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A cherry blossom song with great lyrics. A wonderful, heartwarming message.

In Japan, when spring arrives, a lot of cherry blossom songs start to appear, don’t they?

For a long time, cherry blossoms have held a special place in the hearts of Japanese people, inspiring many songs filled with different emotions.

Love, graduation and farewells, starting school and new encounters… It’s precisely because of the season of spring and its beauty that cherry blossoms have become something we entrust our feelings to.

Among those sakura songs, there must be many people who want to listen to tracks with truly moving lyrics—songs that feel like they’re speaking on your behalf.

So in this article, we’ll introduce cherry blossom songs with wonderful lyrics!

They’re all masterpieces that will stay close to your heart, so if you find a favorite, try listening while reading the lyrics.

Sakura songs with great lyrics: beautiful, heartwarming messages (61–70)

Sakura Weather and a Time Machine with Hatsune MikuAdo

[Ado] Cherry Blossom Weather and a Time Machine with Hatsune Miku
Sakura Weather and a Time Machine with Hatsune MikuAdo

This song beautifully captures the bittersweet feeling of cherry blossoms in the air and the longing for time gone by.

The collaboration between Ado and Hatsune Miku deepens the emotions embedded in the lyrics.

Released on October 24, 2024, it’s a single commemorating Ado’s 22nd birthday.

The lyrics, where the warmth of spring intersects with the fragility of farewells, portray both new beginnings and lingering attachment to lost memories, carrying a message that resonates deeply.

It’s a track you’ll want to listen to during cherry blossom season—perfect for those feeling the arrival of spring or looking to reflect on cherished memories.

Sakura, You, and Ituki.

Cherry Blossom, You, Me – SAKURA KIMI WATASHI
Sakura, You, and Ituki.

In the season when cherry blossoms dance in the air, this song is perfect for creating memories that will stay with children.

In this track, tuki.

sings gently, as if wrapping the bittersweet feelings of graduation and farewell in warmth.

Released in January 2024 and used as an insert song for an ABEMA romance show, it showcases tuki.’s delicate sensibilities.

Carried by the tender tones of an acoustic guitar, tuki.’s clear vocals resonate deeply in the heart.

This piece is ideal for listening at graduations, farewell gatherings, and other parting moments.

The lyrics, intertwined with the fleeting nature of cherry blossoms, will surely resonate with children as well.

SakuraRemioromen

A song by Remioromen that portrays scenes of love tied to the cherry blossom season, depicting various movements of the heart.

It carries a gentle atmosphere that conveys the warmth of spring, with vocals and rhythms that resonate in a conversational, memorable way.

The scenery of cherry blossoms in color seems to make a loved one’s smile even more beautiful, and the lyrics express straightforward affection.

It’s a piece that conveys tender feelings for someone as beautiful as the cherry blossoms and a strong wish to keep walking through life together from here on.

lightly; nimbly; flutteringlyŌhara Sakurako

Sakurako Ohara – Hirari (Music Video YouTube ver.)
lightly; nimbly; flutteringlyŌhara Sakurako

Sakurako Ohara’s “Hirari” evokes cherry blossoms blooming with a gentle smile.

Released in 2017, the song was chosen as the theme for the film “Let’s Go, JETS! From Small Town Girls to U.S.

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Even as spring arrives and we go our separate ways, we’ll never forget the memories we shared and the cherry blossoms we saw together.

Whenever something happens, we’ll recall those happy times and keep pushing forward.

The lyrics portray turning that kind of friendship into strength to live boldly into the future.

The flowers are cherry blossoms; you are beautiful.ikimonogakari

Ikimono-gakari “Flowers Are Cherry Blossoms, You Are Beautiful” Music Video
The flowers are cherry blossoms; you are beautiful.ikimonogakari

A song by Ikimono-gakari that seems to portray the shift from winter to spring and the emotions stirred by that changing landscape.

It gives an overall impression of incorporating a Japanese aesthetic, with a strong emphasis on the fleeting nature of cherry blossoms.

The intro, built around piano and acoustic guitar, then gradually layering more instruments, conveys an expanding field of view and a sense of forward-looking emotion.

The lyrics—reminiscent of reading aloud from a literary work—are another highlight, with the words brought to the fore while the beautiful scenery is likewise accentuated.

Dear Sir or Madam, on this day when cherry blossoms fluttermafumafu

[MV] Dear Sir/Madam, On This Day When Cherry Blossoms Flutter Down / Mafumafu [Shonen Janmaga Gakuen]
Dear Sir or Madam, on this day when cherry blossoms fluttermafumafu

Beginning with a depiction of a school building dyed in the colors of spring, this piece gently envelops the fleeting nature of youth alongside Mafumafu’s delicate vocals.

Included on the October 2019 album “Kagurairo Artifact,” it was also used as the theme song for “Shonen Janmaga Gakuen.” With lyrics that sing of school-day memories, friendship, and partings amidst a flurry of cherry blossoms, it’s sure to resonate deeply with listeners.

It’s a track you’ll want to hear during graduation season or when you feel the arrival of spring.

It’s also recommended for anyone who wants to experience Mafumafu’s unique world.

cherry blossom frontKoyanagi Rumiko

Cherry Blossom Front by Rumiko Koyanagi
cherry blossom frontKoyanagi Rumiko

A cherry blossom song that gently resonates with the hearts of the Japanese.

It delicately portrays the scenes of a journey around the country and the shifting of emotions, imbued with feelings for what has been lost and hopes for a new season.

Rumiko Koyanagi’s warm vocals make it a track that truly touches the heart.

Released in January 1976, this work gently encourages those taking a new step forward with the arrival of spring.

Another charm lies in the lyrics, which are sprinkled with springtime landscapes from across Japan, such as the sunny nooks of Shinshu and the quiet spring of the Seto Inland Sea.

When the cherry blossoms are in full bloom and you’re embarking on your own fresh start, why not give it a listen?