Only masterpieces that color the season of meetings and farewells! Spring songs recommended for Gen Z.
When you hear “spring songs,” what kind of tracks come to mind?
Since spring is graduation season, there are songs about parting ways, and there are also songs about new encounters to mark a fresh start.
On top of that, there are countless songs themed around sakura, a symbol of Japan.
So this time, we’re introducing spring songs released between 2011 and 2024—the years that Generation Z likely spent in their youth.
If you’re a Gen Z student right now, be sure to pay special attention!
We’ve gathered everything from hit songs to hidden gems, so even if you’re not from that generation, you’ll still enjoy them!
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Only timeless hits that color the season of meetings and farewells! Spring songs recommended for Gen Z (101–110)
Friend ~Time of Departure~yuzu
This is a Yuzu song themed around friendship and new beginnings.
Featuring an acoustic, piano-centered sound, it portrays both the sorrow of parting with friends and the mix of anticipation and anxiety that comes with setting out on a new path.
Released in September 2013 and selected as a required piece for NHK’s National School Music Competition, it remains a popular choice for graduation ceremonies and choral contests.
Embraced by a wide audience, the song offers comfort to those facing a departure or experiencing a farewell with someone important.
It may even serve as a reminder of the bonds you share with your companions.
spring breezeyuzu
Every time the spring breeze blows, past memories come rushing back…
Yuzu’s songs delicately portray such bittersweet emotions.
It begins with a scene of remembering a lover on a rainy day, then shifts to memories vividly revived by the spring breeze.
It’s more than a simple heartbreak song; it can be seen as a piece that symbolizes the journey of life.
Released in March 2007, this work gains an even grander and more moving atmosphere with Taro Hakase’s violin.
It’s a recommended track for those about to take a new step with the arrival of spring, or for anyone striving to walk forward while holding dear memories close to their heart.
Taiwan cherryren
With delicate vocals and emotional lyrics, Ren’s song portrays the pain of parting while expressing the strength to move forward.
A bittersweet love story unfolds alongside a melody that sinks deep into the heart.
Released digitally in February 2023, this work centers on the theme of a breakup between a man and a woman.
Listeners will likely find themselves reflecting on their own experiences as they listen.
It’s a perfect track for those troubled by love or those about to welcome a new spring.
Why not let Ren’s voice soothe you as you take a moment to face yourself?
Song of SpringUkasukaji
Created to coincide with cherry blossom season, this track is a refreshing song that evokes the arrival of spring and the start of new beginnings.
Led by the duo Ukasuka-G, it was crafted with contributions from many distinguished artists.
Produced in 2014 as the campaign song for FM802’s “ACCESS!”, it later appeared as a self-cover version on Ukasuka-G’s album AMIGO.
Serving as a supportive anthem for those stepping into new environments, it’s beloved as a song people want to hear with the coming of spring.
Highly recommended for anyone facing life’s milestones, such as graduation, school entrance, or starting a new job.
Sakura, flutterSazan Ōrusutāzu
It’s a pop number themed around cherry blossoms, the symbol of spring.
Released by Southern All Stars in January 2025, the track served as the lead single from the album “THANK YOU SO MUCH.” Unveiled on the first anniversary of the Noto Peninsula earthquake, the song carries deep sentiments for the affected regions.
It features Keisuke Kuwata’s characteristically poetic lyrics and a sound that evokes a light spring breeze.
Through the image of falling sakura petals, it conveys messages of hope and renewal.
It’s a perfect song for when you want to feel the arrival of a new season.
Only classic songs that color the season of meetings and farewells! Spring songs recommended for Gen Z (111–120)
to clear up (weather)Yorushika
A gently painted view where hope expands—the opening theme for the second cour of the TV anime Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End.
Through the changing of the seasons, its worldview reflects the emotional ebb and flow of life—joy and pain, hope and despair—conveying the palpable atmosphere of that moment when you take a new step forward.
Released in January 2024, it features a delicate sound that fuses pop and rock by n-buna and suis.
It’s a track you’ll want to listen to with the arrival of spring, also used in a collaboration web commercial for Suntory’s gin SUI.
S.A.K.U.R.A.Sandaime Jē Sōru Burazāzu fromu Eguzairu Toraibu
A dance number infused with traditional Japanese flavor brings out the distinctive expressive power of Sandaime J Soul Brothers from EXILE TRIBE to the fullest.
While themed around graduation and parting, it moves listeners with delicate scenic depiction and deep emotional expression.
Released in March 2014, it was also selected as the ending theme for TV Asahi’s “Onegai! Ranking.” Included on the albums “PLANET SEVEN” and “THE JSB WORLD,” this track is an impressive piece that fully showcases the members’ dance performance and vocal appeal.
It’s a song that colors the spring season, perfect for those embarking on a new chapter or for moments when you want to immerse yourself in precious memories.