A roundup of popular cherry blossom songs sung by male artists
Many people feel like listening to cherry blossom songs when spring arrives—what songs do you listen to? There are so many songs related to sakura that it can be hard to choose, right? In this article, we’ll introduce plenty of recommended sakura songs performed by male artists.
These are all classics that capture various feelings associated with cherry blossoms—encounters and farewells, love, encouragement, and more.
It’s not just for listening; this will also help if you’re looking for songs to sing at karaoke.
From timeless staples to sakura songs born in the Reiwa era, there’s a wide variety—so find the one that’s perfect for you.
Top 10 Popular Sakura Songs Sung by Male Artists
Swaying with the changing seasonsNEW!After the Rain
While being blown by the spring night breeze and lamenting the falling cherry blossoms… this work by After the Rain evokes such a fleeting beauty.
Featured on their second album, Izanaware Traveler, released in September 2018, it’s a key track that draws listeners into the album’s world.
The exquisite interplay between Soraru and Mafumafu dramatically depicts the turning seasons and an enduring, unextinguished longing.
It’s a driving, Japanese-style rock song that nonetheless presses on the heart with a wistfulness so vivid you can almost see the night sakura.
Recommended for moments when you want to reminisce about times gone by, or for nights when you wish to immerse yourself in a fantastical tale.
the realm of carnageNEW!Kami wa saikoro o furanai
Kamisai (God Does Not Roll Dice) is a four-piece rock band from Fukuoka.
This work is a digital single released in April 2023, created as an insert song for TBS’s Sunday drama “Last Man: The Blind Investigator.” While “yozakura” (night cherry blossoms) often evokes an image of fleeting petals, what they deliver is a robust, life-affirming rock sound forged to survive the crucible.
Like cherry blossoms glowing in the dark, it portrays a fierce attachment to life that shines precisely amid loneliness and adversity.
The music video, noted for its use of visual tricks, carries the message that what you see isn’t everything.
When you feel crushed by an irrational reality, this song may spark a flame deep within your heart.
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.
A perfect day for cherry blossomsNEW!LUNKHEAD
LUNKHEAD’s ninth single is a rock track that continues to stay close to listeners’ hearts with its emotionally charged, lyrical sound and words.
Released in January 2007, “Sakura Biyori” is a classic spring song that portrays departure and a brand-new first step.
Riding on a driving guitar-rock sound, Yoshitaro Odaka’s earnest vocals resonate throughout, vividly capturing the mixed feelings of anticipation and anxiety that spring brings.
Selected as a POWER PLAY on Nippon TV’s “Music Fighter,” and included on the acclaimed album “FORCE,” this long-beloved track is perfect both as an anthem for those starting a new chapter in life and as upbeat BGM for 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.
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.
The Last SakuraNEW!Sandaime Jē Sōru Burazāzu fromu Eguzairu Toraibu
An achingly sad R&B ballad that overlays the end of a romance onto falling petals, moving enough to bring tears.
Performed by Sandaime J SOUL BROTHERS from EXILE TRIBE, this is a hidden gem that highlights the vocalists’ rich expressiveness.
It was included as the B-side to the single “Go my way,” released in March 2012, and can also be heard on the 2013 album “MIRACLE.” With lyrics by Masato Odake, the song portrays a piercing emotional state that, while sensing an impending farewell, quietly tries to accept the moment.
It’s a number you’ll want to listen to softly after the splendor of a celebration, gazing up at the night cherry blossoms.