[Songs to Listen to in March] Classic Spring Tracks and Moving Songs About Meetings and Partings
When it comes to songs you want to listen to in March, graduation and farewell songs—centered on parting and new beginnings—are the classics.
In this article, we’ve gathered moving tracks that are perfect for March, when we leave familiar places behind and step into the next stage.
For those starting a new life due to graduation or a job transfer, songs that celebrate bonds with longtime friends will resonate; for those seeing others off, songs that cheer on their departure may strike a chord.
We’ve also picked out tear-jerking tracks ideal for the season, including cherry blossom songs and gentle tales of young love—be sure to give them a listen!
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[Songs to Listen to in March] Spring Classics & Moving Tunes Depicting Meetings and Farewells (41–50)
Dandelion PoemNEW!THE ALFEE
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.
My dear best friendNEW!Shonan no Kaze
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?
Sakura (2019)Moriyama Naotaro
March is the season of meetings and farewells, when you can begin to feel the arrival of spring—and many people are reminded of this song at that time, aren’t they? This is Sakura, an early signature song by singer-songwriter Naotaro Moriyama, released in 2003 and a massive hit.
Although it’s now established as a standard number, it actually debuted at No.
80 on the Oricon charts when it was first released.
Sales then grew gradually, and by the ninth week it had climbed all the way to the top.
Many of you may also remember the music video, with Moriyama singing solo in casual attire accompanied by Nobuo Kurata’s piano—an image that leaves a strong impression.
Because the arrangement is pared down to the extreme, the melody, his voice, and the lyrics—celebrating a new departure while pledging to meet again—come through with striking clarity.
By the way, the version introduced here is a new one by Hiroko Sebu, used in the 2019 drama Mr.
Hiiragi’s Homeroom (Synchronous Sakura), and the must-see music video was filmed as a one-take live vocal and live performance.
Gazing up, the sky is blueHata Motohiro
When it comes to staple songs students sing at graduation ceremonies, “Aogeba Tōtoshi” is the classic choice.
Singer-songwriter Motohiro Hata’s first-ever graduation song, released in 2019, is aptly titled “Aogeba Aozora.” It was a digital-only release and was featured as a tie-in for SoftBank’s TV commercials, the “Graduation” and “Mentor” editions.
The music video also drew attention for its lifelike depiction of a real graduation ceremony, starring Kaya Kiyohara as a graduating student and Kei Tanaka as the homeroom teacher.
True to Hata’s style, it’s a gentle medium-tempo ballad woven from a beautiful melody, his emotive vocals, and elegant piano and strings—an inspiring number that embraces the sorrow of parting while celebrating a new beginning.
The lyrics convey a lovely nuance: graduation isn’t an end but a start, so there’s no need to say goodbye.
It feels like a song that will continue to be sung as a graduation standard for years to come.
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The NHK-hosted event “18-sai-sai” (18-Fes) is led by the 18-year-old generation.
Each time, videos are collected from young people of that age, and artists create and present songs inspired by what they see.
RADWIMPS’ “Seikai (Answer)” is a moving piece that was unveiled at the 2018 18-Fes.
It’s a song perfect for March, a time when many step into new environments and take on new challenges—a track that gives you a push forward.
I especially want those who are overthinking and can’t find an answer to listen to it; it’s the perfect song for a new season.
Gift SongCHiCO with HoneyWorks
This song, a collaboration between singer CHiCO and the creative team HoneyWorks, is a graduation anthem popular among younger generations.
The piano accompaniment evokes classroom scenes and memories just by listening, while CHiCO’s vocals resonate with tender poignancy.
It’s a gentle track, like a sunlit corner of a classroom in spring.
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This song, Shiori, was created as a new-life support project with FM802 and TSUTAYA teaming up, featuring lyrics and composition by Seikaihan Ozaki of CreepHyp, who also took part himself alongside a star-studded lineup.
The version sung by CreepHyp is included on the album Days So Happy They Make You Want to Cry.
It’s a bittersweet yet uplifting spring song that’s perfect for the season of farewells and for those starting a new chapter.
It’s a track that captures the idea that farewells make new beginnings possible—and that, with a bit of time, invites you to look back.