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[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!

[Cherry Blossom Season] Spring Songs by Japanese Rock/Pop Bands [Meetings and Partings] (91–100)

Sakura, flutterSazan Ōrusutāzu

Southern All Stars – Sakura, Hirari [Official Visualizer]
Sakura, flutterSazan Ōrusutāzu

Southern All Stars’ new song is as beautiful and fleeting as a flurry of cherry blossoms, with a melody as light as the spring breeze and refined Japanese lyrics that resonate in the heart.

It also carries a wish for recovery from the earthquake disaster.

It will be released digitally on January 1, 2025, and is said to be included on the album “THANK YOU SO MUCH,” scheduled for release in March.

The beauty and severity of nature, loss and renewal, and hope—while listening to a song with themes this profound, how about taking a stroll with someone special during cherry blossom season? It’s sure to be an experience that sinks deep into the heart.

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cherrysupittsu

A gem of a rock number with a refreshing melody that evokes the start of a new season and paints bittersweet memories of love.

Released by Spitz in April 1996, this song topped the Oricon chart in its fourth week and became a massive hit, selling a total of 1.613 million copies.

Its gentle, enveloping tune captures the sweet-and-sour memories of youth, while the members’ tight, cohesive performance weaves an exquisite harmony.

Masamune Kusano’s poetic lyrics portray a protagonist who accepts the end of a romance yet strives to move forward, resonating deeply with listeners.

It’s a song that quietly stays by your side as you carry the pain of heartbreak and still choose to step into the future.

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[Cherry Blossom Season] Special Feature on Spring Songs by Japanese Bands [Encounters and Farewells] (101–110)

MY GRADUATIONChekkāzu

A gemlike ballad that richly portrays the milestone of graduation.

Set to a gentle melody, it tenderly depicts scenes like exchanging buttons on school uniforms and walking together to the station.

Looking back on memories from ages 16 to 18, it masterfully conveys both the sweetness of young love and the poignancy of parting.

Included on The Checkers’ album “GO” and released in 1987, it was the group’s first self-produced work, with lyrics by Fumiya Fujii and music by Susumu Takeuchi.

Deeply rooted in Japan’s music scene as a staple to hear during graduation season, this song is wholeheartedly recommended for anyone who cherishes memories of their youth.

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A spring without cherry blossomsDoramasure

Drama Store is a four-piece rock band from Osaka.

Their song “Sakura no Sakanai Haru” is a cherry-blossom tune featuring vocals rich with emotion reminiscent of classic kayōkyoku.

The track was included on their 2002 album “LAST DAY(S) LAST.” The album contains many songs that beautifully explore challenging themes, and it’s one I highly recommend listening to from start to finish.

Vocal-guitarist Kai Hasegawa’s clear, translucent voice can move you no matter the style of the song.

If you want to feel the spirit of spring, this is a must-listen.

Yuuki
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Yearning for springBotanikaru na kurashi.

Botanical na Kurashi., a six-piece pop band from Tokyo, released their seventh digital single, “Haru ni Akogaru,” in April 2023.

It’s a warm, pop tune with a touch of city pop, where the tones of electric piano and saxophone resonate mellowly.

The pleasantly laid-back groove feels great.

True to the band’s motto—“A new paradise discovered by misfits in the Reiwa era”—this is a track that gently loosens the heart.

Hamada Takuya
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It’s okayMarushii

Marsi – It's Okay (Official Music Video)
It's okayMarushii

A song by Marcy that resonates with many as an anthem giving you the courage to face forward.

Its refreshing melody and warm vocals are filled with a gentle push, as if someone is supporting you from behind.

Even when you feel like breaking, it conveys the importance of moving forward step by step while cherishing who you are, resulting in a track that stays close to the listener’s heart.

Released in March 2023, this piece was written for Pocari Sweat’s web movie “Our Now.” The refreshing song was also used in a TV commercial and is included on the album Candle.

It’s the perfect cheer song for spring, when new lives begin and people face anxieties about new environments.

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Spring of Ashura feat. Moeka Shiotsuka (Hitsujibungaku)Kimyō Reitarō

Kimiryo Reitaro – “Spring Asura feat. Moeka Shiotsuka (Hitsujibungaku)” Official Lyric Video
Spring of Ashura feat. Moeka Shiotsuka (Hitsujibungaku)Kimyō Reitarō

Reitaro Kimyo is a singer-songwriter who not only fronts Animations and Tensai Band but also works as a narrator for commercials.

Featuring Moeka Shiozuka of Hitsujibungaku, “Haru no Shura feat.

Moeka Shiozuka (Hitsujibungaku)” is a striking track that opens with a nostalgic melody and an airy ensemble.

The lyrics, woven with a distinctive worldview, excel in the way they make effective use of the sound of words.

It’s a pop tune full of wistful charm, perfect for a balmy spring day.

Hoshino Takashi
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