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 (1–10) I’d recommend to the Yutori generation, coloring the season of meetings and farewells
dizzinessDREAMS COME TRUE
An exquisite ballad perfect for spring, portraying a profound sense of loss so deep it makes your body waver.
Created by DREAMS COME TRUE, who continue to lead the Japanese music scene, it’s included on their album THE LOVE ROCKS, released in February 2006.
The song was produced as the theme for the TV Asahi drama special “Ai to Shi o Mitsumete” (“Gazing at Love and Death”).
Miwa Yoshida’s deeply expressive vocals and Masato Nakamura’s minimalist, subtractive arrangement—both mirroring the story’s gravitas—leave a lasting impression.
How about listening to a track that gently accompanies those trying to overcome the pain of heartbreak?
Sakura, You, and Ituki.
A heartwarming youth song that condenses graduation, partings, and the transience of love into a single track.
Featured as an insert song in ABEMA’s dating reality show “Kyou, Suki ni Narimashita.
Graduation Edition 2024,” it was crafted by tuki.
with delicate sensitivity.
A gentle melody led by acoustic guitar intertwines with clear vocals to carefully portray the feeling of basking in memories.
Released in January 2024, the track also drew attention for its animated music video by Posuka Demizu, the illustrator of the manga The Promised Neverland.
It’s a youth anthem that will resonate not only with students facing the end of their school days but also with anyone who has experienced a farewell with someone dear.
Azure Swimnishina
This is a captivating track with a distinctive, floating sensation that feels as if you’re drifting through a fantastical underwater world.
Nishina’s crystalline vocals meld with the gently flowing melody, evoking the arrival of spring.
Released in June 2022 and later included on the album “1999,” the song brims with determination and hope for setting out on a new path.
Like freely swimming along the boundary where the night sea and sky, dyed a deep blue, meet, it carries a resolve to move forward powerfully through the life ahead.
Even without anyone’s approval, it conveys a strong will to follow the path you believe in—gently giving a push to anyone preparing to take their next step.
Spring songs (11–20) to color the season of meetings and farewells—recommended for the Yutori Generation
Sakura, flutterSazan Ōrusutāzu
A pop number themed around cherry blossoms, the symbol of spring.
Released by Southern All Stars in January 2025, this track was the lead single from the album “THANK YOU SO MUCH.” Unveiled to mark one year since the Noto Peninsula earthquake, it carries heartfelt sentiments for the affected regions.
It features Keisuke Kuwata’s characteristically poetic lyrics and a sound that evokes a light spring breeze.
Through cherry blossom petals, it conveys messages of hope and renewal.
It’s a perfect song for the yutori generation when they want to feel the arrival of a new season.
spring thunderYonezu Kenshi
This is a lyrical piece themed around encounters and farewells.
It likens the shock of first love to spring thunder, and Kenshi Yonezu’s delicate sensibility, which carefully weaves wavering emotions, is striking.
While using the contrast between gentle spring and fierce thunder, it tenderly sings of aching feelings for the other person.
The driving sound, which fuses electro and rock, is beautifully matched with the dreamlike visual presentation.
Included on the album “BOOTLEG,” it was released in November 2017.
By July 2020, it had surpassed 100 million streams, growing into a song cherished by many fans.
It’s a warm track that gently gives you a push in the springtime, when one senses new love and change.
parabolaOfisharu Higedan Dism
It’s a heartwarming song themed around growth and change, beginning with the start of a new life surrounded by moving boxes.
Official HIGE DANDism traces a life trajectory like a parabola, delivering the anticipation and anxiety of a new environment—and the resolve to pursue one’s dreams—on a refreshing melody.
Released in April 2020, the song was used in an Asahi Soft Drinks commercial.
It was later included on the albums “Editorial” and “HELLO EP,” becoming a track that resonates with many listeners.
It’s a perfect cheer song for those starting a new chapter or taking their first step toward their dreams.
Best FriendNishino Kana
It’s a heartwarming friendship song that expresses gratitude to a best friend who supports you in both good times and bad, written plainly and straight from the heart.
Released in February 2010 by Kana Nishino—an artist beloved for her cute vocals and relatable lyrics—the single was chosen as the campaign song for NTT Docomo’s “Ganbare Jukensei” (Good Luck, Exam Takers) campaign.
It was later included on the classic, hit-making album “to LOVE.” This track brightens spring events—a season of partings like graduations and moving on to new schools.
How about using it as the BGM for an Instagram Reels video that compiles beautiful cherry blossom scenes and cherished photos, dedicated to a dear friend with whom it may no longer be easy to meet as before, as you both step forward onto a new stage?