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

Ginko YozakuraŌnishi Yukari

Wed, May 30 – Goku: Yukari Ohnishi Show Vol. 153 “Yozakura Ginko”

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.

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The cherry blossoms bloom.taiyozoku

COMIN’ KOBE 15 Taiyouzoku Live – Uncut Footage

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 nightYamakawa Yutaka

Yozakura

It’s a melancholic song that contrasts the beauty of cherry blossoms at night with a life filled with struggles alongside a loved one.

It’s sung by Yutaka Yamakawa, an enka singer from Mie Prefecture who drew attention with his debut single “Hakodate Main Line.” It was released in 1992 as his 13th single.

The lyrics—saying that being with you is all that matters—really hit home.

It feels like watching a scene from a movie.

You can’t help but hope that all those hardships and heartfelt feelings will be rewarded someday.

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SAKURA. I love you ?Nishino Kana

Kana Nishino 'SAKURA, I love you? (short ver.)'

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.

PuzzleKanjani∞

Puzzle Kanjani Eight Cover

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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Dreams and Leaf-Cherry TreesAoki Gekkou

Nightcore – Dream and Leaf Cherry Blossoms // Yume to Hazakura [Wotamin Cover] Original song by: Aoki Gekkoh

Yume to Hazakura, which depicts cherry blossoms with a distinctly Japanese atmosphere, conveys an elegant aura.

Released in 2011, this piece is a song by Aoki Gekko, a trio of Vocaloid producers.

Like the sight of cherry blossoms in full bloom, moments of joy pass by all too fleetingly… Even while carrying such bittersweet feelings, the song portrays a resolve to live strongly in reality.

It’s a track that can empower anyone embarking on a new beginning this spring.

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At dusk, mistaken for a dreamAfter the Rain

[MV] At Dusk, Mistaken for a Dream / After the Rain [Soraru × Mafumafu]

A signature work by After the Rain, where delicate piano melodies blend seamlessly with crystalline vocals.

Against the backdrop of fleeting cherry blossoms at dusk, a poignant farewell and beautiful memories are woven together.

The harmony of Soraru’s calm low register and Mafumafu’s soaring high notes gently enfolds the feelings of someone standing at a springtime crossroads.

This track is included on the August 2020 album “7×2 Deadly Sins.” It’s a song we especially recommend for those who want to reflect on treasured memories beneath the night sakura, or for anyone ready to take a new step forward with the arrival of spring.