Japanese Pop Spring Song Ranking [2026]

March 9Remioromen36rank/position

Remioromen – March 9

A classic by Remioromen with a warmth that makes you pause amid the passing seasons and reaffirm the bonds with those you love.

Its lyrics, which speak of the trust you feel for someone whose presence appears behind your closed eyelids and the joy of dreaming together, resonate deeply with listeners.

It was originally created to celebrate a friend’s wedding, but after being used as an insert song in the 2005 drama “1 Litre of Tears,” it became a staple for graduation season as well.

Released as a single in March 2004, it’s also included on the acclaimed album “ether.” A nostalgic tidbit is that Maki Horikita appeared in the music video before her big break.

It’s the kind of song you want to listen to in spring, as you take a new step forward and think of someone you want to thank.

Spring of LifePerfume37rank/position

[Official Music Video] Perfume「Spring of Life」

When you feel the gentle warmth of spring, don’t you just feel like dancing? Perfume’s hit song “Spring of Life” is perfect for that buoyant mood.

With its sparkling electronic sounds and bouncy rhythm, just listening to it makes your heart dance and makes you want to start a new romance.

Released as a single in April 2012, it drew major attention as their first work after changing record labels.

It was also featured in a Kirin Chu-Hi Hyoketsu commercial, so many of you might have heard it before.

The chorus dance is irresistibly cute and makes you want to copy it! If you’re nervous in a new class or need a boost of energy, listening to it will surely lift your spirits!

A person who loves springGLAY38rank/position

GLAY / A Person Who Loves Spring

A gem of a ballad born from the inspiration of witnessing people endure Iceland’s harsh winter while longing for spring.

It poetically depicts the changing of the seasons and human emotions, and its heartwarming melody—woven by delicate piano tones and the band’s dynamic groove—leaves a strong impression.

Included on the album “BELOVED,” released in November 1996, this GLAY number also gained popularity the following year as the B-side to the single “Kuchibiru,” and has been featured on numerous classic releases, including the best-of album “DRIVE-GLAY complete BEST.” It’s a song we especially recommend to those who, while awaiting the arrival of spring, hold dear the feelings they have for someone special.

Motherkariyushi 5839rank/position

Kariyushi58 “Anma”

Speaking of spring and May, we can’t forget Mother’s Day.

The song “Anma” means “mother” in the Okinawan language—it’s a song dedicated to moms.

It’s also Kariyushi 58’s signature track and their debut single, released in 2006.

It’s filled with feelings that are hard to express honestly in everyday life: gratitude to one’s mother and, in a way, confessions or apologies for the past.

For those who’ve left home and haven’t seen their parents for a long time, listening to this song might make you want to see them again and tell them how grateful you are.

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Somei Yoshino (Yoshino cherry)ENDLICHERI☆ENDLICHERI40rank/position

Somei Yoshino (Yoshino cherry)

This is the first single released under one of Tsuyoshi Domoto’s solo monikers, ENDLICHERI☆ENDLICHERI; Domoto is also active as a member of KinKi Kids.

Titled after Somei Yoshino, a cherry blossom variety commonly seen in Japan, the song depicts the many emotions felt during cherry blossom season.

Its airy, floating sound—evoking an unsteady mind and shifting feelings—together with vocals that accentuate that mood, creates a unique world.

The track conjures the sense of unease behind the beauty of cherry blossoms, which can be seen only for a limited time each year: how many more times will we get to witness this scene?

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cherry blossomDA PUMP41rank/position

DA PUMP / Sakura MV+SPOT (short ver.)

A beautiful ballad with a Japanese flair from DA PUMP, one of Japan’s leading dance and vocal groups.

Set against the changing seasons from winter to spring, it uses cherry blossoms as a metaphor to express life’s fragility and the importance of bonds.

ISSA’s powerful yet delicate vocals, paired with the members’ graceful choreography, create a world that resonates deeply with viewers.

Released in March 2019, the song was selected as the opening theme for TBS’s CDTV in February and March.

Distinct from the danceable image of their previous hit “U.S.A.,” this track showcases a new side of DA PUMP.

It’s a song you’ll want to listen to when reflecting on life’s milestones and cherished memories, especially during the season that heralds the arrival of spring.

April windElefanto Kashimashi42rank/position

April wind

Spring makes the heart race with the feeling of a new season, and the song you can’t help but want to sing at karaoke is this track by Elephant Kashimashi.

It was included on the single “Kanashimi no Hate,” released in April 1996, and became widely known as the theme song for the Toshiba Multimedia commercial.

It also reached many listeners through radio, being selected as an FM802 Heavy Rotation track in April 1996.

As vocalist Hiroji Miyamoto reportedly agonized during production that it might be “too pop,” the bright, buoyant melody certainly leaves an impression.

Even so, the band’s signature intensity remains intact, and the more you listen, the more courage it gives you.

Why not sing it with all your heart as a pep song for friends or colleagues starting a new chapter in life?