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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.

Playlist

A cherry blossom song with great lyrics. A wonderful, heartwarming message.
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1eastThat’s not fair, Sakura.toku feat. Kanda Sayaka
That’s not fair, Sakura.toku feat. Kanda Sayakaplay_arrow
toku and Sayaka Kanda’s collaborative spring song
2eastSakura and Youyasashii hitotachi.
Sakura and Youyasashii hitotachi.play_arrow
A Spring Song of Kind People
3eastThe Last SakuraSandaime Jē Sōru Burazāzu fromu Eguzairu Toraibu
The Last SakuraSandaime Jē Sōru Burazāzu fromu Eguzairu Toraibuplay_arrow
An R&B ballad that overlays the end of love onto flower petals
4eastSakura: To You Who Couldn’t GraduateHanzaki Yoshiko
Sakura: To You Who Couldn't GraduateHanzaki Yoshikoplay_arrow
Weaving thoughts for a departed friend in the season of cherry blossoms
5eastSAKURAShunsuke Kiyokiba
SAKURA Shunsuke Kiyokibaplay_arrow
A bittersweet yet powerful masterpiece sung by Shunsuke Kiyokiba
6eastLate-blooming cherry blossomsAKB48
Late-blooming cherry blossomsAKB48play_arrow
An AKB48 love song imbued with the bittersweetness of spring
7eastThe season of farewellSHISHAMO
The season of farewellSHISHAMOplay_arrow
Unrequited Love at Graduation by SHISHAMO
8eastpetalback number
petalback numberplay_arrow
A melancholic rock number by back number
9eastI wish it could be spring forever.Sakurazaka46
I wish it could be spring forever.Sakurazaka46play_arrow
Introduction to Sakurazaka46's songs for the season of parting
10eastCherry blossoms, cats, trainsSir Vanity
Cherry blossoms, cats, trainsSir Vanityplay_arrow
A rock ballad that holds on to memories
11eastYou can do it.okayu
You can do it.okayuplay_arrow
An anthem cheering on cherry blossoms that bloom in spring after enduring winter
12eastSakura MitsutsukiSPYAIR
Sakura MitsutsukiSPYAIRplay_arrow
A rock classic that depicts cherry blossoms at night in spring and a farewell
13eastSakura, flutterSazan Ōrusutāzu
Sakura, flutterSazan Ōrusutāzuplay_arrow
Southern's new song expresses the hope of spring.
14eastSpring ThiefYorushika
Spring ThiefYorushikaplay_arrow
A beautiful song in which cherry blossoms express the transience of life
15eastWhen cherry-blossom hues danceNakajima Mika
When cherry-blossom hues danceNakajima Mikaplay_arrow
Mika Nakashima’s heartbreak song that portrays the four seasons
16eastOn nights when cherry blossoms fallaimyon
On nights when cherry blossoms fallaimyonplay_arrow
A classic song that sings of bittersweet love in the season of cherry blossoms.
17eastcherry blossomKetsumeishi
cherry blossomKetsumeishiplay_arrow
Ketsumeishi’s signature song brings back memories of my school days.
18eastSakura Clear SkiesYuuri
Sakura Clear SkiesYuuriplay_arrow
Graduation season: singing gratitude to fathers and mothers
19eastspring melancholyMrs. GREEN APPLE
spring melancholyMrs. GREEN APPLEplay_arrow
A ballad by Mrs. GREEN APPLE brimming with the feeling of spring
20eastWe againSG
We againSGplay_arrow
A warm song that sings of farewells and reunions in the season of cherry blossoms
21eastCherry Blossom Timeaiko
Cherry Blossom Timeaikoplay_arrow
“Sakura no Toki,” which depicts a spring unrequited love—Aiko’s gentle lyrics
22eastSakura RabbitKawasaki Takaya
Sakura RabbitKawasaki Takayaplay_arrow
A poignant youth song about graduation and unrequited love
23eastcherry blossomberii guddoman
cherry blossomberii guddomanplay_arrow
An uplifting farewell song that captures the warmth of spring
24eastSAKURAikimonogakari
SAKURAikimonogakariplay_arrow
Ikimono-gakari’s graduation song “SAKURA”
25eastSakura (2019)Moriyama Naotaro
Sakura (2019)Moriyama Naotaroplay_arrow
Naotaro’s cherry blossom song, a classic that colors spring
26eastOnly the graduation photo knowsHinatazaka46
Only the graduation photo knowsHinatazaka46play_arrow
A bittersweet memory of love on graduation day
27eastTaiwan cherryren
Taiwan cherryrenplay_arrow
A woman's song about overcoming the pain of parting
28eastSomei Yoshino (Yoshino cherry)ENDLICHERI☆ENDLICHERI
Somei Yoshino (Yoshino cherry)ENDLICHERI☆ENDLICHERIplay_arrow
Tsuyoshi Domoto's solo expresses the emotions of the cherry blossom season
29eastHomeward Road in MarchHirai Dai
Homeward Road in MarchHirai Daiplay_arrow
A gentle song depicting farewells and new beginnings in the season of cherry blossoms
30eastBefore the cherry blossoms bloomkinoko teikoku
Before the cherry blossoms bloomkinoko teikokuplay_arrow
A song about the resolve to leave one’s hometown in pursuit of a goal
31eastspring thunderYonezu Kenshi
spring thunderYonezu Kenshiplay_arrow
Kenshi Yonezu’s masterpiece that portrays a first love like cherry blossoms
32eastthe first strong spring windnishina
the first strong spring windnishinaplay_arrow
A gentle song that portrays farewells and new departures in spring
33eastSong of SpringUkasukaji
Song of SpringUkasukajiplay_arrow
Spring Arrival Cheer Song
34eastcherry blossomKawaguchi Kyogo
cherry blossomKawaguchi Kyogoplay_arrow
Kawaguchi Kyogo’s song of a vow of love resonates in the heart.
35eastcherry blossomKobukuro
cherry blossomKobukuroplay_arrow
A song of cherry blossoms, expressing the hope of spring and the renewal of life.
36eastCherry blossom seasonATSUSHI
Cherry blossom seasonATSUSHIplay_arrow
A moving song about farewells and hope at graduation
37north_eastcherry blossoms drifting awayUtada Hikaru
cherry blossoms drifting awayUtada Hikaruplay_arrow
Evangelion theme song, an elegy of cherry blossoms and loss
38south_eastcherry blossomMoriyama Naotaro
cherry blossomMoriyama Naotaroplay_arrow
A famous song that depicts the beauty of cherry blossoms and the emotions of parting.
39eastWhen the cherry fruit ripensTHE ALFEE
When the cherry fruit ripensTHE ALFEEplay_arrow
When the cherry bears fruit, love songs embrace the heart
40eastcherry blossomKawamoto Makoto
cherry blossomKawamoto Makotoplay_arrow
An unconventional song by a female singer from Fukui
41eastcherry blossoms at nightSEKAI NO OWARI
cherry blossoms at nightSEKAI NO OWARIplay_arrow
A poignant song depicting cherry blossoms and feelings of love
42eastSakura Lovemosao.
Sakura Lovemosao.play_arrow
A poignant song that poetically portrays a woman's feelings of love
43eastSakura MelodyMakihara Noriyuki
Sakura MelodyMakihara Noriyukiplay_arrow
A heartwarming song that sings of farewells and resolve in the season of cherry blossoms
44eastI want to become a cherry blossom tree.AKB48
I want to become a cherry blossom tree.AKB48play_arrow
A moving song that depicts graduation and cherry blossoms
45eastcherry blossomFUNKY MONKEY BABYS
cherry blossomFUNKY MONKEY BABYSplay_arrow
An inspiring spring classic by FUNKY MONKEY BABYS
46eastYou know what,are-kun &『yuika’}
You know what,are-kun &『yuika'}play_arrow
A story of a man and woman sharing feelings for each other beneath the cherry blossoms.
47eastCherry Blossom Societyyuzu
Cherry Blossom Societyyuzuplay_arrow
A heartwarming song by Yuzu that paints love alongside cherry blossoms
48eastmurmurUeno Daiki
murmurUeno Daikiplay_arrow
A new spring song, Ueno Daiki’s gentle singing voice
49eastSakura RoadKyūshūdan
Sakura RoadKyūshūdanplay_arrow
Heart-touching songs by a singer-songwriter
50eastOn the day of departure…Kawashima Ai
On the day of departure...Kawashima Aiplay_arrow
A moving song that sings of graduation memories and farewells
51eastSakuraMyuk
SakuraMyukplay_arrow
A bittersweet love song of spring, moved by a mystical singing voice
52eastThis year’s cherry blossomsflumpool
This year's cherry blossomsflumpoolplay_arrow
Singing of the hope of cherry blossoms and the new beginnings of spring
53eastCherry Blossoms of HopeDEEP
Cherry Blossoms of HopeDEEPplay_arrow
Renaming of a four-member EXILE-style chorus group
54eastSakuraayaka
Sakuraayakaplay_arrow
A story of graduation and new beginnings painted with cherry blossom songs
55eastSakura RoadAqua Timez
Sakura RoadAqua Timezplay_arrow
The arrival of spring and warm feelings for someone dear
56eastLet the cherry blossoms bloomYoshida Yamada
Let the cherry blossoms bloomYoshida Yamadaplay_arrow
A song that depicts hope and growth from winter buds to spring
57eastCHERRY BLOSSOM10-FEET
CHERRY BLOSSOM10-FEETplay_arrow
A meaningful, uplifting cheer song for life
58eastThunder Sakura feat. 9Lana, SAKURAmotiMAISONdes
Thunder Sakura feat. 9Lana, SAKURAmotiMAISONdesplay_arrow
A moving song that sings of cherry blossoms, love, and fleeting transience
59eastMelancholy Cherry Blossomsatarayo
Melancholy Cherry Blossomsatarayoplay_arrow
A spring graduation ballad, a song of farewell and hope
60eastDear Sir or Madam, on this day when cherry blossoms fluttermafumafu
Dear Sir or Madam, on this day when cherry blossoms fluttermafumafuplay_arrow
A moving masterpiece that sings of the fleeting nature of youth
61eastA spring without cherry blossomsDoramasure
A spring without cherry blossomsDoramasureplay_arrow
A charming cherry blossom song by a rock band from Osaka
62eastAt dawn again today, with cherry blossoms dancingCHiCO with HoneyWorks
At dawn again today, with cherry blossoms dancingCHiCO with HoneyWorksplay_arrow
Even after graduation, don't forget our bonds and keep pursuing your dreams.
63eastWhen the cherry blossoms bloomGOING UNDER GROUND
When the cherry blossoms bloomGOING UNDER GROUNDplay_arrow
A song of spring memories, filled with laughter and tears
64eastCome, springthe shes gone
Come, springthe shes goneplay_arrow
the shes gone that depicts the arrival of spring and feelings of love
65eastcherry blossom colorKaneyori Masaru
cherry blossom colorKaneyori Masaruplay_arrow
A song of bittersweet love that colors the cherry blossom season
66eastLove is litrokudenashi
Love is litrokudenashiplay_arrow
A bittersweet song of spring, the light of gratitude illuminates the heart
67eastsakura colorGReeeeN
sakura colorGReeeeNplay_arrow
GReeeeN’s cherry blossom song is moving.
68eastcherry blossom rainJUJU
cherry blossom rainJUJUplay_arrow
A spring song that soaks in the bittersweet memories of love under the cherry blossom rain
69eastbookmarkkuriipuhaipe
bookmarkkuriipuhaipeplay_arrow
A classic song that movingly sings about parting with cherry blossoms
70eastcherry blossomShimizu Shota
cherry blossomShimizu Shotaplay_arrow
Shota Shimizu's 'Sakura' is a moving masterpiece that resonates with the heart.
71eastGazing up, the sky is blueHata Motohiro
Gazing up, the sky is blueHata Motohiroplay_arrow
An inspiring song by Motohiro Hata that captures the milestone of graduation
72eastSakura SongBlue Hairs
Sakura SongBlue Hairsplay_arrow
A classic song that channels the pain of heartbreak into cherry blossoms
73eastpetalback number
petalback numberplay_arrow
Memories and Regrets of Cherry Blossom Season
74eastYozakura feat. Mei-chankujira
Yozakura feat. Mei-chankujiraplay_arrow
The transience and beauty of feelings of love layered upon the night cherry blossoms
75eastapple pieRyukku to soine gohan
apple pieRyukku to soine gohanplay_arrow
A song depicting the everyday life of a couple, resonating with the spring breeze
76eastHave the plums bloomed? Are the cherry blossoms not yet?Metis
Have the plums bloomed? Are the cherry blossoms not yet?Metisplay_arrow
A popular cheer song among exam-takers, together with the cherry blossoms
77eastCherry Blossom Rainabuzōbu fiito. hatsune miku
Cherry Blossom Rainabuzōbu fiito. hatsune mikuplay_arrow
Vocaloid graduation songs are popular, bringing back memories of youth.
78eastAfter the cherry blossomsTani Yuuki, cross-dominance Ryo‘LEFTY’Miyata
After the cherry blossomsTani Yuuki, cross-dominance Ryo‘LEFTY’Miyataplay_arrow
An encouraging song for departures and the changing seasons, resonating in the heart
79eastSakura, Bloom!arashi
Sakura, Bloom!arashiplay_arrow
An idol’s cheer song gives you strength and a supportive push forward.
80eastCherry blossomMatsuda Seiko
Cherry blossomMatsuda Seikoplay_arrow
Seiko Matsuda’s classic song depicting a spring romance
81eastA Single Cherry Blossom PetalMaica_n
A Single Cherry Blossom PetalMaica_nplay_arrow
Singing the courage to move forward in the space between dreams and reality
82eastcherry blossom night breezeSukima Suichi
cherry blossom night breezeSukima Suichiplay_arrow
A journey of the heart walking along a cherry-blossom path, a melody of a spring night
83north_east10-year cherry blossomsAKB48
10-year cherry blossomsAKB48play_arrow
The appeal of “10-Year Sakura,” which expresses cherry blossoms and farewell
84north_eastSakura Weather and a Time Machine with Hatsune MikuAdo
Sakura Weather and a Time Machine with Hatsune MikuAdoplay_arrow
A poignant song of farewells and new beginnings in the cherry blossom season
85north_eastSAKURA RegretFlower
SAKURA RegretFlowerplay_arrow
A bittersweet cheer song about cherry blossoms and heartbreak, and the courage to move forward.
86north_eastcherry blossomKALMA
cherry blossomKALMAplay_arrow
A moving song that portrays the arrival of spring, hope, and anxiety
87north_eastAfter the cherry blossoms (all quartets lead to the?)UNISON SQUARE GARDEN
After the cherry blossoms (all quartets lead to the?)UNISON SQUARE GARDENplay_arrow
Express the uplifting feeling of cherry blossom season in a positive way
88north_eastSakura, You, and Ituki.
Sakura, You, and Ituki.play_arrow
A bittersweet song of cherry blossoms and farewell, a tune that lingers in the heart
89north_eastThe flowers are cherry blossoms; you are beautiful.ikimonogakari
The flowers are cherry blossoms; you are beautiful.ikimonogakariplay_arrow
The seasonal shift from winter to spring and the fleeting nature of cherry blossoms
90north_eastSakuraRemioromen
SakuraRemioromenplay_arrow
Scenes of cherry blossoms and love, a straightforward love song
91north_eastSakuraŌhashi Torio
SakuraŌhashi Torioplay_arrow
A song that likens spring farewells and encounters to cherry blossoms
92south_eastSakura (Solo)Moriyama Naotaro
Sakura (Solo)Moriyama Naotaroplay_arrow
A heartfelt song themed around cherry blossoms and farewell
93eastI will die in the spring.Yuki Satoru
I will die in the spring.Yuki Satoruplay_arrow
A poignant spring song by a singer of the digital generation
94eastNo NameASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION
No NameASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATIONplay_arrow
A classic that lets you feel the arrival of spring, resonating in the heart
95eastdanceGuiano feat. Rime
danceGuiano feat. Rimeplay_arrow
A heartwarming theme song for a graduation ceremony drama
96eastcherry blossomJackson vibe
cherry blossomJackson vibeplay_arrow
A song by a pop-style four-piece rock band
97eastSakura Night FeverKAN
Sakura Night FeverKANplay_arrow
A song that sings of cherry blossoms’ feelings, resonating in the heart.
98eastSakura SongKANA-BOON
Sakura SongKANA-BOONplay_arrow
Cherry blossom season, a bittersweet recollection of love
99eastA single petal of cherry blossomMISIA
A single petal of cherry blossomMISIAplay_arrow
A theme song by a singer from Nagasaki with a cherry blossom motif
100eastEven if we forget springaibii karaa
Even if we forget springaibii karaaplay_arrow
A heartwarming cherry blossom song that depicts springtime farewells and new departures
101eastCherry blossoms, along the path where petals swirl upElefanto Kashimashi
Cherry blossoms, along the path where petals swirl upElefanto Kashimashiplay_arrow
A future with a loved one, walking together with the cherry blossoms
102eastWhen spring is overkepura
When spring is overkepuraplay_arrow
A heartwarming song that portrays the arrival of spring and farewells
103eastIt was spring, wasn’t it?yoshida takurou
It was spring, wasn’t it?yoshida takurouplay_arrow
A classic song that portrays memories of spring and love
104eastCherry blossom-lined streetOku Hanako
Cherry blossom-lined streetOku Hanakoplay_arrow
A female singer from Chiba with a gentle singing voice
105eastcherry blossom frontKoyanagi Rumiko
cherry blossom frontKoyanagi Rumikoplay_arrow
A classic song that sings of cherry blossoms and hope for a new season
106eastSAKURA re CAPSULEShōnen Kamikaze
SAKURA re CAPSULEShōnen Kamikazeplay_arrow
A breakup song that fuses ska and rock
107eastthe first strong spring windMayumura Chiaki
the first strong spring windMayumura Chiakiplay_arrow
A heartwarming song that evokes the arrival of spring
108eastLife ~Memory of Sakura~wakadanna
Life ~Memory of Sakura~wakadannaplay_arrow
Solo song by a member of Shonan no Kaze, gratitude to parents
109eastSAKURA. I love you ?Nishino Kana
SAKURA. I love you ?Nishino Kanaplay_arrow
A youthful song by Kana Nishino that portrays cherry blossoms and heartbreak
110eastspring skySuzuki Suzuki
spring skySuzuki Suzukiplay_arrow
Suzuki Suzuki’s classic that celebrates the start of spring
111eastGently swaying cherry-blossom sky…MARIA
Gently swaying cherry-blossom sky...MARIAplay_arrow
A girls' band from Sapporo singing about the joy of first love
112eastYumemigusaBLUE ENCOUNT
YumemigusaBLUE ENCOUNTplay_arrow
A masterpiece that portrays the bittersweetness of youth and growth
113eastseasonikimonogakari
seasonikimonogakariplay_arrow
Ikimono-gakari “Seasons” and Memories
114eastCherry blossom seasonFujifaburikku
Cherry blossom seasonFujifaburikkuplay_arrow
A bittersweet long-distance song with a refreshing impression
115eastlightly; nimbly; flutteringlyŌhara Sakurako
lightly; nimbly; flutteringlyŌhara Sakurakoplay_arrow
A song that sings of friendship and hope, like cherry blossoms
116eastSakurazakaFukuyama Masaharu
SakurazakaFukuyama Masaharuplay_arrow
Sakurazaka, a famous and moving masterpiece
117eastCherry Blossom MoonSakurazaka46
Cherry Blossom MoonSakurazaka46play_arrow
A graduation song that portrays a heartrending farewell and the fleeting nature of cherry blossoms
118eastcherry blossom colorAnjura Aki
cherry blossom colorAnjura Akiplay_arrow
Angela Aki’s heartfelt song about cherry blossoms
119eastSakura AleAdachi Kana
Sakura AleAdachi Kanaplay_arrow
A bittersweet spring song that intertwines cherry blossoms with romance