A spring song with great lyrics. A lovely message that touches the heart.

That paper airplane splits the cloudy sky19

That paper airplane splits the cloudy sky

A song that captures a vivid moment of youth was brought to life by 19.

Entrusting dreams scribbled on the back of a test to a paper airplane and letting it fly into the sky beautifully expresses the pure longing and anxiety of young people.

With delicate sensibility and a warm sound, it gently envelops the wavering emotions unique to adolescence.

Released in March 1999, the track was used as a TBS campaign song and reached No.

6 on the Oricon charts.

It was also performed at that year’s Kōhaku Uta Gassen.

Included on the albums “Ongaku” and “19 BEST●Ao,” it has been loved for many years.

It’s a song that will quietly stay by the side of anyone taking a new step forward with the arrival of spring.

Sakura RoadAqua Timez

Sakura Road

Released as a digital-only single in April 2015, this Aqua Timez track was chosen as the ending theme for the information program “PON!”, warming the hearts of many.

Announced to commemorate the band’s 10th anniversary, this medium-tempo song is also included on the album “10th Anniversary Best RED.” Its lyrics depict the arrival of spring and the happiness of having someone special with whom to share that joy—something many listeners can likely relate to.

As you think of your important person, give it a listen at the start of this new season.

YumemigusaBLUE ENCOUNT

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

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.

PinkieBUMP OF CHICKEN

Pinkie

This is a song that spins a delicate tale themed around cherry blossoms.

It beautifully portrays the determination to keep holding close the promises made with someone dear, even as time slips by.

From the intro, the gentle tone of the strings and the warm vocals of Motoo Fujiwara from BUMP OF CHICKEN seep into the heart, resulting in a piece that perfectly accompanies the cherry blossom season.

It was included as the coupling track to the single “HAPPY,” released in April 2010.

In the springtime, when anxieties and expectations about new environments mix together, this is a song that will gently give you a push forward.

I hope it’s sunny.DREAMS COME TRUE

DREAMS COME TRUE – I Hope It’s Sunny (from DWL 2011 Live Ver.)

A gentle, lyrical song that weaves together childhood memories and growth.

Released by DREAMS COME TRUE in October 1992, this piece captured the hearts of many as the theme song for the NHK morning drama Hirari.

Warm memories of time spent with family in nature—like hiking in the mountains and playing in streams—are portrayed over a calm melody.

The transition from being a child supported by her father to becoming independent and supporting her own family now is especially striking.

Included on the album The Swinging Star, the song evokes the landscapes of Miwa Yoshida’s hometown, Ikeda in Hokkaido, and is perfect for a springtime drive, sure to lift your spirits.

Cherry blossom seasonEXILE ATSUSHI

EXILE ATSUSHI / “Cherry Blossom Season” MV

An inspiring graduation song that accompanies the cherry blossom season.

EXILE ATSUSHI’s warm vocals gently embrace both the sorrow of parting and the hope of a new beginning.

Included on the December 2014 album “Love Ballade,” this piece was also selected as a required song for the NHK All-Japan School Music Competition.

Carried by a tender melody woven by piano and strings, it reflects on school-day memories, farewells with friends, and expectations for the future.

A heartwarming track that we hope those stepping into new surroundings with the arrival of spring will listen to.

SakurabitoGLAY

GLAY / Sakurabito

It’s a heartfelt ballad filled with the feelings of people who live alongside the cherry blossoms.

It carefully portrays the choices and struggles of those who leave their hometown and those who remain.

Written by GLAY for a Fukushima reconstruction support project, the song was included on the bonus CD of the album “MUSIC LIFE,” released in November 2014.

It was later chosen as the ending theme for the information program “Joho Live Miyaneya.” At a concert in February 2015, the four members performed an acoustic version by themselves, said to have played it with their thoughts turned toward Tohoku.

As spring arrives and you begin life in a new environment, why not listen to this song and draw some courage from it?