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

ponytailNEW!Bikkeburanka

Vicke Blanka – Ponytail

Singer-songwriter Vickeblanka, acclaimed in Japan and abroad for his catchy melodies and versatile musicality.

This work, which portrays the delicate feelings of a budding springtime romance, is a mid-tempo ballad featuring arranger Akimitsu Homma, with a quintessential “J-pop” sound that highlights the lyrics and melody.

Released in March 2021 as his fifth single, it also drew attention for its music video featuring actress Hinako Sakurai.

With melodies that gently nudge you forward like a spring breeze and visuals that evoke the changing seasons, it feels perfect for this time when meetings and farewells intersect.

It’s an emotionally rich number you’ll want to sing with all your heart at karaoke in March.

The season of farewellNEW!SHISHAMO

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 youNEW!SUPER 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.

spring breezeNEW!flumpool

flumpool 'Spring Breeze' Music Video

This song is by flumpool, a four-piece rock band known for their translucent vocals and beautiful melodies.

It’s included on their debut mini-album “Unreal,” released in November 2008.

A poignant love song that portrays the lingering feelings for a past romance with the arrival of spring, its lyrics capture the ache of unresolved attachment even after a breakup, while the seasons continue to turn—something that may strike a chord with many listeners.

Although not a single’s title track, it has enjoyed enduring popularity as an album cut, even receiving a music video thanks to strong fan support.

Its driving sound carries a hint of melancholy, making it a perfect fit for the sentimental mood of March, when meetings and partings intersect.

Sakura SongNEW!Takahashi Yuu

Sakura No Uta

With the warmth of spring, don’t you sometimes find yourself thinking of old friends? Marking the fifth anniversary of his major debut, the single Yu Takahashi released in March 2016 vividly captures the subtleties of that season.

Its lyrics affirm not only past glories, but even the stubborn realities that don’t go our way and the pain of parting, embracing them as “the beauty of a graceful farewell,” and gently giving listeners a push forward.

The music video, starring Mugi Kadowaki and supervised by film director Hirokazu Kore-eda, became a major talking point; its visuals, like a short film, deepened the song’s world even further.

Even if circumstances change and we grow apart, the message that someday we’ll laugh together again under the same tree will surely resonate deeply with anyone starting a new chapter, whether graduating or transferring to a new post.

Wings of MarchNEW!Gosuperāzu

Wings of March

The Gospellers give us a push forward with their beautiful harmonies and powerful messages.

Released digitally in March 2014 and later included on their September 2014 album The Gospellers Now, Wings of March is an up-tempo number that gives courage to its listeners.

Chosen as the theme song for “SKY PerfecTV! Sochi 2014 Paralympic Winter Games,” the track has an intensity that mirrors the passion of the athletes.

Its forward-looking lyrics that push beyond limits and the exhilarating blend of the five voices are especially noteworthy.

This is the season when anxiety and anticipation mix as we step into new environments.

It’s a fresh, spring-breeze-like anthem of encouragement that we want everyone chasing their dreams to hear.

The Last SakuraNEW!Sandaime Jē Sōru Burazāzu fromu Eguzairu Toraibu

The Last Sakura

An achingly sad R&B ballad that overlays the end of a romance onto falling petals, moving enough to bring tears.

Performed by Sandaime J SOUL BROTHERS from EXILE TRIBE, this is a hidden gem that highlights the vocalists’ rich expressiveness.

It was included as the B-side to the single “Go my way,” released in March 2012, and can also be heard on the 2013 album “MIRACLE.” With lyrics by Masato Odake, the song portrays a piercing emotional state that, while sensing an impending farewell, quietly tries to accept the moment.

It’s a number you’ll want to listen to softly after the splendor of a celebration, gazing up at the night cherry blossoms.