[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 (51–60)
When cherry-blossom hues danceNakajima Mika
This is Mika Nakashima’s 14th single, released in 2005.
It’s a beautiful ballad with lyrics about thinking of a loved one alone in the springtime, the season of new encounters.
The song has been covered by many artists, including Ryoko Moriyama and Shunsuke Kiyokiba.
Tomorrow as wellSHISHAMO
SHISHAMO is a three-piece rock band with guitar/vocals, bass, and drums.
Their simple, cute lyrics are popular.
“Ashita mo” pairs a melodic tune with catchy lyrics.
It was featured in a 2017 NTT Docomo student discount commercial.
This is a song we’d like you to listen to if you’re feeling a little worn out by a brand-new environment—like a new school or company in April—right after things have just begun.
On nights when cherry blossoms fallaimyon
Sakura ga Furu Yoru wa, released in 2021 as the second digital-only single that year, was selected as the theme song for the popular dating reality show Who Is a Wolf in Love?.
While “sakura songs” usually evoke images of full-bloom cherry blossoms under warm spring sunlight, this track paints a picture of cherry blossoms at night—a concept that’s emotional in itself.
It’s a mid-tempo number that gently accompanies the sentimental feelings of someone wrestling with love on an April night that’s still a bit chilly despite the warmth of the day.
It’s the kind of song you’ll want to listen to while viewing the night sakura.
spring melancholyMrs. GREEN APPLE
It’s a heartwarming song you’ll want to listen to when cherry blossom petals are dancing in the air.
Mrs.
GREEN APPLE’s delicate vocals gently embrace the loneliness of graduation and parting, as well as the hope for a new beginning.
The track appeared as a B-side to the single “Love me, Love you,” released in February 2018, and was also featured in a Suntory “Craft Boss” commercial.
Its melody and lyrics, which capture the melancholy and poignancy that come with the arrival of spring, leave a strong impression, making it a perfect listen during graduation and school entrance ceremony season.
It’s a song that will resonate with those wanting to reminisce about their youth and those feeling anxious about starting a new chapter in life.
[Spring Songs] Masterpieces to listen to in April. Classic tracks that color the month of April (61–70)
Love thief.Yuika
Gaining popularity through social media, Yuika’s song “Sukidakara.” became a hit not only in Japan but around the world, drawing attention to her as a “high school girl singer-songwriter.” Her track “Koi Dorobou.” was released digitally in 2022 and, as the title suggests, is a song about love.
It’s a love song that conveys the fluttering excitement and heart-pounding feelings of a budding romance—the kind you want to listen to in spring.
It’s also easy to relate to how your emotions rise and fall with the other person’s words and actions during a one-sided crush.
Jiwara DAYSAKB48
AKB48’s “Jiwaru DAYS,” released in 2019, was created as Rino Sashihara’s final center song, as she graduated on April 28, 2019.
The music video features past costumes and other touches that make it a fitting farewell for Sashihara.
The lyrics also celebrate the new beginning that comes with graduation, so if you’ve recently graduated or started a new school, be sure to give it a listen.
Morning of the BeginningOfisharu Higedan Dism
A song I recommend for April is Official HIGE DANDism’s “Hajimari no Asa” (“Morning of Beginnings”).
It’s included on their 2017 album “Report,” released when they were still active as an indie band before their major debut.
Just hearing the intro—bursting with the excitement that something new is about to start—lifts your spirits.
The thrill of anticipation comes through in each sound, coalescing into a refreshing melody.
It’s an energetic rock number aimed at people starting a new chapter in April.