Japanese Pop Spring Song Ranking [2026]

Song of the WheelsBUMP OF CHICKEN96rank/position

BUMP OF CHICKEN 'Song of the Wheels'

It’s the ninth single, released in 2004, and it’s also included on albums like Yggdrasill and present from you.

The arrangement differs depending on the CD it’s on.

The song is about a close friend who’s going far away, and its lonely lyrics really hit home.

a May flyRADWIMPS97rank/position

RADWIMPS – May’s Flies [Official Music Video]

They cemented their status as a band thanks to the massive hit of Zenzenzense, the insert song from the blockbuster film Your Name.

In contrast to the fresh, clean-cut image many associate with RADWIMPS, May’s Fly is a track with a slightly different vibe.

When it was released, its extreme lyrics became a hot topic on social media and the internet.

The lyrics relentlessly mock and tear down the other person—singing it at karaoke might take a bit of courage…

It’s a song to note not only for its eerie atmosphere but also for its artistic cover art.

Sakura, You, and Ituki.98rank/position

tuki. 'Sakura Kimi Watashi' Official Music Video

This is the third single by singer-songwriter tuki., who enjoys immense support for their delicate lyrics and expressive vocals.

Released in January 2024, some listeners may remember it being used as an insert song in the romance show “Kyo, Suki ni Narimashita.

Graduation Edition 2024.” Set to a gentle acoustic guitar melody, the lyrics depict a bittersweet farewell and a fleeting love alongside scenes of cherry blossoms.

It portrays the sense of loss felt at major turning points in life and how past memories are etched deeply in the heart, making it a ballad that tightens your chest as you listen.

How about using it as spring BGM to enhance an Instagram Reel featuring beautiful cherry blossom scenery?

Sakura (2019)Moriyama Naotaro99rank/position

Naotaro Moriyama – “Sakura (2019)” Music Video

Singer-songwriter Naotaro Moriyama, known for his unique personality and frequent appearances on variety shows.

“Sakura (2019),” used as the theme song for the TV drama ‘My Coworker Sakura,’ is a rearranged version of his second single “Sakura (Dokushō),” one of the pioneering cherry blossom songs in the J-pop scene.

The lyrical melody, with its distinctive falsetto that heightens the sense of poignancy, instantly evokes images of graduation ceremonies.

With its dramatic piano and string ensemble that stirs the heart, it’s a quintessential graduation song.

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Takaya Kawasaki - Sakura Usagi [OFFICIAL LYRIC VIDEO]

Singer-songwriter Takaya Kawasaki, who became known to a wide range of listeners thanks to the explosive, SNS-driven success of Magic Carpet, released this track in January 2021.

Centered on graduation and unrequited love, it pairs an acoustic sound with his husky, emotional vocals that truly move the heart.

The timid protagonist, unable to confess feelings that have grown over three years, is likened to a “rabbit,” which is heartbreakingly poignant.

Many people can relate to the bittersweet ache of only being able to gaze at the one you love as cherry blossoms flutter around you.

The song is also included on the album Warmth.

It’s a deeply touching track, perfect for posting a spring memory as a story.