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 (21–30) to color the season of meetings and farewells, recommended for the Yutori generation
cherry blossomDA PUMP
A track notable for lyrics that weave in the beauty of Japan’s four seasons and language.
While DA PUMP is often associated with dance and party songs, they have many pieces that showcase ISSA’s powerful vocals; in this one, he delivers beautiful lyrics and a melody that evoke life and traditional Japanese aesthetics.
Created to express life through a theme of wa (Japanese harmony), it was released in March 2019.
It was used as the opening theme for TBS’s CDTV in February and March 2019, and reached No.
5 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.
It’s a moving song perfect for spring, the season of meetings and farewells.
sweet peashaitoopu
A delicate, heartrending love song woven with deep feelings for a beloved and the resolve to say goodbye.
Through gentle, everyday details—moments when eyes can’t meet or the letting go of a hand—it tenderly portrays the end of a romance.
The beautiful imagery of sweet pea flowers likening a love that keeps blooming in the heart with the arrival of spring is especially striking.
Released by Chai Tope in March 2025, this piece was chosen as the ending theme for the TV anime WIND BREAKER Season 2.
It’s a song that offers comfort to those trying to accept the end of love or who have experienced parting with someone precious.
Spring songs (31–40) to brighten the season of meetings and partings, recommended for the Yutori generation
Blown by the windElefanto Kashimashi
This is a coming-of-age song that portrays the premonition of parting and a turning point in life.
Hiroji Miyamoto of Elephant Kashimashi weaves his innermost feelings into lyrics that flow naturally.
Strikingly using the contrast between the sun and the moon to depict a journey of departure that stretches on forever, this work was released as a single in November 1997.
Selected from the album “Run Toward Tomorrow – Moonlit Songs,” it also became a memorable piece as the theme song for Glico Almond Chocolate’s commercial.
It’s a track you’ll want to listen to when you want to linger in the afterglow of a faint romance, when you’re about to take a new step forward, or when a touch of sentimentality finds its way into an ordinary day.
Season of BeginningsMakihara Noriyuki × Hanaregumi
A duet by Noriyuki Makihara and Hanaregumi that beautifully captures the conflicting emotions of spring—anticipation and unease, fluttering excitement and impermanence.
Released digitally on April 30, 2025, it received an exclusive early airplay on FM COCOLO starting April 1 of the same year.
With their rich vocals blending seamlessly, the song is a gem that seems to sonically paint the very scenes of spring.
Makihara’s melody and lyrics, paired with Hirokazu Ogura’s gently expressive guitar arrangement, are exquisite.
It’s a track you’ll want to listen to when early spring leaves you unsettled, or when nostalgia and hope set your heart trembling.
SakuraRemioromen
A pop tune by Remioromen that gently sings of feelings for a loved one beneath trees in full-bloom cherry blossoms.
With the arrival of spring, the song kindles a warm light of hope in listeners’ hearts.
Released in February 2009 as a digital-only single, it was featured in commercials for au by KDDI as well as Sony Ericsson mobile phones.
It continues to resonate with many as a song to listen to in the springtime, when the cherry blossoms are in bloom.
Morning of the BeginningOfisharu Higedan Dism
This is a song that captures the arrival of spring with a refreshing touch.
It portrays the mingled feelings of excitement and anxiety that come with a new life, alongside scenes like the sky visible from a station exit and a tree-lined avenue.
The protagonist strives to move forward while staying true to themselves in a new environment, offering moments anyone can relate to.
The track appears as the first song on the mini-album “Report,” released in April 2017, and is one of the defining works from Official HIGE DANDism’s indie era.
Vocalist Satoshi Fujihara wrote and composed it based on his experience entering high school, crafting a pop-rock number that’s perfect for the start of a new school term or a new chapter in spring.
It’s recommended for those who feel both anticipation and unease before a fresh start, or who want a push as they embark on a new life in spring.
Its brisk rhythm and bright melody line will give you the courage to take that first step forward.
Sakura PhotographHatsuboshi Gakuen
It’s a moving ballad perfect for the season when cherry blossoms dance.
Released in April 2025, this song is the theme for the season event “Sakura-Mau Start Line” in the game Gakuen Idolmaster.
The gentle harmonies of the trio—Liliya Katsuragi, Sayaka Shiun, and Saki Hanami—leave a lasting impression.
It’s as if the tender melody rides the spring breeze and soars into the sky.
The lyrics, which portray meetings, farewells, and irreplaceable friendship, will especially resonate with those graduating from school.
Be sure to give it a listen during cherry blossom season.