[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!
- [Songs to Listen to in March] Classic Spring Tracks and Moving Songs About Meetings and Partings
- [Spring Songs] Classic and Latest Hit Collections Perfect for a Bright, Gentle Spring
- [For Seniors] Spring Songs You'll Want to Hum: Feel the Season with Nostalgic Classics
- A spring song with great lyrics. A lovely message that touches the heart.
- Youth songs you want to listen to in spring. Classic and popular spring songs.
- [Spring Songs Born in the Showa Era] A Curated Selection of Kayōkyoku That Colored the Times and Timeless Classics Still Sung Today
- March nursery rhymes & hand play songs! Spring songs you can enjoy with your kids
- Uplifting songs to listen to in spring. Classic spring tunes that warm the heart.
- Spring songs that were hits in the 90s. Classic and popular tracks from Japanese music.
- Timeless Ballads to Enjoy in Spring: From Classics to the Newest Hits, All in One Guide
- Spring songs for people in their 60s: A collection of classic tracks about cherry blossoms and farewells
- Friendship songs to listen to in March: introducing graduation songs and songs of gratitude to friends
- Nursery rhymes to sing in spring: a collection of classic songs you'll want to sing with your children
[Spring Songs] Timeless mid-spring classics to enjoy in March. Spring Song Playlist (141–150)
Only the graduation photo knowsHinatazaka46
A graduation-themed song marked by a poignant, bittersweet love intertwined with the cherry blossom season.
Hinatazaka46’s clear, pure vocals gently embrace memories of the past and the feelings left unconfessed.
It’s their 13th single, released in January 2025, with Nao Kosaka serving as the center.
The music video, set on the day of a graduation ceremony, was released in December 2024.
It’s a track you’ll want to listen to as spring arrives and nostalgia returns.
Recommended for students approaching graduation and for anyone who has experienced a farewell with someone important.
Cherry Blossom ForestHoshino Gen
This piece, included as the B-side of Gen Hoshino’s single “Crazy Crazy” released in June 2014, was also selected as J-WAVE’s spring campaign song.
Its charm lies in the beautiful world created by its ethereal lyrics and strings.
The lyrics gently observe nature and human life as they change with the arrival of spring.
It’s a perfect song for those who want to feel the fleetingness and beauty of life mirrored in the scattering spring cherry blossoms, or for anyone looking to soothe their heart in the gentle spring sunlight.
Blue Spring Etude feat. Haruko Nagaya (Ryokuoushoku Shakai)Toukyou Sukapara Daisu Ookesutora
Following Lila Ikuta on trumpet and Shinya Ishihara of Saucy Dog on tuba, Haruko Nagaya of Ryokuoushoku Shakai takes on the trombone in one of Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra’s three-part series featuring wind players.
It’s a youth anthem that portrays tender first love and bittersweet emotions.
The exquisite harmony between Nagaya’s fresh, powerful vocals and Skapara’s ever-evolving, deep, burnished sound is irresistible.
The lyrics, which feel like they capture feelings that keep running on unfinished, carry a touch of spring melancholy, leaving a beautiful afterglow.
[Spring Songs] Classic mid-spring tracks to hear in March. Spring songs (151–160)
Cherry blossomMatsuda Seiko
It is a classic song with a refreshing melody that evokes the arrival of spring and heartwarming lyrics portraying the beginning of a new romance.
Seiko Matsuda’s poised vocals beautifully express the feelings of a protagonist taking a brave first step.
The sense of anticipation for the future beneath a blue sky, and the joy of being in love, resonate deeply alongside her clear, transparent voice.
Released in January 1981, this piece was born from producer Muneo Wakamatsu’s challenge to explore new music.
It reached No.
1 on the Oricon Weekly Chart and was also included on the album “Silhouette.” Loved for many years by countless listeners as a song to enjoy in spring—especially during cherry blossom season—it’s a lively, hopeful track that cheers on the start of a new chapter, and is highly recommended when you want to make a fresh start.
I will die in the spring.Yuki Satoru
Singer-songwriter Kei Yuki, who began her career at 14 primarily on video-sharing platforms and has drawn attention as a “digital-native generation’s musical expressionist,” continues to captivate audiences.
Her 11th digital single, “In Spring, I Disappear,” is a moving piece featuring a delicate ensemble centered on piano and acoustic guitar.
The poignant message and melody evoke the bittersweetness of the spring season.
It’s a spring song that conveys a fleeting allure, marked by a beautiful yet powerful worldview.
Azusa No. 2karyūdō
This is a classic song from 1977 that portrays love and parting in the city, heralding the arrival of spring.
It vividly conveys the protagonist’s state of mind as they, exhausted by urban life, decide to set off on a journey.
The Hunters’ striking harmonies blend beautifully with the powerful yet wistful melody composed by Shunichi Tokura and the delicate lyrics by Machiko Ryu.
After its release in March 1977, it reached No.
4 on the Oricon weekly chart and No.
15 on the year-end chart.
It also won the New Artist Award at the Japan Record Awards that same year, and has continued to be cherished as one of The Hunters’ signature songs.
It resonates deeply with those taking a new step forward or parting from someone dear.
Why not listen to it on a morning train, accompanied by the gentle scenery of spring?
periodIshizaki Hyuui
Woven with a gentle singing voice, this spring ballad is a gem that depicts the delicate emotions where hope and farewell intersect.
While carrying the loss of heartbreak, the wavering resolve to take a new step forward is expressed in delicate words.
Huwie Ishizaki’s tender vocals and skillful word choice resonate deeply with listeners.
The song is included on the album “Huwie Best,” released in March 2018, and its music video—featuring actor Masaki Suda—became a hot topic.
It’s a track that stays close to those who feel both excitement and anxiety during the season of change that comes with spring and the start of a new life.
It gently embraces the hearts of those striving to overcome the pain of a broken heart and move forward.