[Spring Songs] Masterpieces to Listen to in April: Classic Tracks that Color the Month
When April comes, the weather turns warm and springlike, and we get to see beautiful cherry blossom scenery, don’t we? For those starting a new chapter or a new school term, you’re probably feeling a mix of nerves and a flutter of excitement, right? In this article, we’ll introduce a slew of songs perfect for listening to in April! We’ve picked a wide range—from pep songs ideal for a fresh start to tracks that sing about cherry blossoms.
Fill your days with music brimming with spring vibes and have a wonderful spring.
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[Spring Songs] Classic tracks to listen to in April: staple tunes that color the month (1–10)
Sakura, flutterSazan Ōrusutāzu
Southern All Stars’ new song is themed around cherry blossoms, a symbol of spring’s arrival.
Set to a breezy sound that evokes the gentle spring wind, it layers hope onto the fragile yet beautiful sakura blossoms.
Released as a digital-only lead single from the album “THANK YOU SO MUCH” on January 1, 2025, the track was announced on the first anniversary of the Noto Peninsula earthquake, a timing believed to reflect sentiments for the disaster-affected areas.
With a finish that conveys the seasonality of spring and the sensibility of Japan, it’s recommended for anyone who wants to feel the arrival of a new season.
DarlingMrs. GREEN APPLE
With bittersweet vocals woven into a dramatic melody, this song by Mrs.
GREEN APPLE vividly captures the radiance of youth—perfect for the start of spring.
It richly expresses the struggles of young people searching for their true selves and the emotions of grappling with relationships.
Released in January 2025 as the theme song for the event “18-sai-sai” (Festival for 18-year-olds), it gently supports those in the midst of self-discovery or on the verge of taking a new step, making it an ideal track for springtime new beginnings.
Spring ThiefYorushika
Yorushika’s Spring Thief, released digitally in 2021.
The song had been eagerly anticipated after airing on TV as a commercial tune in March 2020.
With a piano melody and lyrics that evoke spring throughout, it carries the unique bittersweetness of songs about the season—bright and radiant on the surface, yet shadowed by a sense of loss.
It’s a number that feels like those two sides sit back-to-back.
Images of spring come to mind: the beauty of cherry blossoms and the brevity of their bloom, both amplifying that fleeting, fragile feeling.
[Spring Songs] Masterpieces to listen to in April: Classic tracks that color the month (11–20)
Song of Springsupittsu
Spitz’s 30th single overall.
At the time, it was used in an Aquarius commercial, so many people may know it.
When you listen to this song, you can feel the resolve of someone bravely pressing forward along life’s thorny path.
Life is long and full of ups and downs.
It’s a classic you’ll want to listen to at least once during spring, a season of new beginnings.
SAKURAikimonogakari
Ikimonogakari’s “SAKURA” is one of those songs you just feel like listening to when April comes around, isn’t it? It’s a track that could be called a representative Japanese “sakura song,” and you often hear it on TV, radio, and at karaoke during cherry blossom season.
The slightly poignant melody evokes the fleeting nature of cherry blossoms that scatter so quickly.
Be sure to try singing it when you go flower viewing or to karaoke.
spring thunderYonezu Kenshi
A track from the smash-hit album BOOTLEG.
“Shunrai” refers to thunder that occurs around March to May, said to herald the arrival of spring.
This song portrays the elation and despair of a man falling in love, his wavering emotions.
The flood of words packed into its simple melody conveys an intense passion.
Cherry Blossom Timeaiko
Spring brings new encounters that make you feel excited, doesn’t it? Aiko’s “Sakura no Toki” is perfect for that feeling.
It begins with piano tones that seem to express a racing heartbeat, and paints a picture of cherry blossoms spreading as far as the eye can see and a future with a new lover—a song that fills your heart with a soft shade of pink.
The lyrics, in words so characteristically Aiko—the queen of love songs—portray a woman’s feelings with tender delicacy, and they’re utterly heart-fluttering.
It’s the kind of song you’ll want to listen to while wrapped in the gentle warmth of a mellow spring day.
