[Cherry Blossom Season] Spring Song Special by Japanese Rock/Pop Bands [Meetings & Partings]
Spring is a season of meetings and farewells, with events like entrance ceremonies, graduations, and cherry-blossom viewing.
Some of you may be starting a new chapter in life.
As the weather gradually warms, people are filled with many feelings.
In this article, we’ve gathered spring songs by Japanese rock bands.
We’ll focus on tracks that portray the bittersweet emotions of spring and songs that conjure images of cherry-lined streets.
From timeless spring staples by beloved rock bands across generations to buzzworthy new tracks, these are all songs that let you truly feel the season—so please enjoy to the end!
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[Cherry Blossom Season] Spring Songs by Japanese Rock/Pop Bands [Meetings & Partings] (71–80)
UraraBikkeburanka
You’ll be captivated by this pop number, brimming with a light, breezy atmosphere that evokes the cheerfulness of spring and the sense of new beginnings.
While the song centers on farewells and encounters in spring, it gently guides you toward a positive mindset.
Buoyant acoustic guitar and soaring vocals wrap the listener in warmth, as if giving a gentle push forward.
Released in April 2018 as the major-label debut single, the track opens with a goodbye at the doorstep and goes on to portray the courage and hope needed to take a new step.
It’s a song that will resonate with anyone facing a season of change—entering a new school, starting a job, or relocating.
KYOTOJUDY AND MARY
KYOTO is a song by TAKUYA, the guitarist of JUDY AND MARY, depicting scenes from his hometown of Kyoto.
It’s included on the album MIRACLE DIVING.
The Kamo River that appears in the lyrics is a popular spot for cherry-blossom viewing, where the sakura bloom beautifully.
The gentle melody and YUKI’s vocals evoke the image of those cherry blossoms along the Kamo River—truly unforgettable! After listening, you’ll definitely want to visit Kyoto to enjoy its breathtaking cherry blossoms.
Be sure to bring this song along as your companion on your trip to Kyoto!
YumemigusaBLUE ENCOUNT
A heartwarming song that captures the fragility of youth and the journey of growth—perfect for the season when cherry blossoms dance.
While beautifully depicting the bittersweet scenes of spring, it weaves in reflections on lost time and feelings for someone precious.
The grand band sound intertwined with strings resonates deeply with listeners.
Released by BLUE ENCOUNT in September 2020, the track was created as the theme song for the film ‘Aokute Itakute Moroi’ (Our Blue Moment), based on a novel by Yoru Sumino.
It’s a rearrangement of a song from their indie days, newly adapted to match the film’s worldview.
A true gem that supports those trying to move forward while looking back on the past, it’s highly recommended for spring farewells and new encounters—sure to touch the heart.
cherry blossoms at nightSEKAI NO OWARI
Included on SEKAI NO OWARI’s album “Eye,” released in February 2019, this song is a moving piece that overlays fleeting cherry blossoms with the stirrings of love.
It forms a pair with “Himawari,” featured on the album “Lip” and sharing the same melody, and leaves a strong impression with its dark atmosphere that delicately depicts the loneliness of spring nights.
Its gentle acoustic sound exudes lingering attachment and bittersweet longing for a loved one.
By contrasting opposing realms—past and future, night and day—the song succeeds in drawing out deeper emotions.
A gem of high artistic quality, it’s a track you’ll want to listen to alone on a quiet night.
PinkieBUMP OF CHICKEN
“Pinkie” delicately portrays the breath of spring, the beauty of cherry blossoms, and the subtle movements of people’s hearts.
It was included as the coupling track to the single “HAPPY.” The title carries a double meaning, playing on sakura (cherry blossoms) and the little finger, while the lyrics explore themes of identity and proof of existence through contrasts between oneself and the cherry blossoms, the present and the future.
Musically, a looping chord progression paired with varying melodies delivers a memorable, reassuring sound.
It’s a special song that marks a page of youth, perfect for anyone embarking on a new beginning.
A track you’ll want to hear with the arrival of spring, resonating deeply with listeners.
A person who loves springGLAY
When spring arrives, you just feel like listening to rock that wraps you in gentle words, don’t you? “Haru o Aisuru Hito” (“One Who Loves Spring”) was released in 1996 by the visual-kei rock band GLAY.
Its grand, resonant strings evoke images of abundant nature.
It’s also known as a song guitarist TAKURO wrote after traveling in Iceland.
Even if you don’t usually listen to visual-kei, give it a try.
It’s a number that makes you want to celebrate spring with the lover who’s shared many seasons with you.
Cherry blossoms in full, resplendent bloomKEYTALK
A track with an intro that’s quintessentially KEYTALK—danceable with a slightly traditional Japanese vibe that really stands out.
The lyrics, likening the lavishly blooming and then scattering cherry blossoms, are perfect for spring and truly captivating.
Within them are messages that can be read as a love song, but also as a graduation song or a motivational anthem for new departures.
It’s the kind of song where each listener can find their own interpretation, making it feel like it was written just for them—and that’s why it becomes a favorite.
