[2026] Cherry Blossom Songs to Hear in Spring: A roundup of classic J‑Pop hits about sakura
With the arrival of spring, you can’t help but find yourself humming a cherry blossom song.
The songs you listened to under trees in full bloom, the tracks that played on your way home from graduation—don’t the musical memories tied to sakura quietly nestle in everyone’s heart? J-pop boasts countless classics whose lyrics weave in cherry blossoms in striking ways, and new sakura songs continue to be born even now.
In this article, we introduce these sakura songs—something like a spiritual hometown for the Japanese—spotlighting many of the latest numbers in the first half as well as timeless favorites that have long been loved.
Whether for hanami background music or to accompany your commute to work or school, find the perfect song for you!
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[2026] Sakura songs to listen to in spring. A collection of classic J-pop tracks about cherry blossoms (81–90)
Cherry Blossom ForestHoshino Gen
Starting with a depiction of an ethereal forest, Gen Hoshino’s song delicately captures the breath of life awakening with the arrival of spring.
The beauty and transience of nature, along with the emotions within the human heart, are expressed in exquisite balance, while the graceful melodies woven by acoustic instruments and strings resonate deeply.
Included as a track on his seventh single released in June 2014, it was also used as J-WAVE’s spring campaign song.
Later featured on the album “YELLOW DANCER,” this gem paints an inner landscape that quietly accompanies the cherry blossom season.
It’s a gentle, warm piece—perfect for a stroll or a drive, and one you’ll want to listen to softly during a spring evening.
Gazing up, the sky is blueHata Motohiro
This work beautifully portrays graduation as a milestone in life.
Motohiro Hata’s clear, translucent voice captures both the sadness of parting and the hope of a new beginning in full.
Released in March 2019, it garnered attention as the theme song for a SoftBank TV commercial.
While cherishing past memories, this piece gives you the courage to take a step toward the future.
It’s a song I hope those embarking on a new chapter will listen to as spring arrives.
Its heartfelt melody and lyrics will surely give you a gentle push forward.
Go, Sakura! / Cheer up, Sakura!THE SUPER FRUIT
A heartwarming cheer song that heralds the arrival of spring.
It carries a message for those graduating or standing at a new starting line.
With simple choreography, it’s especially popular among fans, and the soaring chorus perfectly captures the bustle of spring.
Packed with the charm of THE SUPER FRUIT, this work was released in March 2023.
It was also chosen as the ending theme for the music variety show “Buzz Rhythm 02.” This track inspires visions of a bright future and gives a powerful push to keep you moving forward.
It’s perfect for the spring season when you need the courage to take a new step.
Sakura RabbitKawasaki Takaya
In 2020, singer-songwriter Takaya Kawasaki became widely known thanks to the hit song “Mahou no Jutan” (Magic Carpet).
He’s a singer-songwriter with a gentle, warm voice that’s truly captivating.
This song is an unrequited-love piece set on a graduation day, released by him in 2021.
As the lyrics suggest, many people may have felt that aching sense of “once we graduate, we might never see each other again.” Listening to this song might not give you the courage to confess, but it could at least give you the courage to start a conversation.
Homeward Road in MarchHirai Dai
A perfect song for cherry blossom season has arrived! Sung by Dai Hirai, this ballad centers on the themes of parting and new beginnings that come with the arrival of spring.
Carried by gentle piano and strings, Hirai’s warm voice resonates deeply.
The lyrics delicately depict March’s scenery and the complex emotions of graduation season, sure to strike a chord with listeners.
Released in February 2022, the track is also included on the album LOVE+PEACE.
It’s recommended not only for those experiencing spring farewells or new departures, but for anyone seeking heartwarming music.
SakuraMyuk
A fleetingly beautiful love ballad that resonates with the heart as spring arrives.
Released by Myuk in March 2025, “Sakura” sings of lingering attachment and a sense of farewell to a loved one you can no longer meet.
Her mysterious, gentle voice seems to tenderly envelop an unfulfilled love.
Coupled with the song’s dramatic progression, it’s truly a tearjerker.
It’s the perfect track for a quiet spring night, sitting by the window and getting lost in thought.
[2026] Cherry blossom songs to listen to in spring. A collection of classic J-POP tracks about sakura (91–100)
The cherry blossoms bloom.ET-KING
I think it resonates especially when you listen to it at times like graduation or moving away from your hometown! It’s a song by the Osaka-born music group ET-KING, released in 2010 as their 13th single.
Thanks to its catchy melody and down-to-earth vocals, the message in the lyrics comes through directly.
Having friends who make you feel this way is truly wonderful, isn’t it? Because of its content, I can recommend it as a great song to sing at a farewell party karaoke!
