[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 April (151–160)
Harusaki KobeniYano Akiko
A beautiful season of cherry blossoms that heralds the arrival of spring.
This song gently supports those taking a new step forward while enjoying such spring scenery.
Released in February 1981, it reached No.
5 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart and sold over 370,000 copies.
Akiko Yano’s soft vocals and YMO’s fresh arrangement are a perfect match, exquisitely capturing the atmosphere of spring.
It’s an ideal track for anyone starting a new chapter in life or hoping to tackle things with a renewed spirit as spring arrives.
If you listen while feeling the spring breeze, it’s sure to warm your heart.
Helloayaka
This is a gentle song that warmly embraces the feelings of people welcoming new encounters and challenges with the arrival of spring.
Released in September 2009, it is known as Ayaka’s tenth single.
Included on the album “The beginning,” it became her final single before going on hiatus.
It’s a perfect cheer song for those starting a new chapter in life or taking a fresh step forward.
Ayaka’s warm, heartfelt vocals stay close to the listener and give them courage.
It resonates even more deeply when you listen to it during cherry blossom season.
promenadeJUDY AND MARY
A track defined by a poppy melody that evokes the arrival of spring and YUKI’s distinctive vocals.
The lyrics, expressing bonds with loved ones and the joy of walking together, resonate deeply.
Released in February 1998, it was used as the theme song for the Fuji TV drama “News no Onna.” It also appeared at the 49th NHK Kohaku Uta Gassen and has been loved by many.
It’s perfect for April, when you can feel the start of a new season and a new life.
Highly recommended for a refreshing change of pace during a morning walk or commute.
Where does spring come from?NGT48
An NGT48 song that delicately portrays feelings of love budding with the arrival of spring.
Through beautiful depictions of nature, it expresses scenes like cherry blossom petals falling onto a school uniform’s shoulder and the way romance deepens as the seasons change.
Released in April 2018, the track was also selected as the opening theme for Nippon TV’s “Buzz Rhythm 02” for the same month.
Its evocative portrayal of love intertwined with spring scenery makes it perfect for anyone seeking the excitement of new encounters and romance.
It resonates even more when listened to during cherry blossom season.
The cherry blossoms bloom.Kitano Kii
A song characterized by a pleasant melody that heralds the arrival of spring and lyrics filled with hope.
It is Kie Kitano’s debut single, released in February 2010.
Chosen as the commercial song for the exam-support campaigns by Japan Post and Kit Kat, it resonated with many people.
It also achieved commercial success, reaching No.
7 on the Oricon charts.
It’s perfect for those about to start a new chapter or facing a turning point in life.
This is a track that gives you the courage to look ahead and take your first step while feeling the refreshing spring breeze.
It’s an uplifting song we’d love those who are anxious yet ready to move forward to listen to.
Yozakura feat. Mei-chankujira
This song, themed around cherry blossoms shining in the spring night sky, beautifully portrays the beginning and end of young love.
The delicate vocals woven by Kujira and Mei, paired with the emotional composition, create an unforgettable atmosphere.
Through the fragile symbol of night sakura, it expresses feelings of love that shift with the changing seasons, and since its release in June 2020, it has captivated many listeners.
Its unique sound, blending electronica and pop, harmonizes wonderfully with lyrics brimming with the essence of spring and summer.
This piece is especially recommended for the season when you can feel spring’s arrival.
Listening during cherry blossom season will make the lyrical world resonate even more deeply.
It’s a song that will gently accompany those experiencing spring farewells or new encounters.
[Spring Songs] Classic tracks to listen to in April. Standard songs that color the month of April (161–170)
the first strong spring windnishina
A song that colors the cherry blossom season has arrived.
Nishina’s gentle vocals evoke both heartache and hope.
Like a breeze that heralds the arrival of spring, the lyrics tenderly nestle close to the heart and leave a strong impression.
Released as a digital single in March 2023, the track was also featured in a new radiko commercial.
It’s a song that accompanies those facing spring farewells and new beginnings.
While holding on to nostalgic memories and feelings for loved ones, it gives you the courage to look ahead and take the first step.
Highly recommended as a heartwarming track to listen to during cherry blossom season.