Masterpieces that colored the spring of the Heisei era, including popular cherry blossom songs.
Spring, when cherry blossoms and a rainbow of other flowers are in full bloom.
In this season, there are many songs that capture different feelings—excitement and anxiety about new beginnings, the wish to cheer someone on, and the bittersweet sadness of graduation.
In this article, we’ll introduce classic spring songs released during the Heisei era! The Heisei years gave rise to many sakura-themed songs, even sparking a boom for a time.
We’ve gathered tracks that perfectly evoke spring—ideal for karaoke at welcome parties or cherry-blossom viewing—so listen, sing along, and enjoy a delightful springtime moment!
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Timeless hits that colored the springs of the Heisei era: Popular cherry blossom songs too (11–20)
Sakura (Solo)Moriyama Naotaro
This is the song that sparked Naotaro Moriyama’s breakthrough and is loved as a staple for graduation ceremonies.
The single features a simple arrangement with vocals accompanied by piano, giving the impression that the lyrics and his voice are highlighted even more.
It’s also noteworthy how the impression changes depending on the arrangement—such as the album version with a band added, or the choral version with layered vocals.
The song expresses, in a straightforward way, the wishes and hopes felt at a moment of moving forward into the future—celebrating a departure and pledging to meet again.
The imagery of cherry blossom petals swirling in the season of farewells also seems to heighten the emotional impact.
When spring comesmiwa
This is a song by miwa that expresses the anticipation for the warm season to come and the value of time spent with friends.
With a refreshing band sound featuring acoustic guitar, it strongly evokes the spirit of youth.
Miwa’s bright vocals, which conjure a clear image of her singing with a smile, are striking and convey positive emotions.
The lyrics also feature words that evoke student life, making it a song that straightforwardly portrays the fun of youth spent with friends.
Spring Dayaimyon
It’s a song by Aimyon that powerfully conveys happiness, perfect for a moment when you tell someone special how you feel and pledge to move toward the future together.
Written specifically for the Crayon Shin-chan feature film, it also incorporates words that evoke the movie’s story—something to pay attention to.
Centered on a gentle, acoustic sound, it seems to express the feeling of cherishing everyday life and slowly accumulating memories.
From the way the lyrics depict the layering of ordinary days, you can feel a vow or wish to treasure the happiness close at hand.
cherry blossomKobukuro
It’s a song that stays close to the feelings each of us wants to cherish and gives us the strength to get through winter.
Given that it dates back to their indie days and went on to become a long-running hit from 2005 to 2007, you could say it’s an important song for Kobukuro.
Centered on the tones of acoustic guitar and piano, its gentle, conversational sound warms the heart.
As the song progresses, strings join in and the atmosphere shifts to something grand and powerful, conveying a resolve to overcome hardship and a hopeful feeling of moving toward the future.
It’s a track that strongly conveys the energy to overcome the anxieties that come with setting off in spring.
S.A.K.U.R.A.Sandaime Jē Sōru Burazāzu fromu Eguzairu Toraibu
While incorporating a delicate sense of Japanese aesthetics, this song also carries a powerful energy.
Released in March 2014 as a single by Sandaime J SOUL BROTHERS, it overlays the transience of cherry blossoms with the brilliance of life.
The innovative sound blends traditional Japanese instruments with dance beats, and its melody vividly paints beautiful scenes.
The track was also selected as the ending theme for TV Asahi’s “Onegai! Ranking” in March and is included on the album PLANET SEVEN.
It’s a perfect song for the spring season when new beginnings start, as well as for graduation and farewell moments—be sure to give it a listen when the cherry blossoms are in bloom.