[Spring Songs Recommended for People in Their 40s] Relive Your Youth! A Selection of Nostalgic Tracks

For those currently in their 40s, who likely spent their youth in the era when CDs sold the most, music may have felt much closer than it does now.The J-pop scene produced many hit songs, and in this article we’ve gathered spring songs recommended for people in their 40s, focusing on the popular tracks of that time.From farewell songs that evoke graduation to songs that convey a fresh start, each one is sure to stir up nostalgia.Why not listen and immerse yourself in memories from those days?

Playlist

[Spring Songs Recommended for People in Their 40s] Relive Your Youth! A Selection of Nostalgic Tracks
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	Song of Springsupittsu		Introduction to Spitz’s spring songs
2	To the futureKiroro		Singing of gratitude to my mother and hope for the future
3	I should be able to fly (in the sky).supittsu		A classic hit by Spitz that became a smash as a TV drama theme song
4	On the Day of Departure…Kawashima Ai		Ai Kawashima’s graduation song: thoughts of gratitude and reunion
5	Graduation PhotoMatsutōya Yumi		Yumi Matsutoya’s classic graduation song
6	cherry (sweet cherry; cherry fruit)Otsuka Ai		Ai Otsuka’s love songs are featured on many shows
7	cherry blossomKobukuro		Kobukuro’s classic breakup song, etched in many hearts
8	SAKURAikimonogakari		A moving song depicting spring farewells and new beginnings
9	When cherry-blossom hues danceNakajima Mika		A classic song that overlays memories of spring and love onto the beauty of cherry blossoms
10	Sakura, Bloom!arashi		Arashi’s cheer song gives me the courage to move forward
11	SakurazakaFukuyama Masaharu		A love ballad by Masaharu Fukuyama that portrays parting and love
12	cherry blossomMoriyama Naotaro		The signature song by Naotaro Moriyama, the scenery of sakura (cherry blossoms)
13	CHE.R.RYYUI		A fresh love song that begins with the vibration of a cellphone
14	cherrysupittsu		Spitz’s signature song about parting and setting off on a journey
15	March 9Remioromen		A wedding congratulatory song becomes a spring masterpiece and resonates in the heart.
16	Tomorrow, when spring comesMatsu Takako		Takako Matsu’s poignant spring song that captures the emotions of youth.
17	cherry blossomKetsumeishi		A memorable classic, “Sakura” by Ketsumeishi
18	Come, spring.Matsutōya Yumi		A classic song by Yumi Matsutoya that depicts anticipation for spring and nostalgia
19	Far, far awayMakihara Noriyuki		A classic song that portrays the feelings of someone who has left their hometown.
20	dizzinessDREAMS COME TRUE		A ballad that recalls the past on a spring breeze
21	budKobukuro		A moving song by Kobukuro that conveys feelings for one’s mother
22	dogwood (flowering dogwood)Hitoto Yo		Hitoto Yo’s song of prayer for peace and love
23	SAKURA DropsUtada Hikaru		Utada Hikaru’s classic that intertwines cherry blossoms with the pain of love
24	As many times as you likeDREAMS COME TRUE		An Anthem to Rise from Failure
25	my graduationSPEED		SPEED, a classic staple graduation song
26	April windElefanto Kashimashi		An Elephant Kashimashi song that lets you feel the breath of spring
27	springB’z		B'z's heartrending classic ballad
28	Robinsonsupittsu		A signature song by Spitz, a classic that comforts the heart
29	HURRY GO ROUNDhide with Spread Beaver		A moving piece of music depicting the cycle of life
30	A person who loves springGLAY		An inspiring masterpiece that sings of spring in Iceland
31	Cherry Blossom Timeaiko		Aiko’s classic that portrays the lovestruck feelings of spring—a song that resonates with the heart
32	O-Shichi and the Night Cherry BlossomsSakamoto Fuyumi		An emotional enka depicting scenes of cherry blossoms and love
33	cherry blossomKawamoto Makoto		Makoto Kawamoto's signature song depicting a graduation scene
34	10-year cherry blossomsAKB48		Spring graduation song, a story of parting and reunion
35	SAKURA GoodbyeSCANDAL		An early signature work by SCANDAL that portrays graduation
36	Graduationgagaga supi		A love song that likens a breakup with a lover to a graduation
37	Spring ~spring~Hysteric Blue		A bittersweet melody of memories and springtime youth