Japanese Pop Spring Song Ranking [2026]

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[Official Music Video] Perfume “One-Room Disco”

This is a Perfume track themed around starting a new life in spring.

In a brand-new apartment right after moving, feelings of excitement mixed with a touch of anxiety.

Those bittersweet emotions are expressed over sparkling synth-pop.

The song not only captures the exhilarating sense that a lonely room has turned into a dance floor, but also gives you strength through the fleeting pangs of wistfulness you feel in quiet moments.

Released in March 2009, it was later included on the classic album “⊿ (Triangle).” A new life is exciting, but it can feel a little lonely too, right? This song gently stays by your side in those moments.

How about using it as BGM for an Instagram Story featuring cherry blossom-lined streets or your new place?

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GReeeeN – Cherry Blossom Color

An encouraging song that gently portrays the feelings of people leaping into new environments.

While bewildered by unfamiliar scenery and crowds, the image of a young person vowing to reunite with someone dear and striving to move forward leaves a strong impression.

Released by GReeeeN in February 2013, the track was also used in an AOKI commercial, resonating with those embarking on a new chapter in life.

The piece features a warm melody woven from elegant string tones and GReeeeN’s signature powerful vocals.

It’s a number you’ll want to listen to when setting off for a new place for school or work, or when cherishing memories of a loved one you’ll be separated from.

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Sakura Rock

CHERRYBLOSSOM is a band known for its appealing female dual vocals that unfortunately disbanded in 2010.

Their song “Sakura Rock” is their fourth single, released in 2009, and it was used as the ending theme for the TV anime “Katekyo Hitman Reborn!” The lyrics express how, when the cherry blossom season arrives, you think, “It’s that time of year again,” and remember someone.

That someone was once important but is no longer by your side.

It’s a cherry blossom song packed with a sense of poignancy, set to a rock-influenced sound.

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Sheena Ringo – Carnation

This song, which opens with a beautiful string sound, is Ringo Sheena’s 12th single, “Carnation.” It became a hot topic after being selected as the theme song for the NHK morning drama of the same name.

With this song, Ringo Sheena made her first appearance on the Kōhaku Uta Gassen.

When she was first offered the drama’s theme song, she was asked for an “upbeat track,” so she had been working on a different song.

“Carnation” was originally supposed to be the B-side to that track, but as the drama’s production progressed, it was decided that “this one fits the drama better,” and “Carnation” was chosen as the theme.

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Sakura Mitsutsuki

A rock number you’ll want to hear in spring, depicting a night scene with swirling cherry blossoms and a resolve to move forward while holding a precious promise close to your heart.

Set to a driving band sound, it delivers a message that’s both wistful and powerful, the kind that makes your chest tighten every time you listen.

Released as a single in March 2013, it was widely embraced as the opening theme for the anime Gintama.

Rather than dwelling only on parting, this song gives you the courage to start walking, believing you’ll meet again someday.

It’s perfect for those leaping into a new environment, or for a quiet moment gazing up at the night sakura and reflecting.