[Spring Songs] Recommended Spring Tunes & Popular Tracks for Instagram Reels

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Kaela Kimura “Rirura Riruha” (Official Music Video)

This is a pop number emblematic of Kaela Kimura during the time she began pursuing music alongside her modeling career.

Its lyrics, filled with the wish to stay true to one’s heart when you feel you’re losing yourself amid hectic days, gently give listeners a push forward.

Released in March 2005 as her third single, it also drew attention as the Vodafone commercial song in which she appeared.

It’s included on the album “Circle” and the best-of compilation “5years,” and has been loved for a long time.

The title’s curious ring is said to be an abbreviation of “Real Life Real Heart,” like a spell to cherish your true self.

How about quietly lending an ear to this song while strolling through fresh greenery, or when your heart feels a little tired?

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Aimyon – Harunohi [OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO]

This song, which evokes the arrival of spring, is a mid-tempo J-POP number that portrays the beginning of romance and the fluttering of the heart.

It features Aimyon’s clear vocals and delicate lyrics, capturing emotions that are hard to express precisely because someone is so close, along with secret feelings for the other person.

Released in November 2021, it was selected as the theme song for a TBS Tuesday drama.

The track has surpassed 100 million streams in total and received Platinum certification, winning over many listeners.

It’s a perfect choice for Instagram Reels themed around spring encounters and farewells, or images of cherry blossoms.

Give it a try!

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Yumi Matsutoya – Come, Spring

This song beautifully expresses the longing for the arrival of spring.

Released by Yumi Matsutoya in 1994, it is included on the album “Haru yo, Koi” (Come, Spring).

The lyrics, which overlay memories of the past and hopes for the future with the season of spring, are striking and have made it a beloved classic that resonates with many.

The piece was also used in a support project for areas affected by the Great East Japan Earthquake, and a new version was produced in collaboration with NHK.

It’s the perfect song for anyone who wants to feel new encounters and hope along with the arrival of spring.

If you use it in an Instagram Reel alongside spring scenery or cherry blossoms, it will make for a heartwarming and lovely post.

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Awesome City Club / Wasurena (MUSIC VIDEO)

As a song that evokes the arrival of spring, I recommend a track by Awesome City Club.

While cherishing the fragile yet beautiful memories of love, it’s a piece that gives you the courage to move forward.

It was released digitally in January 2021 and was included on the album “Grower” in February of the same year.

It’s also known as an inspiration song for the film “We Made a Beautiful Bouquet,” and has resonated with many listeners.

The lyrics, which conjure up the encounters and farewells of spring as well as new beginnings, are particularly striking.

Why not use it as BGM when posting spring scenes or moments from a new chapter of life on Instagram Reels?

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This is a song that portrays the delicate feelings of spring romance.

Released by YUI in March 2007 as her eighth single, it was also used in a commercial for KDDI’s LISMO!.

The track is included on the album CAN’T BUY MY LOVE.

With a title that captures the sweet-and-sour message of young love, the song refreshingly depicts a budding romance sparked through mobile emails.

Set against a backdrop of chilly spring night breezes and starry skies, it portrays a confession of love that resonates with many listeners.

It’s a perfect choice for posting spring memories on Instagram Reels.

Try using it when you feel the arrival of spring or sense the anticipation of a new encounter.

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indigo la End 'Spring Melts'

A spring song by indigo la End where a flowing, spring-breeze-like melody intersects with heartrending scenes.

It captures not only the brightness of the season but also a delicate wavering, as if emotions were gently unraveling.

Originally created in April 2021 as the campaign song for FM802 and Hanshin Expressway’s “ACCESS!” project, it was released under the band’s name in March 2022.

It’s also included on the album “Aishuu Engeki,” released in October 2023.

Highly recommended for those who want to create emotional reel videos themed around beautiful cherry blossom scenery and the encounters and farewells of spring.

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go!go!vanillas – “Aoi no.” Music Video

This spring song by go!go!vanillas features an impressive style that adds piano melodies to classic Japanese guitar rock.

It’s an upbeat, cheerful number, but the lyrics are a bit sentimental.

It’s easy to picture stepping into a new season while still carrying the pains of youth, and you can enjoy it as a single story.

Pay attention to vocalist Tatsuya Maki’s gentle voice and the comfortable melody as well.

Released as a single in March 2022, it’s also included on the acclaimed album “FLOWERS,” and was featured in Pocari Sweat’s web video “Sorezore no Honki to Tomo ni” (“Together with Each Person’s True Effort”).

It’s a recommended rock track for those who want to welcome spring with a refreshing feeling.