A cheerful song about cherry blossoms—a classic that captures the feeling of spring.
Cherry blossoms are a quintessential symbol of spring in Japan.
In the world of music, too, there have long been many songs about cherry blossoms, and we hear lots of “sakura songs” every year.
Some lyrics portray the beauty of the blossoms, some announce the arrival of spring, and others overlay emotions like graduation and romance onto the image of sakura—there’s a wide variety.
The musical styles are equally diverse.
In this article, we’ll introduce a selection of cheerful sakura songs from among the many out there.
We’ve focused on up-tempo tracks and pop-leaning tunes, so enjoy listening while soaking up the spring vibes.
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A bright, cherry blossom-themed song. A classic that captures the feeling of spring (81–90)
cherry blossom colorKaneyori Masaru
Cherry blossoms bloom in full glory with the arrival of spring.
Their beauty never fails to steal our hearts.
Kaneyori Masaru’s song gently portrays a love dyed in that cherry blossom–colored world.
Chitose Mina’s clear, transparent voice feels as if it rides the spring breeze and nestles close to your heart.
This track is included on the album “Watashi no Nocturne,” released in January 2023.
It was also featured in Yamada Denki’s new life campaign commercial, warming the hearts of many.
It’s a perfect song for anyone starting a new season with a touch of bittersweet feeling.
When cherry-blossom hues danceNakajima Mika
Mika Nakashima’s 14th single.
It’s depicted by intertwining love with the four seasons, and although both the beginning and the end of the song are set when cherry blossoms are dancing in the air, the opening phrase—suggesting the start of love—“I stood frozen, unable to contain my pounding heart” turns by the end into “I lingered, savoring my feelings for you,” which is achingly poignant and conveys the passage of time.
Sakura (Solo)Moriyama Naotaro
It’s a signature song by Naotaro Moriyama that has become such a classic that anyone would name it when asked about songs related to cherry blossoms.
Perhaps because cherry blossoms strongly evoke graduation ceremonies, this piece also references setting out during the cherry blossom season.
Though it’s a song about parting, it remains positive and full of hope.
Gachi SakuraShonan no Kaze
Released in 2010 as Shonan no Kaze’s 10th single, this song is also well-known for being the theme for the film “Negotiator.” It’s a track perfectly suited for spring, brimming with hope as the cherry blossoms bloom and a new life begins—an anthem that inspires a resolve to strive toward a bright future.
Sakura FuwariMatsu Takako
A beautiful masterpiece featuring Takako Matsu’s wonderfully clear, soaring voice.
It’s a song that captures the poignant sorrow of the cherry blossom season, carrying a message that makes you want to listen again and again.
A stunning classic that you’ll want to play during this season of meetings and farewells—and one that will stay in your heart forever.
SakuraRemioromen
Sakura by Remioromen, the band that sadly disbanded in 2012.
When it comes to Remioromen’s spring songs and graduation tunes, the famous “March 9,” known for Maki Horikita appearing in its music video, is the first that comes to mind.
But this one is a fresh and gentle love song for the cherry blossom season.
A bright, upbeat song about cherry blossoms. A classic that captures the feeling of spring (91–100).
cherry blossomKobukuro
A song that uses the cherry blossom—an emblem of things that bloom only briefly and are therefore fleeting—as its motif, while carrying a message of encouragement to keep living strongly nonetheless.
It’s a beautiful masterpiece that lifts up many kinds of people, whether they’re chasing their dreams or have given them up, and I highly recommend it.