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

Only the graduation photo knowsHinatazaka46

The Only One Who Knows Is the Graduation Photo by Hinatazaka46

This song features Hinatazaka46’s translucent vocals that resonate deeply in the heart.

With graduation as its theme, it depicts fleeting youth and innocent, unripe feelings of love.

The bittersweet memories recalled in the season of falling cherry blossoms are sure to strike a chord with listeners.

Released in January 2025 as their 13th single, with Nao Kosaka as the center, the music video unfolds a fantastical world set on the day of a graduation ceremony.

It’s a track we hope those embarking on new beginnings with the arrival of spring will listen to.

This work is sure to offer a chance to look back on the past while taking a step toward the future.

Blue Spring Etude feat. Haruko Nagaya (Ryokuoushoku Shakai)Toukyou Sukapara Daisu Ookesutora

Etude of the Blue Spring feat. Haruko Nagaya (Ryokuoushoku Shakai) / Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra

Following Lila Ikuta on trumpet and Shinya Ishihara of Saucy Dog on tuba, this is one of Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra’s three-part series featuring wind instrumentalists, with Haruko Nagaya of Ryokuoushoku Shakai on trombone.

It’s a coming-of-age song that depicts tender first love and aching emotions.

The exquisite harmony between Nagaya’s fresh, powerful vocals and Ska-Para’s ever-evolving, deeply burnished sound is irresistible.

The lyrics, which read like feelings that keep running forward in their unfinished state, carry a touch of spring melancholy, leaving a beautiful lingering afterglow.

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Cherry blossomMatsuda Seiko

"Cherry Blossom 2021" from Seiko Matsuda Concert Tour 2023 “Parade”

It is a classic song with a refreshing melody that evokes the arrival of spring and heartwarming lyrics portraying the beginning of a new romance.

Seiko Matsuda’s poised vocals beautifully express the feelings of a protagonist taking a brave first step.

The sense of anticipation for the future beneath a blue sky, and the joy of being in love, resonate deeply alongside her clear, transparent voice.

Released in January 1981, this piece was born from producer Muneo Wakamatsu’s challenge to explore new music.

It reached No.

1 on the Oricon Weekly Chart and was also included on the album “Silhouette.” Loved for many years by countless listeners as a song to enjoy in spring—especially during cherry blossom season—it’s a lively, hopeful track that cheers on the start of a new chapter, and is highly recommended when you want to make a fresh start.

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.

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.

Cherry Blossom MoonSakurazaka46

Sakurazaka46 'Sakuzuki'

This work overlays the heartbreak of youthful farewells with the way cherry blossoms fall, weaving a message that is both refreshing and bittersweet—perfect for the feelings that come with a new school term.

Sakurazaka46’s piece wraps you in a warm sense of emotion, like a graduation album filled with cherished memories on a single page.

Released in February 2023, the song drew attention as Rena Moriya’s first center performance, sold 349,000 copies on the Oricon Weekly Single Ranking, and debuted at No.

1.

With lyrics that resonate in a season of new meetings and partings and a beautiful melody, it will surely stay close to the hearts of elementary school students facing graduation or moving up a grade and gently give them a push forward.

SAKURA, I love you？Nishino Kana

Kana Nishino - “SAKURA, I love you?” (short ver.)

This song portrays the delicate emotions of a woman who, while gazing at a scene of fluttering cherry blossoms, finds herself recalling a past love.

Kana Nishino’s gentle yet powerful vocals express the turmoil of a heart wavering between an unforgettable romance and the possibility of a new one.

Included on the album “Love Place,” the track was also featured in Sony’s Walkman “Play You.” commercial and was released in March 2012.

It earned Platinum certification from the Recording Industry Association of Japan, garnering strong support from many listeners.

With a melody that resonates especially in the season when spring arrives, it’s the perfect song for those who hold fragile, beautiful memories of love, like cherry blossom petals dancing in the air.