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

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Daiki Ueno / “Zawameki” Music Video

A song you’ll want to listen to with the arrival of spring.

Daiki Ueno’s gentle voice carefully draws out the emotions that lie deep in the heart.

The warm tones of acoustic guitar and cello resonate as if embracing the small joys and loneliness of everyday life.

Included on the album “Shinryoku,” the track was released in March 2023 and was also selected as the theme song for the TV Tokyo and BS TV Tokyo drama “Konkatsu Shokudo.” This piece is one that stands beside those who feel both anticipation and anxiety at the start of a new season, as well as those who hold thoughts for days gone by.

On a spring day when your heart wavers, why not listen quietly and let it in?

SakuraŌhashi Torio

Ohashi Trio / Sakura

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.

Homeward Road in MarchHirai Dai

Dai Hirai / The Way Home in March (Lyric Video)

Singer-songwriter Dai Hirai, who’s been drawing attention with his acoustic sound and sweet vocals.

His 34th digital single, “The Way Home in March,” features an arrangement highlighted by a piano that feels both clear and spacious.

The message, evoking the end of youth and a step into a new world, seems perfect for March, Japan’s graduation season.

It’s a delicate yet powerful ballad that gives you a gentle push on the day of a new departure.

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Hoshino Takashi

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Come, spring.Matsutōya Yumi

Yumi Matsutoya – Come, Spring

Beginning with a scene of early spring bathed in gentle light, this beloved song by Yumi Matsutoya tenderly depicts memories with a cherished person and the hope of reunion.

Its melodic style and warm vocals evoke a deeply moving, heartwarming sensation.

Written as the theme song for an NHK morning drama series, it was released in October 1994 as her 26th single and reached No.

1 on the Oricon weekly chart.

It was also used in commercials for Huis Ten Bosch and the Yomiuri Shimbun.

As a staple at graduation ceremonies, many listeners are sure to remember it.

With its calm tempo and singable range, it’s a song you’ll find yourself humming along to, wrapped in fond memories.

Sakura (Solo)Moriyama Naotaro

Naotaro Moriyama – Sakura (Solo)

This song, themed around cherry blossoms that brighten the spring graduation season, gently sings of farewells, reunions, and the treasured memories that remain in our hearts.

Naotaro Moriyama’s clear, pure vocals and the majestic arrangement of piano and strings resonate deeply.

The beautiful story, intertwining life’s important moments with the fleeting nature of cherry blossoms, leaves a lasting impression on listeners.

Released in March 2003, the track was chosen as the ending theme for the MBS/TBS program “Sekai Ururun Taizaiki,” and was later included on the album “In Search of New Spices.” Embraced as a song that accompanies life’s milestones such as graduation and school entrance ceremonies, it has also become a gentle, comforting piece for elementary school children.

the first strong spring windMayumura Chiaki

[New Song] Chiaki Mayumura “Haru Ichiban” Music Video

Chiaki Mayumura, the singer-songwriter well known from the popular variety show “Goddotan,” is recognized for her wide-ranging musicality, spanning from orthodox J-pop to heavy metal and rap.

Her track “Haru Ichiban,” however, is a straightforward J-pop number.

It’s packed with urban pop elements and is truly engaging.

It’s a song where you can savor her solid vocal prowess, so if you’re not yet familiar with her work, be sure to check it out.

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Ryo

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Spring As Is – Blue Mash

This is a Blue Mash track brimming with the feeling of spring.

Its tender yet warm lyrics portray lingering feelings for a former lover and the way the self changes over time.

Included on their second EP, “From the Student District e.p.,” released in October 2022, it’s a song that truly showcases the band’s individuality.

With a refreshing indie rock sound that evokes the arrival of spring, this piece is perfect for those about to embark on a new start or anyone looking back on a past romance.

It’s a heartfelt track filled with Blue Mash’s passion for music—be sure to give it a listen.