Spring songs to color the season of meetings and partings—recommended for the Yutori generation

FlowerFuji Kaze

Fujii Kaze – Hana (Official Video)

Fujii Kaze’s latest work poetically expresses the transience and preciousness of life, offering a song that stays close to the feelings of someone searching for their own path amid uncertainty.

With a gentle voice that encourages believing in your inner light and living true to yourself, and a soothing melody infused with jazz elements, it leaves a lasting impression.

Released in October 2023, it drew attention as the theme song for Fuji TV’s Thursday drama “The Best-Loved Flower.” The music video, filmed in New South Wales, Australia, symbolically portrays the boundary between life and death.

It’s a great pick to listen to alone on a long drive, and also as background music when you want to reflect on yourself.

One-room DiscoPerfume

[Official Music Video] Perfume “One-Room Disco”

This is one of Perfume’s signature works, expressing the mix of excitement and anxiety felt by young people starting a new life through an electropop sound.

The fresh lyrics are striking, capturing the feelings of living alone for the first time as if reflected in the bright city nightscape.

Produced by Yasutaka Nakata, its refined musicality fuses technopop and dance music to great effect.

Released in March 2009, it became their first No.

1 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.

It was also included on the album ⊿ and performed at the 60th NHK Kōhaku Uta Gassen.

It’s a supportive anthem that gently nudges those facing moves and changing environments in the spring, the season of new beginnings.

A slight fever in springKubota Kai

Kubota Kai “Mild Fever in Spring” (Official Lyric Video)

This piece is notable for its gentle melody that feels like being wrapped in the soft sunlight of spring.

Alongside Kai Kubota’s delicate vocals, it carefully portrays the faint emotions that arise in everyday moments.

Set to a pleasant tune, the subtle inner feelings of someone in love are expressed poetically, resulting in a warm song that feels close to the listener’s heart.

Released in March 2020 and included on the album Raikou, it resonated with many listeners, surpassing 1.7 million views on YouTube within four months of its release.

It’s a perfect track for a relaxing day at home or as background music while spending a leisurely time at a café.

10-year cherry blossomsAKB48

[MV full] 10nen Zakura / AKB48 [Official]

A heartwarming AKB48 song that accompanies the season of graduations and farewells.

Its lyrics, depicting friends vowing to reunite in ten years, beautifully capture the universal loneliness of parting and the hope for the future.

Released in March 2009, the track became the group’s first to reach the Oricon Top 3.

It’s a gentle push for those taking a new step with the arrival of spring, and is also recommended as background music for send-offs and graduation ceremonies.

SolaninASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION

ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION 'Soranin'

This song portrays the loss and rebirth of youth.

Released by ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION in March 2010, it was written as the main theme for a film based on Inio Asano’s manga.

The lyrics depict the pain of parting and a forward-looking new beginning, making it a moving piece that resonates with many listeners.

It was also used as the ending theme for the film Solanin, which features a scene where the lead actors, Aoi Miyazaki and Kengo Kora, perform the song.

It’s highly recommended for those who feel the uncertainty and bittersweetness of their youthful days.

Spring GoesAimer

Aimer “Spring Is Gone” MUSIC VIDEO (Starring: Minami Hamabe / Theatrical Feature “Fate/stay night [Heaven’s Feel]” III. spring song Theme Song / FULL ver.)

A gem-like ballad that paints a fleeting yet beautiful farewell.

Aimer’s rich, velvety voice weaves the story as if heralding the arrival of spring.

Created in March 2020 as the theme song for the theatrical film Fate/stay night [Heaven’s Feel], it was also included on the album Walpurgis.

The work is striking for the depth of its storytelling—penned and composed by Yuki Kajiura—and as the culmination of the trilogy.

Amid changing seasons, the protagonist, burdened by past sins and sorrow, strives to find new hope, a sentiment exquisitely conveyed through Aimer’s expressive vocals.

It’s a song to listen to when you feel the transience of spring or the ache of parting from someone dear.

Sakura RoadAqua Timez

Sakura Road

Released as a digital-only single in April 2015, this Aqua Timez track was chosen as the ending theme for the information program “PON!”, warming the hearts of many.

Announced to commemorate the band’s 10th anniversary, this medium-tempo song is also included on the album “10th Anniversary Best RED.” Its lyrics depict the arrival of spring and the happiness of having someone special with whom to share that joy—something many listeners can likely relate to.

As you think of your important person, give it a listen at the start of this new season.