Popular Spring Songs Ranking [2026]

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NiziU(니쥬) 「YOAKE」 M/V

A gem of a pop number that expresses hope and growth for the future through the symbol of dawn.

Released to the world in February 2025 as a track on the album “AWAKE,” this song reveals a new side of NiziU.

Its slightly nostalgic melody and refreshing sound blend beautifully, wrapped in a warm atmosphere that hints at the arrival of spring.

Like the light streaming in when you open the window on a calm spring morning, the gentle, heartfelt vocals and positive message leave a lasting impression.

Perfect for a spring drive, your morning commute to work or school, or any moment you want a fresh start—it will gently give you a supportive push forward.

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Spitz / Spring Song

There’s a song I find myself wanting to hear at that turn of the seasons, as if brushing off the last traces of winter.

It’s Spitz’s 30th single, released in 2005, a track that was originally the opener on the album “Souvenir” and later cut as a single.

Chosen as the CM song for Japan Coca-Cola’s “Aquarius,” and later used in 2014 for Lotte’s “Ghana Chocolate” commercial, it has reached a wide audience over many years.

Masamune Kusano’s clear, translucent vocals—he both wrote the lyrics and composed the music—ride lightly over the sound of an acoustic guitar, seeping gently into the tender places in the listener’s heart.

The lyrics are compelling not just for their brightness, but for their depth, embracing the lingering chill in the air and the subtle tremors of the heart.

Whether it’s the restless feeling on the night before stepping into a new environment or those moments when you pause in the flow of everyday life, this song stays close by—and it’s a classic you’ll want to return to again and again every time spring arrives.

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CreepHyp - “Bookmark” (MUSIC VIDEO)

This song portrays a bittersweet farewell against a backdrop of swirling cherry blossoms.

While it depicts a slightly painful parting, you can feel the courage to tuck that goodbye away in your heart’s story and set off on a new path from here.

The driving, exhilarating melody feels like the refreshing winds of spring—so pleasant.

As the campaign song for “FM802×TSUTAYA ACCESS!”, lyrics and music were written by Sekai Kan Ozaki.

A self-cover by CreepHyp is included on the album “Nakitakunaru Hodo Ureshii Hibi ni,” released in September 2018.

It’s a bittersweet yet uplifting spring song, perfect for the season of farewells and for those starting a new chapter in life.

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Kenshi Yonezu – Spring Thunder

When spring wraps us in its warm air, you can’t help but crave heart-throbbing love songs for the season.

Capturing both the intense jolt of falling in love and the delicate sway of emotions as you’re tossed about by the other person, this piece is included on Kenshi Yonezu’s fourth album, “BOOTLEG,” released in November 2017.

It also made headlines when the official video surpassed 100 million views in July 2020.

Its groovy melody, set to a light yet bittersweet beat, is perfect as BGM for Instagram Reels.

Let the spring breeze blow and give it a listen.

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Yorushika – Spring Thief (OFFICIAL VIDEO)

When the cherry blossoms dance on the warm spring breeze, don’t you sometimes feel a sudden twinge of wistfulness? Released by Yorushika in January 2021, this piece vividly captures such spring scenery.

Since it had been used as Taisei Corporation’s commercial song from March 2020, many listeners will likely find the melody familiar.

Comparing the wind that scatters the cherry blossoms to a thief, the lyrics portray the transience of life as time passes, and resonate deeply alongside the clear, translucent vocals.

Also included on the EP “Sousaku,” the song features a light, pleasant acoustic guitar that evokes the buoyant spirit of spring.

Whether you’re taking a new step forward or pausing to savor the season, it’s a track that will gently stay by your side.

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CHE.R.RY

When you feel the gentle warmth of spring, it brings on that bittersweet feeling that makes you want to fall in love, doesn’t it? The perfect song for such a season is this spring classic sung by YUI.

Released in March 2007 as her eighth single, it became a hot topic as the CM song for au by KDDI’s “LISMO!”.

It captures the joy and sorrow of texting someone you like and the fluttery excitement while waiting for a reply—just listening makes your heart skip a beat.

It’s also beloved on social media like TikTok, and it’s truly a spring staple that people across generations can’t help but hum along to.

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Ikimono-gakari “SAKURA” Music Video

When it comes to the definitive ballad that captures springtime partings and new beginnings, many people probably think of Ikimono-gakari’s major-label debut single.

Released in March 2006, the song quickly gained recognition after being featured in commercials for NTT East’s telegram service and McDonald’s Japan.

Its lyrics weave in specific local scenery like the Sagami Ohashi bridge and the Odakyu Line in Kanagawa Prefecture, vividly conveying an honest sense of youth and bittersweet emotion.

Kiyoe Yoshioka’s crystalline vocals, layered with dramatic strings, make for a track that resonates deeply.

Since 2010, it has also been used as the approach melody at Ebina Station on the Odakyu Odawara Line, becoming a seasonal hallmark of spring that people naturally hear in daily life.

It’s a moving spring song we hope you’ll listen to—not only if you’re facing graduation or a new chapter, but also when you want to gently awaken those faint memories of days gone by.