Only masterpieces that color the season of meetings and farewells! Spring songs recommended for Gen Z.

JourneyFuji Kaze

Fujii Kaze – Tabiji (Official Video)

A gem of a ballad by Fujii Kaze that likens life to a journey, wrapping reflections on past mistakes, the importance of learning, and an unchanging state of heart in his gentle, warm vocals.

It has a nostalgic atmosphere and a pleasant sound, as if you’re flipping through a photo album of your youth.

Released digitally in March 2021, the song was written as the theme for TV Asahi’s Thursday drama “Nijiiro Carte.” It is also included on the album “LOVE ALL SERVE ALL,” showcasing Fujii’s kindness and deeply human expressiveness to the fullest.

Highly recommended for anyone starting a new chapter in life or looking back on memories with dear friends.

waxing; filling up; becoming full; growing (e.g., the moon growing fuller)Fuji Kaze

Fujii Kaze – Michi Teyu Ku (Overflowing) / Official Video

This is a gem of a love song that Fujii Kaze wrote in March 2024 as the theme for the film “April, Come She Will,” starring Takeru Satoh, which contrasts life’s transience with pure love.

The gentle piano melody is striking, and the song tenderly conveys how the heart becomes fulfilled by letting go of attachment.

In the music video directed by Tomokazu Yamada, Fujii Kaze himself plays a dual role as both an elderly man and a young man, depicting deep love for a mother.

Accompanying life’s precious moments and soothing the soul, this work resonates deeply with those who have experienced heartbreak or parting, or who are struggling with important relationships.

It’s a track you’ll want to listen to when you wish to reflect on yourself while surrendering to the sound of the piano.

A Clockwork DreamKeyakizaka46

Keyakizaka46 “Clockwork Dream” Short Ver.

It’s a song that vividly brings back a page of youth that everyone experiences—the farewell to a friend seen off on the station platform.

Sung by Keyakizaka46’s popular unit “Yui-chans,” this track was included on the single Glass wo Ware!, released in March 2018.

The gentle tones of the acoustic guitar delicately portray the distance between the city and one’s hometown, as well as a sense of loss for one’s dreams, as if a spring had suddenly unwound.

When you’re separated from your best friend and feel just a little lonely, this bittersweet yet warm melody may resonate in your heart.

It’s a work that softly stays by your side, as if to remind you that precious memories never fade, no matter how far apart you are.

springKaneyori Masaru

Kaneyori Masaru [Spring] Music Video

A song that delicately portrays the changing seasons and the bittersweet end of a romance.

As winter shifts into spring, the lyrics that hint at love’s end resonate deeply.

The chorus leaves a strong impression of the sorrow of parting.

Kaneyori Masaru’s clear, translucent vocals further accentuate the pain of heartbreak.

Released in April 2021, this track captured many hearts as a springtime farewell song.

It’s recommended for those who have experienced a breakup or who want to reflect on past memories.

Listening alone on a quiet night may bring a feeling of emotional cleansing.

A flower that blooms only hereKobukuro

A Flower That Blooms Only Here / Kobukuro

The exquisite ballad crafted by Kobukuro gently guides you to that precious place in your heart, no matter how far away you may be.

With the warmth of acoustic guitar tones and the duo’s soul-stirring harmonies, this work, released in May 2005, moved countless listeners as the theme song for the drama “Ruri no Shima.” Within its acoustic resonance, it tenderly sings of the dignity of being able to shine even in the middle of nowhere, and the importance of a place where the heart can be at ease.

When you feel anxious in a new environment, when you live apart from someone dear to you, or when you are searching for where you belong—this song will stay close to your heart and quietly give you the courage to face forward.

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Vickeblanka – Ulala

This is Vickeblanka’s breakout work, wrapping the farewells that come with the arrival of spring in a refreshing, forward-looking melody.

While influenced by Showa-era pop, it offers a modern interpretation that expresses the joy of overcoming goodbyes and moving toward a new self.

Released in April 2018 as the first single, it features a simple, straightforward message and a light, acoustic guitar–driven sound.

It’s a song that stands by those starting a new chapter or taking a fresh step forward.

Brimming with positive brightness and freshness, it will surely give you a push when you listen to it before heading out in the morning or during your commute to school or work.

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Thread – Miyuki Nakajima (Full)

A beautiful ballad that likens human connections to warp and weft threads soaks into the heart through Miyuki Nakajima’s gentle yet powerful voice.

The lyrics, depicting fateful encounters and the warm fabric of life woven from them, evoke deep empathy—a true masterpiece.

Included on the album EAST ASIA, this song has continued to resonate with many people since its release in October 1992.

In 1998, it was chosen as the theme song for the TBS drama “Seija no Koshin” (March of the Saints), earning even broader acclaim.

It’s a track that soothes the heart at life’s turning points—meetings and farewells, fresh starts, and more.

Celebrated by many, it’s perfect for weddings, anniversaries, and any occasion that honors bonds with loved ones.