Popular Sakura Song Rankings [2026]

I want to become a cherry blossom tree.AKB4864rank/position

[MV full] Let's Become a Cherry Tree / AKB48 [Official]

Released in 2011, AKB48’s single “Sakura Song” can be considered a spring staple for the group.

When we think of the cherry blossom season, many of us picture graduation ceremonies.

This song also portrays the emotional state—almost unstable—that comes with facing graduation.

The lyrics leave a strong impression, suggesting a firm determination to clarify one’s starting point and move into the future without forgetting that initial resolve.

It’s a quiet, slightly lonely ballad, yet through the lyrics you can feel a powerful emotion rooted deep in the heart.

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Tomorrow, when spring comesMatsu Takako65rank/position

Takako Matsu – When Spring Comes Tomorrow

A gem of a melody played as if to celebrate the arrival of a new season, carried by the refreshing spring breeze.

Takako Matsu’s clear voice gently wraps nostalgic memories and the hope of reunion.

Feelings for someone devoted to baseball, cherished places shared with a loved one—vivid snapshots of youth are drawn and resonate deeply with listeners.

Released in March 1997 as her debut, it was featured in an NTT commercial and reached No.

8 on the Oricon charts.

Lyrics by Yuji Sakamoto, music and arrangement by Daisuke Hinata, the song is polished and refined.

It’s perfect for a drive under gentle spring sunshine—highly recommended for those starting a new chapter or wishing to look back on precious memories.

When the warm weather lifts your spirits, this song will be there, close to your heart.

Sakura Lovemosao.66rank/position

Sakuran / Mosawo [Music Video]

Mosawo is a singer-songwriter who performs without showing his face.

Released in February 2021, this piece is a poignant spring song themed around “feelings left unspoken” during graduation season.

The lyrics, which depict the sadness of graduating without ever confessing your feelings to the one you like, may tug at your heartstrings.

It was also included on the album Koi no Uta.

With a warm voice and down-to-earth words that invite empathy, the song gently accompanies the season of farewells.

Why not give it a listen when class changes or graduation separates you from someone you love?

We ate cherry blossoms together.HKT4867rank/position

[MV full] Sakura, We All Ate It / HKT48 [Official]

This is a spring pop tune by HKT48, an idol group based in Hakata, that colors the season of parting.

It was released in March 2014 as their third single.

At the time, it sold about 270,000 copies in its first week and became a hit, reaching No.

1 on the Oricon weekly chart.

It was also used in a Tokyo Monorail commercial and as the ending theme for the TV show “HKT48 no Odekake!”, so many people likely remember its unique and catchy chorus.

Even slightly bittersweet situations like changing classes or graduation are turned into positive feelings by their lively vocals.

Give this song a listen for the courage to dive into a new environment.

Sakura, Bloom!arashi68rank/position

ARASHI – Sakura Sake [Official Music Video]

With the warmth of spring, this number gives you the courage to take a new step forward.

Sung by Arashi, it’s a pop-rock tune brimming with a sense of speed.

While cherry blossoms often bring to mind many bittersweet ballads, this track overflows with positive energy—like sprinting under trees in full bloom.

Sho Sakurai’s powerful rap lyrics flip the switch that cuts through hesitation and helps you face forward.

Released as a single in March 2005, it’s also well known as the CM song for Jonan Prep School, in which Sakurai appeared.

It’s included on the classic album “One” as well as on best-of collections, and has been loved for years.

Perfect not only for exam season but also for mornings at the start of a new life or a new challenge—listen, and you’ll surely feel the power to dive into a bright future!

Only the graduation photo knowsHinatazaka4669rank/position

The Only One Who Knows Is the Graduation Photo by Hinatazaka46

A spring song by Hinatazaka46 that poignantly sings of cherry blossoms, graduation, and unspoken love.

With lyrics by Yasushi Akimoto and music by Nasuka, the piece is set on the day of a graduation ceremony, portraying memories and regrets that resurface with the arrival of spring.

In the music video—filmed on a set themed around cherry blossom trees—Nao Kosaka takes center stage as a dreamlike, parade-like world unfolds.

First performed at the Tokyo Dome on December 26, 2024, it was released as the group’s 13th single on January 29, 2025.

Capturing the feelings of youthful, unripe love and the emotions left unsaid, it’s a track that deeply resonates with younger listeners.

It’s also a perfect fit for elementary school graduation ceremonies and springtime events.

Sakura MelodyKatō Miriya × Shimizu Shōta70rank/position

Miliyah Kato × Shota Shimizu 'Sakura Melody'

Sakura Melody is a collaborative track by Miliyah Kato and Shota Shimizu, who also drew attention with their collaborations on Love Forever and FOREVER LOVE.

Included on the compilation album THE BEST, created as part of their joint project, the song was written by Noriyuki Makihara.

Set to a poignant melody that evokes the fleeting impression of cherry blossoms, it sings of a springtime parting—a separation chosen for each other’s future.

The melody, likening those bittersweet feelings to cherry blossoms, perfectly suits a woman’s delicate sensibilities.

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