[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: Masterpieces to listen to in April. Classic tracks that color the month of April (141–150)
Song of BeginningsOhashi Takuya
A heartwarming song perfect for a new beginning is sung by Takuya Ohashi, the vocalist of Sukima Switch.
Set to a melodious acoustic guitar, it gently speaks to the anxieties and hopes that come with new challenges, and the importance of moving forward in your own way.
Released in February 2008 and used as a campaign song by major distance-learning company U-Can, the track features Aoi Yoshikura in its music video and reached No.
3 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.
For those starting a new chapter or embarking on a fresh stage of life, this warm, encouraging tune is sure to give you a supportive push.
spring sunlightKanapu × Kujira
A song that harmonizes the warmth of a spring sunbeam with the bittersweetness of parting, included on the March 2022 album “Suite.” It marks the first collaboration between Kafu and Kujira.
Created to commemorate Kafu’s high school graduation, it delicately weaves the feelings that can’t be put into words at the moment of the ceremony, carried by a bright, spring-breeze melody.
Kafu’s translucent vocals and Kujira’s masterful sound production blend beautifully, permeating the heart with gentle hope and a soft, wistful ache.
It’s a track that gently nudges those about to take their first step forward in this season of departures.
Hello, helloSuperfly
A perfect song for April, when the chances to greet many people with “Hello” and “Konnichiwa” increase: Superfly’s “Hello Hello.” Released in April 2007, this debut track became Superfly’s own way of saying “Hello, nice to meet you” to many listeners.
The song was also used as an insert track in the drama “Edison no Haha,” for which their later release “Ai o Komete Hanataba o” served as the theme song.
Whether you’re meeting new people or starting something new, everything begins with a “Hello.” If you can greet others cheerfully, you’ll find support and your anxieties will blow away.
This song inspires exactly that feeling.
Sakura Weather and a Time Machine with Hatsune MikuAdo
This song beautifully captures the bittersweet feeling of cherry blossoms in the air and the longing for time gone by.
The collaboration between Ado and Hatsune Miku deepens the emotions embedded in the lyrics.
Released on October 24, 2024, it’s a single commemorating Ado’s 22nd birthday.
The lyrics, where the warmth of spring intersects with the fragility of farewells, portray both new beginnings and lingering attachment to lost memories, carrying a message that resonates deeply.
It’s a track you’ll want to listen to during cherry blossom season—perfect for those feeling the arrival of spring or looking to reflect on cherished memories.
We againSG
A heartwarming song that gently accompanies the cherry blossom season.
SG’s gentle vocals weave memories and hope.
Centered on the themes of parting and reunion, it conveys the importance of the days we spent and our expectations for the future.
Released in April 2021, the song resonated with many people.
In November 2024, a wind ensemble version was featured in a CalorieMate commercial, adding a new charm.
It’s a track you’ll want to listen to at life’s milestones such as graduation and entrance ceremonies.
Recommended for those facing farewells with friends who want courage for the road ahead.
The One and Only Flower in the WorldSMAP
This is one of SMAP’s signature songs, representing Japan with its catchy, universally relatable melody and powerful message.
It’s an uplifting anthem about living true to yourself, and a moving song perfect for listening to in April.
Aprilmol-74
A signature song by mol-74, woven from translucent vocals and delicate sound.
Centered on April—the symbol of spring’s arrival—it beautifully portrays the emotions of looking back on a past romance.
The resolve to stay true to oneself, even while struggling with the gap between ideals and reality, is striking.
It’s a track I especially recommend to anyone who’s faced a parting with someone dear at the start of a new season.