Recommended for cherry-blossom viewing season! Classic sakura songs and spring tunes
As cherry blossoms begin to bud and the full-fledged hanami season arrives, many of you might find yourselves in the mood for cherry blossom songs and spring tunes.
You might want to play them as background music at your hanami gathering, or sing them at karaoke afterward! But sometimes it’s hard to find just the right tracks…
This article introduces must-hear classics for the hanami season, focusing on staple cherry blossom songs and spring songs.
We’ve also picked out tracks released within the past year, so please enjoy to the very end!
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Recommended for cherry blossom viewing season! Classic sakura songs and spring tunes (31–40)
cherry blossomKetsumeishi
Often hailed as pioneers of “singable rap,” Ketsumeishi—a four-member music group known not only for their singing but also for their melodious rap—released this as their 11th single.
Despite having no commercial tie-ins, it became the group’s biggest hit single and stands as both Ketsumeishi’s signature song and a quintessential “sakura song.” Its off-beat rhythm layered with beautiful piano and strings, the lyrical melodies that evoke scenes of cherry blossoms, and catchy rap passages encapsulate Ketsumeishi’s appeal.
It’s a standout spring anthem, perfect both as background music for cherry-blossom viewing and as a karaoke favorite everyone can sing together.
SAKURAikimonogakari
Ikimono-gakari’s “SAKURA” is the song that most evokes the elegant yet bittersweet impression of Japan’s cherry blossoms.
As the group’s debut work, its heartrending melodic lines have won broad support and have been loved for many years.
The lyrics mention spots in Kanagawa Prefecture, where the three members are from, and the music video was filmed at Tomizu Station on the Odakyu Line.
The scattering sakura petals are layered with various feelings—dreams, hopes, and more—conveying a quiet yet burning resolve to do one’s best from here on.
It’s a well-known song, making it perfect for cherry-blossom-viewing karaoke!
SenbonzakuraWagakki Band
A song by Wagakki Band, an eight-member co-ed group that boasts immense popularity overseas for their one-of-a-kind sound fusing traditional Japanese instruments with a modern band—just as their name suggests.
It’s a cover of a Vocaloid track released by producer Kuro-usagi-P (Kurousa-P).
The original already featured a Japanese-inspired arrangement, and by adding the tones of traditional instruments, the piece has been reborn into something quintessentially theirs.
With its driving beat and delicate melodies, you can practically picture cherry blossoms fluttering in the air.
It’s a number packed with Japanese culture and expression that everyone can get excited about at karaoke after hanami.
Sakura, Bloom!arashi
During cherry blossom viewing season, you’ll want some bright, pop sakura songs too.
Arashi’s “Sakura Sake” has been a long-time seller and ranks high on sakura song lists every year.
It’s also great for karaoke with a group, so be sure to get everyone hyped up with this track.
cherry blossomDA PUMP
This is the 30th single by DA PUMP, a male dance and vocal group that has long energized the J-POP scene with catchy melodies and rap over hip-hop, as well as high-level, impactful dance performances.
Following their single “U.S.A.,” which made a splash in the 2018 J-POP scene, this track offers a different flavor with Japanese-inspired melodies and a lyrical atmosphere that feels soothing.
Its relaxed tempo highlights their strong vocal abilities, showcasing DA PUMP’s wide expressive range.
It’s a song that embodies the beauty of Japanese aesthetics—perfect as background music for cherry-blossom viewing, especially under the night sakura.
Recommended for cherry-blossom viewing season! Classic sakura songs and spring tunes (41–50)
cherrysupittsu
Among the many masterpieces by Spitz, this is one of their most popular songs.
It still ranks high on lists of songs people sing at karaoke.
Its poppy, laid-back vibe feels like being carried by a spring breeze, making it a refreshing track.
Cherry blossomMatsuda Seiko
The fourth single, “Cherry Blossom,” released in 1981, was composed by Kazuo Zaitsu, who has given us many classic songs, and its bouncing melody and guitar-forward, driving sound make your heart dance.
It evokes a bright future and the joy of spring.
It has a refreshing quality that makes you want to start running, so rather than sitting and listening closely, it feels like the kind of song you’d want to hear while strolling under rows of cherry trees.
