[Reiwa Spring Songs] A roundup of spring songs born in the Reiwa era and popular tracks you’ll want to listen to in spring!

Spring and the Night SkyNEW!Rin Oto

Spring and Night Sky – Rin-ne (Official Music Video)

Rapper Rin-ne, whose mellow, comfortable rap style resonates with many young listeners.

This track, produced by GeG of Hentai Shinshi Club, was released ahead of the album in April 2025.

It captures the seasonal gradation where partings and encounters intersect, expressed through Rin-ne’s characteristically warm words and sound.

The lyrics, which portray an earnest wish to reunite and the bewilderment at changing relationships, are likely to strike deeply with teens facing graduation or moving up a grade.

The song is also included on his first album in about three years, “error clock,” and its music video—shining with film-like visual beauty—has become a hot topic.

It’s a spring number that feels bittersweet yet hopeful, one you’ll want to listen to alone on a quiet night.

On nights when cherry blossoms fallaimyon

Aimyon – On the Night the Cherry Blossoms Fall [OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO]

Sakura ga Furu Yoru wa, a song that carries a gentle breeze into people’s hearts with the arrival of spring.

Released digitally in 2021 by singer-songwriter Aimyon, its bittersweet melody and lyrics have captivated music fans ever since.

Also used as the theme song for a dating reality show, the track paints a scene where cherry blossom petals fluttering in the spring night sky seem to meld with feelings of love.

Despite its medium tempo, Aimyon’s powerful vocals pierce the hearts of everyone in love.

It’s the perfect song for spring—why not give it a listen and feel the start of a new season?

Daphne (winter daphne)NEW!DISH//

DISH// – Sweet Daphne [Official Video]

Spring is a season where excitement and anxiety about a new environment mingle.

In such times, this heartwarming mid-tempo ballad gently gives you a push.

Its message—“there’s a place to come home to”—gives you the courage to move forward.

Released by DISH// as a single in 2021, the song was chosen as the theme for the drama “The Winner in February: The Classroom of Guaranteed Success.” It drew attention for being co-written by member Takumi Kitamura and Hattori from Macaroni Empitsu, and it’s also included on the album TRIANGLE.

Brimming with the frustration of not being able to express gratitude straightforwardly and with love for those who watch over you, this is a song you’ll want anyone standing at a life crossroads—like exams or job hunting—to hear.

the first strong spring windnishina

haruichiban

The song “Haru Ichiban” evokes a gentle spring breeze.

It was also used as a CM song for radiko and featured as an insert track on an ABEMA dating show.

Its simple band sound and the acoustic guitar’s tone feel as pleasant as a spring wind, while Nishina’s clear, translucent vocals create a soft patch of sunlight in listeners’ hearts.

With themes of graduation and unrequited love, it accompanies those heading toward a new stage in life—and many will likely find it deeply relatable.

Late-blooming cherry blossomsNEW!AKB48

Nagorizakura

A spring song with a poignant, nostalgic melody perfectly suited to the season of meetings and farewells.

The title track of AKB48’s 67th single, released in February 2026, portrays a bittersweet longing for the days of youth that have passed, along with a faint hope for the future.

Nineteenth-generation member Momoka Ito was chosen as center, making this an important song that heralds a new beginning in the group’s 21st year.

The coupling tracks include a unique concept song born from the TV program “Yasushi Akimoto vs AI Yasushi Akimoto,” offering a multifaceted appeal.

It carries a warmth that makes you want to stop and listen during that time when you take off your school uniform and step into a new world, filled with both anxiety and anticipation.

The meaning of goodbyeNEW!Nogizaka 46

Nogizaka46 'The Meaning of Goodbye'

Nogizaka46, known for their pure aura and strong expressive power, have garnered widespread support.

Their 16th single, released in November 2016, is also known for being the group’s first to ship a million copies.

It served as the final song for Nanami Hashimoto, who took center position, and its lyrics—turning farewells into strength—are perfect for March, a month full of graduations, transfers, and goodbyes.

Despite having no tie-ins with dramas or other media, the song’s message resonated with many, leading to a performance at the 67th NHK Kohaku Uta Gassen.

Its beautiful melody, marked by a memorable piano tone, evokes feelings that are both bittersweet and warm.

It’s a gentle push on the back for those who, despite their anxieties, are trying to step forward into a new world.

apple pieNEW!Ryukku to soine gohan

apple pie

Songs by Ryutokuto Soine Gohan that you’ll want to listen to in the gentle sunlight of spring.

The lyrics, which sing of the preciousness of everyday life, quietly nestle up to the listener’s heart.

Originally included as a live recording on a limited single in 2021, a long-awaited studio version was featured on the album “Shiki,” released in November 2022.

The brisk shuffle beat and warm band sound gently embrace a message that vows a love unchanging with age.

It’s a perfect number for strolling along the river or sharing tea with someone special.

Enjoy it as background music for a leisurely afternoon, gathered around delicious sweets.