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[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!

[Songs to Listen to in March] Classic Spring Tracks & Moving Songs About Meetings and Farewells (111–120)

Aprilmol-74

mol-74 – April [MV]
Aprilmol-74

A signature song by mol-74, woven from translucent vocals and delicate sound.

Centered on April—the symbol of spring’s arrival—it beautifully portrays the emotions of looking back on a past romance.

The resolve to stay true to oneself, even while struggling with the gap between ideals and reality, is striking.

It’s a track I especially recommend to anyone who’s faced a parting with someone dear at the start of a new season.

On nights when cherry blossoms fallaimyon

Aimyon – On the Night the Cherry Blossoms Fall [OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO]
On nights when cherry blossoms fallaimyon

A delicately rendered song about the arrival of spring and the pain of parting has arrived from Aimyon.

Its melody cradles feelings that scatter like cherry blossom petals, layering in the sense of distance between two people, anxieties about the future, and the bittersweetness of the changing season.

Her vocals carry a warm tenderness that quietly seeps into the heart.

Released in February 2021, the track was used as the theme song for ABEMA’s romance reality show “Koi to Ookami ni wa Damasarenai” and is also included on the album “Kimi no Me ni wa Ochiru yo Record.” It’s recommended for those taking a new step on a spring night when cherry blossoms are in full drift, or for anyone experiencing a farewell with someone dear.

Alongside its gently embracing sound, it offers a moment to release the feelings tucked away deep inside.

SAKURAikimonogakari

SAKURA – Ikimonogakari (Full)
SAKURAikimonogakari

A heartwarming song that gently portrays the season when cherry blossoms dance in the air.

Its refreshing, springlike melody is beautifully layered with Kiyoe Yoshioka’s clear, transparent vocals from Ikimonogakari, resonating deeply with the listener.

While carefully depicting the scenes of a season filled with meetings and farewells, it serves as an encouraging anthem that gives you the courage to take the next step.

Released in March 2006 as their major-label debut, it was also used in an NTT East Japan commercial.

It has often been broadcast to coincide with the school graduation season and continues to be cherished as a song of memories.

It’s recommended for those who, in the spring season of partings, want to face forward and start walking, or are about to take a new step.

Dear Sir or Madam, on this day when cherry blossoms fluttermafumafu

[MV] Dear Sir/Madam, On This Day When Cherry Blossoms Flutter Down / Mafumafu [Shonen Janmaga Gakuen]
Dear Sir or Madam, on this day when cherry blossoms fluttermafumafu

It’s a song that stirs the heart in the season when cherry blossoms flutter down.

It weaves together memories and regrets from school days, friendship and romance, and hope for the future.

Mafumafu’s delicate lyrics and melody beautifully capture the transience and beauty of youth.

The track was released in April 2019 and was also included on the album “Kagurairo Artifact,” which came out in October of the same year.

It was used as an image song for Shonen Janmaga Gakuen as well.

It’s the perfect song to listen to in spring or during graduation season, ideal for anyone feeling nostalgic about their youth.

Song of SpringUkasukaji

"Song of Spring" (Ukasuka-G ver.) MUSIC VIDEO short ver.
Song of SpringUkasukaji

Perfect for cherry blossom season, this gem of a song was crafted by the duo Ukasuka-G.

Its refreshing melody evokes the arrival of spring and the start of new beginnings, and the heartwarming lyrics are truly memorable.

Produced in March 2014 as FM802’s “ACCESS!” campaign song, it features a star-studded lineup of participating artists.

It also shines as a motivational anthem that gently encourages those stepping into a new environment.

Wrapped in the warmth of spring, it’s a track I highly recommend to anyone about to take that first step forward.

springKaneyori Masaru

Kaneyori Masaru [Spring] Music Video
springKaneyori Masaru

A song that delicately portrays the changing seasons and the bittersweet end of a romance.

As winter shifts into spring, the lyrics that hint at love’s end resonate deeply.

The chorus leaves a strong impression of the sorrow of parting.

Kaneyori Masaru’s clear, translucent vocals further accentuate the pain of heartbreak.

Released in April 2021, this track captured many hearts as a springtime farewell song.

It’s recommended for those who have experienced a breakup or who want to reflect on past memories.

Listening alone on a quiet night may bring a feeling of emotional cleansing.

Sakura, flutterSazan Ōrusutāzu

Southern All Stars – Sakura, Hirari [Official Visualizer]
Sakura, flutterSazan Ōrusutāzu

This pop number takes cherry blossoms, the symbol of spring, as its theme.

Released by Southern All Stars in January 2025, it serves as the lead single from the album “THANK YOU SO MUCH.” Unveiled on the first anniversary of the Noto Peninsula earthquake, the song is filled with sentiments for the affected areas.

Keisuke Kuwata’s characteristically poetic lyrics and the breezy, spring-like sound leave a lasting impression.

Through the image of cherry blossom petals, it conveys a message of hope and renewal—perfect for those moments when you want to feel the arrival of a new season.