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 & spring songs (51–60)
Melancholy Cherry Blossomsatarayo
It’s a ballad that evokes the feeling of spring and gently stays close to the listener’s heart.
In the season of graduations and farewells, it warmly embraces those setting out on a new path.
Atarayo’s delicate vocals and the emotionally resonant lyrics leave a strong impression.
Released in March 2023, this track has become a beloved staple for the graduation season.
It’s especially nice to listen to when the cherry blossoms are in bloom.
It’s a perfect song for those experiencing parting with friends or feeling anxious about a new chapter in life.
A wonderful piece that soothes the heart and gives you the courage to look forward.
spring thunderYonezu Kenshi
This song expresses the fleeting, cherry blossom-like beauty of first love by likening it to spring thunder.
Kenshi Yonezu’s poetic lyrics and distinctive melody resonate deeply with listeners.
It artfully depicts the emotional shifts from the beginning to the end of a romance.
Included on the album “BOOTLEG,” the track was released in November 2017.
Its music video also drew attention and became immensely popular, surpassing 100 million views on YouTube.
It’s especially recommended for the season when you can feel spring’s arrival.
It’s a song that will stay close to your heart when you want to look back on your first love or when you’re feeling wistful.
cherry blossomJanne Da Arc
Do you ever find yourself reminded of an ex when you see cherry blossoms? Janne Da Arc’s “Sakura” is a song created from the members’ bittersweet memories of parting.
Its melody carries a subtle sense of sorrow despite the bright tone, and the rhythm is catchy with a driving feel.
If you listen to this song in spring, it will likely resonate with your heart in some way.
Cherry Blossom Timeaiko
It’s a bittersweet love song that contrasts the fleeting season of spring with the desire to stay with someone special forever.
Sung from a woman’s perspective, it’s a track that overflows with her feelings of “I like you,” sure to make anyone’s heart skip a beat.
Released in 2000, it’s aiko’s fifth single.
Recommended for cherry-blossom season! Classic sakura songs & spring songs (61–70)
seasonikimonogakari
Ikimono-gakari’s cherry blossom song “Kisetsu.” Its melody is easy to listen to, so even on your first listen you’ll feel the song’s charm.
With a gentle tempo and tender vocals, it lets you feel the bittersweetness of parting.
Each time you listen, you discover something new within your senses—it’s a song with real depth.
It’s also perfect for karaoke or as background music for cherry-blossom viewing.
When the cherry blossoms bloomSasuke
It’s a hidden gem by Sasuke included on the album “Aoi Bench ~The One I Loved… A Love I Couldn’t Tell Anyone About~,” released on March 18, 2009.
In the chorus it modulates to a minor key, making it a poignant song that recalls the sorrow of a breakup around the time when cherry blossoms bloom.
YumemigusaBLUE ENCOUNT
A heartwarming song that captures the fragility of youth and the journey of growth—perfect for the season when cherry blossoms dance.
While beautifully depicting the bittersweet scenes of spring, it weaves in reflections on lost time and feelings for someone precious.
The grand band sound intertwined with strings resonates deeply with listeners.
Released by BLUE ENCOUNT in September 2020, the track was created as the theme song for the film ‘Aokute Itakute Moroi’ (Our Blue Moment), based on a novel by Yoru Sumino.
It’s a rearrangement of a song from their indie days, newly adapted to match the film’s worldview.
A true gem that supports those trying to move forward while looking back on the past, it’s highly recommended for spring farewells and new encounters—sure to touch the heart.