[Cherry Blossom Season] Spring Song Special by Japanese Rock/Pop Bands [Meetings & Partings]

SenbonzakuraWagakki Band

Wagakki Band / Senbonzakura

Senbonzakura, the smash-hit Hatsune Miku number covered by Wagakki Band, is included on their debut album Vocalo Zanmai, a collection of Vocaloid song covers.

It’s a perfect spring tune that conjures vivid images of cherry blossoms in full bloom.

While the original Hatsune Miku version already conveys the traditional Japanese elegance of sakura, Wagakki Band’s extensive use of traditional instruments heightens the sense of classic Japanese atmosphere even more.

It also makes ideal background music for cherry-blossom viewing—lively and uplifting—letting you fully enjoy the sakura while feeling the spirit of wa.

Truly a representative Japanese cover number.

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SAKI

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SAKURA GoodbyeSCANDAL

SCANDAL “SAKURA Goodbye” / Sakura Goodbye – Music Video

A number that became one of SCANDAL’s signature early works, beautifully capturing both the bittersweetness and freshness that accompany graduation scenes.

Its message, told from a true-to-life perspective, carries a power that evokes universal empathy.

The song had existed since the band’s formation and drew attention when it was used as the ending theme for Fuji TV’s variety show “Mecha-Mecha Iketeru!” Its up-tempo rock sound and the sense of parting—and anticipation for a new journey—set against the season of cherry blossoms are sure to resonate as spring arrives.

It can be called a gem of a pop tune that colors a page of youth, perfect for listening to at life’s important milestones.

Seaside AvenueASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION

AKFG – Kaigan Doori “Seaside Street” - Sub Spanish

For those who want to feel the vividly colored scenery of spring, I recommend “Kaigan Dori.” It’s included on Sol-fa, released in 2004 by the rock band ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION.

The power-chord guitar phrases and lo-fi atmosphere evoke the UK rock of the 1990s.

Pay attention as well to Masafumi Gotoh’s conversational vocal delivery.

The sentimental lyrics, which conjure spring landscapes, will resonate in your heart.

Listen while savoring the unhurried flow of time.

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mutō

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HURRY GO ROUNDhide with Spread Beaver

hide with Spread Beaver – HURRY GO ROUND

It’s one of the signature songs from hide with Spread Beaver, the solo project of hide, who was renowned as the guitarist of X JAPAN and continues to be beloved by many fans even after his passing.

This track had been left unfinished at the time, but after his death it was completed with I.N.A., a member of the project, taking the lead.

The repeated vow to meet again in the spring at the end of the song feels like hide’s final message, and it really hits you.

The refreshing spring-like string arrangement is striking, making this one of the great classics of the Japanese rock scene.

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Hane Keisuke

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