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)
the first strong spring windnishina
Nishina’s music is rooted in the warm tone of the acoustic guitar and a simple band sound.
The lyrics, which portray the feelings of people facing farewells and new beginnings with the arrival of spring, have resonated with many listeners.
Chosen as the song for radiko’s new commercial “Sound connects then and the future,” it garnered significant attention.
Released as a digital single in March 2023, the track is crafted to depict both the “farewell” and “beginning” aspects of the spring season, allowing listeners to reflect on their own experiences.
It’s a song that will strike a chord with those busy preparing for a new chapter in life and with Gen Z students approaching graduation.
Azure Swimnishina
This is a captivating track with a distinctive, floating sensation that feels as if you’re drifting through a fantastical underwater world.
Nishina’s crystalline vocals meld with the gently flowing melody, evoking the arrival of spring.
Released in June 2022 and later included on the album “1999,” the song brims with determination and hope for setting out on a new path.
Like freely swimming along the boundary where the night sea and sky, dyed a deep blue, meet, it carries a resolve to move forward powerfully through the life ahead.
Even without anyone’s approval, it conveys a strong will to follow the path you believe in—gently giving a push to anyone preparing to take their next step.
Bring it on, spring.non
An anthem cheering on those taking a new step with the arrival of spring, it carries a powerful, uplifting message.
The track was released digitally in January 2025, with the music video premiering simultaneously.
The MV centers on a student band’s graduation performance, beautifully capturing the sparkle of youth.
It’s a highly recommended song, especially for Gen Z starting a new chapter this spring.
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.