[2026] Recommended for Karaoke Too! A Collection of Spring J-Pop Songs Sung by Male Artists
With the pleasant spring breeze in the air, are you wondering what to sing at karaoke? Spring brings more get-togethers—like gatherings with friends and welcome parties—so it’s nice to have a song that can liven up the mood.
In this article, we’re introducing a generous selection of spring-themed Japanese songs performed by male artists.
We’ve picked a wide range, from classic tunes everyone can hum along to, to buzzworthy tracks that will make you want to grab the mic.
If you want to add a springlike touch to your karaoke repertoire, be sure to check it out!
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[2026] Also great for karaoke! A roundup of spring songs in Japanese by male artists (71–80)
GraduationOzaki Yutaka
“Graduation” is a song released in 1985 by singer-songwriter Yutaka Ozaki, who gained popularity for music that empathizes with the real feelings of young people.
Known as one of his signature songs, it’s a graduation anthem loved across generations.
It portrays the days of school life coming to an end, candidly depicting times that were far from earnest.
His passionate, fiery vocal delivery—so characteristic of youth—is also striking.
It’s a great song to turn to in spring, a season of meetings and partings, when you want to blow away your heartache.
Try performing a song imbued with the emotional feelings that accompany graduation and farewell.
Sakura RabbitKawasaki Takaya
Singer-songwriter Takaya Kawasaki made his name known with the hit of his signature song “Mahō no Jūtan” (Magic Carpet).
His 2021 track “Sakura Usagi” centers on the bittersweet feelings of love just before graduation.
The lyrics, which liken the singer’s anxious, wavering heart to a rabbit, leave a strong impression.
Carried by interwoven acoustic guitar and strings, his emotional vocals resonate.
It’s a graduation song that stays close to the loneliness of not being able to see the one you care about.
Try singing this song that helps you accept parting and take a step forward.
Sakura MelodyMakihara Noriyuki
Sakura Melody, included on Noriyuki Makihara’s 2020 self-cover album Bespoke.
This song was originally written by Makihara for a collaboration between Miliyah Kato and Shota Shimizu.
When we think of partings in the cherry blossom season, is it graduation? Or leaving one’s hometown for a job? The lyrics portray the resolve of two people who will each walk their separate paths from now on.
Once again, Makihara’s characteristic gentle, airy warmth in the lyrics tightens the chest.
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periodIshizaki Hyuui
Period, created by singer-songwriter and actor Huwie Ishizaki.
It’s a song that portrays the aching feelings of being separated from a loved one just as spring arrives.
Many listeners may relate to the lyrics that express being unable to forget a partner with whom you shared laughter, arguments, and countless moments.
The key is to gradually build emotion from the first verse to the pre-chorus and into the chorus.
Blending a beautiful string arrangement with interwoven band sounds, it’s a ballad that conveys the sorrow of a broken heart.
spring thunderYonezu Kenshi
Like thunder that only rumbles in spring, this work by Kenshi Yonezu leaves a strong impression with the intense emotions born from a fleeting encounter.
The purity and poignancy of first love are depicted in poetic language, carefully narrating the shift in feelings from meeting to the end of the romance.
With its dreamlike sound and striking lyrics, it’s a song that lingers deeply in the listener’s heart.
Included on the album BOOTLEG, released in November 2017, the album won the Grand Prize at the 10th CD Shop Awards in 2018.
The music video, celebrated for its fantastical visual beauty, also drew attention and surpassed 100 million views on YouTube in July 2020.
It’s a perfect track to listen to in the season when spring arrives, and its melody makes it easy to sing at karaoke.
Why not try singing it at spring farewell parties or occasions that bring new encounters?
spring skySuzuki Suzuki
This is a ballad themed around Suzuki Suzuki’s graduation.
Its lyrics, filled with the joys and sorrows of youth, and a gently touching melody leave a strong impression.
The song portrays the loneliness and anticipation of people leaving their hometowns to start new lives.
Released digitally in February 2022, it also gained attention on TikTok.
The music video features three popular video creators and depicts bittersweet memories and friendship.
It’s a perfect track for anyone taking a new step forward under the spring sunshine.
Sing it at karaoke, and you’re sure to feel a moving resonance in your heart.
CheersNagabuchi Tsuyoshi
This is a renowned song that has continued to resonate with many as an anthem celebrating life’s new beginnings.
Originally released in September 1980 on the album “Kampai,” it vividly depicts a celebratory scene lit by candlelight and carries a warm message of encouragement for a friend taking their first step forward.
Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi’s powerful vocals deliver hope and courage for the future.
In 1988, it was re-recorded and released as a single, becoming a major hit that reached No.
1 on the Oricon charts.
In the early 1990s, it was also featured in commercials for Kirin Lager Beer, further boosting its recognition.
To this day, it remains a timeless song passed down through the years, often chosen to convey heartfelt feelings to loved ones at important milestones in life, such as weddings and graduation ceremonies.