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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.

[Night Sakura Songs] Carefully selected masterpieces and popular tracks about cherry blossoms that evoke a dreamlike scene! (61–70)

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.

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SAKURA. I love you ?Nishino Kana

Kana Nishino - “SAKURA, I love you?” (short ver.)
SAKURA. I love you ?Nishino Kana

Set against the backdrop of a beautiful spring scene with cherry blossoms dancing in the air, this pure and elegant song by Kana Nishino poignantly portrays a woman’s heart swaying between lingering feelings for a past love and the pull of a new romance.

Its delicate piano melody and crystalline vocals gently envelop the bittersweet memories of love that resurface with the arrival of spring.

Released in March 2012, the track was featured in Sony’s Walkman “Play You.” commercial and included on the album Love Place.

It’s a gem of a ballad perfect for a spring night, where the emotions wavering between memories revived under rows of cherry trees and complex feelings toward an ideal present lover resonate with the fleeting beauty of nighttime blossoms.

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PuzzleKanjani∞

Puzzle Kanjani Eight Cover
PuzzleKanjani∞

Kanjani Eight’s “Puzzle” is a song that makes you feel as if your heart is being tightly gripped.

Released in 2009 as the lead track of the album PUZZLE, it was written and composed by Kazuyoshi Saito, who has also recorded it as a self-cover.

Songs that suit viewing cherry blossoms at night are often love songs, but this one feels more like taking a hard look at your current self—some listeners may even feel a slight ache in their chest.

It’s a sentimental tune that brings back memories of places you used to hang out and friends from the past when you’re feeling down.

True to Kanjani Eight’s style, it also weaves in place names and landmarks from Osaka.

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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.