[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 (11–20)
Homeward Road in MarchHirai Dai
Singer-songwriter Dai Hirai, who has been drawing attention for his organic lifestyle that ties in with his acoustic sound, has released his 34th digital single, “The Way Home in March.” The arrangement, featuring a piano with clarity and depth, leaves a strong impression.
Its message, evoking the end of youth and a first step into a new world, feels perfect for March, the graduation season.
It’s a delicate yet powerful ballad that gives you a push on the day of a new departure.
Sakura Clear SkiesYuuri
Released digitally in February 2021 as a streaming-only single, “Sakurabare” is a song by singer-songwriter Yuuri, who has been garnering major attention with “Dry Flower,” which has surpassed 500 million streams.
It is said to have been created in response to an email from a fan.
March is the season of meetings and farewells in Japan.
Though there’s a touch of loneliness, it’s a perfect song for graduation season, evoking images of people setting off on their own paths.
Melancholy Cherry Blossomsatarayo
Departures and farewells… Spring is a season of transition when many of our surroundings change dramatically.
This song looks back on the memories we’ve built during such a season while pledging to meet again.
The inclusion of piano lends an impressive, grand sound tinged with poignancy, conveying memories and emotions overflowing.
Even as it expresses the pain of parting, it also evokes a sense of resolve to keep moving forward.
Another notable feature is the spoken lines at the beginning and the end, which seem to carry an especially strong message.
Friend ~Time to Depart~yuzu
This is a heartwarming song themed around friendship and new beginnings.
Yuzu’s warm vocals gently support those approaching graduation.
Released in September 2013, it was also selected as a required piece for the NHK All-Japan School Music Competition.
Featuring a piano-centered acoustic sound, it celebrates the importance of bonds that remain connected even when apart.
It’s a song we hope those starting a new path or experiencing a farewell with someone dear will listen to.
As you look up at the sky, it will help you cherish memories with your friends and give you the courage to take a step toward the future.
CorrectRADWIMPS
The NHK-hosted event “18 Fes” is led by the 18-year-old generation.
Each time, they collect videos from youths of that age group, and an artist watches them and creates and releases a song inspired by what they see.
RADWIMPS’ “Seikai (Answer)” is a moving track that was performed at the 2018 18 Fes.
It’s the kind of song that gently gives you a push on your back during March, a time when many people are heading into new environments.
It’s perfect for the new season, and I especially hope those who are overthinking and can’t find an answer will give it a listen.
Prologue.Yuika
Released on March 1, 2023, Yuika’s “Prologue.” has been embraced as a song that heralds the arrival of spring to listeners’ hearts.
Timed for the season that symbolizes graduation and new beginnings, the track is filled with a melody that evokes both the end of student life and the hope of new challenges.
With Yuika herself approaching graduation, her candid emotions overflow in this work, making it an anthem for everyone embarking on a new chapter.
Perfect for graduations and farewells, it brings comfort both to those setting out for new horizons and to those who remain.
[Spring Songs] Masterpieces of mid-spring to listen to in March: Spring songs (21–30)
Sakura, Bloom!arashi
With the warmth of spring, this number gives you the courage to take a new step forward.
Sung by Arashi, it’s a pop-rock tune brimming with a sense of speed.
While cherry blossoms often bring to mind many bittersweet ballads, this track overflows with positive energy—like sprinting under trees in full bloom.
Sho Sakurai’s powerful rap lyrics flip the switch that cuts through hesitation and helps you face forward.
Released as a single in March 2005, it’s also well known as the CM song for Jonan Prep School, in which Sakurai appeared.
It’s included on the classic album “One” as well as on best-of collections, and has been loved for years.
Perfect not only for exam season but also for mornings at the start of a new life or a new challenge—listen, and you’ll surely feel the power to dive into a bright future!