[Spring Songs] Masterpieces to Listen to in April: Classic Tracks that Color the Month

Young SongKawasaki Takaya

Takaya Kawasaki - Young Song [OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO]

A pop tune by Takaya Kawasaki that gently embraces the hidden feelings in the hearts of adults living in the modern age.

It’s filled with the resolve to face the pure emotions of one’s youth in a daily life where the sense of happiness is fading, and to take the hand of someone dear and move forward together.

Included on the album “Calendar,” released in December 2021, it also aired nationwide as the commercial song for the National Federation of Light Motor Vehicle Associations starting in November of the same year.

With the refreshing sound of acoustic guitar and a clear, transparent vocal that resonates comfortably, this song gently encourages those who feel anxious about relationships in a new environment or weary from everyday life.

Spring Dayaimyon

Aimyon – Harunohi [OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO]

This song is filled with the spirit of spring.

It was released in 2019 as the theme song for the film “Crayon Shin-chan: Honeymoon Hurricane ~The Lost Hiroshi~.” The lyrics are sprinkled with elements of the Crayon Shin-chan world, making it especially enjoyable for fans.

With a warm tone centered on family bonds and love, it gently supports those beginning a new chapter as spring arrives.

On spring days when anticipation and anxiety about a new life are intertwined, be sure to give it a listen.

cherry blossom colorAnjura Aki

Angela Aki “Sakura-iro” Music Video

A moving ballad that overlays the fleeting nature of cherry blossoms with the changing course of life.

Angela Aki’s gentle yet powerful vocals resonate deeply with listeners.

The beautiful melody woven by delicate piano tones and majestic strings evokes the arrival of spring while stirring nostalgia for days gone by.

Released in March 2007 and featured in a Sony digital camera commercial, this song remains beloved as a track to hear during the season of graduation and farewells.

Highly recommended for those embarking on a new journey or wishing to reflect on cherished memories.

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Vickeblanka – Ulala

You’ll be captivated by this pop number, brimming with a light, breezy atmosphere that evokes the cheerfulness of spring and the sense of new beginnings.

While the song centers on farewells and encounters in spring, it gently guides you toward a positive mindset.

Buoyant acoustic guitar and soaring vocals wrap the listener in warmth, as if giving a gentle push forward.

Released in April 2018 as the major-label debut single, the track opens with a goodbye at the doorstep and goes on to portray the courage and hope needed to take a new step.

It’s a song that will resonate with anyone facing a season of change—entering a new school, starting a job, or relocating.

Yearning for springBotanikaru na kurashi.

Yearning for spring

The Tokyo-based six-piece pop band Botanical na Kurashi released their seventh digital single, “Haru ni Akogaru,” in April 2023.

It’s a warm, city pop-tinged pop tune where electric piano and saxophone resonate mellowly.

The pleasantly laid-back groove feels great.

True to the band’s motto—“A new paradise discovered by misfits in the Reiwa era”—it’s a track that gently unravels the heart.

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Huwie Ishizaki – Period

A spring ballad woven with a gentle singing voice, this gem of a song portrays the delicate emotions where hope and farewell intersect.

Even while bearing the loss of heartbreak, the wavering resolve to take a new step forward is written in delicate words.

Huwie Ishizaki’s tender vocals and masterful word choice resonate deeply with listeners.

Included on the album “Huwie Best,” released in March 2018, the track sparked conversation with its music video featuring actor Masaki Suda.

It’s a song that stays close to those who feel both anticipation and anxiety as spring arrives and life changes.

For anyone striving to move past the pain of heartbreak and step forward, it will gently embrace your heart.

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That paper airplane splits the cloudy sky

A song that rides on the spring breeze and nestles close to the heart.

Released in March 1999, 19’s second single sings of heartbreaking farewells, past pains, and hope for dreams.

The paper airplane launched toward the cloudy sky carries wishes for the future.

Used as a TBS campaign song, it captured the hearts of many.

Perfect for those starting a new chapter in life or reminiscing about their youth.

Listen wrapped in the warmth of spring, and it’s sure to make you feel gentle.

Please try listening to it with someone special.