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[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!

[Songs to Listen to in March] Spring Classics & Moving Tunes Depicting Meetings and Farewells (41–50)

Starry NightYuka

Yuka – Starry Night (Official Music Video)
Starry NightYuka

Yuka’s songs are marked by clear vocals and delicate melodies.

Under a beautiful starry sky, she sings of feelings for someone precious.

Centering on the keyword “Name,” this work gently expresses the value of each person’s existence and the miracle of meeting.

Released digitally in February 2023 as the theme song for the TV Asahi drama “Hoshi Furu Yoru ni” (When the Stars Fall), it is a gem created in collaboration with Toru from ONE OK ROCK.

It’s the perfect track for when you want to remember someone dear while gazing up at the stars, or when your heart flutters with the excitement of a new encounter.

Wrapped in its warm vocals, why not look up at the night sky too?

[Songs to Listen to in March] Classic Spring Tracks & Moving Songs About Meetings and Partings (51–60)

Until we meet againHirai Dai

An emotional ballad about parting, sung by Dai Hirai, a popular artist known for surf music.

You can picture the bittersweet yet warm farewell scene of waving and saying “see you” along the usual tree-lined street.

The song not only expresses gratitude for having met, but also a deep affection for the days when love was nurtured despite passing each other by.

Released in February 2015, it was also included on the album “Slow & Easy.” It’s a song that will gently give you a push at moments of departure with someone important, such as graduations or job transfers.

My friend — now and forever…Ketsumeishi

Ketsumeishi “My Friend ~ From Here On Forever…”
My friend — now and forever...Ketsumeishi

It’s a moving Japanese hip-hop track by the group Ketsumeishi, sung for their friends.

The four-on-the-floor dance beat is lively, but the richness of the message in the chorus really showcases Ketsumeishi’s strengths—making it a song that’s fun yet a little tear-jerking, don’t you think?

JourneyFuji Kaze

Fujii Kaze – Tabiji (Official Video)
JourneyFuji Kaze

In March, when we begin to feel the arrival of spring, the song that deserves a place in your heart is Fujii Kaze’s “Tabiji.” Released on March 1, 2021, it also drew attention as the theme song for the TV Asahi drama Nijiiro Karte.

Filmed in Fujii’s hometown and at his former school, the music video showcases his natural charm and serves as an anthem for listeners facing graduation and new departures.

The blend of electric piano and soothing breakbeats accompanies those starting a new chapter, while the lyrics—inviting a tender look back at past memories—will resonate with those doing the seeing-off as well.

My StoryINI

A song by INI whose fleeting yet powerful, hope-filled vocals resonate in the heart.

It gently sings of the courage to begin weaving one’s own story and the bond with someone who walks alongside you.

Released as a digital single in July 2023, it was chosen as the theme song for the Japanese-dubbed version of a Ukrainian animated film.

Written for the first time by member Hiromu Takatsuka, the lyrics reflect the experiences and growth from audition to debut, as well as gratitude toward the fans.

It’s a track we especially recommend to anyone feeling anxious about stepping into a new environment.

Azure Swimnishina

Nishina – Seiran Yūei [Official Video]
Azure Swimnishina

With the breath of spring, there’s a moving song perfectly suited to March, a symbol of new beginnings: Nishina’s “Seiran Yūei.” Included on the album “1999,” released on July 27, 2022, it’s a track that expresses the determination to forge one’s own path.

Its message can especially be taken as a “cheer for those embarking on a new start,” sure to resonate with listeners.

Offering courage and self-affirmation that feels like a gentle push at the moment of departure, this piece is recommended for everyone opening the door to a new season!

Sakura Clear SkiesYuuri

Released digitally as a streaming-only single in February 2021, “Sakura-bare” is a song by singer-songwriter Yuuri, who has been drawing major attention with “Dry Flower,” which has surpassed 500 million streams.

It’s said the song was created in response to an email from a fan, so it’s likely a track that holds deep meaning for Yuuri as well.

March is the season of meetings and farewells in Japan.

Though there’s a touch of loneliness, it’s a perfect song for graduation season, evoking the image of walking forward on one’s own path.