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 Enchanting Scenes! (51–60)
SakuraŌhashi Torio
Passing through swirling cherry blossom petals while thinking of someone dear, heading off to a faraway place… It’s a farewell song that tightens your chest.
It’s by the singer-songwriter Ohashi Trio, known for his stylish, soul-soothing musicality as heard in songs like “HONEY” and “SHE,” and it’s included on his 2013 album “plugged.” The piece carries a gentle warmth, with the beautiful resonance of piano throughout, and Ohashi’s whispery vocals are wonderful as well.
It isn’t simply a sad song, so it’s recommended when you want to move on from a broken heart.
Ginko YozakuraŌnishi Yukari
Yukari Onishi is known for her powerful, soulful voice.
The song “Yozakura Ginko” is a track from her 2016 album “EXPLOSION.” It has a distinctly mature vibe and suits the night perfectly, though the chorus contains shocking lyrics that might catch you off guard.
While it conveys the pain and hardship of living, it also, in contrast to the lyrics, lets you feel the preciousness of life.
It’s a song that pairs beautifully with cherry blossoms at night.
The cherry blossoms bloom.taiyozoku
It’s included as the 10th track on the fifth album “Taiyo,” released in 2005.
It’s a song I recommend to exam takers and one I’d love to give as a congratulatory gift for passing.
It’s especially recommended for nights when you’re frustrated, unbelievably happy, or something special has happened.
If you belt it out at karaoke, it’s sure to relieve stress.
cherry blossoms at nightTakezaki Kiyoya
With its rich, sweet vocals and the striking sounds of koto and bells, this is a memorable kayōkyoku (Japanese popular ballad).
It is sung by Seiya Takezaki, who rose to fame by winning the inaugural All-Japan Heartfelt Song Championship and making his debut as a singer.
This song, which depicts a farewell scene with a loved one, is one you’ll want to listen to carefully when you’re alone.
And the expression “the petals of the night cherry blossoms hold back the tears” seems to carry an extraordinary depth of emotion.
Why is it that partings between people reach so deeply into the heart?
Night Cherry Blossom BluesNagayama Yōko
Young people may not know this, but Yoko Nagayama used to be a full-on idol.
Her cover songs—like Jun Mayuzumi’s “I Want to Ride the Clouds” and Bananarama’s “Venus”—were huge hits, and there was a time when she was hailed as the queen of covers.
Then came her sudden switch to enka… it was quite a shock back then.
Her nighttime cherry-blossom song is this one, “Yozakura Blues.” Set in Kyoto, the lyrics dwell on a man she parted ways with; while it chronicles heartbreak, there’s a certain springlike brightness to it.
The slightly pop-tinged enka sound seems to give spring an extra push, too.
It’s a track I’d recommend even to those who aren’t into enka.