Spring songs to color the season of meetings and partings—recommended for the Yutori generation
Speaking of spring, it’s known as a season of farewells—often evoked by graduation ceremonies—but it’s also a season of encounters, when new journeys and lifestyles begin.
In the J-POP scene in particular, there are many songs that conjure up the image of cherry blossoms, a symbol of Japan, and they’re all cherished as classics.
This time, we’ve put together a list of spring songs especially recommended for the yutori generation.
From timeless staples to hidden gems, we’ll cover a wide range—so be sure to check them out!
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Spring songs (61–70) recommended for the Yutori Generation that color the season of meetings and partings
Youth PhotographLittle Glee Monster
It’s a refreshing spring song that captures a fleeting moment of youth.
Little Glee Monster’s overwhelming vocal power blends beautifully with the warm, heartfelt lyrics.
The scenes of a graduation ceremony and friends saying goodbye as they snap photos are depicted vividly.
Released in March 2015, this is a track you’ll want to play during graduation season, and it’s also recommended for anyone who wants to look back on memories with friends.
For members of the yutori generation feeling anxious before a new beginning, it will gently give you a supportive push forward.
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This song portrays a dreamlike world where cherry blossoms dance, along with precious moments shared with a loved one.
Its gentle yet bittersweet lyrics and melody warmly embrace the listener’s heart.
Released digitally in January 2024, it was also chosen as the ending theme for the third cour of the TV anime Urusei Yatsura.
It’s a recommended track for looking back on memories with someone special while wrapped in the warmth of spring.
Be sure to give it a listen as the new season begins.
spring melancholyMrs. GREEN APPLE
It’s a heartwarming song you’ll want to listen to during the season when cherry blossoms flutter in the air.
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GREEN APPLE’s delicate vocals gently embrace the loneliness of graduation and farewells, as well as the anticipation of a new beginning.
Released in February 2018 as the B-side to the single “Love me, Love you,” the track was also featured in a commercial for Suntory’s Craft Boss.
Its melody and lyrics poignantly capture the melancholy and wistfulness that come with the arrival of spring, making it a recommended listen during graduation and school entrance ceremony season.
It’s a song that will resonate with those who want to reminisce about their youth or who feel anxious about starting a new chapter in life.
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A ONE OK ROCK song that sings of hope for the future, themed around friendship and growth.
It’s an uplifting anthem that gives you the courage to take a new step forward while holding dear the precious memories of your youth.
Included on the album “Zankyo Reference,” released in October 2011, it was also used as the ending theme for the TV program “To the Summit of the Earth.” Its blend of Japanese and English lyrics is striking and beloved by fans both in Japan and abroad.
It’s the perfect track for those starting a new chapter in spring or parting ways with cherished friends.
This is a song to listen to when you want to face forward and move on, while embracing memories that are treasures engraved in your heart.
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A song by RADWIMPS that resonates with students’ hearts.
It delivers a powerful yet warm message to young people standing at the crossroads of graduation.
Originally created for the 18 Fes, an event for 18-year-olds in 2018, it was released digitally in January 2024.
Its lyrics delicately portray the journey of searching for the right answers in life and the shifting nature of friendship, sure to deeply touch students on the brink of graduation.
It’s a perfect track for the spring graduation season—why not give it a listen?
We againSG
It’s a heartwarming song that pairs perfectly with the cherry blossom season.
SG’s gentle vocals weave together memories and hope.
Centered on the themes of parting and reunion, it conveys the importance of the days we spent and our expectations for the future.
Released in April 2021, the piece resonated with many listeners.
In November 2024, a wind ensemble version was featured in a CalorieMate commercial, adding a new layer of appeal.
It’s a track you’ll want to listen to at graduations and other life milestones.
Highly recommended for those facing farewells with friends who want a bit of courage for the road ahead.
SakurabitoSun Set Swish
This ballad sings of a fleeting farewell in the season of cherry blossoms and the hope of new encounters.
It’s a gem released by SunSet Swish in January 2010 and served as an ending theme for the anime BLEACH.
Set to an elegant arrangement of piano and strings, the song poignantly expresses memories that fade with the arrival of spring, and it is also included on the album Yūgure Maestro.
As the 21st anime tie-in for the series, it delves more deeply into themes such as partings amid battles and the bonds between comrades.
It’s a heartwarming track that keeps you company under the cherry trees, when the season makes you think of someone dear.