[2026] Cherry Blossom Songs to Hear in Spring: A roundup of classic J‑Pop hits about sakura

sakura colorGReeeeN

GReeeeN – Cherry Blossom Color

This is a recommended cherry blossom song for those starting a new life in spring or moving to Tokyo to chase their dreams! Released as a single by GReeeeN in 2014, it was featured in a commercial for AOKI.

The lyrics—carrying the thought, “I’m sure everyone else is doing their best, too…”—encourage people who feel anxious about starting anew as they set out toward their dreams in a new place.

Many people feel a bit wistful when they see cherry blossoms, but listening to this song while viewing them might lift your spirits!

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Under the cherry treeMACO

MACO - Under the Cherry Tree [Music Video], insert song for 'In a World Where Only I Am 17'

This is an insert song from the drama “Boku Dake ga 17-sai no Sekai de,” which was broadcast on AbemaTV.

It’s included on MACO’s 2020 album “Sakura no Ki no Shita.” The song expresses the feelings of Mei Konno, a character in the drama, and it’s a very heartrending cherry blossom song.

The story is about miraculously reuniting with the person you loved—who passed away before you could confess your feelings—only to learn the reunion is time-limited, leading to inner conflict.

Your heart aches for Mei, who has to say goodbye to someone precious to her not just once, but twice…

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A single petal of cherry blossomMISIA

MISIA – One Petal of Cherry Blossom

It’s a beautiful song that entrusts farewell and new beginnings to cherry blossom petals.

MISIA’s overwhelming vocal power wonderfully conveys both heartbreak and hope.

The lyrics evoke an image of cherry blossoms dancing in the wind, gently enveloping past memories and emotions, which truly resonates.

Released in February 2015, it was written as the theme song for the TV Tokyo drama special “The Eternal Zero.” MISIA herself wrote the lyrics, and it’s said they also carry a wish for peace.

It’s perfect to listen to in the season when you can feel spring’s arrival.

If you listen while gazing at the cherry blossoms, it will surely warm your heart.

We againSG

Us, Again – SG (Official Lyric Video)

The song sung by SG, which weaves together themes of parting and reunion, captivates with its warm, heartfelt melody and profound lyrics.

The words, which accompany life’s milestones, bring back memories of cherished times spent together and inspire hope for the future.

Released in April 2021, the song captured many hearts and became a hit, surpassing 150 million total streams.

In November 2024, it was featured in a Calorie Mate commercial supporting exam-takers, with a brass band arrangement also produced.

It’s a track you’ll want to listen to at graduations, when taking a new step in life, or in moments of farewell with someone important.

Fluttering Cherry BlossomSnow Man

Snow Man “Hirari to Sakura” (from “Takizawa Kabuki ZERO 2020 The Movie”)

Hirari to Sakura, sung by Snow Man, is a cherry blossom song that was first unveiled in 2019 during the stage production Takizawa Kabuki ZERO, before their CD debut.

On stage, the members danced amid a flurry of cherry blossoms, creating a dreamlike spectacle.

Contrary to the usual delicate and fleeting image of sakura, this song evokes cherry blossoms that remain noble and strong even as they fall.

Like blossoms that bloom grandly and scatter with grace, it inspires a strong will to keep moving forward and to embark on a fresh start in spring.

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SAKI

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Go, Sakura! / Cheer up, Sakura!THE SUPER FRUIT

THE SUPER FRUIT – Sakura Fure Fure [Official Music Video]

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.

Cherry Blossom Rainabuzōbu fiito. hatsune miku

With lyrics: Hatsune Miku - Sakura no Ame - PV

Among Vocaloid songs—which now have support not only from Vocaloid fans but from a broad range of listeners—this is an especially popular cherry blossom song.

It’s also very popular among students as a piece to sing in chorus at graduation ceremonies.

Its secret to popularity lies in the moving lyrics that make memories vividly come flooding back.

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