[Spring Songs] Masterpieces for Mid-Spring to Listen to in March. Spring Tunes
The air of spring gradually arrives, carrying the scent of flowers.
In March, some of you may be experiencing graduation—a major turning point in life.
There are also events like White Day and the grand stages of sports competitions.
In this article, we’ll introduce timeless songs that fit perfectly with March—tunes that gently accompany everyday life, warming you with the mild weather while stirring a hint of bittersweet emotion.
May they help you feel even a little more positive.
With music full of warmth, let’s slowly lift our spirits as we head into spring!
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[Spring Songs] Masterpieces for Mid-Spring to Listen to in March: Spring Songs (91–100)
spring thunderfuki no tō
A renowned 1979 song by Fuki-no-tou that blossomed in the Showa-era music scene.
It portrays the feelings of a protagonist who watches white flowers scatter amid thunder and thinks of the person they parted from.
The lyrics originally depicted the separation of a man and a woman, but they took their current form after Yasukiyo Yamaki’s wish for his own mother was woven into them.
The song was first performed on the TV program “Yoru no Hit Studio” on March 19, 1979, and is also included on the album “Jinsei, Haru, Odan.” Its tear-jerking lyrics will resonate with anyone who has endured a painful farewell or wants to feel the warmth of spring’s arrival.
A recommended track that conveys the preciousness of life and its fleeting beauty.
Cherry Blossom BookmarkAKB48
Sakura no Shiori, released in February 2010 by AKB48—a group emblematic of the idol scene since the 2000s—is, as the title suggests, a classic, straightforward graduation song.
Unusually for an idol single, it takes the form of a choral piece, and it was even included in music textbooks, so some people may have actually sung it at school.
Arranged by Kenichi Mitsuda of KENSO, the song is so fully realized as a “choral work” that, if you didn’t know, you might not even think it was an idol track.
The music video was directed by Shunji Iwai, and you can catch glimpses of the youthful members walking through Akihabara as it was back then.
[Spring Songs] Masterpieces for mid-spring to listen to in March: Spring Songs (101–110)
the first strong spring windkyandīzu
Released in 1976, it’s a song from over 40 years ago, but I’d venture to say that even younger people have heard it at least once—a classic spring anthem born of the Showa era! “Haru Ichiban” by the legendary idol group Candies is one of their signature tracks and a quintessential Showa kayō masterpiece, often cited as the most beloved spring song among Japanese people.
These days, weather reports routinely announce the “haru ichiban” (the first strong southerly wind of spring), but when this song was released, the Japan Meteorological Agency was inundated with inquiries about the term.
As a result, they set a clear definition and began officially issuing information about it.
Considering the song’s influence, why not give “Haru Ichiban” another listen as the season of the spring winds arrives?
Far, far awayMakihara Noriyuki
A number by Noriyuki Makihara that portrays someone who leaves their hometown—and the friends there—to head to the big city in pursuit of a dream.
When March comes and graduations arrive, everyone sets off to different places.
Some, like the song’s protagonist, may go far away.
Still, no matter how far they are, it’s a song of determination to keep striving so their friends back home can see how hard they’re working, no matter what happens.
Sakura, flutterSazan Ōrusutāzu
A Southern All Stars song whose light melody glides like a spring breeze—beautiful and fleeting like a flurry of cherry blossoms—and whose refined Japanese lyrics resonate deeply.
It is said to carry a wish for recovery from the earthquake disaster.
Released digitally on January 1, 2025, its theme is the beauty and severity of nature, loss and renewal, and hope.
How about taking a walk with someone dear during cherry blossom season and reflecting on the message woven into the song? It will surely be an experience that touches the heart.
Tears of MagnoliaSutādasuto☆Rebyū
A love ballad that sings of the profound sense of loss after losing the lover to whom eternal love was vowed.
Using the magnolia—the flower that symbolizes spring—as its motif, it beautifully depicts warm memories with a beloved person and the loneliness felt after their loss.
It was included as the first track on Stardust Revue’s album “SOLA,” released in March 1993, and was later released as a single, selling 150,000 copies.
In 2005, an acoustic version was produced for a Nikka Whisky commercial.
For those who have lost someone precious or who recall bittersweet memories in the spring season, this work will resonate deeply with your heart.
Sakura RabbitKawasaki Takaya
A song that delicately portrays the feelings of a girl attending her graduation ceremony under the cherry blossoms.
Released in January 2021, it centers on the protagonist “Sakura Usagi,” who lacks the courage to confess her feelings.
The poignant lyrics paired with Takaya Kawasaki’s husky vocals resonate deeply with listeners.
In December 2021, Kawasaki released the album “Calendar” through Warner Music Japan.
His experiences and emotions from high school are said to have influenced his songwriting.
This piece offers comfort to those wrestling with the frustration of having something to say but being unable to put it into words.
It’s the perfect song for anyone looking to take a new step forward with the arrival of spring.