Japanese Pop Spring Song Ranking [2026]
We’ll introduce the latest top 100 songs from the Japanese spring song rankings, all at once, ordered by most views! Spring is all about new encounters, and it’s hard not to feel excited about a new chapter—but sometimes the changes can be exhausting.
In those moments, listen to today’s popular tracks and blow off some steam! The playlist is updated weekly.
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Japanese Pop Spring Song Rankings [2026] (41–50)
JuneKOTORI50rank/position
A four-piece rock band KOTORI’s song, whose name comes from a classmate of the members, “Kotori-kun,” born from the desire to “make a friend famous.” It’s a track included on their first album, “kike,” and the opening—kicking off with a straightforward vocal and an emotional guitar riff—sets a beautifully bittersweet tone.
At first glance, the title doesn’t seem like a spring song, but as the lyrics tell a story of recalling spring in the season after it has passed, you may feel that the title “June,” marking the very beginning of summer, is truly a masterful choice.
It’s a lyrical number meant for each listener to overlay with their own spring and sing along.
Japanese Pop Spring Songs Ranking [2026] (51–60)
lightly; nimbly; flutteringlyŌhara Sakurako51rank/position
Sakurako Ohara is a singer who’s also active as a radio personality and actress, and her cute singing voice has won great popularity.
Her sixth single, “Hirari,” chosen as the theme song for the film “Let’s Go, Jets! From Small Town Girls to U.S.
Champions?!,” features an ensemble of strings and piano that heightens the sense of poignancy.
The lyrics vividly evoke scenes from a graduation ceremony and are sure to tug at the hearts of those about to graduate and those reminiscing about their own.
It’s a ballad perfect for spring, the graduation season, that conveys an unchanging friendship even when you’re apart.
The Wheat SongNakajima Miyuki52rank/position
Released in 2016 as the 43rd single, it was used as the CM song for GYAO’s broadcast “Celebration: Minami Takahashi’s Graduation ‘The Dream Seen at 148.5 cm’ at Yokohama Stadium.” It’s a very charming track with a sparkling sound.
Early summer rainEvery Little Thing53rank/position
Every Little Thing needs no introduction—a music duo consisting of vocalist Misato Mochida and guitarist Ichiro Ito, commonly known as ELT.
For a while after their debut, keyboardist Michiru Igarashi was also credited as a front-facing member.
“Samidare” is a mellow song that brings back memories of someone you met long ago.
The term samidare evokes a traditional sense of Japan’s seasonal atmosphere.
It’s the kind of song you’d want to grab the mic and sing at that perfect “this is it!” moment after the crowd has gotten pumped up.
SenbonzakuraWagakki Band54rank/position
Wagakki Band is an eight-member rock group that fuses traditional Japanese instruments with a band sound at a high level of quality, thanks to each member’s outstanding musicianship.
Their cover of Senbonzakura, a smash hit by producer Kuro-UsaP known for Vocaloid tracks, was chosen as the ending theme for the variety show Rank Ōkoku (Rank Kingdom).
The blend of Japanese-style lyrics and melodies with a rock ensemble that hints at metal evokes the exhilarating image of cherry blossoms in full bloom.
It’s a rock tune that truly captures the feeling of spring in Japan and lifts your spirits just by listening.
far; distant; by farGReeeeN55rank/position
It’s a classic song depicting the season when cherry blossoms dance in the air.
Released in May 2009, it was used as the theme song for the film “ROOKIES: Graduation.” The track is included on GReeeeN’s third album, “Shio, Kosho,” as well as their best-of album, “Imamade no A-men, B-men desu to!?” This song expresses gratitude toward family and friends and a resolve to set off into a new world.
Through imagery of spring breezes and cherry blossoms, it conveys the anticipation and anxiety of starting a new life, along with the sorrow of parting from loved ones.
It’s a perfect song for those entering a new chapter—graduation, matriculation, or starting a career.
Listening to it in spring makes it resonate even more deeply.
deep redMy Hair is Bad56rank/position
This is a signature song by My Hair is Bad that vividly depicts the ache of heartbreak and self-loathing.
Within its emotional rock sound, it finely portrays raw human feelings and actions, as well as the complexities of romantic relationships.
The album “Hitomebore e.p.” brilliantly expresses a dual-sided relationship—physical intimacy and emotional walls, affection and control, dependence and independence.
Since its release in July 2015, it has become a staple at live shows, generating a strong sense of unity with the audience.
In April 2022, the band performed it on Music Station, drawing renewed attention for their expressive power.
This song, which pairs imagery evocative of spring with the heart of someone trying to move forward while carrying deep loss and self-loathing, offers a sense of closeness and comfort.