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

The happiest treasuresutopuri

[MV] The Most Wonderful Treasure / Strawberry Prince

A song released by Strawberry Prince (SutoPuri) in March 2023 to express feelings about graduation, parting, and setting off on a new journey.

Set to a fresh, bright J-pop sound produced by HoneyWorks, it carefully depicts scenes of school life in March with cherry blossoms in the air, treasured memories shared with friends, and hopes for the future.

Premiered as a surprise during their live show at Yokohama Arena, the piece drew attention as SutoPuri’s first graduation song and received many heartwarming reactions from fans.

It’s a song that gently supports those who feel anxious or lonely before the season of farewells, and those who are ready to take a new step forward while holding dear their precious memories.

SanctuaryVOLTACTION

【MV】Sanctuary #VOLTACTION

An energetic dance track that sings of the sweet-and-sour feelings of springtime love! It’s a song by NIJISANJI’s music unit VOLTACTION, released in May 2025.

With the theme of “a spring breeze that carries the beginning of love,” the track is refreshingly light, featuring Seraph Dazzlegarden at center.

Its airy melody line showcases shimmering high notes and leaves a striking impression.

It’s the kind of song that makes your body move before you know it.

Perfect for anyone whose heart flutters at new encounters or who loves dance music—definitely give it a listen!

SakuraMyuk

Myuk – Sakura (Music Video)

A fleetingly beautiful love ballad that resonates with the heart as spring arrives.

Released by Myuk in March 2025, “Sakura” sings of lingering attachment and a sense of farewell to a loved one you can no longer meet.

Her mysterious, gentle voice seems to tenderly envelop an unfulfilled love.

Coupled with the song’s dramatic progression, it’s truly a tearjerker.

It’s the perfect track for a quiet spring night, sitting by the window and getting lost in thought.

Spring ~Destiny~Uru

[Official] Uru “Spring ~Destiny~” - Kirin “Gogo no Kocha” (Afternoon Tea) commercial song

This is a melodious song that depicts the miracle of encounters amid dancing cherry blossoms.

Written specifically as the commercial song for the “Oishii Muto” beverage and released in March 2025, the piece beautifully conveys the mix of anticipation and anxiety that accompanies a new chapter in life, thanks to Uru’s transparent vocals and the delicate arrangement by Takeshi Kobayashi.

I think it will resonate with those whose circumstances change with the arrival of spring, as well as those searching for new connections.

Season of BeginningsMakihara Noriyuki × Hanaregumi

Season of Beginnings

A duet by Noriyuki Makihara and Hanaregumi that beautifully captures the conflicting emotions of spring—anticipation and unease, fluttering excitement and impermanence.

Released digitally on April 30, 2025, it received an exclusive early airplay on FM COCOLO starting April 1 of the same year.

With their rich vocals blending seamlessly, the song is a gem that seems to sonically paint the very scenes of spring.

Makihara’s melody and lyrics, paired with Hirokazu Ogura’s gently expressive guitar arrangement, are exquisite.

It’s a track you’ll want to listen to when early spring leaves you unsettled, or when nostalgia and hope set your heart trembling.

PinkieBUMP OF CHICKEN

Pinkie

This is a song that spins a delicate tale themed around cherry blossoms.

It beautifully portrays the determination to keep holding close the promises made with someone dear, even as time slips by.

From the intro, the gentle tone of the strings and the warm vocals of Motoo Fujiwara from BUMP OF CHICKEN seep into the heart, resulting in a piece that perfectly accompanies the cherry blossom season.

It was included as the coupling track to the single “HAPPY,” released in April 2010.

In the springtime, when anxieties and expectations about new environments mix together, this is a song that will gently give you a push forward.

Cherry blossom seasonConton Candy

Conton Candy – Around the Time of Sakura [Official Video]

A single released by Conton Candy in March 2023 that portrays a love striving to shine with all its might before the cherry blossoms fall.

It weaves the joy of love carried by the warm spring breeze—and the feelings that fade away—into a beautifully wistful melody.

Its worldview overlays the fleeting passage of the seasons with a love etched into memory, vividly evoking a page of youth that everyone experiences.

The track is also included on the album “melt pop,” where vocalist Tsumugi’s clear, translucent voice blends perfectly with meticulously crafted rock sounds.

A heartwarming youth anthem for the young experiencing new spring meetings and farewells, and for anyone who carries unforgettable memories in their heart.