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

Dandelion PoemTHE ALFEE

Tanpopo No Uta

A ballad whose warm acoustic sound and beautiful three-part harmonies sink deep into the heart! Its worldview, which likens the strength of a flower that stands back up even after being trampled to the journey of life, gives us the courage to face forward even in uncertain times.

Released as a single in August 2003, it became beloved as the ending theme for the national anime Doraemon.

THE ALFEE’s uniquely beautiful choral work transcends the bounds of a children’s program and stirs the hearts of adults as well.

Also included on the album Going My Way, it’s a classic that enjoys strong support from fans.

As an uplifting song recommended for March—when many experience changes like graduation or job transfers—it gently nudges those feeling a bit anxious.

It’s a wonderful piece that makes you feel like blooming sturdily like a dandelion while savoring the spring warmth.

On a tranquil spring day of lightUNISON SQUARE GARDEN

Hikari Nodokeki Harunohini

UNISON SQUARE GARDEN is a three-piece rock band known for their high-level musicianship and catchy melodies.

This track, which graces the middle section of their February 2013 album “CIDER ROAD,” is a grand ballad that unfolds over roughly six minutes.

In contrast to their usual breakneck pace, the pared-down, simple ensemble delivers the clear, transparent vocals straight to the listener.

Eschewing flashy wordplay, the lyrics carefully depict scenes of spring found in everyday life and the subtle shifts of emotion, quietly seeping into the listener’s heart.

It’s a song you’ll want to savor while feeling the gentle warmth of spring—perfect for those who wish to immerse themselves deeply in the world of its lyrics.

Song of DepartureAAA

AAA – Tabidachi no Uta

This is a song by the co-ed performance group AAA that you’ll want to listen to when setting off on a new journey and taking your first step forward.

Released in January 2009 as their 20th single, it was their first attempt at a ballad sung by all members, a departure from the strong dance-track image they had up to that point.

Amid the sorrow of parting, it carries hope for the future and uplifting messages that gently nudge listeners forward.

In spring, when anxiety and anticipation mix as new lives begin, why not listen to this track that’s perfect for rallying yourself?

The season of farewellSHISHAMO

SHISHAMO “Season of Goodbyes”

This track, which closes out the album SHISHAMO 2 released in March 2015, feels like it captures the bittersweet air of graduation season just as it is.

Many listeners will likely feel a tightness in their chests at the lyrics depicting unspoken feelings for a beloved upperclassman and the inevitable moment of parting.

Upon its release, it was selected as SPACE SHOWER TV’s POWER PUSH! and also drew attention as InterFM’s Hot Picks.

With a delicate band sound that conveys the sorrow of a love that ends without ever being confessed, it’s a song you’ll want to listen to when you want to soak in a sentimental mood as you feel the spring breeze, or on nights when you want to look back on precious memories.

Thank youSUPER BEAVER

SUPER BEAVER “Arigatou” MV (Band ver.)

SUPER BEAVER is a rock band beloved for Japanese lyrics that resonate deeply and for their high-energy live shows.

This song, included on their album “361°,” released in February 2014, is a moving number themed around gratitude—perfect for the season of farewells and new beginnings.

Despite having no specific tie-in, it has been cherished and performed for many years as words that form the band’s “core,” even inspiring two different music videos.

The message, which reinterprets the meaning of “gratitude” not as a simple thank-you but as the miracle of meeting and the vivid feeling of being alive, is truly touching.

As March brings graduations and fresh starts, listen while thinking of those who supported you and the friends you hold dear.

With warm tears, you’ll surely find the courage to move forward.

Don’t bloom.WHITE JAM

[This year's No.1 graduation song] [MV] Don't Bloom / WHITE JAM [Blackboard Art Ver.]

A ballad by WHITE JAM that portrays farewells during graduation season, set to a heartrending piano melody.

The lyrics, which let slip the honest feeling of not wanting to part even while wishing the other person a happy future, are enough to bring you to tears.

Released as a single in February 2016, it was featured as the opening theme for TV Tokyo’s “Chō Ryūha” and as the support song for the first “Nichigaku Chalkboard Art Koshien.” The video using chalkboard art and a large-scale choral project involving about 10,000 people also drew attention, capturing the hearts of many through social media.

Included on the best-of album “WHITE JAM BEST,” this moving song is recommended for graduates taking their first steps forward and for anyone seeing off someone dear.

My dear best friendShonan no Kaze

Shonan no Kaze “Dear Friend” MUSIC VIDEO

This work by Shonan no Kaze brims with passionate feelings for the companions they spent time with and a resolve to head down their own paths.

Released as a single in February 2009, it was chosen as the theme song for the film “Drop,” directed by Hiroshi Shinagawa.

It portrays an unbreakable, powerful bond forged through rivalry—at times colored by inferiority and frustration—yet never severed.

Rather than stringing together pretty words, it depicts the raw, clumsy, and honest clashes of male friendship that’s sure to stir listeners’ hearts.

The chorus delivers an exhilarating sense of the horizon opening up, making it a staple that sparks massive sing-alongs at live shows.

As spring arrives and friends begin to walk separate roads, why not listen to it to give a supportive push to a close friend wrestling with anxiety or loneliness—and to steel your own resolve as well?