Songs of Nighttime Cherry Blossoms: A curated selection of classic and popular cherry blossom tracks that evoke a dreamlike scene!
Cherry blossoms that herald the arrival of spring.
The sight of their small, pale blossoms in full bloom shines with beauty not only beneath the blue sky, but even after sunset, when darkness falls around them.
In recent years, illuminated, dreamlike cherry blossoms have become a familiar sight across the country.
In this article, we’ve gathered songs related to yozakura—nighttime cherry blossoms.
We’ve selected not only tracks that include the word “yozakura” in their titles or lyrics, but also songs that depict cherry blossoms at night.
Please enjoy them as companions for a spring evening.
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[Night Sakura Songs] Carefully selected masterpieces and popular tracks about cherry blossoms that evoke a dreamlike scene! (61–70)
DepartureSCANDAL
The four-member girls’ rock band SCANDAL released “Departure” in 2014.
This song is the first for which the members handled both lyrics and composition, and it’s a love song that conveys a faint, bittersweet feeling that tightens the chest.
She’s likely thinking of the boyfriend she broke up with and will never see again; the memory of viewing the night cherry blossoms left an especially vivid impression on her heart, and every time she sees those blossoms, every time that season comes, she’s reminded of him.
The title “Departure” carries meanings like “setting out from where you are” and “departure,” which conveys her intention to bring closure to her own heart.
cherry blossom frontChatto Monchī
Chatmonchy, the band that sadly disbanded in 2018.
This song, Sakura Zensen, is included on Chatmonchy’s 2011 album YOU MORE.
Everyone has those feelings that swirl around inside, not even worth bringing up to others, right? This song turns those kinds of emotions—ones that could be taken that way—into lyrics and music.
It captures a contrast between the glamour and preciousness of cherry blossoms and the opposing feelings within, along with a wish to blur those feelings away during cherry-blossom viewing.
It’s a track that conveys all of that.
cherry blossomNagabuchi Tsuyoshi
It’s a masterpiece that exudes the melancholy of a man feeling lonely on a night by himself.
It’s a song by Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi, a singer-songwriter from Kagoshima Prefecture, included on his 21st album “FRIENDS,” released in 2009.
There are times when you catch yourself thinking, “I’m jealous of the way that person lives,” right? And compared to that, you end up sinking into self-loathing.
It’s a piercing ballad that traces memories while reflecting on the night cherry blossoms.
Be sure to listen to it on a spring evening while taking a walk.
cherry blossoms at nightAldious
A song by Aldious, a metal band that leads Japan’s girls’ metal scene with flashy costumes and top-tier musicianship.
It pairs the imagery of nighttime cherry blossoms with metal—an unlikely combination—but the result is a superb track where a robust metal sound carries melodies rich with the kind of wistful emotion beloved in Japan.
The classical, melodic twin-lead guitar harmonies featuring tapping are pleasing to the ear, making this a night-cherry-blossom song we’d recommend even to those unfamiliar with metal.
floating cloudSuiyōbi no Campanella
Wednesday Campanella, which drew attention when it was announced in 2021 that KOM_I, who had served as the group’s iconic vocalist, would be leaving.
The song “Ukigumo” is included on their first mini-album, “Crawl and Pull-Up,” released in 2013.
It’s a track brimming with Wednesday Campanella’s distinctive world—a mysterious, floating sensation that evokes cherry blossoms and Japan’s beautiful scenery, with the traditional motif of kachō-fūgetsu woven into the lyrics.
Listening to it while gazing at cherry blossoms at night may let you savor that beautiful scenery even more.
In conclusion
We’ve introduced a slew of songs inspired by night-time cherry blossoms that conjure up fantastical scenes. Did you find a favorite night-sakura track? Next spring, be sure to take your time listening to classic cherry blossom tunes while gazing at the graceful night sakura in full bloom against the backdrop of the night sky.