Songs of Nighttime Cherry Blossoms: A curated selection of classic and popular cherry blossom tracks that evoke a dreamlike scene!

cherry blossoms at nightSEKAI NO OWARI

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Included on SEKAI NO OWARI’s album “Eye,” released in February 2019, this song is a moving piece that overlays fleeting cherry blossoms with the stirrings of love.

It forms a pair with “Himawari,” featured on the album “Lip” and sharing the same melody, and leaves a strong impression with its dark atmosphere that delicately depicts the loneliness of spring nights.

Its gentle acoustic sound exudes lingering attachment and bittersweet longing for a loved one.

By contrasting opposing realms—past and future, night and day—the song succeeds in drawing out deeper emotions.

A gem of high artistic quality, it’s a track you’ll want to listen to alone on a quiet night.

Come, spring.Matsutōya Yumi

Yumi Matsutoya – Come, Spring

A tender, bittersweet portrayal of early spring, this gem by Yumi Matsutoya seeps into the heart.

Its lyrics, which beautifully harmonize nostalgia for days gone by, parting from a beloved, and hope for a new season, together with a universal melody infused with traditional Japanese elements, resonate deeply with listeners.

Featured on the album “THE DANCING SUN,” released in November 1994, and used as the theme song for an NHK morning drama series, this piece will gently stay by your side when you need courage to face hardships, when you long to reunite with someone dear, and when you await the arrival of spring.

Thunder Sakura feat. 9Lana, SAKURAmotiMAISONdes

Urusei Yatsura Season 2 Ending Full – Raiou by MAISONdes feat. 9Lana, SAKURAmoti

A MAISONdes track that depicts thunder heralding the arrival of spring and fluttering cherry blossoms.

Its melody evokes the feeling of strolling down a cherry-lined path bathed in gentle sunlight, intertwined with 9Lana’s translucent vocals to express the tenderness of cherishing memories with someone dear.

The lyrics delicately portray the wish to treasure everyday, unassuming moments, along with the bittersweetness and joy felt with the coming of spring, resonating deeply.

It was selected as the ending theme for the third cour of the anime Urusei Yatsura, airing on Fuji TV’s Noitamina block from January 2024.

A wonderful song you’ll want to take along on a springtime drive.

March of the Chimaera and PhantomsUVERworld

[UVERworld] Chimi-Moryo March @ Yokohama Arena 'Live'

This song, “Chimimōryō March,” is packed with everything that makes UVERworld so compelling.

The term “chimimōryō” in the title refers to all sorts of monsters and ghosts.

It’s a track that powerfully conveys the feelings of someone who can see ghosts, riding on a hard-rock edge and a sense of speed.

The song is included on UVERworld’s 18th single, “MONDO PIECE,” released in 2011, and it’s a fan favorite that always hypes up the crowd at live shows.

Though it’s a song about ghosts, the image of night cherry blossoms also heightens its bewitching allure.

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S.A.K.U.R.A.Sandaime Jē Sōru Burazāzu fromu Eguzairu Toraibu

Sandaime J SOUL BROTHERS from EXILE TRIBE / S.A.K.U.R.A.

A track by Sandaime J SOUL BROTHERS from EXILE TRIBE that captivates with its majestic sound boldly infused with traditional Japanese elements and lyrics that gracefully paint fleeting scenes.

As it layers the brief brilliance of falling petals onto the arc of human life, it gently conveys a profound message—how to live beautifully within limited time—through an emotional vocal performance.

Released in March 2014, it is also included on the albums PLANET SEVEN and THE JSB WORLD.

Chosen as the ending theme for TV Asahi’s Onegai! Ranking, it moved many hearts alongside a stunning dance performance.

It’s a song you’ll want to hear beneath a night sky where cherry blossoms swirl, in the season when spring arrives and farewells are felt.

Fluttering Cherry BlossomSnow Man

Snow Man “Hirari to Sakura” (from “Takizawa Kabuki ZERO 2020 The Movie”)

There are many “sakura songs,” and among them, the ones that evoke night-time cherry blossoms tend to have a calm, mellow vibe.

But Snow Man’s “Hirari to Sakura” is powerful, likening cherry blossoms to life and the way we live.

The song was also used as the theme for Takizawa Kabuki ZERO 2020 The Movie.

It carries a certain pop sensibility reminiscent of classic kayōkyoku, making it a sakura song that seems likely to be loved by a wide range of ages.

The music video is flashy as well—far beyond just a gentle ‘hirari’ of petals—the whirlwind of cherry blossoms leaves a striking impact.

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Night Cherry Blossoms #1ASOBI domei

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This track is characterized by a sense of speed in its beat and chant-like calls reminiscent of a festival.

Sung by ASOBI Alliance, it’s a high-energy number that overlays the glamorous image of cherry blossoms blooming at night with the resolve to face battle.

The lyrics are peppered with strong words and proverbs, inspiring listeners at their core.

Released as a single in October 2024, it was produced as an inspire song for the TV anime Mission: Yozakura Family.

It is also included on the album “Doumei,” released in December of the same year.

It mirrors the rising intensity of the anime’s story as it heads toward its climax, making it perfect for moments when you need to fire yourself up.