[Songs to Listen to in March] Classic Spring Tracks and Moving Songs About Meetings and Partings
When it comes to songs you want to listen to in March, graduation and farewell songs—centered on parting and new beginnings—are the classics.
In this article, we’ve gathered moving tracks that are perfect for March, when we leave familiar places behind and step into the next stage.
For those starting a new life due to graduation or a job transfer, songs that celebrate bonds with longtime friends will resonate; for those seeing others off, songs that cheer on their departure may strike a chord.
We’ve also picked out tear-jerking tracks ideal for the season, including cherry blossom songs and gentle tales of young love—be sure to give them a listen!
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[Songs to Listen to in March] Spring Classics & Touching Songs About Meetings and Farewells (61–70)
At least this / Just this (one thing)WANIMA
March can be a somewhat lonely time of year, but many people still want to say their goodbyes in a lively, cheerful way.
In times like that, how about WANIMA? With their upbeat, high-energy songs that conjure up smiles, this track is fun yet somehow carries a hint of bittersweetness.
Bye For NowT-BOLAN
A gem of a ballad etched in the hearts of many as a supportive anthem about a beautiful farewell.
Released by T-BOLAN in November 1992, this song was used as the theme for Woman Dream and went on to become a million-seller.
Its powerful message—singing of the courage and hope to move toward one’s dreams after overcoming the loneliness of parting—deeply resonates with listeners.
It remains a beloved choice for moments like parting from someone dear, graduation ceremonies, and new beginnings, retaining its luster more than 30 years after its debut.
Featured on the albums HEART OF STONE and SINGLES, it shines brightly as one of T-BOLAN’s signature songs.
STARTING OVERLittle Glee Monster
A medium-tempo Little Glee Monster track that gives off a vibe like a sequel to “Seishun Photograph.” It’s included on their 2020 album “BRIGHT NEW WORLD,” and it instantly pulls you into a bright worldview that perfectly matches the album title.
The English-phrase sections are fun to listen to, too! Thinking about friends who are graduating and heading off on their own paths makes the song resonate even more, doesn’t it? The lyrics about bonds with your friends and the message that it’s okay to be yourself are moving, and the positivity that says you can overcome tough times as long as you’re together gives you courage!
Flower Reportberry meet
A heartwarming love song by berry meet that gently portrays springtime farewells and encounters, like cherry blossoms scattering along with our memories.
Released in February 2025, this work is a gem of a message song that colors the fleeting yet powerful season of new departures.
It captures the loneliness of parting, feelings of gratitude, and hope for the future in exquisite balance, while its warm melody and mixed male-female choral work resonate deeply.
It will gently accompany those who are experiencing a farewell with someone dear or are about to take a new step forward.
seasonikimonogakari
Ikimono-gakari has many spring-themed songs, doesn’t it? This particular track is included on the album “WE DO.” Among the four seasons, spring often gives us chances to reflect on our past and the life ahead.
It’s a song that gently stays close to your slightly bittersweet, sentimental heart.
Far, far awayMakihara Noriyuki
Ask Japanese music fans to name Noriyuki Makihara’s signature song, and many will likely mention this one.
Especially moving when heard in March—a time when many people start new chapters in life—Far Away, Far Away is a classic that Makihara wrote about friends back home after he himself moved from Osaka to Tokyo.
With word choices and a refined sensibility characteristic of Makihara, the lyrics vividly capture the feelings of someone striving toward their dreams far from home, making them easy for anyone to relate to.
The ensemble, built around a light reggae-style rhythm, is superb as well, showcasing Makihara’s talents as an arranger.
As an aside, Far Away, Far Away wasn’t originally a single; it first appeared on his acclaimed second album, You Are My Treasure, released in 1992.
The song later became a concert staple, received two self-covers, and, after being featured in commercials and elsewhere, grew into a standard beloved by many music fans.
SakuraŌhashi Torio
Sung by Ohashi Trio, this song delicately weaves the subtleties of the heart, pairing the fragility of cherry blossoms with the themes of parting from a loved one and embarking on a new journey.
The resolve to set out while cherishing someone and wishing for their happiness resonates deeply through the gentle vocals and melody.
Included on the album “plugged,” it was released in March 2013 and was also used as the commercial song for House Wellness Foods’ C1000.
It is a warm, gem-like heartbreak song that comforts those who recall bittersweet memories of love in cherry blossom season or who have experienced a farewell with someone dear.