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, cheerful song about cherry blossoms. A classic that evokes the feeling of spring (1–10).
Fluttering Cherry BlossomNEW!Snow Man
A number originating from Snow Man’s stage production, the idol group that captivates audiences with high physical ability and perfectly synchronized formation dancing.
The song opened the February 2019 stage production “Takizawa Kabuki ZERO” and was also used as the theme song for the 2020 film “Takizawa Kabuki ZERO 2020 The Movie.” Its sound, which fuses Japanese-style melodies with a pulse-racing beat, conveys a power that goes beyond being just a spring song.
The lyrics portray cherry blossoms not as something that “falls,” but as something that vigorously “dances,” offering encouragement to those embarking on new challenges.
It’s a memorable masterpiece that brilliantly colors the cherry-blossom-viewing season, accompanied by a breathtaking performance of swirling cherry petals.
cherry blossom pinkNEW!saidāgāru
This pop tune, woven together from words collected from fans as part of a livestream program project, exquisitely blends the warmth and wistfulness of spring.
Rina Onuki, who served as the band’s fourth image girl, joins on vocals, and the overlap of her gentle voice with the band’s characteristically exhilarating performance creates a heart-wrenching sense of fragility.
Included on the album “SODA POP FANCLUB 3,” released in January 2020, this song is a quintessential Cidergirl youth anthem you’ll want to listen to while walking beneath rows of cherry blossoms in full bloom during the season where meetings and farewells intersect.
Sakura, Bloom!NEW!arashi
With the warmth of spring, this number gives you the courage to take a new step forward.
Sung by Arashi, it’s a pop-rock tune brimming with a sense of speed.
While cherry blossoms often bring to mind many bittersweet ballads, this track overflows with positive energy—like sprinting under trees in full bloom.
Sho Sakurai’s powerful rap lyrics flip the switch that cuts through hesitation and helps you face forward.
Released as a single in March 2005, it’s also well known as the CM song for Jonan Prep School, in which Sakurai appeared.
It’s included on the classic album “One” as well as on best-of collections, and has been loved for years.
Perfect not only for exam season but also for mornings at the start of a new life or a new challenge—listen, and you’ll surely feel the power to dive into a bright future!
SAKURA (Prod. Taka Perry)NEW!Aile The Shota
Set to a nostalgic beat, this bittersweet yet beautiful pop number sings of faint memories tied to spring breezes and cherry blossom season.
It expresses not only the sweetness of love, but also the lingering afterglow that remains after partings and missed connections—sure to resonate deeply with listeners.
It’s a single by the multifaceted singer-songwriter Aile The Shota, surprise-released on his birthday in March 2025.
Don’t miss the music video, notable for its revolving camera work.
A perfect track for a spring dusk, ideal for a quiet listen after cherry-blossom viewing.
After the cherry blossomsNEW!Tani Yuuki, Ryo‘LEFTY’Miyata, cross-dominance
A springtime cheer song created by the duo of cross-dominance, led by music producer Ryo ‘LEFTY’ Miyata, and Tani Yuuki, whose down-to-earth words resonate with listeners.
With lyrics that gently nudge those feeling anxious during a season of change and a warm singing voice that lingers in the heart, it’s truly a number befitting spring, the season of new beginnings.
Released in March 2025, the track also drew attention for being selected as the official theme song of SAKURA MUSIC FES.
2025.
Another touching anecdote: after a collaborative session in December 2024 sparked a great rapport, the two crafted the song inspired by the classic March 9th.
It’s a piece for everyone who, after gazing up at cherry blossoms in full bloom, is ready to step into new days.
That’s not fair, Sakura.NEW!toku feat. Kanda Sayaka
A track born from the collaboration between toku—who also works as a composer for GARNiDELiA—and Sayaka Kanda, who was active as both an actress and voice actress.
The lyrics personify the complex emotions evoked by cherry blossoms, and the arrangement is striking for the way modern beats overlap with live-instrument melodies.
Every word penned by Kanda resonates deeply, carried by her transparent yet powerful and delicate voice—it’s a poignant and beautiful spring song.
It is included as the first track on toku’s solo album “bouquet,” released in June 2021, positioned as the very first flower in the album’s bouquet concept.
It’s a song you’ll want to listen to quietly on the way home after cherry-blossom viewing, as you find your own memories reflected in the beauty and transience of the sakura.
Sakura and YouNEW!yasashii hitotachi.
A heartwarming number by Yasashii Hitotachi, a three-piece band that presents universal songs distilled from everyday life and gently accompanies listeners’ hearts.
Released as a single in March 2025, it’s known—following earlier works like “Hoshi no Arika”—for its careful depictions of seasonal scenes.
The lyrics capture springtime urban imagery, such as the crowds along the Meguro River and the rush of excitement as people hurry toward the ticket gates, while Rikan’s soft, embracing vocals are filled with a kindness that makes you feel the arrival of a new season.
It’s a spring song that blends seamlessly into daily life—sure to sound comfortable as background music on the way to a famous cherry-blossom spot or while waiting to meet someone special.