RAG MusicSpring-Songs
Lovely spring song

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!

Playlist

Spring songs to color the season of meetings and partings—recommended for the Yutori generation
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1Best FriendNishino Kana
Best FriendNishino Kanaplay_arrow
Kana Nishino’s friendship song that expresses gratitude to a best friend
2Song of DepartureAAA
Song of DepartureAAAplay_arrow
AAA’s new-life support ballad
3dizzinessDREAMS COME TRUE
dizzinessDREAMS COME TRUEplay_arrow
A heartbreak ballad by DREAMS COME TRUE
4windKobukuro
windKobukuroplay_arrow
A heartbreak ballad by Kobukuro
5Sakura Rain, SomedayMatsu Takako
Sakura Rain, SomedayMatsu Takakoplay_arrow
Takako Matsu’s heartbreaking song of farewell
6DarlingMrs. GREEN APPLE
DarlingMrs. GREEN APPLEplay_arrow
A moving song that portrays the struggles of youth and self-acceptance
7Far, far awayMakihara Noriyuki
Far, far awayMakihara Noriyukiplay_arrow
Noriyuki Makihara’s Hometown Farewell Cheer Song
8The Last SakuraSandaime Jē Sōru Burazāzu fromu Eguzairu Toraibu
The Last SakuraSandaime Jē Sōru Burazāzu fromu Eguzairu Toraibuplay_arrow
An R&B ballad that overlays the end of love onto flower petals
9A Single Cherry Blossom PetalMaica_n
A Single Cherry Blossom PetalMaica_nplay_arrow
A song that cheers on the courage to chase your dreams
10Bring it on, spring.non
Bring it on, spring.nonplay_arrow
A youth song to cheer on new spring beginnings
11YOAKENiziU
YOAKENiziUplay_arrow
NiziU’s hopeful new song sings of springtime growth.
12Doki itnaniwa danshi
Doki itnaniwa danshiplay_arrow
A rock song to cheer on your new spring life
13Only the graduation photo knowsHinatazaka46
Only the graduation photo knowsHinatazaka46play_arrow
A graduation song that heralds spring, the bittersweet melody of youth
14Sakura, flutterSazan Ōrusutāzu
Sakura, flutterSazan Ōrusutāzuplay_arrow
Southern All Stars' spring song of hope
15Sakura, You, and Ituki.
Sakura, You, and Ituki.play_arrow
A heartwarming song portraying youthful partings and love.
16Azure Swimnishina
Azure Swimnishinaplay_arrow
Expressing determination and hope for a new path through a floating, airy song
17spring thunderYonezu Kenshi
spring thunderYonezu Kenshiplay_arrow
A lyrical song that likens first love to spring thunder
18Sakura Weather and a Time Machine with Hatsune MikuAdo
Sakura Weather and a Time Machine with Hatsune MikuAdoplay_arrow
A moving song about cherry blossoms and farewell
19spring breezesumika
spring breezesumikaplay_arrow
sumika's refreshing youth song Harukaze
20Spring ThiefYorushika
Spring ThiefYorushikaplay_arrow
A musical piece that expresses a spring landscape
21periodIshizaki Hyuui
periodIshizaki Hyuuiplay_arrow
A warm ballad depicting the end of love and a new beginning
22JourneyFuji Kaze
JourneyFuji Kazeplay_arrow
A gentle ballad by Fujii Kaze that sings of life's journey and learning
23parabolaOfisharu Higedan Dism
parabolaOfisharu Higedan Dismplay_arrow
A HIGEDAN support song that depicts the growth and changes of a new life
24EnchantedSaucy Dog
EnchantedSaucy Dogplay_arrow
A melody of love woven through a calling app
25On nights when cherry blossoms fallaimyon
On nights when cherry blossoms fallaimyonplay_arrow
A poignant breakup song: Aimyon's 'Spring'
26It’s okayMarushii
It's okayMarushiiplay_arrow
An encouraging song of hope to face forward after setbacks
27Sakura RabbitKawasaki Takaya
Sakura RabbitKawasaki Takayaplay_arrow
A spring ballad that sings of the bittersweetness of unrequited love
28gardenFuji Kaze
gardenFuji Kazeplay_arrow
Fujii Kaze’s songs: the transience of the four seasons and human relationships
29cherry blossomDA PUMP
cherry blossomDA PUMPplay_arrow
A moving song created by DA PUMP with a Japanese (Wa) theme
30sweet peashaitoopu
sweet peashaitoopuplay_arrow
A love song that depicts the end of a romance
31Blown by the windElefanto Kashimashi
Blown by the windElefanto Kashimashiplay_arrow
A classic song depicting a youthful farewell and a new journey
32Season of BeginningsMakihara Noriyuki × Hanaregumi
Season of BeginningsMakihara Noriyuki × Hanaregumiplay_arrow
An inspiring duet that portrays the scenery of spring
33SakuraRemioromen
SakuraRemioromenplay_arrow
Singing about feelings for a loved one beneath the cherry blossoms
34Morning of the BeginningOfisharu Higedan Dism
Morning of the BeginningOfisharu Higedan Dismplay_arrow
Depicting the hopes and anxieties of starting a new life in spring
35Sakura PhotographHatsuboshi Gakuen
Sakura PhotographHatsuboshi Gakuenplay_arrow
A ballad for the season when cherry blossoms dance, an emotional song
36It has come to goodbye.Chevon
It has come to goodbye.Chevonplay_arrow
An original rock-pop song that expresses the bittersweet feeling of spring
37Cherry Blossom BookmarkAKB48
Cherry Blossom BookmarkAKB48play_arrow
A moving, heartwarming ballad about parting and setting off on a journey
38Sakura SongKANA-BOON
Sakura SongKANA-BOONplay_arrow
Expressing the bittersweetness of youthful love through rock
39Spring Comes to UsUNISON SQUARE GARDEN
Spring Comes to UsUNISON SQUARE GARDENplay_arrow
Introduction of UNISON SQUARE GARDEN’s new song
40Sing of springback number
Sing of springback numberplay_arrow
back number heartbreak support song
41Spring Songikimonogakari
Spring Songikimonogakariplay_arrow
Theme song of Detective Conan movie portrays memories and reunion
42cherry blossomKetsumeishi
cherry blossomKetsumeishiplay_arrow
A love song depicting a springtime farewell
43Before spring comesGōruden Bonbā
Before spring comesGōruden Bonbāplay_arrow
A ballad depicting farewells and encounters in spring
44Sakuraarashi
Sakuraarashiplay_arrow
A classic Arashi song that gives you a push with powerful rock
45SakuraMyuk
SakuraMyukplay_arrow
A bittersweet love song of spring, moved by a mystical singing voice
46SAKURA GoodbyeSCANDAL
SAKURA GoodbyeSCANDALplay_arrow
An early signature work by SCANDAL that portrays graduation
47Graduationgagaga supi
Graduationgagaga supiplay_arrow
A love song that likens a breakup with a lover to a graduation
48Spring meltsindigo la End
Spring meltsindigo la Endplay_arrow
A lyrical song by indigo la End portraying the arrival of spring and growth
49A flower that blooms only hereKobukuro
A flower that blooms only hereKobukuroplay_arrow
Kobukuro’s ballads gently guide the heart
50FlowerFuji Kaze
FlowerFuji Kazeplay_arrow
The importance of living true to yourself.
51One-room DiscoPerfume
One-room DiscoPerfumeplay_arrow
Expressing the hopes and anxieties of a new life through electropop
52A slight fever in springKubota Kai
A slight fever in springKubota Kaiplay_arrow
A gentle-melodied love song resonated with many.
5310-year cherry blossomsAKB48
10-year cherry blossomsAKB48play_arrow
A heartwarming anthem of encouragement that portrays graduation and parting
54SolaninASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION
SolaninASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATIONplay_arrow
A moving song portraying the loss and rebirth of youth
55Spring GoesAimer
Spring GoesAimerplay_arrow
Introduction to Aimer’s exquisite ballads
56Sakura RoadAqua Timez
Sakura RoadAqua Timezplay_arrow
The arrival of spring and warm feelings for someone dear
57bookmarkAqua Timez
bookmarkAqua Timezplay_arrow
A wistful love song of youth riding on the spring breeze
58forget-me-notAwesome City Club
forget-me-notAwesome City Clubplay_arrow
A film-inspired song that depicts memories of love and hope.
59PinkieBUMP OF CHICKEN
PinkieBUMP OF CHICKENplay_arrow
A Song of Memories and Promises Painted by Cherry Blossoms and Time
60Cherry blossom seasonEXILE ATSUSHI
Cherry blossom seasonEXILE ATSUSHIplay_arrow
A moving song that accompanies the graduation season
61I Gotta Go feat. kojikoji, WILYWNKA & HiplinGeG
I Gotta Go feat. kojikoji, WILYWNKA & HiplinGeGplay_arrow
A cheering song that depicts graduation and a new beginning
62Spring SwallowHey! Say! JUMP
Spring SwallowHey! Say! JUMPplay_arrow
A cheer song by sumika, singing of hope in spring
63cherry blossomKALMA
cherry blossomKALMAplay_arrow
A moving song that portrays the arrival of spring, hope, and anxiety
64Youth PhotographLittle Glee Monster
Youth PhotographLittle Glee Monsterplay_arrow
Little Glee Monster Graduation Support Song
65Thunder Sakura feat. 9Lana, SAKURAmotiMAISONdes
Thunder Sakura feat. 9Lana, SAKURAmotiMAISONdesplay_arrow
A cherry blossom-swirled world, a moving song of love and memories
66spring melancholyMrs. GREEN APPLE
spring melancholyMrs. GREEN APPLEplay_arrow
A ballad by Mrs. GREEN APPLE brimming with the feeling of spring
67C.h.a.o.s.m.y.t.h.ONE OK ROCK
C.h.a.o.s.m.y.t.h.ONE OK ROCKplay_arrow
An anthem of friendship, growth, and hope for the future
68CorrectRADWIMPS
CorrectRADWIMPSplay_arrow
A heartwarming song by RADWIMPS that resonates in the graduation season
69We againSG
We againSGplay_arrow
A warm song that sings of farewells and reunions in the season of cherry blossoms
70SakurabitoSun Set Swish
SakurabitoSun Set Swishplay_arrow
A ballad that sings of spring farewells and new encounters
71THANXWANIMA
THANXWANIMAplay_arrow
A hope-filled cheering song, a heartwarming work
72HarukaYOASOBI
HarukaYOASOBIplay_arrow
A coming-of-age story seen by a mug
73migratory bird[Alexandros]
migratory bird[Alexandros]play_arrow
A springtime anthem that gives positive energy
74Winter and Springback number
Winter and Springback numberplay_arrow
A heartrending love song that expresses the pain of heartbreak through the changing seasons.
75sentimentalculenasm
sentimentalculenasmplay_arrow
culenas sings of memories and regrets
76This year’s cherry blossomsflumpool
This year's cherry blossomsflumpoolplay_arrow
A heartwarming classic that cheers on a new beginning
77proofflumpool
proofflumpoolplay_arrow
A song of parting with companions and a new departure
78Aprilmol-74
Aprilmol-74play_arrow
Representative song for mol-74’s April theme
79Heralding springyama
Heralding springyamaplay_arrow
A song by yama. The loneliness and struggles of youth.
80Melancholy Cherry Blossomsatarayo
Melancholy Cherry Blossomsatarayoplay_arrow
A spring graduation ballad, a song of farewell and hope
81You know what,are-kun &『yuika’}
You know what,are-kun &『yuika'}play_arrow
A spring love song that depicts youthful romance
82Yozakura feat. Mei-chankujira
Yozakura feat. Mei-chankujiraplay_arrow
An emotional song that portrays cherry blossoms and feelings of love
83the first strong spring windnishina
the first strong spring windnishinaplay_arrow
Nishina’s song portrays farewells and departures in spring.
84Dear Sir or Madam, on this day when cherry blossoms fluttermafumafu
Dear Sir or Madam, on this day when cherry blossoms fluttermafumafuplay_arrow
A moving song by Mafumafu that portrays cherry blossoms and youth
85Sakura Lovemosao.
Sakura Lovemosao.play_arrow
A spring song that portrays the bittersweet love of youth
86It’s goodbye, but it’s not goodbye.yamadakatsutenai Wink
It's goodbye, but it's not goodbye.yamadakatsutenai Winkplay_arrow
A classic spring song, a moving tune that accompanies the graduation season
87Goodbye Busyuzu
Goodbye Busyuzuplay_arrow
Yuzu’s gemlike love song portraying a springtime farewell
88Friend ~Time of Departure~yuzu
Friend ~Time of Departure~yuzuplay_arrow
A Yuzu song depicting friendship and departure
89spring breezeyuzu
spring breezeyuzuplay_arrow
Memories swaying in the spring breeze, depicting bittersweet emotions
90Cherry Blossom Societyyuzu
Cherry Blossom Societyyuzuplay_arrow
A spring classic that sings of cherry blossoms and eternal love
91Taiwan cherryren
Taiwan cherryrenplay_arrow
A bittersweet love song about overcoming the pain of parting
92Even if we forget springaibii karaa
Even if we forget springaibii karaaplay_arrow
A heartwarming cherry blossom song that depicts springtime farewells and new departures
93Song of SpringUkasukaji
Song of SpringUkasukajiplay_arrow
Spring Arrival Cheer Song
94Cherry blossoms, along the path where petals swirl upElefanto Kashimashi
Cherry blossoms, along the path where petals swirl upElefanto Kashimashiplay_arrow
Elephant Kashimashi’s new song “Sakura”
95springKaneyori Masaru
springKaneyori Masaruplay_arrow
Delicately portraying the end of the seasons and of love
96bookmarkkuriipuhaipe
bookmarkkuriipuhaipeplay_arrow
Creephyp’s poignant song depicting a springtime parting
97cherry blossom night breezeSukima Suichi
cherry blossom night breezeSukima Suichiplay_arrow
A journey of the heart walking along a cherry-blossom path, a melody of a spring night
98cherrysupittsu
cherrysupittsuplay_arrow
A classic song by Spitz that depicts the bittersweet memories of youth.
99BeginningChekikko
BeginningChekikkoplay_arrow
Youth songs that color the graduation season
100Cherry blossom seasonFujifaburikku
Cherry blossom seasonFujifaburikkuplay_arrow
Fujifabric Spring Farewell Theme Song
101threadNakajima Miyuki
threadNakajima Miyukiplay_arrow
Miyuki Nakajima’s masterpiece ballad depicting the bonds of life
102Sakura Clear SkiesYuuri
Sakura Clear SkiesYuuriplay_arrow
In the spring where cherry blossoms dance, gently singing the emotions of graduation.
103Song of BeginningsOhashi Takuya
Song of BeginningsOhashi Takuyaplay_arrow
A heartwarming song to support your new spring life
104GraduationOzaki Yutaka
GraduationOzaki Yutakaplay_arrow
Yutaka Ozaki’s message of youth, expressing a longing for freedom
105One More Time,One More ChanceYamazaki Masayoshi
One More Time,One More ChanceYamazaki Masayoshiplay_arrow
A ballad that longs for loss and reunion
106Homeward Road in MarchHirai Dai
Homeward Road in MarchHirai Daiplay_arrow
A gentle song depicting farewells and new beginnings in the season of cherry blossoms
107Cherry Blossom ForestHoshino Gen
Cherry Blossom ForestHoshino Genplay_arrow
Gen Hoshino’s spring song, a track that evokes the beauty of cherry blossoms and life.
108Tomorrow, when spring comesMatsu Takako
Tomorrow, when spring comesMatsu Takakoplay_arrow
Takako Matsu’s Song of Spring Memories
109Come, spring.Matsutōya Yumi
Come, spring.Matsutōya Yumiplay_arrow
A masterpiece that depicts the gentle light of spring and a wish for reunion
110GraduaterShiina Hekiru
GraduaterShiina Hekiruplay_arrow
A powerful classic by Hekiru Shiina that cheers on youth
111Snow in MarchMakihara Noriyuki
Snow in MarchMakihara Noriyukiplay_arrow
A coming-of-age ballad after graduation, springtime emotions
112SakurazakaFukuyama Masaharu
SakurazakaFukuyama Masaharuplay_arrow
Masaharu Fukuyama’s Love Song of Parting and Hope
113Gazing up, the sky is blueHata Motohiro
Gazing up, the sky is blueHata Motohiroplay_arrow
An inspiring song by Motohiro Hata that captures the milestone of graduation
114Graduation PhotoArai Yumi
Graduation PhotoArai Yumiplay_arrow
A song of youthful bittersweetness and memories
115spring skySuzuki Suzuki
spring skySuzuki Suzukiplay_arrow
A heartwarming piece themed around spring songs, graduation, and friendship
116I heard the sound of cherry blossoms blooming.＝LOVE
I heard the sound of cherry blossoms blooming.＝LOVEplay_arrow
A song by =LOVE that depicts the feelings of spring romance
117sakura colorGReeeeN
sakura colorGReeeeNplay_arrow
A spring cheer song with cherry blossoms as its motif
118Spring of LifePerfume
Spring of LifePerfumeplay_arrow
An electropop that dances optimistically about springtime love
119CHE.R.RYYUI
CHE.R.RYYUIplay_arrow
YUI spring love pop song
120Cherry Blossom Rainabsorb
Cherry Blossom Rainabsorbplay_arrow
A classic song that sings of the graduation season when cherry blossoms bloom
121Spring Dayaimyon
Spring Dayaimyonplay_arrow
Crayon Shin-chan movie theme song
122SAKURAikimonogakari
SAKURAikimonogakariplay_arrow
A moving song that portrays cherry blossoms and farewell
123cherry blossomKobukuro
cherry blossomKobukuroplay_arrow
Kobukuro’s beautiful melody and harmony
124Song of Springsupittsu
Song of Springsupittsuplay_arrow
A spring song by Spitz. It sings of hope and love.
125UraraBikkeburanka
UraraBikkeburankaplay_arrow
A classic song that portrays springtime farewells and new encounters resonates in the heart.
126March 9Remioromen
March 9Remioromenplay_arrow
A graduation song filled with gratitude
127S.A.K.U.R.A.Sandaime Jē Sōru Burazāzu fromu Eguzairu Toraibu
S.A.K.U.R.A.Sandaime Jē Sōru Burazāzu fromu Eguzairu Toraibuplay_arrow
A song that questions one’s way of life with a cherry blossom theme
128When cherry-blossom hues danceNakajima Mika
When cherry-blossom hues danceNakajima Mikaplay_arrow
Mika Nakashima’s heart-touching ballad
129SAKURA DropsUtada Hikaru
SAKURA DropsUtada Hikaruplay_arrow
A spring-like, bittersweet song by Hikaru Utada
130Happinessarashi
Happinessarashiplay_arrow
An anthem of support for a new departure, dedicated to those who face forward
131Sakura, Bloom!arashi
Sakura, Bloom!arashiplay_arrow
Arashi’s 2005 single, a spring classic
132cherry blossomMoriyama Naotaro
cherry blossomMoriyama Naotaroplay_arrow
Moriyama Naotaro’s song “Sakura.” A song about parting and reunion.
133Cherry Blossom MoonSakurazaka46
Cherry Blossom MoonSakurazaka46play_arrow
Sakurazaka46's youth love song
134cherry blossomKawaguchi Kyogo
cherry blossomKawaguchi Kyogoplay_arrow
Representative cherry blossom song of the Doraemon theme
135spring sunlightKanapu × Kujira
spring sunlightKanapu × Kujiraplay_arrow
A collaboration song by Kaf and Kujira