[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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[Sakura Season] A Special on Spring Songs by Japanese Bands [Meetings and Farewells] (1–10)
The season of farewellSHISHAMO

Even after graduation, the words I couldn’t say keep lingering in my chest… This song by the three-piece band SHISHAMO is a poignant medium-tempo ballad depicting unrequited love for an upperclassman and a heartfelt farewell.
It closes out the album “SHISHAMO 2,” and back in March 2015 it was also selected as Space Shower TV’s “POWER PUSH!” The protagonist’s emotions—seared by unforgettable memories of the person they loved in their school uniform, their smile—are sure to move you.
It’s a track that reminds us that spring is not only a season of new encounters, but of partings as well.
If you have memories of a love that ended without you ever saying how you felt, why not listen to this song and let it help you find closure?
Spring Comes to UsUNISON SQUARE GARDEN

UNISON SQUARE GARDEN is a three-piece rock band known for their refreshing and distinctive sound, with hits like “Sugar Song and Bitter Step.” Their 2018 release “Spring Has Come for Us” was chosen as the opening theme for the anime March Comes in Like a Lion.
The bright strings and uplifting melody evoke the feeling of a new season.
Be sure to check out their technique as they weave colorful music.
Listen to this positive spring song and welcome your new job or school with a smile.
Song of Springsupittsu

For background music while taking in the sights of spring, I recommend “Haru no Uta” by the rock band Spitz.
Released in 2005, it was featured in a Coca-Cola Aquarius commercial.
The crisp guitar strumming and bouncy drumming are striking.
When vocalist Masamune Kusano’s high tones soar in the chorus, you can really feel spring’s arrival.
The unadorned lyrics that depict everyday life are deeply relatable.
It’s a refreshing rock number perfect for a clear, breezy day when the air feels transparent.
Cherry Blossom Season: Spring Songs by Japanese Rock/Pop Bands [Encounters & Farewells] (11–20)
Sakura SongKANA-BOON

KANA-BOON is a band that captivates rock fans with their catchy band sound.
Sakura no Uta, included on their 2013 release Boku ga CD wo Dashitara, is a rock number that evokes the sweet-and-sour feeling of youth.
Its pleasant, unfolding melody gives you energy as you listen.
The lyrics, which portray the bittersweet emotions young people feel during their adolescence, squeeze your heart.
It’s a spring song you’ll want to hear when your feelings for someone special are about to overflow.
Spring meltsindigo la End

Haruhawa Tokete by indigo la End is a digital-only single released in 2022.
The music video, which captures visuals like cherry blossoms melting away, also drew attention.
Listeners will be moved by the melody and lyrics that ride on the spring breeze, evoking a season of meetings and farewells.
It’s a message that’s bittersweet yet forward-looking, especially for those starting a new life or entering a new chapter.
It’s a quintessential spring song, and it might be even more moving when heard live!
When spring is overkepura

The song “After Spring Has Passed” gently portrays the feelings of people trying to open a new page with the arrival of spring.
Released to the world by Kepla in 2021, this track nestles close to listeners’ hearts with a melody sprinkled with the sweet-and-sour tang and wistfulness of youth.
With lyrics by Ritsuki Yanagisawa and the band’s arrangement, it speaks of faint memories spun amid passing seasons and a sense of anticipation for the future, conveying a desire to cherish this moment forever.
Captivating the hearts of many young people, Kepla’s work is sure to remain a beloved spring song for years to come.
Highly recommended for those who want to make wonderful memories with friends during the season when cherry blossoms are in full bloom.
SakuraboshiDISH//

A refreshing song with motifs of cherry blossoms and stars.
It’s included on the album “Meshiagare no Gatling,” released in December 2016.
Co-written by DISH// and Shinko Ogura, the track portrays hope for the future and bonds with loved ones.
Member TAKUMI commented, “We created it while imagining the future—how we would make our way to the next dream stage, Yokohama Stadium.” The music video, featuring an impressive performance beneath full-bloom cherry blossoms, also drew attention.
It’s a recommended song for springtime listening or for those who want to look toward the future together with someone special.



