Recommended for cherry-blossom viewing season! Classic sakura songs and spring tunes

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Takanori Kawasaki - Sakura Usagi [OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO]

A warm spring ballad in which Takaya Kawasaki gently sings of the aching feelings of unspoken love.

Set in the cherry-blossom graduation season, it delicately portrays the protagonist’s emotions—harbored over three years—by likening their timid heart to a “rabbit.” The interweaving of a faint crush and parting resonates deeply alongside his husky vocals.

Released in January 2021, with the music video following in February, the song is also included on the album “Nukumori.” Its closeness to fans is another draw, with the MV cast selected through a LINE LIVE audition.

It’s a track that tenderly colors a page of youth you’ll want to revisit with the arrival of spring, offering comfort to anyone who has experienced unrequited love.

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EXILE ATSUSHI / “Cherry Blossom Season” MV

This song, which was broadcast on “Minna no Uta” and became a hot topic, is very popular as a graduation song.

It was released in 2007 as a solo project track.

It was selected as the set piece for the middle school division at the 81st NHK All-Japan School Music Competition.

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Kana Boon “Sakura no Uta” Japanese lyrics/ VostFr

It’s included on the album “If I Released a CD,” released on April 24, 2013.

According to the artist, it was a song that just happened to come together before recording, and that ties in with the lyrics—it’s a refreshing track that makes you really want to run and belt it out at the top of your lungs.

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SPYAIR “Sakura Mitsutsuki (Short ver.)”

This song also drew attention as the opening theme for the anime Gintama.

It’s a straightforward rock number themed around meetings and farewells, delivering its message directly to the listener’s heart.

It was released in 2013 as the tenth single.

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back number – Hanabira (Short ver.)

It’s a love song by the three-piece rock band back number that evokes the feeling of spring.

The track is filled with loneliness and determination, expressing a desire to meet a special person once more—this time, never letting go.

It was released in 2011 as their major-label debut single.

The beautiful sound of the strings is moving enough to bring tears to your eyes.

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Dempagumi.inc “Sakura Appellation” MV

A very pop song that paints a bright future.

It’s Dempagumi.inc’s 9th single, released in 2014.

The Japanese-style four-on-the-floor electronic sound will make your body sway before you know it.

At live shows, waving pink glow sticks in honor of cherry blossoms is a classic move among fans.

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The City Where Flowers Bloomyuzu

Yuzu “The City Where Flowers Bloom” Music Video (FULL ver.)

The lead track included on the 2020 album “YUZUTOWN.” With a worldview that portrays the changing of the seasons, it’s a song that fills you with excitement as you long for spring.

The playful wordplay is delightful, and the bright atmosphere, infused with Yuzu’s signature humor, is wonderful.

Its gentle vibe also makes it perfect as background music for cherry-blossom viewing.

It wraps you in a warm, cozy feeling.

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