[2026] Spring songs sung by idols: A roundup of cherry blossom and graduation songs

orchestraBiSH

BiSH / Orchestra [OFFICIAL VIDEO]

This is a ballad with a heartwarming melody that stands out as it looks back on days gone by while gazing up at the night sky.

It’s a classic track included on BiSH’s album “KiLLER BiSH,” released in October 2016, and has been loved as one of their signature songs.

The lyrics gently portray parting with someone dear, a sense of loss, and memories that live on forever in the heart, resonating as if softly nestling close to your chest.

The grand, orchestral-like sound and the members’ vocals blend exquisitely, tenderly enveloping the listener’s heart.

the first strong spring windkyandīzu

Spring Storm - Candies

It’s a classic that heralds the arrival of spring, distinguished by its guitar tone and refreshing melody.

The harmonies of the three members of Candies, along with their powerful yet light vocals, beautifully capture the atmosphere of spring.

Released in March 1976, it sold about 490,000 copies and was also performed at the 27th NHK Kōhaku Uta Gassen that same year.

Although it was originally included on the album “Toshishita no Otokonoko,” the response was so strong that it was quickly released as a single.

It’s a song that makes your heart feel light when you listen to it as winter’s chill eases and the breath of spring begins to be felt.

Oh, early summer rainSakurazaka46

Sakurazaka46 'Samidare yo'

A poignant love song by Sakurazaka46 that portrays feelings of love through the motif of early-summer rain.

Released in April 2022 as their fourth single, it received a tremendous response, topping the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.

Like rain that never stops, the swelling emotions are expressed through delicate vocals and choreography, gently embracing unspoken love and the struggles it brings.

It is a warm track that waits for the arrival of spring, resonating with those in the midst of unrequited love or unable to convey their feelings.

One-room DiscoPerfume

[Official Music Video] Perfume “One-Room Disco”

This is Perfume’s ninth single, which melodiously portrays the feelings of a young person starting to live alone in a studio apartment.

The lyrics, interweaving the mixed emotions of hope and anxiety with light and shadow symbolizing the beginning of a new life, leave a strong impression.

The arrangement, colored by refreshing electronic sounds, is wonderful as well, gently embracing the feelings everyone experiences at least once when embarking on a new chapter.

Released in March 2009, it was an ambitious work that earned Perfume their first No.

1 on the singles chart.

It was also included on the album “⊿” and performed at the 60th NHK Kōhaku Uta Gassen.

It’s a springtime anthem that resonates as a supportive song for those starting to live on their own or feeling the butterflies of a new life.

Doki itnaniwa danshi

Naniwa Danshi – Doki it [Official Music Video]

It’s a heartwarming song that wraps you in a refreshing spring breeze and cheers on everyone taking a new step forward.

While valuing your true self, this piece sings of the strength and courage to overcome hardships and inner conflicts, delivering a message that supports a hopeful new beginning.

Released in 2025, the song was also featured in AOKI’s Freshers Fair commercial.

It’s a track brimming with positive energy that gently nudges new graduates, incoming students, and anyone leaping into a new environment this spring.

spring sunlightKanapu × Kujira

[Suite] KAFU × Kujira #97 “Spring Sunlight” [Original MV]

Bathed in the spring sunlight that lingers with the afterglow of the graduation ceremony, the warm tones woven by Kafu and Kujira seep gently into the heart.

Their vocals, balancing poignancy and hope, tenderly express the complex emotions of parting.

Released on March 23, 2022, this piece was created in tribute to Kafu’s high school graduation, with Kujira’s delicate sound production highlighting her translucent voice.

Its world, where a refreshing melody coexists with a soft, bittersweet ache, stays close to those about to take a new step forward and gives them a gentle push.

It’s a song you’ll want to sing at milestone moments—graduations, farewell gatherings, and spring welcome parties.

I want to become a cherry blossom tree.AKB48

[MV full] Let's Become a Cherry Tree / AKB48 [Official]

A gentle medium-tempo ballad by AKB48 that portrays the beauty of spring and memories of graduation.

As it likens eternal love watching over those who set out on a new journey to a cherry tree, it warmly sings of the courage and hope to take the first step forward.

Depicting the touching image of young people heading toward a bright future while carrying their anxieties, this work was released in February 2011.

It was used as the theme song for the drama “A Letter from the Cherry Blossoms” and also gained attention as a CM song for UHA Mikakuto.

With a message perfect for graduation season and a gentle melody line that evokes the arrival of spring, it will wrap you in the desire to revel in cherished memories.