[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 Song Special by Japanese Rock/Pop Bands [Meetings and Farewells] (31–40)
Under the cherry treeoishikuru meronpan
A single about a mysterious parting themed around anecdotes of cherry blossoms, “Under the Cherry Tree.” Energetically active Tokyo-based rock band Oisicle Melonpan released it in 2017.
The driving, strummed guitar sound is striking, making it a fast-paced rock tune.
It’s said to be inspired by Motojirō Kajii’s short story “Under the Cherry Trees,” which features the line “There are corpses buried under the cherry trees.” It’s a song you’ll want to listen to while watching the cherry blossoms fall.
To you, who looks good with a bouquetneguse.
Spring is a season full of meetings and farewells, isn’t it? Some people may even find themselves considering breaking up with a partner to put an end to a relationship that’s grown stagnant.
For those people, I recommend the spring song “To You Who Look Good With a Bouquet.” This track was released in 2021 by Neguse, a rock band rapidly gaining popularity among younger listeners.
It conveys the turmoil of a protagonist who keeps thinking of different ways to start the breakup conversation.
You’ll surely be moved to tears by the clumsy kindness of someone who wants to part ways but can’t let go of their affection.
cherry blossom colorKaneyori Masaru
Kaneyori Masaru is a three-piece rock band drawing attention for their cute vocals over a straight-ahead rock sound.
Sakura-iro, included on their major-label debut album Watashi no Nocturne, has been selected as the song for Yamada Denki’s new-life campaign commercial “If it’s Yamada, you can get everything at once.” Its driving rock ensemble is sure to color your spring drives.
It’s a refreshing rock tune perfect for spring, the season that makes you want to fall in love.
In the spring when anemones bloomASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION
A song created with the Great East Japan Earthquake in mind, it portrays the feelings of spring and the sorrow of parting from someone dear.
The lyrics are striking, conveying a poignant sense of helplessness that makes you feel as if you’re reading a letter.
It’s a spring song you’ll want to listen to during graduation season.
April windElefanto Kashimashi
When it comes to Elephant Kashimashi’s songs about spring, isn’t this the one many people think of? April, which is also in the title, marks the start of a new fiscal year, and many people embark on new lives then.
The lyrics of this song are packed with that springtime excitement and energetic atmosphere that makes you want to begin something new.
Not only the accompaniment, but also Hiroji Miyamoto’s masculine vocals convey a light, refreshing mood, making it an uplifting track.
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spring melancholyChevon
The arrival of spring lifts the spirits, yet also leaves you with a faint sense of melancholy.
It’s Chevon, a rock band based in Sapporo, whose songs gently stay close to those complex springtime feelings.
This track, released in April 2022, is known as the 11th installment in their 12-month consecutive release project following the band’s formation.
Farewells under a hazy sky and the aching emotion of wanting to keep someone all to yourself seep deeply into the listener’s heart.
While grounded in fast-paced rock, the song’s delicate sound stands out, and the emotional vocals really strike a chord.
It’s a track you’ll want to sit with on a sentimental night, when hope and anxiety for the new season are all mixed together.
cherry blossomKALMA
KALMA is a rock band from Hokkaido whose members were all born in 2000.
Their 2021 release Sakura is a rock track that carries a touch of nostalgia.
The energetic groove of the band bursts out from the three-piece’s sound.
Their warm vocals and arpeggios are also highlights.
If you like straightforward guitar rock, give it a listen.
The cherry blossom season can bring farewells with loved ones; at such times, their music will see you off with brightness.