[Spring Songs] Recommended for Women! A Selection of Karaoke Classics & Popular Tracks

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Sakura – Kobukuro (Full)

A song released in 2005 by Kobukuro, known for their beautiful harmonies.

It’s a classic that overlays a sense of heartache onto the image of cherry blossom petals falling, with the blending of their two voices tightening your chest.

The lyrics, filled with words that are sorrowful yet beautiful, and the melody that almost brings you to tears, make this a truly captivating track.

On the day of departure…Kawashima Ai

Ai Kawashima / On the Day of Departure (Lyrics)

Spring is a season for new beginnings, but it’s also a season of graduation.

A classic spring song that shines a spotlight on graduation is Ai Kawashima’s “Tabidachi no Hi ni…”.

This track is the original version of “Asu e no Tobira” by her music group I WiSH, and it has become a staple graduation song.

It conveys the sorrow of parting through its heartrending melody and lyrics.

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Saitō Ayumu

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Masaharu Fukuyama – Sakurazaka (Full ver.)

The 73rd NHK Kohaku Uta Gassen, broadcast on New Year’s Eve 2022.

Closing for the White Team was Masaharu Fukuyama, a multi-talented singer and actor.

The song he performed was one of his signature hits, “Sakurazaka.” Released as his 15th single in April 2000, it has sold over two million copies.

Spring is a season of many meetings and farewells—some of you may have been separated from someone you love.

This is a song that gently soothes those bittersweet feelings.

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Yoimachi Jēn

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O-Shichi and the Night Cherry BlossomsSakamoto Fuyumi

Fuyumi Sakamoto – Yozakura O-Shichi

This is a celebrated enka masterpiece that beautifully sings of ardent longing against a backdrop of cherry blossoms.

From full bloom to the moment the petals fall, the subtle shifts in a woman’s heart are vividly portrayed through a delicate yet powerful melody and a lustrous vocal performance.

The story-like world it evokes is brought to life by Fuyumi Sakamoto’s assured expressiveness.

Released in September 1994, this elegant work features lyrics by Amari Hayashi and composition by Takashi Miki.

It’s a perfect song for the cherry blossom season—at times poignant, at times nostalgic—when you feel like immersing yourself in memories of days gone by.

Red Sweet PeaMatsuda Seiko

Seiko Matsuda “Red Sweet Pea” (from Seikoland: Budokan Live ’83)

This masterpiece, which poignantly and beautifully portrays the spring season when cherry blossoms bloom, was released in January 1982 as a single by Seiko Matsuda.

With Takashi Matsumoto’s delicate word choices and an unforgettable melody penned by Yumi Matsutoya under her pseudonym Kureta Keiko, the song superbly captures the changing seasons and the freshness of young love.

The vibrant voice of a 19-year-old delivers subtle psychological nuances and the fleeting scenes of romance with exquisite finesse, resonating deeply with listeners.

In 2009, it was also used as the CM song for Fujifilm’s skincare brand “ASTALIFT,” drawing attention when its memorable melody played in commercials featuring Miyuki Nakajima.

Its sweet-and-sour melody, evoking nostalgic memories and the arrival of spring, is a track you’ll want to hear when cherry blossoms are in the air.

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[MV full] Sakura no Shiori / AKB48 [Official]

Released in February 2010, this track showcases a new side of AKB48.

Centered on themes of parting and new beginnings, the exquisite ballad eschews flashy dance performances in favor of tender vocals and harmonies.

In addition to serving as the theme song for the TV Tokyo drama “Majisuka Gakuen,” it also secured multiple tie-ins, including the AOKI “AOKI × AKB48” commercial song.

It surpassed 300,000 copies in first-week sales—the first time in seven years for a female group—and topped the Oricon weekly chart, becoming a major hit.

With a heartwarming melody and lyrics perfect for the spring season, it’s a song that makes you want to sing it at graduations, farewell gatherings, and other moments of parting with loved ones.

GibbsShiina Ringo

Shiina Ringo – Gibbs

Since her debut, Ringo Sheena has continually brought a fresh breeze to the rock scene.

This track, released as an advance single from the album “Shōso Strip,” is notable for its lyrics that use distinctive numerical notation and its striking sound where piano and guitar intertwine.

It’s a masterpiece that vividly portrays the feelings of a woman who seeks a deep bond with her lover while feeling uneasy about the passage of time.

Covered by many artists across eras, it continues to captivate music fans.

It’s a stirring song perfect for a spring night, letting you savor the joy and bittersweetness of love at the same time.