Love songs to listen to in March. Spring romance songs.

SakurazakaFukuyama Masaharu

Masaharu Fukuyama – Sakurazaka (Full ver.)

A gem of a love song that captures both the ache of parting and a glimmer of hope.

Its tender, bittersweet feelings and the sincere wish for the other’s happiness seep in together with a gently comforting melody.

Masaharu Fukuyama’s delicate vocals softly embrace the lingering emotions that remain even as he accepts the end of a romance.

Released in April 2000, the song drew attention as the theme for TBS’s popular segment “Mirai Nikki V” on the show “Uunnan no Hontoko!” and ranked second on Oricon’s year-end singles chart.

It became a massive hit, selling over 2.29 million copies in total.

With lyrics that depict a farewell mirrored by the falling cherry blossoms of spring, it’s a song you’ll want to hear in a season of new encounters and goodbyes.

spring thunderYonezu Kenshi

Kenshi Yonezu – Spring Thunder

Like thunder that only rumbles in spring, this work by Kenshi Yonezu leaves a strong impression with the intense emotions born from a fleeting encounter.

The purity and poignancy of first love are depicted in poetic language, carefully narrating the shift in feelings from meeting to the end of the romance.

With its dreamlike sound and striking lyrics, it’s a song that lingers deeply in the listener’s heart.

Included on the album BOOTLEG, released in November 2017, the album won the Grand Prize at the 10th CD Shop Awards in 2018.

The music video, celebrated for its fantastical visual beauty, also drew attention and surpassed 100 million views on YouTube in July 2020.

It’s a perfect track to listen to in the season when spring arrives, and its melody makes it easy to sing at karaoke.

Why not try singing it at spring farewell parties or occasions that bring new encounters?

the first strong spring wind21 seiki, aijō busoku

21st Century, Love-Deficient “Haru Ichiban” Music Video

It’s an unadorned song of lingering feelings, recalling a past lover.

This track by 21seiki, a three-piece rock band from Fukuoka, was released in April 2023 and was born from a lack of affection.

The chiming guitars, driving bass, and powerful drums come together in a band ensemble that feels wonderful to listen to.

The vocalist, Yukina Todo’s down-to-earth voice matches the song’s tone perfectly.

True to its title, “Haru Ichiban,” you’re left with a crisp, breezy feeling by the time it ends—a refreshing rock tune.

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I want to become a cherry blossom tree.AKB48

[MV full] Let's Become a Cherry Tree / AKB48 [Official]

A gentle medium-tempo ballad by AKB48 that portrays the beauty of spring and memories of graduation.

As it likens eternal love watching over those who set out on a new journey to a cherry tree, it warmly sings of the courage and hope to take the first step forward.

Depicting the touching image of young people heading toward a bright future while carrying their anxieties, this work was released in February 2011.

It was used as the theme song for the drama “A Letter from the Cherry Blossoms” and also gained attention as a CM song for UHA Mikakuto.

With a message perfect for graduation season and a gentle melody line that evokes the arrival of spring, it will wrap you in the desire to revel in cherished memories.

Cherry blossom seasonEXILE ATSUSHI

EXILE ATSUSHI / “Cherry Blossom Season” MV

An inspiring graduation song that accompanies the cherry blossom season.

EXILE ATSUSHI’s warm vocals gently embrace both the sorrow of parting and the hope of a new beginning.

Included on the December 2014 album “Love Ballade,” this piece was also selected as a required song for the NHK All-Japan School Music Competition.

Carried by a tender melody woven by piano and strings, it reflects on school-day memories, farewells with friends, and expectations for the future.

A heartwarming track that we hope those stepping into new surroundings with the arrival of spring will listen to.

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Maihira Chiru – EZFG feat. RIME [Original MV]

Speaking of spring, it’s the season when cherry blossoms bloom and then fall.

That’s why I’d like to introduce “Maihira Chiru.” This is a song released by EZFG, and it portrays the scene of petals fluttering and scattering.

Another highlight is how it layers the fleeting nature of falling blossoms with feelings like loneliness and unease.

Since spring is a season full of farewells, such as graduations, you may find it especially easy to get emotionally absorbed.

Please enjoy it together with the music video, which features visuals that use flower petals as a motif.

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GReeeeN – Haruka

It’s a classic song depicting the season when cherry blossoms dance in the air.

Released in May 2009, it was used as the theme song for the film “ROOKIES: Graduation.” The track is included on GReeeeN’s third album, “Shio, Kosho,” as well as their best-of album, “Imamade no A-men, B-men desu to!?” This song expresses gratitude toward family and friends and a resolve to set off into a new world.

Through imagery of spring breezes and cherry blossoms, it conveys the anticipation and anxiety of starting a new life, along with the sorrow of parting from loved ones.

It’s a perfect song for those entering a new chapter—graduation, matriculation, or starting a career.

Listening to it in spring makes it resonate even more deeply.