the wish to always be with a loved one—resonate deeply.

Included on the mini-album “you,” released in October 2021, the track sparked a huge response, surpassing 100 million streams.

It’s a song we especially recommend to those who hold feelings for someone dear in their hearts or who wish for an eternal bond with the one they love.

SAKURA DropsUtada Hikaru

Hikaru Utada – SAKURA Drops

A song that beautifully depicts the scenes woven by the four seasons and the transience of life.

Hikaru Utada’s delicate sensibility vividly expresses the pain of heartbreak and the hope of renewal through images of falling cherry blossoms.

Many listeners are captivated by this worldview where ephemerality and strength coexist.

Released in May 2002, it became a hot topic as the theme song for the drama “First Love.” The music video, directed by Kazuaki Kiriya, unfolds with dreamlike visual beauty.

A recommended classic for those who have experienced the joys of love and the sorrow of parting, or who are moved by the changing seasons.

Its profound poetic world and beautiful melodic lines leave a lingering resonance that sinks into the heart.

Tomorrow, when spring comesMatsu Takako

Takako Matsu – When Spring Comes Tomorrow

A nostalgic coming-of-age song that begins with memories of a white ball tracing a parabolic arc.

Takako Matsu’s clear, translucent voice gently wraps around her feelings for “you,” who is devoted to baseball.

The bittersweet wish to reunite at a place of memories and the unwavering love for someone precious soak into the heart with the arrival of spring.

Released in March 1997, the song was featured in NTT’s “Exciting New Life” campaign commercial and was also performed on that year’s NHK Kōhaku Uta Gassen.

In April 2007, marking the 10th anniversary of her debut, a new version was released on the album Cherish You.

It’s a warm song that gently encourages those graduating or embarking on a new chapter in life.

Cherry blossomMatsuda Seiko

"Cherry Blossom 2021" from Seiko Matsuda Concert Tour 2023 “Parade”

It is a classic song with a refreshing melody that evokes the arrival of spring and heartwarming lyrics portraying the beginning of a new romance.

Seiko Matsuda’s poised vocals beautifully express the feelings of a protagonist taking a brave first step.

The sense of anticipation for the future beneath a blue sky, and the joy of being in love, resonate deeply alongside her clear, transparent voice.

Released in January 1981, this piece was born from producer Muneo Wakamatsu’s challenge to explore new music.

It reached No.

1 on the Oricon Weekly Chart and was also included on the album “Silhouette.” Loved for many years by countless listeners as a song to enjoy in spring—especially during cherry blossom season—it’s a lively, hopeful track that cheers on the start of a new chapter, and is highly recommended when you want to make a fresh start.

tricolor violetSakurada Junko

Junko Sakurada - Tricolor Violet by jama

This is a song by Junko Sakurada, released in February 1974, that entrusts the tender feelings of first love to tricolor violets.

Singing of a fleeting romance, the track reached No.

10 on the Oricon chart and sold approximately 186,000 copies.

The fusion of Akuyu’s delicate lyrics and Taiji Nakamura’s evocative melody beautifully captures the aching innocence of a young girl’s love.

The work depicts the emotions of adolescence—where hope and anxiety intertwine—with elegance, while Sakurada’s clear, translucent voice adds depth to the story.

It is a gentle companion for anyone who holds close the longing of waiting and the poignancy of an unfulfilled love.

SakurazakaFukuyama Masaharu

Masaharu Fukuyama – Sakurazaka (Full ver.)

A gem of a love song that captures both the ache of parting and a glimmer of hope.

Its tender, bittersweet feelings and the sincere wish for the other’s happiness seep in together with a gently comforting melody.

Masaharu Fukuyama’s delicate vocals softly embrace the lingering emotions that remain even as he accepts the end of a romance.

Released in April 2000, the song drew attention as the theme for TBS’s popular segment “Mirai Nikki V” on the show “Uunnan no Hontoko!” and ranked second on Oricon’s year-end singles chart.

It became a massive hit, selling over 2.29 million copies in total.

With lyrics that depict a farewell mirrored by the falling cherry blossoms of spring, it’s a song you’ll want to hear in a season of new encounters and goodbyes.