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

A perfect day for cherry blossomsLUNKHEAD

LUNKHEAD "Sakura Biyori"

LUNKHEAD’s ninth single is a rock track that continues to stay close to listeners’ hearts with its emotionally charged, lyrical sound and words.

Released in January 2007, “Sakura Biyori” is a classic spring song that portrays departure and a brand-new first step.

Riding on a driving guitar-rock sound, Yoshitaro Odaka’s earnest vocals resonate throughout, vividly capturing the mixed feelings of anticipation and anxiety that spring brings.

Selected as a POWER PLAY on Nippon TV’s “Music Fighter,” and included on the acclaimed album “FORCE,” this long-beloved track is perfect both as an anthem for those starting a new chapter in life and as upbeat BGM for cherry-blossom viewing.

That’s not fair, Sakura.toku feat. Kanda Sayaka

[MV] toku “That’s Not Fair, Sakura” feat. Sayaka Kanda Full Ver. [bouquet]

A track born from the collaboration between toku—who also works as a composer for GARNiDELiA—and Sayaka Kanda, who was active as both an actress and voice actress.

The lyrics personify the complex emotions evoked by cherry blossoms, and the arrangement is striking for the way modern beats overlap with live-instrument melodies.

Every word penned by Kanda resonates deeply, carried by her transparent yet powerful and delicate voice—it’s a poignant and beautiful spring song.

It is included as the first track on toku’s solo album “bouquet,” released in June 2021, positioned as the very first flower in the album’s bouquet concept.

It’s a song you’ll want to listen to quietly on the way home after cherry-blossom viewing, as you find your own memories reflected in the beauty and transience of the sakura.

Sakura: To You Who Couldn’t GraduateHanzaki Yoshiko

Yoshiko Hanzaki “Sakura: To You Who Couldn’t Graduate” (Official Live Video)

A song by Hokkaido-born singer-songwriter Yoshiko Hanzaki.

It’s a number in which she weaves her feelings for a late friend who should have graduated alongside her, delivered in a voice that feels like a heartfelt conversation.

It expresses the sense of loss felt during cherry blossom season, as well as deep affection for someone who continues to live on in the heart.

After 17 years of groundwork, she made her major debut, and the song was included on the mini-album “Utaben,” released in April 2017, before later being released as a single.

Performed when she won the New Artist Award at the 50th Japan Cable Radio Awards, the piece is also widely loved as a choral song.

The animated music video also drew attention.

It’s a song that gently stays with you when you want to quietly remember someone after cherry-blossom viewing, or for those who have experienced parting with someone dear.

Sakuraarashi

ARASHI – Sakura [Official Music Video]

Among Arashi’s many songs that have been beloved for years as a national idol group, this is the quintessential cool and stylish spring track.

While cherry-blossom songs are generally gentle ballads, this single—released in February 2015—features an intense dance beat and a serious worldview.

It was chosen as the theme song for the TBS drama “Ouroboros: This Love Is, Indeed, Justice,” and it became a hot topic as the group’s first time providing a theme song for a serial drama in which none of the members appeared.

The lyrics, which convey a strong resolve for a new season, create a glamorous and mysterious atmosphere reminiscent of cherry blossoms at night.

It’s a recommended number for when you want to set a more mature mood, different from the usual cherry-blossom viewing vibe.

Nadeshiko SakuraWagakki Band

Wagakki Band / Nadeshiko Sakura

Wagakki Band is a rock band that has captured worldwide attention with its unique style fusing shigin, traditional Japanese instruments, and rock.

This piece, included on their 2015 album Yasou Emaki, was chosen as the ending theme for the TV anime Samurai Warriors.

It portrays the heartrending emotions of a woman living through an age of war and her strong determination to protect someone dear to her.

Delicate tones of traditional instruments merge with a powerful rock sound to create a ballad that evokes the transience and beauty of flower petals scattering on a spring night.

Its soul-stirring melody is perfect for listening to on a quiet night after cherry-blossom viewing.

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COALAMODE. “Sakurabocchi” Music Video

It’s a slightly bittersweet love song: while feeling the warmth of spring in the fluttering cherry blossom petals, it also, conversely, brings back the pain of not being able to see the one you love.

The cute vocals are just like a spring breeze.

It was released in 2016 as the third single by Coalamode.

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Ayaka / “Sakura” Short Movie Music Video

Ayaka’s “Sakura” portrays various farewells in life, including graduation.

Included on the album “30 y/o,” the song was originally performed only live and wasn’t planned for release.

However, due to fans’ requests, it was eventually recorded.

A short film themed around a particular farewell, featuring Rina Kawaei, was also produced to accompany the song.

Alongside the bittersweet feelings of graduation and parting, the image of cherry blossoms blooming and scattering evokes hope and courage for the future.

Ayaka’s gentle voice and the beautiful melody will surely soothe the pain of the farewells you’ve experienced.

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