What songs come to mind with titles that start with “Sa”? In this article, we’ll introduce songs whose titles begin with “Sa,” which are handy for games like song-title shiritori or karaoke with letter restrictions.
When you think of “sa,” many people picture sakura (cherry blossoms) that bloom beautifully in spring—and along with that, there are countless songs that have “sakura” in their titles.
Starting with the power word “sakura,” we’ve gathered a variety of songs whose titles begin with “sa.” Be sure to check them out and use them in different situations!
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Songs whose titles start with “Sa.” A roundup useful for shiritori and karaoke (1–10)
Cherry Blossom BookmarkNEW!AKB48
This work by AKB48, a group that represents the idol scene since the 2000s, is a full-fledged choral piece themed around springtime farewells and new beginnings.
The lyrics liken hope for the future to a “bookmark,” and the beautiful harmonies arranged by Kenichi Mitsuda are captivating—it’s so well-crafted that it’s even sung at real graduation ceremonies.
Released as a single in February 2010, it was also used as the theme song for the TV drama Majisuka Gakuen.
In the music video directed by Shunji Iwai, every member wears a different hakama, with meticulous attention to detail in the staging.
Centered by Minami Takahashi and Atsuko Maeda, this moving song is a perfect fit for March, when people take their first steps into a new chapter.
It has come to goodbye.NEW!Chevon
With the arrival of spring comes that bittersweet mix of “beginnings” and “farewells,” and it makes you crave a sharp-tongued rock number, doesn’t it? Chevon, a band drawing attention for their distinctive musical style, delivers just that with Goodbye It Became, a spring song where thorny lyrics pierce through a refreshing melody.
Released on March 26, 2025—also vocalist Mayu Taniginu’s birthday—the track follows in the lineage of spring-themed songs while radiating a raw intensity, as if baring one’s inner self.
Its dramatic progression infused with Japanese elements is sure to stir listeners’ hearts.
It’s the perfect number for March karaoke, when you want to belt out the surging emotions of the season of partings.
cherry blossomNEW!KALMA
KALMA is a rock band based in Sapporo, Hokkaido, that has earned support for performances full of down-to-earth lyrics and raw energy.
Originally released digitally in February 2021 and later included on their first full-length album Millennium Hero, this track is an up-tempo number that captures the shift of the seasons from melting snow into spring.
While carrying the loneliness of parting and anxieties about the future, it conveys a determination to push forward and overcome them, striking a chord in listeners’ hearts.
The scat repeated in the chorus is catchy enough for anyone to sing along, creating a sense of unity like at a live show.
It’s an emotional coming-of-age song you’ll want to sing at March karaoke—perfect for farewells that linger with friends and for celebrating new beginnings.
silentNEW!SEKAI NO OWARI
A winter classic by SEKAI NO OWARI that evokes snow piling up on a quiet night.
Written specifically as the theme song for the 2020 TBS drama “Kono Koi Atatamemasu ka,” the track features Christmas-like sleigh bells as an accent, and lyrics that capture a silence like sound has vanished and an unspoken, aching longing that truly resonates.
Surprisingly, that vivid wintry atmosphere was created by the members in the middle of summer, chilling the room to an extreme with air conditioning.
Later included on the album “scent of memory,” it can be considered one of their new standard numbers.
It’s also frequently featured on TikTok as a song people want to hear in winter—perfect for pairing with videos of illuminated cityscapes and snowy scenes.
Be sure to use it as heartwarming BGM for your posts.
The season of farewellNEW!SHISHAMO
This track, which closes out the album SHISHAMO 2 released in March 2015, feels like it captures the bittersweet air of graduation season just as it is.
Many listeners will likely feel a tightness in their chests at the lyrics depicting unspoken feelings for a beloved upperclassman and the inevitable moment of parting.
Upon its release, it was selected as SPACE SHOWER TV’s POWER PUSH! and also drew attention as InterFM’s Hot Picks.
With a delicate band sound that conveys the sorrow of a love that ends without ever being confessed, it’s a song you’ll want to listen to when you want to soak in a sentimental mood as you feel the spring breeze, or on nights when you want to look back on precious memories.
Go, Sakura! / Cheer up, Sakura!NEW!THE SUPER FRUIT
The boys group THE SUPER FRUIT, which won the TikTok Buzzword Award 2022 with the phrase “Sore dewa kiite kudasai, Chiguhagu” and has drawn attention for their catchy sound, released this track as their second single in March 2023.
It was selected as the ending theme for Nippon TV’s “Buzz Rhythm 02” for the month of March.
The lyrics, which combine the beauty of fluttering cherry blossoms with the cheer “Fure Fure,” resonate with both the hopes and anxieties of a new chapter in life and gently give you a push forward.
If you hype it up by copying the choreography like in the music video, you might just get a dose of positive energy.
It’s a refreshing pop number that’s perfect for karaoke in the season of taking new steps.
Don’t bloom.NEW!WHITE JAM
A ballad by WHITE JAM that portrays farewells during graduation season, set to a heartrending piano melody.
The lyrics, which let slip the honest feeling of not wanting to part even while wishing the other person a happy future, are enough to bring you to tears.
Released as a single in February 2016, it was featured as the opening theme for TV Tokyo’s “Chō Ryūha” and as the support song for the first “Nichigaku Chalkboard Art Koshien.” The video using chalkboard art and a large-scale choral project involving about 10,000 people also drew attention, capturing the hearts of many through social media.
Included on the best-of album “WHITE JAM BEST,” this moving song is recommended for graduates taking their first steps forward and for anyone seeing off someone dear.