[2026] Recommended for Karaoke Too! A Collection of Spring J-Pop Songs Sung by Male Artists

Sakura RabbitKawasaki Takaya

Takanori Kawasaki - Sakura Usagi [OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO]

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.

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Northern SpringSen Masao

Spring in the Northern Country / Masao Sen (with lyrics)

A heartwarming classic that gently resonates with those who have left their hometowns.

Released in April 1977, this song became a massive hit, selling over three million copies in total.

Its emotionally rich lyrics portray the protagonist’s feelings of nostalgia that come with the arrival of spring.

The song has appeared many times on NHK’s Kōhaku Uta Gassen and is known as one of the most frequently performed songs on the program in the 20th century.

There’s also an intriguing anecdote that Minoru Endo completed the melody just ten minutes after receiving the lyrics.

It’s the perfect piece for those who find themselves thinking of home in the springtime, and it’s sure to touch hearts when sung tenderly at karaoke.

Sakura (Solo)Moriyama Naotaro

Naotaro Moriyama – Sakura (Solo)

Naotaro Moriyama no longer needs the introduction, “His mother is the renowned Ryoko Moriyama.” He played a key role in the recent NHK morning drama series Yell, and his field of activity continues to expand.

His signature song Sakura (Dokusho) has been newly recorded across different eras and released in various versions, continuing to grow since its birth.

The lyrics, which describe the sadness and joy of sending off a friend setting out on a new journey, resonate across generations.

It’s a piece you’ll want to build the confidence to perform solo with a masculine presence.

It’s a song that resurfaces every spring.

March 9Remioromen

Remioromen – March 9th (Music Video Short ver.)

This is the third single by Remioromen, who announced a hiatus in 2012.

While it’s widely known as a graduation song—partly because it was used as an insert song in the TV drama “1 Litre of Tears” alongside their smash hit “Konayuki”—did you know it was actually written to celebrate a friend’s wedding? The lyrics, which express gratitude to a cherished person, convey a sense of dignity shared by both weddings and graduations.

It’s a song you’ll want to listen to in spring, a season that symbolizes meetings and farewells, and it’s also a great choice for karaoke.

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Far, far awayMakihara Noriyuki

Far Away, Far Away – Noriyuki Makihara (Full)

When spring comes, many people leave their hometowns to pursue higher education or start new jobs, bravely diving into a new environment on their own.

The song I want those people to hear is Noriyuki Makihara’s “Tooku Tooku” (“Far, Far Away”).

It’s a track from Makihara’s third album, “Kimi wa Boku no Takaramono” (“You Are My Treasure”), released in 1992.

Although it was never released as a single, it’s one of his most popular and representative songs.

For those who have spent several years away from home, it’s a heartfelt piece that just might bring a tear to your eye.

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SakurazakaFukuyama Masaharu

Masaharu Fukuyama – Sakurazaka (Full ver.)

This legendary song began when it was aired as the theme for Ucchan Nanchan’s TV program “Mirai Nikki V.” When the song was released, there was a small debate: “Which slope is Sakurazaka actually about?” People speculated whether “Sakurazaka really exists” or if it was “a slope from Fukuyama’s memories,” and the hunt for the slope became a hot topic.

If you’re curious, try searching online.

Fukuyama, often called “one of the few men men fall for,” has a whisper-like singing style that’s hard to imitate.

Maybe that’s why you want to listen to it over and over? It’s a song I always remember when spring comes!