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

Homeward Road in MarchHirai Dai

Dai Hirai / The Way Home in March (Lyric Video)

A heartwarming song that fits perfectly with the cherry blossom season has arrived.

Carried by Dai Hirai’s gentle vocals, it weaves together the complex emotions of parting and new beginnings.

Set against the backdrop of March’s scenery, it carefully portrays a blend of loneliness and dignity, resonating deeply with listeners.

Released digitally in February 2022, the track is also included on the best-of album “LOVE＋PEACE.” Its piano and strings arrangement makes for a moving listen.

It’s a song we especially recommend to those entering graduation season or anyone standing at a turning point in life.

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Kinoko Teikoku – Before the Cherry Blossoms Bloom

Kinoko Teikoku’s “Before the Cherry Blossoms Bloom” portrays leaving a familiar town to chase dreams and goals.

Released in 2015, the song is their debut single.

The lyrics depict someone who, though reluctant to part with the time spent with friends, expresses a resolve to leave this place for their own ambitions.

The words convey a strong determination and poignancy—as if saying they may never meet again—while a touch of playful phrasing still lets you feel the weight of their goal.

And the idea of leaving even before the cherry blossoms bloom gives it a cool edge, too!

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Kenshi Yonezu – Spring Thunder

This song expresses the fleeting, cherry blossom-like beauty of first love by likening it to spring thunder.

Kenshi Yonezu’s poetic lyrics and distinctive melody resonate deeply with listeners.

It artfully depicts the emotional shifts from the beginning to the end of a romance.

Included on the album “BOOTLEG,” the track was released in November 2017.

Its music video also drew attention and became immensely popular, surpassing 100 million views on YouTube.

It’s especially recommended for the season when you can feel spring’s arrival.

It’s a song that will stay close to your heart when you want to look back on your first love or when you’re feeling wistful.

the first strong spring windnishina

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Nishina’s song portrays the emotions of people facing farewells and new departures with the arrival of spring.

Built on the warm tones of an acoustic guitar and a simple band sound, the track is marked by a gentle yet fleeting vocal performance.

Chosen as the theme song for radiko’s new commercial, it was released digitally in March 2023.

By depicting both sides of the spring season—“parting” and “beginning”—the piece is crafted so listeners can layer it onto their own experiences.

It’s a song that resonates with many, embracing memories with loved ones, the loneliness of growing distant, and the resolve to keep moving forward.

Song of SpringUkasukaji

"Song of Spring" (Ukasuka-G ver.) MUSIC VIDEO short ver.

Created to coincide with cherry blossom season, this refreshing track evokes the arrival of spring and the start of new beginnings.

Led by the duo Ukasuka-G, it was crafted with contributions from many prominent 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 an encouraging anthem for those stepping into new environments, it’s a song many people want to listen to with the coming of spring.

Highly recommended for anyone marking a milestone in life, such as graduation, school entrance, or starting a new job.

cherry blossomKawaguchi Kyogo

Kyogo Kawaguchi – Sakura

Kyōgo Kawaguchi’s song caused quite a stir when it was released, didn’t it? It’s a love song, but what’s striking is that the lyrics aren’t about heartbreak or unrequited love—they feel like a vow that two people who love each other will always be together.

Kyōgo Kawaguchi’s beautiful singing voice makes this a truly captivating track.

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Sakura – Kobukuro (Full)

This song, which was also used as a drama theme and in commercials, is surely a classic among sakura songs, isn’t it? It’s a song that likens enduring tough times and finally bearing fruit to making it through the cold winter and at last welcoming the warm spring when the cherry blossoms bloom—such a sentiment really hits home.

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