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

Cherry blossoms, along the path where petals swirl upElefanto Kashimashi

Elephant Kashimashi – “The Road Where Cherry Blossoms Dance Up”

Sakura no Hana, Maiagaru Michi o depicts the resolve to walk forward with a loved one as spring arrives and the cherry blossoms are in full bloom.

Released in 2007 by Elephant Kashimashi, a rock band known for its unique sound infused with blues and rock, the song looks back on life and sings of a spring spent with a beloved person after overcoming various hardships.

The passionate band performance, enhanced with a vibrant arrangement, conveys a powerful sense of determination and will.

Paired with Hiroji Miyamoto’s soulful vocals, it’s a love song that unfolds a heartwarming story set in the spring season.

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As springBlue Mash

Spring As Is – Blue Mash

With the arrival of spring, Blue Mash’s “Haru no Mama” turns bittersweet feelings into song.

The track is included on their second EP, “From the Student Quarter e.p.,” released in 2022.

Strongly reflecting the members’ distinct personalities and stories, the work weaves the sentiments of a season filled with encounters and farewells into a refreshing indie rock sound.

Its charm is heightened by the members’ adolescent yearning for music during their middle and high school years and the exquisite fusion of their individual traits.

Looking back on the past while giving listeners the courage to embrace a new season, “Haru no Mama” is perfect for those eagerly awaiting spring’s arrival or embarking on a fresh start.

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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Even if we forget springaibii karaa

Ivy Color [Even If We Forget Spring] Music Video

Starting with a chorus marked by a catchy melodic line, this song is one of the signature tracks by the piano rock band Ivycolor.

The band has released songs themed around each of the seasons, and this piece is part of that series.

The lyrics unfold like a story from start to finish, capturing the protagonist’s overflowing feelings for the woman he loves—sure to move any listener.

While spring is a time of new encounters and fresh beginnings, this song also powerfully reminds us that it is a season of farewells.

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Hane Keisuke

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sakuraRemioromen

Remioromen – Sakura LIVE HD (Japanese lyrics)

Remioromen’s “Sakura” conjures vivid scenes of bright pink cherry blossoms carried by a gentle melody.

The song was featured in au LISMO!—with the band members appearing—and in a Walkman commercial.

It seems to capture every expression of cherry blossoms, from their warmth to their wistful sorrow.

Cherry trees change their expression depending on how people see them.

This song will enhance the beautiful scenes before your eyes, matching the way you perceive the blossoms.

It’s the perfect BGM for a solitary stroll to view the sakura.

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