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

Happinessarashi

ARASHI – Happiness [Official Music Video]

A perfect song for the new season, as if it gives you a gentle push forward.

Its light, upbeat melody and energetic sound lift the listener’s spirits.

The lyrics are filled with courage and hope for the future, delivering a refreshing feeling that makes you want to break into a run.

It also made waves as a drama theme song and has been loved by many fans since its release—a true classic.

When you’re uncertain about starting a new chapter in life, this music will surely guide you forward.

Sakura, Bloom!arashi

Sakura, Bloom!

This is a masterpiece in which gem-like messages that seep into the heart on a gentle spring breeze are expressed through Arashi’s magnificent vocals and harmonies.

Through the beauty and transience of cherry blossoms, it gently sings of life’s changes and renewal, and hope for the future.

Filled with feelings that resonate with the arrival of spring—moving forward as if guided by the wind, understanding that deepens over time, and challenges toward a new self—it was released in February 2015 and chosen as the theme song for the TBS drama “Ouroboros: This Love Is, Indeed, Justice.” It is also included on the album “Japonism,” and you can see it performed in the live video work “ARASHI BLAST in Miyagi.” With a refreshing vibe perfect for a spring drive and lyrics that give you the courage to move forward, it’s a song I wholeheartedly recommend for the start of a new season.

cherry blossomKawamoto Makoto

[MV] Makoto Kawamoto “Sakura”

Makoto Kawamoto gently sings this classic, whose tender spring light and calm melody seep into the heart.

At the life milestone of graduation, it delicately portrays a schoolgirl’s complex feelings as she faces parting with friends, along with her uncertainty and hope for the future.

Accompanied by a melodious piano, it beautifully captures the fresh emotions of youth.

Released in April 1998, the song reached No.

2 on the Oricon weekly chart and sold over 200,000 copies, despite having no tie-in at the time.

It’s a perfect track for a drive with the windows down in the soft spring sunshine.

Listen to it as you cruise through rows of cherry blossoms, and anyone will find it overlapping with their own memories.

springorisaka yuta

Yuta Orisaka – Spring (Official Music Video) / Yuta Orisaka – Spring Comes

With its folk-inspired melody and distinctive vocals, this song vividly expresses Yuta Orisaka’s unique world.

It sings of the feelings that sense spring’s ambiguous arrival, becoming a profound work interwoven with both anticipation and anxiety about change.

Released digitally in November 2020, it was created as the theme song for the film “Any Crybabies Around?” It was later re-recorded for the album “Shinri,” featuring a new arrangement with a full band.

This piece offers comfort to those experiencing the uncertainty that accompanies life’s turning points.

It was also used over the film’s end credits and received high acclaim, including a strong recommendation from lead actor Taiga Nakano.

It’s a song you can listen to calmly, while feeling the universal springtime scenes and shifts of the heart.

Tomorrow, when spring comesMatsu Takako

Tomorrow, When Spring Comes – Takako Matsu (Full)

A memorable J-pop song with a breezy pop feel and wistful melody, it gently encourages those stepping into a new life with the arrival of spring.

It conveys feelings for “you,” who are devoted to baseball, by entrusting them to the arc of a white ball, tenderly enveloping precious memories and farewells.

Takako Matsu’s clear, translucent voice soothes the anxieties deep within the heart.

Released as her debut single in March 1997, it reached No.

8 on the Oricon chart and was also featured in an NTT commercial.

A decade later, a version with new lyrics was released, adding greater depth to the work.

It’s a song we especially recommend to anyone standing at a crossroads in life or about to take a new step forward.

GraduaterShiina Hekiru

Graduater

Known for its powerful vocals and uplifting message that champions youth, this is a must-have fan favorite at Hekiru Shiina’s live shows.

It vividly portrays the protagonist’s feelings as they cherish bonds with friends and companions while stepping forward toward their own future.

Even when faced with setbacks and doubts, the unwavering will to keep looking ahead and fighting on resonates deeply, carried by a passionate melody.

Since its release in January 1998, it has been widely supported by fans and was included on the album “Baby Blue Eyes.” The guitar work featuring DAITA from SIAM SHADE further enhances the song’s appeal.

It’s a highly recommended track for anyone about to take a new step or for those who want to cheer on someone striving toward their dreams.

Is spring here yet?Hamada Masatoshi

Is spring here yet?

Produced by Tamio Okuda, this song centers on themes of travel and self-discovery, distinguished by a warm atmosphere that gently embraces the feelings of a solitary traveler.

With delicate lyrics, it portrays a man striving to find his true self within the vastness of the universe.

Released in December 1997, the track was featured as the campaign song for JR East’s “JR Ski Ski,” and became a hit, reaching No.

8 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.

Okuda’s signature simple, comfortable melody beautifully captures the longing for spring’s arrival, making it a song that resonates with those who look forward to a new season or are determined to walk their own path.