RAG MusicJapanese Songs
Lovely nursery rhymes, folk songs, and children's songs

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.

Cherry blossom songs with great lyrics: beautiful, heart-touching messages (101–110)

SAKURA re CAPSULEShōnen Kamikaze

Included on the 2006 album “Stukizd!!!.” A five-piece rock band formed in 2004.

After the piano intro, it launches into a compelling blend of ska rhythms and hard rock sound.

It’s a song in which the twin vocalists each sing about someone they broke up with two years ago.

the first strong spring windMayumura Chiaki

[New Song] Chiaki Mayumura “Haru Ichiban” Music Video
the first strong spring windMayumura Chiaki

It’s a beautiful song that heralds the arrival of spring.

Its delicate lyrics seep into the heart and make you feel the start of a new season.

Warm spring-like words—such as cream soda and letters—are sprinkled throughout, and every listen fills you with a gentle feeling.

The track is included on Chiaki Mayumura’s album “SAI,” released in May 2023, and it was reportedly created as part of a tie-in project with Ito En’s “Oi Ocha.” It’s the perfect song for those beginning a new chapter in spring or for anyone who has experienced a farewell with someone dear.

Wrapped in Chiaki Mayumura’s tender voice, you’re sure to find the courage to take a new step forward.

Life ~Memory of Sakura~wakadanna

Wakadanna / Life ~Memory of Cherry Blossoms~ Final Ver.
Life ~Memory of Sakura~wakadanna

A digital single released in 2011.

Born in 1976.

A Tokyo-born musician and member of Shonan no Kaze.

This is his debut single as a solo artist.

Set to a slow, relaxed rhythm and melody, it’s a song that passionately expresses gratitude to his parents.

SAKURA. I love you ?Nishino Kana

Kana Nishino - “SAKURA, I love you?” (short ver.)
SAKURA. I love you ?Nishino Kana

This is a song by Kana Nishino—hugely popular among young women—that portrays cherry blossoms and heartbreak.

The story follows a woman who, upon seeing rows of cherry trees, can’t help but remember her ex with whom she spent cherry blossom season.

The lyrics dwell on the lingering feelings she still carries.

We all have moments when something small suddenly brings back memories of an old romance, don’t we? The fact that she can turn such universally relatable experiences into lyrics is surely one of the secrets behind her popularity!

spring skySuzuki Suzuki

【Graduation】Spring Sky – Suzuki Suzuki【Official Music Video】
spring skySuzuki Suzuki

Suzuki Suzuki delivers a song that feels like it celebrates a new beginning alongside the cherry blossoms that herald the arrival of spring.

Marked by beautiful harmonies and heartwarming lyrics, this piece gently embraces graduation, farewells, and new encounters.

Released in February 2022 and included on their first album, “313,” it has become a beloved track that resonates with many listeners.

It’s a song you’ll want to hear in the spring, especially recommended for those approaching graduation or starting school.

Even if you’re feeling anxious about a new environment, listening to this track is sure to give you courage.

Sakura songs with great lyrics. Wonderful, heartwarming messages (111–120)

Gently swaying cherry-blossom sky…MARIA

Included on the 2009 album “Day by day.” A six-member girls’ band from Sapporo formed in 2005.

This song centers on the joy of meeting someone you love after feeling lonely without a partner, and the desire to never be apart.

YumemigusaBLUE ENCOUNT

BLUE ENCOUNT “Yumemigusa” Music Video [Theme Song for the Film “Blue, Painful, and Brittle”]
YumemigusaBLUE ENCOUNT

A heartwarming song that captures the fragility of youth and the journey of growth—perfect for the season when cherry blossoms dance.

While beautifully depicting the bittersweet scenes of spring, it weaves in reflections on lost time and feelings for someone precious.

The grand band sound intertwined with strings resonates deeply with listeners.

Released by BLUE ENCOUNT in September 2020, the track was created as the theme song for the film ‘Aokute Itakute Moroi’ (Our Blue Moment), based on a novel by Yoru Sumino.

It’s a rearrangement of a song from their indie days, newly adapted to match the film’s worldview.

A true gem that supports those trying to move forward while looking back on the past, it’s highly recommended for spring farewells and new encounters—sure to touch the heart.