Popular Sakura Song Rankings [2026]

Sakura SongKANA-BOON50rank/position

KANA-BOON “Sakura no Uta” Music Video

KANA-BOON is a four-piece rock band highly praised for their distinctive vocals and tight rock sound.

“Sakura no Uta,” which closes their first mini-album, “Boku ga CD wo Dashitara,” is a track with a backstory: it was written by chance before the album recording and was hastily added to the lineup.

Its lyrics, which recall feelings left unspoken during the season of partings, are likely to resonate with many listeners.

With a driving ensemble that evokes the spring breeze, it’s a refreshing yet sentimental rock tune.

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Hoshino Takashi

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cherry blossoms at nightSEKAI NO OWARI51rank/position

Yozakura

Included on SEKAI NO OWARI’s album “Eye,” released in February 2019, this song is a moving piece that overlays fleeting cherry blossoms with the stirrings of love.

It forms a pair with “Himawari,” featured on the album “Lip” and sharing the same melody, and leaves a strong impression with its dark atmosphere that delicately depicts the loneliness of spring nights.

Its gentle acoustic sound exudes lingering attachment and bittersweet longing for a loved one.

By contrasting opposing realms—past and future, night and day—the song succeeds in drawing out deeper emotions.

A gem of high artistic quality, it’s a track you’ll want to listen to alone on a quiet night.

A single petal of cherry blossomMISIA52rank/position

MISIA – One Petal of Cherry Blossom

It’s a beautiful song that entrusts farewells and new beginnings to cherry blossom petals.

MISIA’s overwhelming vocal power wonderfully conveys both sorrow and hope.

The lyrics, which gently embrace past memories and emotions, truly resonate.

Released in February 2015, it was written as the theme song for the TV Tokyo drama special “The Eternal Zero.” It’s said that the lyrics, penned by MISIA herself, also carry a wish for peace.

If you listen to it on a quiet night while gazing at cherry blossoms, it will surely warm your heart.

SakurabitoSun Set Swish53rank/position

SunSet Swish – Sakurabito (Cherry Blossom People) M/V

This song was used as the 21st ending theme for the anime BLEACH.

It’s a track by SunSet Swish, a three-piece band from Hirakata, Osaka, released in 2010 as their 11th single.

A heart-trembling ballad, it wraps a warm band sound in the timbre of strings.

As the beautiful choral work layers with the straightforward feelings expressed in the lyrics—“I want to see someone precious”—you may find yourself moved to tears before you know it.

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Araki Jakkan

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SakuraRemioromen54rank/position

Remioromen – Sakura (Music Video Short ver.)

A pop tune by Remioromen that gently sings of feelings for a loved one beneath trees in full-bloom cherry blossoms.

With the arrival of spring, the song kindles a warm light of hope in listeners’ hearts.

Released in February 2009 as a digital-only single, it was featured in commercials for au by KDDI as well as Sony Ericsson mobile phones.

It continues to resonate with many as a song to listen to in the springtime, when the cherry blossoms are in bloom.

Sakura RoadAqua Timez55rank/position

Sakura Road

Released as a digital-only single in April 2015, this Aqua Timez track was chosen as the ending theme for the information program “PON!”, warming the hearts of many.

Announced to commemorate the band’s 10th anniversary, this medium-tempo song is also included on the album “10th Anniversary Best RED.” Its lyrics depict the arrival of spring and the happiness of having someone special with whom to share that joy—something many listeners can likely relate to.

As you think of your important person, give it a listen at the start of this new season.

It’s a love like cherry blossoms.miwa56rank/position

miwa “A Love Like Cherry Blossoms” Music Video

Singer-songwriter miwa, whose translucent vocals and relatable melodies have captivated countless listeners.

Released in March 2026, this work was specially written as a collaboration with Kirin Beer’s cherry blossom conservation initiative, “Hare Kaze ACTION.” The poignant depiction of the feeling—wanting to cherish this emotion even while knowing it’s an unrequited love—strikes a chord.

Its timeless message, perfect for life’s milestones, is sure to stay close to your heart.