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

Waiting for springWANIMA

Haruwo Matte

This is one of WANIMA’s signature songs, delivering a rugged, masculine rock sound.

KENTA’s vocals leave a strong impression with their forward, driving attack.

The lyrics carry a life-lesson nuance: “even while carrying various anxieties, I’m eagerly awaiting a new season.” It wasn’t originally slated for release, but in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, they recorded it so it could reach their fans.

GraduationOzaki Yutaka

Yutaka Ozaki “Sotsugyo” (Graduation) – LIVE CORE Complete Edition: Yutaka Ozaki in Tokyo Dome, 1988-09-12

“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.

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CheersNagabuchi Tsuyoshi

Cheers

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.

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.

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!