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

Sakura RoadKyūshūdan

Kyushu Man 'Sakura Road' PV (Full ver.)

A single released in 2009.

A singer-songwriter born in 1978 from Nagasaki Prefecture.

Set to a mid-tempo, gently flowing rhythm with a prominently digital, pop-leaning sound, the vocals soar with rich emotion, resonating deeply with the listener—such is this song.

Sakura Lovemosao.

Sakuran / Mosawo [Music Video]

Singer-songwriter Mosawo, whose female-perspective lyrics have been creating buzz.

His song “Sakurakoi” beautifully captures, in poetic words, the feelings of a young woman who earnestly loves a boy during her school days.

The irresistibly emo twist is that, as you listen, you realize partway through that the romance has already ended.

It isn’t a straightforward pop song with a big, melodic chorus, but his singing quietly seeps into your heart throughout and leaves you moved.

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Yuuki

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When the cherry fruit ripensTHE ALFEE

When the Cherry Fruit Ripens (Sakura no mi no jiyukusuru toki) THE ALFEE - Sub Spanish

Like beautiful cherry blossoms, THE ALFEE’s “Sakura no Mi no Jukusuru Toki” sings of a love that is both beautiful and gentle.

Released in 2009 as a double A-side single together with “Kaze no Uta,” the song was chosen as the theme for the fifth season of the drama “Kyoto Chiken no Onna.” Its title comes from the novel of the same name by author Shimazaki Toson.

It portrays a romantic relationship that once fell apart after repeated misunderstandings, yet carries a powerful desire to be together again.

If there’s a relationship you wish to mend as the cherry blossoms bloom, listen to this song and reaffirm the great love that resides within you.

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SAKI

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cherry blossomMoriyama Naotaro

Sakura

It’s one of the quintessential “sakura songs” you want to listen to when spring arrives.

Virtually synonymous with Naotaro Moriyama, this track was released as a single in March 2003 and sold over a million copies.

Its lyrics superimpose farewells to dear friends and moments of new beginnings onto the image of cherry blossoms that bloom beautifully and fall all too quickly, resonating deeply in the heart.

Beyond the sadness of parting, the song also conveys a warm, resilient strength, pledging to reunite in the future while holding onto unchanging feelings.

It was also beloved as the ending theme for the MBS/TBS program “Sekai Ururun Taizai-ki.” It’s a classic you’ll want to play on the day of graduation, reminiscing about the days spent with your friends.

Cherry Blossoms of HopeDEEP

DEEP – Sakura of Hope (PV)

Included on the 2010 album “DEEP ~brand new story~.” The four-member vocal group “COLOR,” formed in 2004 primarily by ATSUSHI while he was active in EXILE, changed their name in 2009 to their current one.

murmurUeno Daiki

Daiki Ueno / “Zawameki” Music Video

A song you’ll want to listen to with the arrival of spring.

Daiki Ueno’s gentle voice carefully draws out the emotions that lie deep in the heart.

The warm tones of acoustic guitar and cello resonate as if embracing the small joys and loneliness of everyday life.

Included on the album “Shinryoku,” the track was released in March 2023 and was also selected as the theme song for the TV Tokyo and BS TV Tokyo drama “Konkatsu Shokudo.” This piece is one that stands beside those who feel both anticipation and anxiety at the start of a new season, as well as those who hold thoughts for days gone by.

On a spring day when your heart wavers, why not listen quietly and let it in?

cherry blossomKawamoto Makoto

Makoto Kawamoto “Sakura”

Included on the 2001 album “gobbledygook.” A singer-songwriter born in 1974 from Fukui Prefecture.

This track is characterized by her unique, slightly lisping singing style set against the refreshing piano tones in the background and a catchy, pleasing melody line.