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

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Speaking of events in March, the most representative one is probably graduation ceremonies.

This song captures the season of parting from dear friends.

It conveys hope for the future—moving forward while keeping the time we spent together in our hearts, even as we each go our own way.

It has become a standard song often sung in graduation ceremony choruses.

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Yorushika – Haru (OFFICIAL VIDEO)

This is a song by Yorushika with lyrics that beautifully portray the changing seasons.

Through the interplay of rain and sunshine, tears and smiles, it conveys a powerful sense of moving forward while accepting life’s impermanence.

Released in January 2024, it was used as the opening theme for the second cour of the TV anime Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End.

It also appeared in a collaborative web commercial with Suntory’s gin SUI.

It’s a song that stays close to those feeling the arrival of spring while experiencing new beginnings or farewells.

Highly recommended for anyone looking to welcome a fresh, hopeful spring.

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Remioromen – March 9th (Music Video Short ver.)

Remioromen sped through Japan’s music scene in the 2000s, continuing to produce many unforgettable masterpieces until their hiatus in 2012.

Under the theme “moving songs you want to hear in March,” we introduce their quintessential classic, March 9th.

Released on March 9, 2004, it was the band’s second major-label single.

Although it didn’t make a big splash on the charts at first, it later enjoyed a long-running hit after being featured as an insert song in the drama 1 Litre of Tears.

It’s an early signature track characterized by a trio’s straightforward band ensemble, UK rock–influenced guitar rock, and the explosive emotion in Ryota Fujimaki’s vocals.

Known as a staple for graduation ceremonies, the song was originally written for the wedding of a mutual friend of the band members, and its music video—starring Maki Horikita, who was 15 at the time—features many wedding scenes.

With that background in mind, it’s a timeless song you’ll want to revisit whenever the season of new encounters arrives.

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spring melancholyMrs. GREEN APPLE

Mrs. GREEN APPLE – Spring Melancholy

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GREEN APPLE, the rock band that declared the opening of Phase 2 in 2022 and continues to evolve, included the song “Shunshū (Spring Melancholy)” on their 6th single “Love me, Love you.” Its message, looking back on youth at the time of graduation, is truly sentimental.

The emotional state where what you feel and what you say end up out of sync—precisely because of youth—is something many people can relate to.

It’s a ballad that makes you reappreciate ordinary yet precious moments, and one you’ll want to sing with friends at karaoke.

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Dizziness (from DCT-TV special WINTER FANTASIA 2009 ~ DCTgarden “THE LIVE!!!”)

An exquisite ballad perfect for spring, portraying a profound sense of loss so deep it makes your body waver.

Created by DREAMS COME TRUE, who continue to lead the Japanese music scene, it’s included on their album THE LOVE ROCKS, released in February 2006.

The song was produced as the theme for the TV Asahi drama special “Ai to Shi o Mitsumete” (“Gazing at Love and Death”).

Miwa Yoshida’s deeply expressive vocals and Masato Nakamura’s minimalist, subtractive arrangement—both mirroring the story’s gravitas—leave a lasting impression.

How about listening to a track that gently accompanies those trying to overcome the pain of heartbreak?

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back number – Horizon

It’s a song by back number that sings of the strength to find hope while carrying sadness and loneliness.

You can feel the belief that even in a desperate situation, light will eventually shine through.

Created for the 2020 All Japan High School Championships, which were canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the song resonated with many young people.

It held the No.

1 spot on streaming charts for nine consecutive weeks and surpassed 100 million streams in November 2021.

It’s a track that gently supports those striving toward their dreams and goals and those who have experienced setbacks.

It’s a song that gives you courage—one to listen to especially when you’re feeling down.

Spring is like the windNEW!BIGMAMA

Haru Wa Kaze No Youni

BIGMAMA, celebrated for their unique blend of rock and classical music.

Featured on their March 2013 album “Kimi Omou, Yue ni Ware Ari,” this track is a fast-paced, wind-like rock number that layers the turning of the seasons with the stirrings of romance.

With vivid imagery—spring’s cherry blossoms, summer night skies—it captures the bittersweet passage of time alongside an unwavering devotion to the one you love.

The emotive lyrics woven by vocalist Masato Kanai and the delicate violin melodies performed by Mao Higashide intertwine beautifully, sure to move listeners’ hearts.

In this season of farewells and new beginnings, when memories surface and you feel a touch sentimental, this is a song that will gently stay by your side.