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

Cherry blossom seasonFujifaburikku

Fujifabric – Sakura Season

This song was released in 2004 as their major-label debut single.

It expresses feelings for someone important who is going far away.

The song conveys not just the sadness of parting, but a straightforward, youthful wish—like a page from adolescence—to stay close forever, even if they’re no longer around.

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Remioromen – Sakura LIVE HD (Japanese lyrics)

Remioromen’s first digital-only single.

Since it was used as the campaign song for au and LISMO, some of you might still have it stuck in your head.

Try listening to it when you’re thinking about a former lover you parted ways with—it’ll hit home.

S.A.K.U.R.A.Sandaime Jē Sōru Burazāzu fromu Eguzairu Toraibu

Sandaime J SOUL BROTHERS from EXILE TRIBE / S.A.K.U.R.A.

S.A.K.U.R.A.

is a cherry blossom-themed song by Sandaime J Soul Brothers from EXILE TRIBE, released on March 26, 2014.

With its cool vibe and impressive member rap parts, it’s a standout track.

You definitely want to get hyped during cherry blossom viewing season, and this is the perfect song for everyone to sing together at karaoke.

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cherry blossoms drifting awayUtada Hikaru

Hikaru Utada – Sakura Nagashi (Short Ver.)

Utada Hikaru, truly a charismatic female vocalist, delivers a stunning cherry-blossom song with ‘Sakura Nagashi’—it’s so good you can’t help but think, “as expected!” Her unique artistic world is fully expressed in this track, and the more you listen, the more depth you’ll discover.

Beyond a sense of poignancy, the song evokes a range of emotions that seem to call out to you.

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Sakura AleAdachi Kana

Kana Adachi “Sakura Yell”

Sakura Yell is a cherry blossom song released around the same time as Kana Adachi’s high school graduation.

Her feelings about graduating come through in her vocals.

While many sakura songs evoke the sadness of parting, this one sings of a positive farewell.

It conveys a bright, springtime atmosphere full of hope.

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We ate cherry blossoms together.NEW!HKT48

[MV full] Sakura, We All Ate It / HKT48 [Official]

This is a spring pop tune by HKT48, an idol group based in Hakata, that colors the season of parting.

It was released in March 2014 as their third single.

At the time, it sold about 270,000 copies in its first week and became a hit, reaching No.

1 on the Oricon weekly chart.

It was also used in a Tokyo Monorail commercial and as the ending theme for the TV show “HKT48 no Odekake!”, so many people likely remember its unique and catchy chorus.

Even slightly bittersweet situations like changing classes or graduation are turned into positive feelings by their lively vocals.

Give this song a listen for the courage to dive into a new environment.

Cherry Blossom ForestHoshino Gen

Gen Hoshino – Crazy Crazy (Official Video)

Among fans, this song is interesting because it can be seen in many ways depending on your perspective: some say it portrays the birth of life, while others feel it’s a more deeply human tale.

I hope you’ll listen and reflect on its meaning.

It was released in 2014 as a double A-side single with “Crazy Crazy/Sakura no Mori,” and was selected as J-WAVE’s spring campaign song.

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