Japanese Pop Sakura Song Rankings [2026]

Sakura Rain, SomedayMatsu Takako86rank/position

Sakurano Ame, Itsuka

Many of you probably remember it as the theme song for the Fuji TV drama “Omiai Kekkon.” It’s a single released in February 2000 by Takako Matsu, who has also firmly established herself as an actress.

The lyrics were written by Matsu herself, with composition by renowned producer Satoshi Takebe.

A delicate, piano-centered arrangement intertwines with her crystal-clear vocals, evoking a quiet, spring-rain-like poignancy.

The lyrics are tinged with the bittersweet regret of not having been able to do anything for someone precious.

When you’re carrying the pain of parting yet want to surrender your heart to the gently falling rain, give it a listen.

murmurUeno Daiki87rank/position

Daiki Ueno / “Zawameki” Music Video

Daiki Ueno’s music delicately portrays the joy, anxiety, and anticipation that come with the arrival of spring.

The warm tones of acoustic guitar and cello gently resonate with the listener’s heart.

The song is included on the album Shinryoku, released in April 2023, and was also chosen as the theme song for TV Tokyo and BS TV Tokyo’s late-night drama “Konkatsu Shokudo.” It’s a heartwarming track you’ll want to listen to in the spring season, especially recommended for those who have experienced new encounters or farewells during the cherry blossom season.

apple pieRyukku to soine gohan88rank/position

apple pie

If you’re looking for a spring song that you’ll want to listen to in the spring breeze, I recommend this one! “Apple Pie,” included on Ryoku to Soiné Gohan’s 2022 album Shiki (Four Seasons).

The lyrics, written from a male perspective, evoke the everyday life of a wholesome couple.

You can’t help but think it was written for his girlfriend, and the melody is so easy on the ears.

It’s soft and fluffy yet still vows eternal love, which is totally heart-fluttering.

It’s also easy to sing at karaoke, so it might be nice to try singing it for a woman you like or for your girlfriend.

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My Past Life, Many Lifetimes AgoRADWIMPS89rank/position

RADWIMPS – Zenzenzense (movie ver.) [Official Music Video]

One song, Zenzenzense, was written specifically as an insert song for director Makoto Shinkai’s film Your Name and is included on the soundtrack RADWIMPS released in 2016.

With over 200 million views on the official music video, it’s a love song many of you surely know! While the track might feel more like summer than spring, listening to it beneath the springtime cherry blossoms will still make those feelings of love swell! Who knows—you might even have a fateful encounter.

That’s the kind of song it is.

Its sense of speed is outstanding, so definitely give it a listen!

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Gen Hoshino – Koi (Official Video)

Gen Hoshino’s smash hit song “Koi.” It was the theme song for the 2016 TV drama “We Married as a Job” (Nigeru wa Haji da ga Yaku ni Tatsu), in which Hoshino himself appeared.

The “Koi Dance,” performed by the cast in the ending sequence, became a huge craze and is beloved by people of all ages, from kids to adults.

In 2021, a New Year’s special sequel of the drama aired, where the Koi Dance was performed again with some new choreography added.

It’s a song that makes your heart want to dance no matter the season, but if you listen to it in spring when a new chapter of life begins, it might lift your spirits and make you think, “Maybe I’ll try falling in love again!”

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