[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 Recommended for Karaoke! A Compilation of Japanese Spring Songs Sung by Male Artists (31–40)
A rose has bloomed.Maiku Maki
This is a heartwarming song inspired by the fairy tale The Little Prince.
It portrays, along with a beautiful melody, the charm of the rose that soothes a lonely heart, the sorrow of its loss, and the story of hope that sprouts within.
Maki Maki’s gentle singing voice further enhances the song’s world.
Since its release in April 1966, it has been loved by many as a pioneering folk song and even appeared in the 17th NHK Kohaku Uta Gassen that same year.
Today, it is also used as the departure melody at JR East’s Joban Line Ishioka Station, making it beloved across generations.
It’s a perfect song for the season that heralds spring’s arrival, or for those who wish to sing with feeling before parting with someone dear.
Sakura, flutterSazan Ōrusutāzu
The new song by Southern All Stars features a heartwarming melody that evokes the arrival of spring.
With cherry blossoms as its motif, it carries a message of hope and renewal, and it’s truly wonderful.
Released as a lead single from the album “THANK YOU SO MUCH” on January 1, 2025, the track coincided with the first anniversary of the Noto Peninsula Earthquake.
Keisuke Kuwata’s warm vocals are accompanied by an acoustic guitar that feels like a spring breeze.
It’s a moving song you’ll want to hear during graduation and school entrance season.
I hope elementary school students will listen to it, too.
cherry blossom night breezeSukima Suichi
A piece marked by the gentle tones of piano and acoustic guitar and softly resonant harmonies.
It carefully portrays the emotions deep within the heart, overlaying the image of walking down a lane lined with cherry blossoms onto the journey of life, where we sometimes pause.
It was included on the 2004 album “Natsugumo Noise.” A song that stays close to the heart—one you’ll want to listen to alone on a spring night.
Snow in MarchMakihara Noriyuki
This is a coming-of-age ballad capturing a spring scene twenty days after graduation.
With a gentle melody and tender vocals, it expresses young people’s anxieties and hopes about change, as well as the fleeting time spent with dear friends.
Amid an unseasonal snowfall, the image of walking shoulder to shoulder with friends is portrayed in a way that resonates deeply.
Included on Noriyuki Makihara’s album “Kimi wa Dare to Shiawase na Akubi o Shimasu ka.” released in September 1991, this piece is captivating for its calm, warm poetic worldview.
It is a classic you’ll want to listen to with the arrival of spring, a song that offers solace to those facing life’s turning points and harboring feelings about the changing days.
Daphne (winter daphne)DISH//
It’s a march-style song that gently wraps up feelings of gratitude you can’t tell someone, but truly want to convey.
With this track released in November 2021, DISH// created a heartwarming cheer song that stands by exam-takers and their families.
Co-written by DISH//’s Takumi Kitamura and Hattori from Macaroni Empitsu, the song was used as the theme for the NTV Saturday drama “The Winner in February: A Classroom for Guaranteed Success.” The tender melody resonates with the emotions of students who keep striving and the appreciation they feel for the families who support them.
It’s a perfect song for times when you want to face forward and do your best while waiting for spring to arrive, or when you want to sing with gratitude for someone special.
[2026] Recommended for Karaoke Too! A Collection of Japanese Spring Songs Sung by Male Artists (41–50)
Morning of the BeginningOfisharu Higedan Dism
A song by Official HIGE DANDism, a four-piece piano pop band affectionately known as “Higedan,” whose musicality has drawn particular attention among younger bands in the J-pop scene.
It opens their third album, Report, and its arrangement—kicking off with an arresting beat—and its driving melody are sure to get you pumped.
The message and tone, which evoke the burst of a fresh start when something new begins, feel perfect for spring, the season of new beginnings.
It’s a spring song that makes your heart dance—one you’ll want to sing first at karaoke to lift the energy.
CorrectRADWIMPS
A song perfect for graduation season has arrived from RADWIMPS.
This work portrays students’ growth and journeys of self-discovery from a unique perspective.
With a melodious rock sound complemented by a student choir, it offers a warm, deeply resonant listening experience.
Digital distribution began in January 2024, followed by a limited-production CD release in February.
The release includes versions featuring the student choir as well as a piano accompaniment version, creating a varied tracklist.
It’s also a popular choice for karaoke.
Highly recommended for those seeking a memorable song for milestone events like farewell parties and graduation ceremonies, and for anyone feeling a bit uncertain at a turning point in life.