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

cherry blossomMoriyama Naotaro

Naotaro Moriyama – Sakura (Solo)

This song, which evokes the arrival of spring, artfully captures the beauty and fragility of cherry blossoms.

Centered on themes of graduation and parting, its poignant piano melody resonates deeply.

Released in March 2003, it gradually gained popularity and reached No.

1 on the Oricon charts.

It was also used as the ending theme for TBS’s “Sekai Ururun Taizaiki,” boosting its recognition.

Widely performed as a graduation chorus piece, it has become a song that symbolizes spring in Japan.

Through the image of scattering cherry blossoms, it expresses farewells with loved ones and new beginnings, making it perfect as BGM for spring reels.

Highly recommended for anyone who wants to create lasting memories.

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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?

Waiting for springWANIMA

Haruwo Matte

A spring song by WANIMA, the rock band that powers us up with countless anthems.

Even in situations like a harsh winter, the strength to keep moving forward with hope is sung over their characteristically high-velocity, exhilarating melody.

This track was recorded and released on short notice in March 2020 after their live shows were canceled due to the spread of infections.

It was also included on the mini-album “Cheddar Flavor,” released in September of the same year.

Highly recommended as background music for Instagram Reels featuring scenes of full-bloom cherry blossoms or new challenges.

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osage “With Oolong High and Spring” MV

This is a signature song by the rock band osage, known for their genre-blending musical style.

Centered on themes of promises for the future and reunions with friends, the lyrics inspire a positive outlook while carrying the bittersweetness of parting.

The vocalist’s emotionally rich delivery is deeply moving, making it a track that resonates with the feeling of spring.

Although this piece was originally included on a self-produced release in 2018, it remained a live staple beloved by fans and was re-recorded with a new arrangement and released in September 2020.

It was later included on the mini-album “root(s),” released in January 2021.

It’s a great choice for BGM in a reel that compiles memories with cherished friends.

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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.

HarukaYOASOBI

YOASOBI 'Haruka' Official Music Video

A heartwarming scene depicted from the perspective of a mug strikes a chord—this is a ballad by YOASOBI.

The song portrays moments overflowing with the feeling of watching over its owner’s growth and everyday life, making the emotions of gratitude and farewell truly moving.

It’s a single released in December 2020 in collaboration with broadcast writer Osamu Suzuki, and it’s also included on the album THE BOOK.

Perfect for those approaching milestones like graduation ceremonies.

Why not pair it with an Instagram Reel, imagining someone dear to you, along with the song’s gentle vocals that resonate with the spring atmosphere?

Spring Lovearban

arban「Spring Love」OFFICIAL MV

It’s a heart-fluttering love song brimming with sweetness, perfect for the season when refreshing spring breezes drift in.

In a spring full of change, it gently captures the butterflies of falling in love—something everyone feels—using down-to-earth words.

Created by arban, a group born from ABEMA’s romance reality show “Kyo, Suki Ni Narimashita,” it was released in February 2024.

With its warm sound that nestles close to everyday feelings of love, it’s a great pick for Instagram Reels that make you want to start a new romance in spring! Listening to this track will surely fill you with a soft, heartwarming feeling.