Popular Sakura Song Rankings [2026]
We’re excited to present the latest Top 100 from the Sakura Song Monthly Ranking, all in one go, sorted by most views! Cherry blossoms are the quintessential flower that represents spring.
There are countless songs about sakura, beautifully capturing the emotions of meetings and farewells.
The playlist is updated every month.
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Popular Sakura Songs Ranking [2026] (41–50)
Sakura: To You Who Couldn’t GraduateHanzaki Yoshiko50rank/position
A song by Hokkaido-born singer-songwriter Yoshiko Hanzaki.
It’s a number in which she weaves her feelings for a late friend who should have graduated alongside her, delivered in a voice that feels like a heartfelt conversation.
It expresses the sense of loss felt during cherry blossom season, as well as deep affection for someone who continues to live on in the heart.
After 17 years of groundwork, she made her major debut, and the song was included on the mini-album “Utaben,” released in April 2017, before later being released as a single.
Performed when she won the New Artist Award at the 50th Japan Cable Radio Awards, the piece is also widely loved as a choral song.
The animated music video also drew attention.
It’s a song that gently stays with you when you want to quietly remember someone after cherry-blossom viewing, or for those who have experienced parting with someone dear.
Popular Sakura Song Rankings [2026] (51–60)
A single petal of cherry blossomMISIA51rank/position
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 Swish52rank/position
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.
SakuraRemioromen53rank/position
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 Timez54rank/position
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.
Dreams and Leaf-Cherry TreesAoki Gekkou55rank/position
Yume to Hazakura, which depicts cherry blossoms with a distinctly Japanese atmosphere, conveys an elegant aura.
Released in 2011, this piece is a song by Aoki Gekko, a trio of Vocaloid producers.
Like the sight of cherry blossoms in full bloom, moments of joy pass by all too fleetingly… Even while carrying such bittersweet feelings, the song portrays a resolve to live strongly in reality.
It’s a track that can empower anyone embarking on a new beginning this spring.
One more time, One more chanceYamazaki Masayoshi56rank/position
This is the fourth single by singer-songwriter Masayoshi Yamazaki, who has gained popularity for his instantly recognizable, distinctive voice and his refined musicality that lets him master a wide range of instruments.
The song was used as the theme for his first starring film, “Tsuki to Kyabetsu” (The Moon and a Cabbage), and is one of Yamazaki’s signature tracks known across generations.
Many artists have famously covered it, but its heartrending lyrics and melody truly resonate when sung by Yamazaki himself.
A classic J-pop masterpiece that everyone knows, its wistful atmosphere adds a special touch to any cherry-blossom viewing gathering.
