[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)
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.
cherry blossomMoriyama Naotaro
I think this was a quintessential song of the Heisei era, often heard especially during graduation season.
With only a piano accompaniment, it’s sung in a beautiful yet powerful, gentle voice that expresses a resolve for the future.
It’s a classic spring song that’s even performed at school graduation ceremonies.
As April brings changes to our surroundings, why not listen to this song and draw the courage to get through them?
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.
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.
[Spring Songs] Masterpieces to listen to in April. Classic tracks that color the month of April (61–70)
MiracleGReeeeN
GReeeeN’s 7th single, released in 2008.
It was used as the theme song for the high school baseball-themed drama “ROOKIES.” Later, it was also selected as the entrance march for the opening ceremony of the 81st National High School Baseball Invitational Tournament.
Spring is the season of new encounters.
It would be wonderful to have a meeting that makes you wish for eternity.
This song puts you in that kind of mood.
Sakura AleAdachi Kana
Kana Adachi is a singer-songwriter whose popularity is gradually growing, especially among young people.
The cherry blossom-themed song she released in 2018 is “Sakura Yell.” Its warm sound evokes the feeling of spring, and her free, expansive vocals are a perfect match, making it a pleasure to listen to.
If you play guitar, trying a solo acoustic rendition of this song is highly recommended.
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.