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

O-Shichi and the Night Cherry BlossomsSakamoto Fuyumi

Fuyumi Sakamoto – Yozakura O-Shichi

Fuyumi Sakamoto is from Kamitonda Town in Wakayama Prefecture.

Kamitonda is also home to part of the Kumano Kodo, which is designated as a World Heritage site.

At events along the Kumano Kodo, there are offerings such as takigi Noh performances, and light-up events at Oyunohara—settings that are perfect for viewing cherry blossoms at night.

If you ever visit Wakayama, be sure to stop by.

I’ve strayed a bit, but the “Oshichi” who appears in Yozakura Oshichi is based on a woman who, desperate to see again the man she met during a fire, went around setting fires throughout the town.

Knowing that backstory makes the song a little scary to listen to, doesn’t it? It’s a piece that conjures up images of cherry blossoms scattering in the night.

Cherry Blossom MoonSakurazaka46

Sakurazaka46 'Sakuzuki'

A bittersweet song that overlays the parting of youth with the way cherry blossoms fall.

Like a graduation album packed with cherished memories on a single page, Sakurazaka46’s work is wrapped in warm emotion.

Released in February 2023, this track drew attention as Rena Moriya’s first center song and sold 349,000 copies on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart, debuting at No.

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With lyrics that resonate in the season of new meetings and farewells and a beautiful melody, it’s sure to gently encourage those standing at a life’s turning point.

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.

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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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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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.

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.