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