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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Masterpiece songs that colored the spring of the Heisei era. Popular cherry blossom songs too (21–30)
spring breezesumika
A number that delicately depicts life in the city and longing for one’s hometown.
This work, which encapsulates sumika’s appeal, was included on the album “Familia,” released in July 2017.
Its refreshing melody and rhythmic sound leave a strong impression, and the warmth of Kenta Kataoka’s vocals blends beautifully with Junnosuke Kuroda’s exceptional songwriting sense.
The lyrics gently portray the feelings of young people living in the city—morning scenes, commuting by train—and resonate with those embarking on a new chapter in life.
It’s a heartwarming anthem of encouragement, especially for anyone who has just set foot in a new place for a move, further education, or a new job.
Sakuraarashi
A powerful Arashi classic with a driving rock sound and an uplifting message was released in March 2005.
Chosen as the theme song for Jonan Prep School’s TV commercial as an anthem for those determined to move forward, the track—featuring rap lyrics by Sho Sakurai—resonated widely as a song that gives a strong push to young people.
Included on the albums “5×10 All the BEST! 1999-2009” and “5×20 All the BEST!! 1999-2019,” it achieved strong sales, selling about 115,000 copies in its first week on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.
Long beloved as a support song that encourages people taking their first steps—especially during the spring graduation and school entrance season—it continues to inspire listeners.
Hit songs that colored the spring of the Heisei era. Popular cherry blossom songs too (31–40)
cherry blossomKawaguchi Kyogo
With its simple yet deeply moving melody and richly expressive musicality, it continues to be cherished as a timeless classic.
The lyrics, which skillfully weave in the changing seasons, carry a warm message of hope for a future with a loved one and the resolve to move forward with hope in one’s heart.
Released in December 2003 by Warner Music Japan, this piece was created for a commercial featuring Doraemon as the image character.
Like a warm breeze that heralds the arrival of spring, it is a gem you’ll want to listen to whenever you wish to feel calm and gentle.
SAKURA GoodbyeSCANDAL
A number that became one of SCANDAL’s signature early works, beautifully capturing both the bittersweetness and freshness that accompany graduation scenes.
Its message, told from a true-to-life perspective, carries a power that evokes universal empathy.
The song had existed since the band’s formation and drew attention when it was used as the ending theme for Fuji TV’s variety show “Mecha-Mecha Iketeru!” Its up-tempo rock sound and the sense of parting—and anticipation for a new journey—set against the season of cherry blossoms are sure to resonate as spring arrives.
It can be called a gem of a pop tune that colors a page of youth, perfect for listening to at life’s important milestones.
Spring Comes to UsUNISON SQUARE GARDEN
A pop-rock tune by UNISON SQUARE GARDEN that gently expresses the courage and determination to take a new step forward.
By incorporating the band’s first-ever live strings, the song blends a heartwarming atmosphere with a sense of power.
Released in March 2018, it was used as the opening theme for the second cour of the second season of the anime March Comes in Like a Lion.
The track is also included on the album Patrick Vegee and peaked at No.
5 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.
It’s a song that quietly gives a supportive push to anyone who’s about to take a new step.
Spring Songikimonogakari
A gently crafted song that portrays the glow of youth and the poignancy of parting was released in April 2012 as the theme song for the feature-length anime Detective Conan: The Eleventh Striker.
Written and composed by then-member Hotaka Yamashita, the piece explores themes of past memories, farewells, and the hope for reunion, and it reached No.
4 on the Oricon Weekly Ranking.
Perfect for the refreshing spring season, the song features a fresh, youthful vocal that evokes memories of adolescence and a message filled with hope for the future.
It’s a track that stays close during times of graduation and goodbyes, gently encouraging you to take that next step forward.
Song of SpringUkasukaji
Perfect for cherry blossom season, this gem of a song was crafted by the duo Ukasuka-G.
Its refreshing melody, which evokes the arrival of spring and the start of new beginnings, and its heartwarming lyrics are particularly striking.
Produced in March 2014 as the campaign song for FM802’s “ACCESS!”, the track features a host of participating artists, making it a lavish collaboration.
It also shines as a motivational anthem, gently encouraging those stepping into new environments.
It’s a must-listen for anyone about to take a new step forward while wrapped in the warmth of spring.