[Stylish Spring Songs] Lighten your heart. A curated selection of J-pop perfect for spring

spring melancholyChevon

Harushoui / Chevon [Lyric Video]

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.

springCody Rī (Ri)

Cody・Lee (Lee) – Spring (Music Video)

There are moments when the casual scenes you catch on a spring street corner suddenly bring back memories of the past.

This piece is perfect for sinking into that nostalgic mood.

The song carefully captures the familiar look of the city and fragments of everyday life, portraying the wavering feelings of spending time in a new place after leaving your hometown.

You can really sense those spring-specific emotions where anticipation is tinged with a touch of loneliness.

This track was included on the mini-album “City Boys on the Run,” released in April 2019.

It’s a number I’d recommend for the season when new chapters begin, especially when you’re feeling a little sentimental.

spring thunderYonezu Kenshi

Kenshi Yonezu – Spring Thunder

A song by Kenshi Yonezu that uses thunder—herald of spring—as its motif, vividly depicting the shock of falling in love and a heart in flux.

Its driving sound, fusing electro and rock, seems to express an inner turmoil stirred by both joy and poignancy.

Many listeners may relate to the endearing protagonist who accepts even being toyed with by the beloved as a kind of gift.

The music video, released in December 2017, is also dreamlike, further deepening the work’s worldview.

It’s a track perfect for a drive on a breezy spring day or for a night spent musing on new encounters.

sparkleFuji Kaze

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Fujii Kaze captivates with his unique style that fuses a wide range of musical genres and his extraordinary piano playing.

This song was specially written in May 2021 as the commercial theme for Honda’s VEZEL.

Its brisk, driving beat reminiscent of 1980s dance music elevates the mood for springtime drives.

The lyrics depict lightly overcoming life’s many phases and moving toward the future with someone precious, and the message—that love is the best motive for anything—truly strikes a chord.

About three months after its release, in August 2021, the song surpassed 100 million streams.

It’s a perfect spring anthem that gives a gentle push to those taking a new step, such as starting a new chapter in life.

A slight fever in springKubota Kai

Kubota Kai “Mild Fever in Spring” (Official Lyric Video)

Singer-songwriter and rapper Kubota Kai, known for his literary lyrics, has crafted a springtime track that’s perfect for when you want to fully immerse yourself in all the feels.

The song portrays the emotional wavering of entering a new season while still carrying memories of a ended love.

It gently affirms that lingering, feverish ache, as if to say, “There’s nothing wrong with feeling this way.” Released as a single in March 2020 and later included on his debut album Raikou, this piece is ideal for a spring night when you’re in the mood to indulge a touch of sentimentality.

Spring ~Destiny~NEW!Uru

[Official] Uru “Spring ~Destiny~” - Kirin “Gogo no Kocha” (Afternoon Tea) commercial song

A refreshing pop tune sung by singer-songwriter Uru, known for her enveloping, tender vocals.

It captures the mixed feelings of anticipation and anxiety that come with spring, set to a driving, exhilarating melody.

Released digitally in March 2025, it gained attention as the song for the Kirin “Gogo no Kocha Oishii Muto” commercial.

Arranged by Takeshi Kobayashi, the track is also included on the album “tone,” released in February 2026.

Its message—pressing forward while feeling uncertain amid life’s changes, yet believing in fateful encounters—resonates deeply.

It’s a song that gently nudges you as you start a new chapter, so try singing it when you’re ready to take that first step.

You’ll feel a surge of positive energy.

Heralding springyama

yama – Harbinger of Spring (Official Video)

This is a song by yama, a musician who also performs as a member of the rock band BIN and keeps all personal profiles private.

Although the track was completed solely through online communication without yama ever meeting Kujira, the Vocaloid producer who wrote and composed the song, it became a major hit, surpassing 200 million streams.

Its modern arrangement and chord tones catch the ear, and many listeners may find themselves wanting to move to its upbeat rhythm.

It’s a challenging song to sing at karaoke, but if you can pull it off, it’s sure to be a great stress reliever.

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