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

Spring-colored airmailMatsumoto Noriko

Noriko Matsumoto Spring-Colored Airmail

This is the debut single of newcomer idol Noriko Matsumoto, released in the spring of 1985.

Written specifically for her by EPO, it portrays the bittersweet feelings of a girl in a long-distance relationship as spring arrives.

Set to a gentle, airy melody, Matsumoto’s refreshing vocals resonate beautifully.

The lyrics about a love that remains unchanged despite the distance are heart-tugging.

May the feelings sealed in a spring-colored airmail letter reach her loved one.

A perfect song for anyone who wants to feel a flutter at the start of a new season.

cherry blossomKawaguchi Kyogo

Kyogo Kawaguchi – Sakura

Kyogo Kawaguchi’s song “Sakura” is a soothing ballad that has continued to be loved by many listeners since its release.

Launched in December 2003, it achieved remarkable popularity, reaching No.

4 on the Oricon weekly chart and No.

9 on the year-end chart.

With its warm melody, the lyrics weave a story of eternal bonds through cherry blossoms that herald the arrival of spring, resonating deeply with listeners.

Kawaguchi’s gentle voice envelops the heart, making this piece a perfect song for welcoming a new season in spring.

A heartwarming cherry blossom song that can be recommended to anyone.

spring’s dry windIzumiya Shigeru

spring's dry wind

A signature masterpiece by Shigeru Izumiya, released in 1973.

This song brought fresh energy to the folk scene.

It portrays a protagonist who struggles to survive while being buffeted by society, delivering a deeply moving and powerful message.

Izumiya’s exquisite word choice and commanding vocals resonate with listeners.

The track appears on the album “Hikari to Kage” (Light and Shadow) and was released by Elec Records.

There are also cover versions by other artists, including Masaharu Fukuyama and Keisuke Kuwata.

It’s a song that gives your heart a boost and makes you think, “I’ll do my best too.” Why not listen to it as you embark on a new beginning in spring?

When the cherry blossoms bloomWatanabe Misato

When the cherry blossoms bloom - Misato Watanabe (1988)

A perfect song for spring from the 1988 album “ribbon,” composed by Naoto Kine, formerly of TM Network.

Carried by cherry blossoms and the spring breeze, it’s a heart-fluttering love song that brings back faint, youthful memories of first love.

It’s a magical track that transcends time and takes you right back to that moment.

Searching for the WindYaguchi Mari & Sutorōhatto

Mari Yaguchi and Straw Hat / Searching for the Wind

The song by Mari Yaguchi and the Straw Hats is an upbeat track that stirs your sense of adventure.

Its lyrics about the bonds with friends and the importance of new encounters really resonate.

It carries a positive message about becoming stronger by overcoming tears.

Released in January 2010, it was chosen as the 12th opening theme for the popular anime One Piece.

It even reached No.

2 on the Oricon charts.

How about listening to it with friends or family at the start of a new season? It’s a perfect song to kick off an exciting adventure.

Harusaki KobeniYano Akiko

Harusaki Kobeni

It became a huge hit in 1981 as the spring campaign song for a cosmetics company.

The lyrics were written by Shigesato Itoi, and the arranger ymoymo is an alias of Yellow Magic Orchestra.

With catchy words like “mini-mini,” “yura-yura,” and “kira-kira,” and a bouncy, pop sound, it truly stands as a quintessential love song that blossoms in spring.

Sakuraayaka

Ayaka / “Sakura” (from the LIVE DVD & Blu-ray “Acoustic Live Tour 2017–2018 ~3-STAR RAW~”)

This is a song by Ayaka that feels like carefully revisiting memories that resurface every time graduation season comes around.

The gentle, piano-centered sound seems to highlight the calm atmosphere of a graduation ceremony.

It conveys the bittersweet loneliness felt at graduation, while at the same time drawing strength from recalling the people who supported you.

It’s a piece that also expresses unchanging feelings over time and a wish for former friends to be living well.

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