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 (41–50)
When cherry-blossom hues danceNakajima Mika
Mika Nakashima’s cherry blossom song “Sakurairo Maukoro.” Her wistful vocals, together with vivid accompaniment featuring piano and strings, create a beautiful musical tone.
The lyrics express the transience and poignancy of the cherry blossom season.
It’s especially recommended for those who want to listen to a mellow, gently atmospheric song.
Sakura MelodyKatō Miriya × Shimizu Shōta
This is a duet song by Miliyah Kato and Shota Shimizu, both highly praised for their powerful vocals and expressive performances.
The track is included on the 2014 album “THE BEST.” It’s a refreshing piece that evokes a clear, sunny blue sky.
SakurazakaFukuyama Masaharu
The 15th single by singer-songwriter Masaharu Fukuyama, who enjoys immense popularity and name recognition both as an actor and as a musician.
The song was used as the theme for the “Future Diary V” segment on the variety show “U-nan no Honto-kō!” and is also known for being modeled after Sakurazaka in Ōta Ward, Tokyo, which served as the filming location.
Born from Fukuyama’s own real-life experiences, the heartrending lyrics and the beautiful melody woven by his captivating low voice create a lyrical atmosphere befitting a classic spring song.
As a well-known masterpiece, it’s a spring tune that people will find themselves listening to intently even at cherry-blossom viewing gatherings.
O-Shichi and the Night Cherry BlossomsSakamoto Fuyumi
Alongside songs like “Mata Kimi ni Koishiteru,” this track is one of Fuyumi Sakamoto’s most popular signature songs.
It was released in 1994 as her 12th single.
The song is modeled after Yaoya Oshichi, a woman said to have actually lived during the Edo period.
Its unusually up-tempo style for an enka song became a talking point.
SAKURA DropsUtada Hikaru
This is Hikaru Utada’s fifth single, used as the theme song for the drama “First Love.” It’s a deeply moving, bittersweet breakup song, and the lyrics convey the heartache of parting with someone you love—something that often comes to mind in spring.
Yet it’s not just a message about a sad farewell; it also carries a sense of optimism, an attempt to find hope beyond the heartbreak.
Cherry blossom-lined streetfuwafuwa
This is the sixth single by Fuwafuwa, one of the groups belonging to Harajuku Ekimae Parties.
As their name suggests, they’ve gained popularity with performances in fluffy costumes and classic idol songs.
The cute vocals layered over edgy synth sounds and gentle melodies perfectly evoke the image of a quintessential idol group.
With lyrics themed around graduation, the bittersweet feel seems just right for the season when cherry blossoms are dancing in the air.
It’s a spring song with clear, high-transparency melodies and arrangement that feels comfortable and adds color to any hanami gathering.
Poem of Cherry BlossomsKANA-BOON
This is a cherry blossom song that pairs with the classic “Sakura no Uta,” which has been sung since their indie days.
“Sakura no Uta” is from a male perspective, while this song is from a female perspective.
Even though they sing about the same scenery, each worldview revealed from different viewpoints is heart-wrenching.
Both have music videos available, so it’s recommended to watch and compare them.