Japanese Pop Sakura Song Rankings [2026]

SenbonzakuraWagakki Band41rank/position

Wagakki Band / Senbonzakura

This song is a cover by Wagakki Band—formed in response to the call to “make traditional performing arts more pop and spread them worldwide”—of a Vocaloid track by Kurousa-P.

Wagakki Band’s style, which fuses traditional Japanese instruments with contemporary music, perfectly matches the original song’s world, which incorporated the atmosphere of the Meiji Restoration and Taisho romanticism while satirizing the modern era.

The term “Senbonzakura” originally praised the cherry blossoms of Mount Yoshino in Nara Prefecture, and by extension came to describe the peak bloom at famous cherry blossom viewing spots.

Inspired by cherry trees that are not only beautiful but also bloom with powerful vigor, the piece imparts an energizing sense of noble, life-affirming strength.

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cherrysupittsu42rank/position

Spitz / Cherry

It’s a classic song with a warm yet wistful melody that makes you feel the arrival of an exciting new season.

Its world depicting parting and new beginnings overlaps with the scenes of spring.

Released as a single by Spitz in April 1996, it’s also included on the album “Indigo Chiheisen.” Although it had no tie-in at the time of release, it became a million seller, and in 2019 it was used in an NTT East Japan commercial.

It’s a song I’d recommend to elementary school students facing big changes like graduation or new class assignments.

Why not take a new step forward with this piece, which can turn anxious feelings into courage?

We againSG43rank/position

Us, Again – SG (Official Lyric Video)

When it comes to songs you want to hear during cherry blossom season in full bloom, this is the one! Sung by SG, this heartwarming track centers on the themes of parting and reunion.

It carries messages that support life’s turning points—like graduation or changing jobs—and resonates deeply with listeners.

It was also featured in a Calorie Mate commercial cheering on exam-takers, and a wind ensemble version was released digitally in November 2024.

The lyrics are memorable, reflecting on past memories while inspiring hope for the future.

It’s the perfect song to play at graduations or during farewells with friends.

Listen to it while viewing the spring blossoms, and it’s sure to warm your heart.

spring melancholyMrs. GREEN APPLE44rank/position

Mrs. GREEN APPLE – Spring Melancholy

This song delicately portrays the transience of youth and the emotions of adolescence.

It’s said that Motoki Omori, the vocalist of Mrs.

GREEN APPLE, wrote it the day after his high school graduation ceremony.

It’s a perfect track to listen to during graduation season.

The song was tied in as the theme for Suntory’s “Craft Boss” commercial and became widely loved.

In March 2024, it surpassed 100 million cumulative streams on the Billboard JAPAN charts.

Why not give it a listen this spring, a season that evokes farewells and growth? Its heartfelt lyrics and beautiful melody are sure to color your memories.

You know what,are-kun &『yuika’}45rank/position

You know. / Are-kun & “Yuika” [MV]

The lyrics depicting cherry blossoms dancing beneath the spring blue sky are striking.

The clear, transparent vocals of Are-kun and Yuika gently embrace the freshness of first love.

Born from a connection on social media, this work was released digitally in April 2022.

It portrays a bittersweet romance, where the two can’t honestly express their feelings to each other, evoking the budding emotions that come with the arrival of spring.

It’s a refreshing spring song that many will want to listen to during cherry blossom season, one that tenderly resonates with listeners’ hearts.