[Songs to Listen to in March] Classic Spring Tracks and Moving Songs About Meetings and Partings

SakurazakaFukuyama Masaharu

Masaharu Fukuyama – Sakurazaka (Full ver.)

A gem of a love song that captures both the ache of parting and a glimmer of hope.

Its tender, bittersweet feelings and the sincere wish for the other’s happiness seep in together with a gently comforting melody.

Masaharu Fukuyama’s delicate vocals softly embrace the lingering emotions that remain even as he accepts the end of a romance.

Released in April 2000, the song drew attention as the theme for TBS’s popular segment “Mirai Nikki V” on the show “Uunnan no Hontoko!” and ranked second on Oricon’s year-end singles chart.

It became a massive hit, selling over 2.29 million copies in total.

With lyrics that depict a farewell mirrored by the falling cherry blossoms of spring, it’s a song you’ll want to hear in a season of new encounters and goodbyes.

Graduation PhotoArai Yumi

Graduation Photograph / Sotsugyou Shashin (2022 Ｍix)

When you’re feeling sad, you open an album and gaze at the photos, or you spot someone in town but can’t bring yourself to call out… It’s a classic by Yumi Arai filled with the bittersweetness of youth that everyone has felt at least once.

Released in February 1975 as a song provided to Hi-Fi Set, it was later included in Yumi Arai’s own album “COBALT HOUR” in June of the same year.

Since then, it has been used as the theme song for the film “Watch with Me” and in the drama “Sotsu Uta,” resonating across generations.

It’s a heartwarming song that gently stays by your side when you want to bask in nostalgia or when you’ve gone through a farewell with someone dear.

To my distant loverSaijō Hideki

Hideki Saijo — To a Distant Lover

A heartwarming medium-tempo ballad by Hideki Saijo that poignantly sings of his feelings for the lover he left behind in his hometown after moving to the city.

Released in November 1978, the song reached No.

8 on the Oricon chart.

With a powerful voice, it gently embraces the yearning for a dear one far away and the hope for the arrival of spring.

The strong will to reunite with his lover after a long winter resonates with a beautiful melody, leaving a deep impression on listeners.

This work stands as a classic that conveys the preciousness of love that remains unchanged despite distance, offering comfort to everyone living apart from their loved ones.

Best FriendNishino Kana

[75th NHK Kouhaku Uta Gassen Performance Song] 'Best Friend' MV Full

A heartwarming ballad filled with gratitude and love for friendship.

Kana Nishino’s straightforward lyrics, which express her feelings for her friends, truly resonate.

Released in February 2010, the song was also used for NTT Docomo’s exam-support campaign.

Even if you feel things like, “Because you were there, every day was fun,” or “No matter how many times I say thank you, it’ll never be enough,” it can be a bit embarrassing to say them directly.

Listening to this song together with the people you care about in spring—when graduations and new school terms bring change—can help you reaffirm your feelings for each other and take the first step together into a new stage.

KaleidoscopeFurukawa Makoto

Makoto Furukawa 7th Single “Kaleidoscope” MUSIC VIDEO

This song portrays farewells in spring and new beginnings.

Makoto Furukawa’s clear, transparent vocals resonate in the heart like a refreshing spring breeze.

Released in June 2024, the track is a concept single themed around encounters and partings.

Its mid-tempo, breezy sound evokes the changing of the seasons.

The lyrics reflect Furukawa’s own delicate sensibilities, with a thoughtful choice of words throughout.

It’s a gentle, tender piece that accompanies the start of a new season.

A song you’ll want to listen to on a spring night while gazing at rows of cherry blossoms.

I especially recommend it to those who have experienced a farewell or are embarking on a new chapter in life.

Sakura RabbitKawasaki Takaya

Takanori Kawasaki - Sakura Usagi [OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO]

Singer-songwriter Takaya Kawasaki became known to a wide range of listeners thanks to the massive hit of “Mahō no Jūtan,” which exploded in popularity mainly on social media.

His first digital single, “Sakura Usagi,” features an ensemble of acoustic guitar and strings that evokes a profound sense of depth and truly moves the heart.

The bittersweet feeling of being unable to express your emotions even as graduation approaches is something many people have experienced.

It’s a track that captures the atmosphere of March and feels wonderfully comfortable—one you’ll want to listen to while overlaying it with your own memories.

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spring thunderYonezu Kenshi

Kenshi Yonezu – Spring Thunder

This song, which heralds the arrival of spring, is by the singer-songwriter Kenshi Yonezu.

It’s included on the album “BOOTLEG” and was released in November 2017.

The lyrics, which liken the feelings of falling in love to spring thunder, are striking, expressing inexpressible, intense emotions and a deep longing for a lover.

While the BPM isn’t particularly fast, the lyrics are rapid and densely packed, so you might need practice to sing it at karaoke.

The melody also has complex sections, making the overall difficulty fairly high, but it’s a song that will definitely look cool if you can pull it off.

It’s a track you’d want to listen to on a spring night while gazing at rows of cherry blossoms.