[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!

Playlist

[Cherry Blossom Season] Spring Song Special by Japanese Rock/Pop Bands [Meetings & Partings]
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	springHitsuji Bungaku		An early signature song by Hitsujibungaku that portrays the instability of spring.
2	Spring ThiefYorushika		A Yorushika song depicting a spring scene
3	cherry blossom pinksaidāgāru		A bittersweet rock song with a cherry blossom theme by Cider Girl
4	The season of farewellSHISHAMO		A heart-wrenching ballad portraying unrequited love for an upperclassman and a farewell
5	springBurandē Senki		The music of Brandy War Chronicles, a fusion of rock and trap
6	Lost in springSHISHAMO		A poignant ballad by SHISHAMO that portrays the loneliness of spring
7	Before the cherry blossoms bloomkinoko teikoku		A song for Kinoko Teikoku’s major-label debut, based on real experiences of moving to Tokyo
8	bookmarkkuriipuhaipe		FM802 campaign song “Shiori,” lyrics by Sekaikan Ozaki
9	Song of Springsupittsu		Spitz’s “Haru no Uta”: in step with the scenes of spring
10	Spring Comes to UsUNISON SQUARE GARDEN		UNISON SQUARE GARDEN's spring song
11	Sakura SongKANA-BOON		A classic that sings of the bittersweetness and hope of youth
12	Spring meltsindigo la End		A moving piece that depicts the arrival and transitions of spring.
13	When spring is overkepura		A youthful song that weaves memories of spring
14	Come, springthe shes gone		A moving song that poignantly expresses the tender feelings of springtime love
15	Philadelphia fleabaneYOASOBI		YOASOBI gives you the courage to move forward after heartbreak
16	Blue Springback number		Youth and Hope in back number’s “Aoi Haru”
17	SakuraboshiDISH//		A hopeful song of cherry blossoms and stars
18	On a tranquil spring day of lightUNISON SQUARE GARDEN		Unison long-form ballad track
19	My SpringI’s		A famous song by I’s that depicts springtime meetings and farewells
20	spring melancholyMrs. GREEN APPLE		A song that sings about the complex emotions on graduation day
21	spring breezeSanīdēi Sābisu		Introduction to Spring Songs by Sunny Day Service
22	Winter and Springback number		A heartrending love song that expresses the pain of heartbreak through the changing seasons.
23	spring brazierUMEILO		Rock that portrays the shift toward spring and a sense of restless urgency
24	With oolong highballs and in springosage		Depicting parting and reunion in Osage’s classic spring song
25	spring stormyonige		A spring song by an all-female rock band from Osaka
26	Daphne (winter daphne)DISH//		A heartwarming song that eases anxieties about a new environment
27	Sakura and Youyasashii hitotachi.		A Spring Song of Kind People
28	A perfect day for cherry blossomsLUNKHEAD		LUNKHEAD’s spring song “Sakura Biyori”
29	spring lampRADWIMPS		A poignant spring song that reflects on the earthquake disaster
30	SAKURA chevalierUnlucky Morpheus		Fusion of cherry blossoms and metal, a cheer song
31	Nadeshiko SakuraWagakki Band		Wagakki Band’s ending theme song for Samurai Warriors
32	After-hoursMy Hair is Bad		Getting hyped with the band's spring song
33	spring breezesumika		A classic with a gentle melody that evokes the beginning of spring
34	Cherry blossom seasonFujifaburikku		A moving song that captures the farewells and bittersweet feelings of spring
35	Sing of springback number		A springtime heartbreak song, with poignant lyrics that resonate with the heart
36	Under the cherry treeoishikuru meronpan		Oishikuru Melonpan's Cherry Blossom Song
37	To you, who looks good with a bouquetneguse.		A classic song about farewells and new encounters in spring
38	cherry blossom colorKaneyori Masaru		Kaneyori Masaru’s rock song has been selected for a spring commercial.
39	In the spring when anemones bloomASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION		Set against the backdrop of the earthquake disaster, it sings of springtime farewells and sorrow.
40	April windElefanto Kashimashi		A song that captures the excitement of spring and the energy of starting a new life
41	spring melancholyChevon		Chevon’s song that portrays the complex emotions of spring
42	cherry blossomKALMA		The moving rock of KALMA, a band from Hokkaido
43	cherry blossomJanne Da Arc		Sakura season, the bittersweet memories of a broken heart
44	Youth and a momentmakaroni enpitsu		A song that portrays the youth of Macaroni Enpitsu
45	HARUKAZESCANDAL		A song about the resolve to overcome a breakup with a friend or a lover
46	petalback number		Memories and Regrets of Cherry Blossom Season
47	CHERRY BLOSSOM10-FEET		A classic song that sings of meetings and farewells in the cherry blossom season
48	Flower Reportberry meet		A love song that gently portrays spring partings and new encounters
49	After the cherry blossoms (all quartets lead to the?)UNISON SQUARE GARDEN		Express the uplifting feeling of cherry blossom season in a positive way
50	Melancholy Cherry Blossomsatarayo		A moving song depicting farewells and reunions in spring
51	1096Cody Rī (Ri)		A song that sings of high school memories and the hopes of spring
52	springreGretGirl		The changing seasons when cherry blossoms dance and the wavering of the heart
53	The Long Goodbyehikari no naka ni		A youthful graduation song by a high school band
54	Philadelphia fleabaneBUMP OF CHICKEN		Nurturing dreams like the hopeful flower, fleabane (harujion).
55	At the end of love, cherry blossoms flutter downSECONDWALL		A masterpiece that sings of the bittersweetness of love amid falling cherry blossoms.
56	apple pieRyukku to soine gohan		A song depicting the everyday life of a couple, resonating with the spring breeze
57	AkatsukiMAN WITH A MISSION		Akatsuki: A portrayal of spring’s bittersweetness and new encounters
58	spring stormHitsuji Bungaku		Music where gentle sounds and intense emotions coexist
59	Sky and Blue[Alexandros]		A captivating self-cover of the drama theme song “Sky and Blue”
60	In the sky of the seasons that have passedTHE ORAL CIGARETTES		A bittersweet feeling of love in the hazy spring
61	A person who loves springGLAY		GLAY's 'Haru o Ai Suru Hito' is a classic that colors the spring season.
62	Cherry blossoms in full, resplendent bloomKEYTALK		A song that cheers you on as you set off, like cherry blossoms
63	spring songamasaki annainin		A heartwarming piece of music depicting a spring departure
64	premonitionL’Arc〜en〜Ciel		L'Arc's 'Premonition' sings of a heartrending spring farewell.
65	DepartureSCANDAL		SCANDAL’s classic that makes you feel the arrival of spring
66	Aprilmol-74		A poignant spring love song, a soul-stirring classic
67	Forget-me-notMarushii		Sakura and youth: Marcy’s bittersweet coming-of-age song
68	KYOTOJUDY AND MARY		Beautiful cherry blossoms along Kyoto’s Kamo River, the scenery woven into the melody
69	After all, it’s springSakanakushon		A technopop masterpiece that portrays a springtime farewell
70	spring breezeaobouzu		Aiboze’s encouraging song to support a new life
71	Blue SpringSUPER BEAVER		A passionate rock song that supports a new life
72	SAKURA GoodbyeSCANDAL		An early signature work by SCANDAL that portrays graduation
73	forget-me-notAwesome City Club		A film-inspired song that depicts memories of love and hope.
74	This year’s cherry blossomsflumpool		A heartwarming classic that cheers on a new beginning
75	UraraBikkeburanka		A pop number themed around springtime farewells and new encounters
76	to clear up (weather)Yorushika		Yorushika's new song depicts youth and hope
77	cherry blossoms at nightSEKAI NO OWARI		A poignant song depicting cherry blossoms and feelings of love
78	Sakura MitsutsukiSPYAIR		A fast-paced rock song of the cherry blossom season that evokes a sense of farewell
79	Cherry Blossom Rainabsorb		Cherry Blossom Rain: A Song of Graduation Farewell and Departure
80	SAKURAikimonogakari		Ikimonogakari’s classic spring song
81	SolaninASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION		A moving song portraying the loss and rebirth of youth
82	PinkieBUMP OF CHICKEN		Spring emotions and youth imbued in cherry blossoms and a pinky promise
83	It has come to goodbye.Chevon		An original rock-pop song that expresses the bittersweet feeling of spring
84	Seaside AvenueASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION		The masterpiece that evokes the spring scenery, “Kaigan Dori” (Seaside Avenue)
85	Even if we forget springaibii karaa		An evocative song that portrays the spring season and the feelings of love
86	sakuraRemioromen		A poignant melody that reflects the expressions of cherry blossoms
87	Cherry blossom seasonConton Candy		A coming-of-age song that portrays romance in the cherry blossom season
88	Before spring comesGōruden Bonbā		A ballad depicting farewells and encounters in spring
89	March 9Remioromen		A wedding congratulatory song becomes a spring masterpiece and resonates in the heart.
90	CHERRYBLOSSOM10-FEET		10-FEET's CHERRY BLOSSOM is spring-friendly rock
91	Sakura RoadAqua Timez		The arrival of spring and warm feelings for someone dear
92	YumemigusaBLUE ENCOUNT		A masterpiece that portrays the bittersweetness of youth and growth
93	parabolaOfisharu Higedan Dism		A moving song that portrays hope and courage for a new life
94	CorrectRADWIMPS		A heartwarming song by RADWIMPS that resonates in the graduation season
95	migratory bird[Alexandros]		A springtime anthem that gives positive energy
96	proofflumpool		A song of parting with companions and a new departure
97	The flowers are cherry blossoms; you are beautiful.ikimonogakari		A refreshing classic that portrays the beauty of cherry blossoms and the budding romances of spring.
98	springKaneyori Masaru		Delicately portraying the end of the seasons and of love
99	Sakura, flutterSazan Ōrusutāzu		Southern's new song sings of the beauty and hope of spring.
100	cherrysupittsu		A classic song by Spitz that depicts the bittersweet memories of youth.
101	MY GRADUATIONChekkāzu		The Checkers’ classic song about memories of graduation
102	A spring without cherry blossomsDoramasure		Drama Store's sakura song, a spring tune that resonates with the heart
103	Yearning for springBotanikaru na kurashi.		Botanical, spring digital single, soothing/relaxing
104	It’s okayMarushii		An encouraging song by Marcy that gives you the courage to look forward
105	Spring of Ashura feat. Moeka Shiotsuka (Hitsujibungaku)Kimyō Reitarō		Singer-songwriter Reitaro Kimyo’s spring song
106	Azusa No. 2karyūdō		Scenes of urban love and parting in a classic spring song
107	Bouquet of FarewellFujimaki Ryota		The miraculous, powerful force of springtime farewells and encounters
108	SAKURA175R		Haruka by 175R captivates with ska rhythms and a refreshing melody.
109	Spring is like the windBIGMAMA		An inspiring musical poem that weaves together the seasons and farewells
110	Show me a dreamCö shu Nie		A bittersweet spring love song of heartbreak, a farewell that resonates in the heart
111	far; distant; by farGReeeeN		A song that entrusts feelings about graduation and a new life to the cherry blossoms
112	Blossoming sakura in the blue springSilent Siren		A spring youth song, a classic by Silent Siren
113	YELLikimonogakari		Memories of youth, an anthem that encourages you to look ahead
114	I hate spring.Rīgaru Rirī		Regal Lily's new song that depicts the emotions of spring
115	SenbonzakuraWagakki Band		Wagakki Band’s “Senbonzakura,” brimming with the beauty of traditional Japan
116	Cherry blossoms, along the path where petals swirl upElefanto Kashimashi		Cherry blossoms: a spring resolve and a song of love
117	As springBlue Mash		A youthful song about farewells and encounters in spring
118	springSundae May Club		A spring song by a three-piece band from Nagasaki
119	HURRY GO ROUNDhide with Spread Beaver		hide’s posthumous work, a masterpiece that vows a reunion in spring
120	Goodbye, see you again in the next life.Innā Jānī		A moving song that portrays encounters and farewells in spring
121	Spring Love, Awakeningkusō iinkai		A spring unrequited-love song by Kuusou Iinkai, about a woman met on a train
122	Spring ~spring~Hysteric Blue		A spring song by Hysteric Blue—a refreshing, heart-lifting classic.
123	spring breezeflumpool		flumpool’s spring song sings of parting and hope