[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 (31–40)
Late-blooming cherry blossomsNEW!AKB48
A spring song with a poignant, nostalgic melody that perfectly suits the season of meetings and farewells.
The 67th single title track by the national idol group AKB48, released in February 2026, portrays a bittersweet longing for days of youth gone by, along with a faint hope for the future.
Momoka Ito of the 19th generation was selected as center, making this an important song that heralds a new beginning in the group’s 21st year.
The coupling includes a unique concept track born from the TV program “Yasushi Akimoto vs AI Yasushi Akimoto,” offering multifaceted appeal.
It carries a warmth that makes you want to pause and listen during that time when you’re taking off your school uniform and stepping into a new world, filled with both anxiety and anticipation.
Sakura MitsutsukiNEW!SPYAIR
A rock number you’ll want to hear in spring, depicting a night scene with swirling cherry blossoms and a resolve to move forward while holding a precious promise close to your heart.
Set to a driving band sound, it delivers a message that’s both wistful and powerful, the kind that makes your chest tighten every time you listen.
Released as a single in March 2013, it was widely embraced as the opening theme for the anime Gintama.
Rather than dwelling only on parting, this song gives you the courage to start walking, believing you’ll meet again someday.
It’s perfect for those leaping into a new environment, or for a quiet moment gazing up at the night sakura and reflecting.
On a tranquil spring day of lightNEW!UNISON SQUARE GARDEN
UNISON SQUARE GARDEN is a three-piece rock band known for their high-level musicianship and catchy melodies.
This track, which graces the middle section of their February 2013 album “CIDER ROAD,” is a grand ballad that unfolds over roughly six minutes.
In contrast to their usual breakneck pace, the pared-down, simple ensemble delivers the clear, transparent vocals straight to the listener.
Eschewing flashy wordplay, the lyrics carefully depict scenes of spring found in everyday life and the subtle shifts of emotion, quietly seeping into the listener’s heart.
It’s a song you’ll want to savor while feeling the gentle warmth of spring—perfect for those who wish to immerse themselves deeply in the world of its lyrics.
When the fleabanes bloomNEW!Nogizaka 46
This is the 14th single by Nogizaka46, released in March 2016, a song you’ll want to listen to under the warm spring sunlight.
Using a flower blooming bravely by the roadside as its motif, the lyrics beautifully depict scenes of parting and setting off on a journey, resonating deeply in the heart.
The lyrical sound woven by strings and piano conveys both the bittersweetness and warmth unique to spring.
Also chosen as the CM song for the online shopping service “sizebook,” this piece is known for featuring Mai Fukagawa—then a member—taking her first and last turn as center, marking her graduation from the group.
Its worldview gently encourages those stepping into a new world, making it perfect for the season when meetings and farewells intersect.
Philadelphia fleabaneBUMP OF CHICKEN
“Harujion,” sung by BUMP OF CHICKEN, is themed around the white flower harujion that you start seeing by the roadside around April.
It’s something easy to overlook in everyday life, but the song overlays the straight-growing harujion with the personal convictions tucked away in one’s heart.
April marks the start of a new chapter, and it’s a time when anxiety can swallow us up and make us forget what’s important.
This piece carries the message: believe in yourself and keep moving forward, no matter how many times it takes.
Take your time to savor the meaning of the lyrics as you listen!
[Spring Songs] Masterpieces to listen to in April: Classic tracks that color the month (41–50)
April windElefanto Kashimashi
This is “April Wind” by Elephant Kashimashi, released in 1996 and put into heavy rotation on the radio.
Set to a generous, expansive melody, the lyrics—filled with the thrill of something new about to begin—feel fresh and give the song a breezy vibe.
For Hiroji Miyamoto, who wrote and composed it, it was a pop piece that marked a new experiment unlike anything he’d done before, and it’s said to be a memorable work that helped spark the group’s breakthrough.
Sakura, Bloom!arashi
Johnny’s idol group Arashi’s overwhelming cherry blossom song “Sakura Sake.” As expected, an uplifting pop song sung by Japan’s top idols really energizes you! It’s a spring pop tune that gets everyone hyped at karaoke and makes you feel ready to sprint into a new life this spring!
