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Japanese Pop Sakura Song Rankings [2026]

We’re excited to unveil the latest Top 100 ranking of Japanese sakura-themed songs, presented in order of most views! Cherry blossoms are the quintessential symbol of spring.

There are countless songs about sakura that lyrically capture meetings and farewells.

The playlist is updated weekly.

Playlist

Japanese Pop Sakura Song Rankings [2026]
show_chartTitlePlaylistReview
1Somei Yoshino (Yoshino cherry)ENDLICHERI☆ENDLICHERI
Somei Yoshino (Yoshino cherry)ENDLICHERI☆ENDLICHERIplay_arrow
Tsuyoshi Domoto's solo expresses the emotions of the cherry blossom season
2spring thunderYonezu Kenshi
spring thunderYonezu Kenshiplay_arrow
A moving song that likens the bittersweetness of first love to spring thunder
3cherry blossomKetsumeishi
cherry blossomKetsumeishiplay_arrow
A bittersweet classic about cherry blossoms and farewell, a masterpiece by Ketsumeishi
4cherry blossomKobukuro
cherry blossomKobukuroplay_arrow
Kobukuro’s classic spring song that sings of individuality and love
5CHE.R.RYYUI
CHE.R.RYYUIplay_arrow
A classic song that sings of the bittersweet unrequited love of youth
6cherry blossomMoriyama Naotaro
cherry blossomMoriyama Naotaroplay_arrow
Naotaro Moriyama’s famous song that depicts parting and reunion with the cherry blossoms.
7Spring Dayaimyon
Spring Dayaimyonplay_arrow
Aimyon Kasukabe Akao Rei
8cherry blossomDA PUMP
cherry blossomDA PUMPplay_arrow
DA PUMP's 'Sakura,' a Japanese-style spring song
9SAKURA DropsUtada Hikaru
SAKURA DropsUtada Hikaruplay_arrow
A song by Hikaru Utada depicting heartbreak and the anticipation of new love
10SakurazakaFukuyama Masaharu
SakurazakaFukuyama Masaharuplay_arrow
Masaharu Fukuyama’s Love Song of Parting and Hope
11On nights when cherry blossoms fallaimyon
On nights when cherry blossoms fallaimyonplay_arrow
A spring pop number that portrays feelings of love in the cherry blossom season
12bookmarkkuriipuhaipe
bookmarkkuriipuhaipeplay_arrow
Creephyp’s song gently encourages farewells and taking a new step forward.
13When cherry-blossom hues danceNakajima Mika
When cherry-blossom hues danceNakajima Mikaplay_arrow
Mika Nakashima’s ballad depicting cherry blossoms and farewell
14Spring ThiefYorushika
Spring ThiefYorushikaplay_arrow
Singing of the beauty of falling cherry blossoms and the transience of life
15SAKURAikimonogakari
SAKURAikimonogakariplay_arrow
Ikimono-gakari’s debut song
16Sakura RockCHERRYBLOSSOM
Sakura RockCHERRYBLOSSOMplay_arrow
Sakura Rock by CHERRYBLOSSOM
17Cherry Blossom Timeaiko
Cherry Blossom Timeaikoplay_arrow
Aiko’s love songs. The giddy feeling of spring.
18Sakuraayaka
Sakuraayakaplay_arrow
A story of graduation and new beginnings painted with cherry blossom songs
19cherry blossoms drifting awayUtada Hikaru
cherry blossoms drifting awayUtada Hikaruplay_arrow
A ballad by Hikaru Utada that sings of love and sorrow
20After the cherry blossoms (all quartets lead to the?)UNISON SQUARE GARDEN
After the cherry blossoms (all quartets lead to the?)UNISON SQUARE GARDENplay_arrow
Invigorating rock and courageous, positive lyrics
2110-year cherry blossomsAKB48
10-year cherry blossomsAKB48play_arrow
A heartwarming anthem of encouragement that portrays graduation and parting
22Sakura MitsutsukiSPYAIR
Sakura MitsutsukiSPYAIRplay_arrow
A rock classic that depicts cherry blossoms at night in spring and a farewell
23Sakura, flutterSazan Ōrusutāzu
Sakura, flutterSazan Ōrusutāzuplay_arrow
Southern’s new song sings of spring’s hope and renewal
24lightly; nimbly; flutteringlyŌhara Sakurako
lightly; nimbly; flutteringlyŌhara Sakurakoplay_arrow
A song that sings of friendship and hope, like cherry blossoms
25Even if we forget springaibii karaa
Even if we forget springaibii karaaplay_arrow
A moving song that poignantly portrays a farewell beneath the cherry blossoms
26Come, spring.Matsutōya Yumi
Come, spring.Matsutōya Yumiplay_arrow
A famous song by Yumi Matsutoya depicting spring scenes, parting, and hope
27Dear Sir or Madam, on this day when cherry blossoms fluttermafumafu
Dear Sir or Madam, on this day when cherry blossoms fluttermafumafuplay_arrow
A song that depicts youthful memories and farewells
28cherry blossomKawaguchi Kyogo
cherry blossomKawaguchi Kyogoplay_arrow
A ballad that sings of the bond with a loved one in cherry blossom season
29cherry blossomFUNKY MONKEY BABYS
cherry blossomFUNKY MONKEY BABYSplay_arrow
Gratitude and wishes for a loved one through cherry blossoms
30Sakura RabbitKawasaki Takaya
Sakura RabbitKawasaki Takayaplay_arrow
The heart of a young man who cannot convey his feelings in a classroom where cherry blossoms dance
31petalback number
petalback numberplay_arrow
A melancholic rock number by back number
32O-Shichi and the Night Cherry BlossomsSakamoto Fuyumi
O-Shichi and the Night Cherry BlossomsSakamoto Fuyumiplay_arrow
Fusion music themed on Fuyumi Sakamoto’s night cherry blossoms
33cherry blossom rainJUJU
cherry blossom rainJUJUplay_arrow
A wistful medium-tempo ballad layering feelings upon the cherry blossom rain
34A happy promise.riria.
A happy promise.riria.play_arrow
A ballad that sings of feelings for a loved one in the cherry blossom season
35CHERRY BLOSSOM10-FEET
CHERRY BLOSSOM10-FEETplay_arrow
A 10-FEET song that powerfully sings of the beginning of spring
36Cherry Blossom Societyyuzu
Cherry Blossom Societyyuzuplay_arrow
A spring classic that sings of cherry blossoms and eternal love
37Sakura: To You Who Couldn’t GraduateHanzaki Yoshiko
Sakura: To You Who Couldn't GraduateHanzaki Yoshikoplay_arrow
Weaving thoughts for a departed friend in the season of cherry blossoms
38Let the cherry blossoms bloomYoshida Yamada
Let the cherry blossoms bloomYoshida Yamadaplay_arrow
A song that depicts hope and growth from winter buds to spring
39SakurabitoSun Set Swish
SakurabitoSun Set Swishplay_arrow
A moving song by a band from the anime BLEACH
40The flowers are cherry blossoms; you are beautiful.ikimonogakari
The flowers are cherry blossoms; you are beautiful.ikimonogakariplay_arrow
A refreshing classic that portrays the beauty of cherry blossoms and the budding romances of spring.
41SenbonzakuraWagakki Band
SenbonzakuraWagakki Bandplay_arrow
A traditional-meets-modern cover featuring Japanese instruments
42cherrysupittsu
cherrysupittsuplay_arrow
A classic song by Spitz released as a single in 1996, themed around parting and departure.
43We againSG
We againSGplay_arrow
An inspiring masterpiece perfect for listening to during cherry blossom season
44spring melancholyMrs. GREEN APPLE
spring melancholyMrs. GREEN APPLEplay_arrow
A timeless, heartfelt song that captures the feelings of youth
45You know what,are-kun &『yuika’}
You know what,are-kun &『yuika'}play_arrow
A spring love song that depicts youthful romance
46to chew the windYorushika
to chew the windYorushikaplay_arrow
Yorushika’s songs make my heart feel lighter
47Cherry Blossom BookmarkAKB48
Cherry Blossom BookmarkAKB48play_arrow
A moving, heartwarming ballad about parting and setting off on a journey
48Cherry Blossom MoonSakurazaka46
Cherry Blossom MoonSakurazaka46play_arrow
An emotional song that overlays the farewell of youth with the falling of cherry blossoms
49Cherry blossomMatsuda Seiko
Cherry blossomMatsuda Seikoplay_arrow
Seiko Matsuda’s classic song depicting a spring romance
50Sakura SongKANA-BOON
Sakura SongKANA-BOONplay_arrow
KANA-BOON’s spring farewell song
51Cherry Blossom Rainabsorb
Cherry Blossom Rainabsorbplay_arrow
A song of friendship and hope for graduation season
52Sakura Clear SkiesYuuri
Sakura Clear SkiesYuuriplay_arrow
A moving song that sings of gratitude and hope at the milestone of graduation
53A single petal of cherry blossomMISIA
A single petal of cherry blossomMISIAplay_arrow
A beautiful song by MISIA that sings of farewells and new beginnings with a cherry blossom theme.
54Sakura RoadAqua Timez
Sakura RoadAqua Timezplay_arrow
The arrival of spring and warm feelings for someone dear
55Dreams and Leaf-Cherry TreesAoki Gekkou
Dreams and Leaf-Cherry TreesAoki Gekkouplay_arrow
Singing of the resolve for a new start in the fleetingness of cherry blossoms
56Sakura (Solo)Moriyama Naotaro
Sakura (Solo)Moriyama Naotaroplay_arrow
A heartfelt song themed around cherry blossoms and farewell
57Catch the MomentLiSA
Catch the MomentLiSAplay_arrow
Theme song of the SAO theatrical film sung by LiSA
58Sakura, You, and Ituki.
Sakura, You, and Ituki.play_arrow
A bittersweet song of cherry blossoms and farewell, a tune that lingers in the heart
59Gachi SakuraShonan no Kaze
Gachi SakuraShonan no Kazeplay_arrow
A song about a strong will to keep moving forward without giving up on dreams
60At dawn again today, with cherry blossoms dancingCHiCO with HoneyWorks
At dawn again today, with cherry blossoms dancingCHiCO with HoneyWorksplay_arrow
A powerful song filled with feelings for a loved one.
61I want to become a cherry blossom tree.AKB48
I want to become a cherry blossom tree.AKB48play_arrow
AKB48’s graduation song for the cherry blossom season
62sakura colorGReeeeN
sakura colorGReeeeNplay_arrow
An anthem to encourage those striving toward their dreams
63Tomorrow, when spring comesMatsu Takako
Tomorrow, when spring comesMatsu Takakoplay_arrow
Takako Matsu’s Song of Spring Memories
64Sakura Lovemosao.
Sakura Lovemosao.play_arrow
A bittersweet spring song for a graduation project
65We ate cherry blossoms together.HKT48
We ate cherry blossoms together.HKT48play_arrow
HKT48’s spring pop song, facing a breakup positively
66Sakura, Bloom!arashi
Sakura, Bloom!arashiplay_arrow
Arashi’s pop rock that gives you the courage to take a new step in spring
67Only the graduation photo knowsHinatazaka46
Only the graduation photo knowsHinatazaka46play_arrow
A song of cherry blossoms, graduation, and unspoken love
68Sakura MelodyKatō Miriya × Shimizu Shōta
Sakura MelodyKatō Miriya × Shimizu Shōtaplay_arrow
The collaborative song “Sakura Melody” by Miliyah Kato and Shota Shimizu
69Cherry blossom seasonFujifaburikku
Cherry blossom seasonFujifaburikkuplay_arrow
A masterpiece that delicately portrays the emotions surrounding cherry blossoms
70cherry blossomShimizu Shota
cherry blossomShimizu Shotaplay_arrow
A song by Shota Shimizu that sings of spring and love, featuring his captivating, clear and beautiful vocals.
71Cherry blossoms, along the path where petals swirl upElefanto Kashimashi
Cherry blossoms, along the path where petals swirl upElefanto Kashimashiplay_arrow
A future with a loved one, walking together with the cherry blossoms
72The cherry blossoms bloom.ET-KING
The cherry blossoms bloom.ET-KING
ET-KING’s Graduation Cheer Song
73Before the cherry blossoms bloomkinoko teikoku
Before the cherry blossoms bloomkinoko teikokuplay_arrow
A song about the resolve to leave one’s hometown in pursuit of a goal
74Let the cherry blossoms bloomarashi
Let the cherry blossoms bloomarashiplay_arrow
Arashi’s cheer song, Move Forward
75springreGretGirl
springreGretGirlplay_arrow
A pop song depicting springtime partings and change
76Sakura AleAdachi Kana
Sakura AleAdachi Kanaplay_arrow
A cherry blossom song that sings about graduation in a positive light
77Cherry Blossoms of HopeDEEP
Cherry Blossoms of HopeDEEPplay_arrow
A group of vocalists from DEEP and EXILE
78cherry blossoms at nightSEKAI NO OWARI
cherry blossoms at nightSEKAI NO OWARIplay_arrow
A poignant song depicting cherry blossoms and feelings of love
79the first strong spring windnishina
the first strong spring windnishinaplay_arrow
A gentle song that portrays farewells and new departures in spring
80cherry blossomKawamoto Makoto
cherry blossomKawamoto Makotoplay_arrow
Spring light and gentle melodies express the complex emotions of youth
81Sakura MelodyMakihara Noriyuki
Sakura MelodyMakihara Noriyukiplay_arrow
Noriyuki Makihara’s spring song “Sakura Melody” is a masterpiece!
82This year’s cherry blossomsflumpool
This year's cherry blossomsflumpoolplay_arrow
A heartwarming classic that cheers on a new beginning
83cherry blossom colorKaneyori Masaru
cherry blossom colorKaneyori Masaruplay_arrow
A song of bittersweet love that colors the cherry blossom season
84SakuraRemioromen
SakuraRemioromenplay_arrow
Singing about feelings for a loved one beneath the cherry blossoms
85Thunder Sakura feat. 9Lana, SAKURAmotiMAISONdes
Thunder Sakura feat. 9Lana, SAKURAmotiMAISONdesplay_arrow
A gentle piece that depicts springtime cherry blossoms and thunder
86Sakura Rain, SomedayMatsu Takako
Sakura Rain, SomedayMatsu Takakoplay_arrow
Takako Matsu’s heartbreaking song of farewell
87murmurUeno Daiki
murmurUeno Daikiplay_arrow
A spring song by Daiki Ueno. Its warm tones gently stay close to the heart.
88apple pieRyukku to soine gohan
apple pieRyukku to soine gohanplay_arrow
A song depicting the everyday life of a couple, resonating with the spring breeze
89My Past Life, Many Lifetimes AgoRADWIMPS
My Past Life, Many Lifetimes AgoRADWIMPSplay_arrow
Zenzenzense is an insert song in Your Name.
90loveHoshino Gen
loveHoshino Genplay_arrow
Gen Hoshino’s smash hit song that became a hot topic thanks to the “Koi Dance”
91Heralding springyama
Heralding springyamaplay_arrow
Midnight Tokyo, music of loneliness and hope
92dogwood (flowering dogwood)Hitoto Yo
dogwood (flowering dogwood)Hitoto Yoplay_arrow
Hitoto Yo’s famous song, an immortal masterpiece that sings of love and peace
93tapestrySnow Man
tapestrySnow Manplay_arrow
Snow Man's new song is about love and bonds
94forget-me-notAwesome City Club
forget-me-notAwesome City Clubplay_arrow
Awesome City Club Spring Song Hit
95Love and romanceNovelbright
Love and romanceNovelbrightplay_arrow
A heartwarming classic that portrays the happiness of love
96DarlingMrs. GREEN APPLE
DarlingMrs. GREEN APPLEplay_arrow
A heartwarming song that reflects the anxieties and hopes of youth
97One more time, One more chanceYamazaki Masayoshi
One more time, One more chanceYamazaki Masayoshiplay_arrow
Introduction to Masayoshi Yamazaki's signature songs
98Pure Love SongShonan no Kaze
Pure Love SongShonan no Kazeplay_arrow
“Junrenka” is a beloved love song about romance.
991.15 Million Kilometers of FilmOfisharu Higedan Dism
1.15 Million Kilometers of FilmOfisharu Higedan Dismplay_arrow
1,150,000 Kilometers of Film is a love song that likens the future of romance to a movie.
100Love is litrokudenashi
Love is litrokudenashiplay_arrow
A spring song where loneliness and hope intersect