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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!

Recommended for cherry blossom viewing season! Classic sakura songs & spring songs (51–60)

Sakura, You, and Ituki.

Cherry Blossom, You, Me – SAKURA KIMI WATASHI
Sakura, You, and Ituki.

In the season when cherry blossoms dance in the air, this song is perfect for creating memories that will stay with children.

In this track, tuki.

sings gently, as if wrapping the bittersweet feelings of graduation and farewell in warmth.

Released in January 2024 and used as an insert song for an ABEMA romance show, it showcases tuki.’s delicate sensibilities.

Carried by the tender tones of an acoustic guitar, tuki.’s clear vocals resonate deeply in the heart.

This piece is ideal for listening at graduations, farewell gatherings, and other parting moments.

The lyrics, intertwined with the fleeting nature of cherry blossoms, will surely resonate with children as well.

Heralding springyama

yama – Harbinger of Spring (Official Video)
Heralding springyama

A song that yama sings with heartfelt emotion, portraying the feelings of today’s youth.

Set in late-night Tokyo, it delicately captures loneliness and the struggle with reality.

It’s packed with relatable themes, like the fragility of connections on social media and the pain of pretending to be a perfect version of yourself.

Released digitally in April 2020, the track became a major hit on TikTok, racking up over 300 million streams.

Highly recommended for anyone who wants to feel the subtle emotional currents of young people living in modern society.

On nights when cherry blossoms fallaimyon

Aimyon – On the Night the Cherry Blossoms Fall [OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO]
On nights when cherry blossoms fallaimyon

A delicately rendered song about the arrival of spring and the pain of parting has arrived from Aimyon.

Its melody cradles feelings that scatter like cherry blossom petals, layering in the sense of distance between two people, anxieties about the future, and the bittersweetness of the changing season.

Her vocals carry a warm tenderness that quietly seeps into the heart.

Released in February 2021, the track was used as the theme song for ABEMA’s romance reality show “Koi to Ookami ni wa Damasarenai” and is also included on the album “Kimi no Me ni wa Ochiru yo Record.” It’s recommended for those taking a new step on a spring night when cherry blossoms are in full drift, or for anyone experiencing a farewell with someone dear.

Alongside its gently embracing sound, it offers a moment to release the feelings tucked away deep inside.

Melancholy Cherry Blossomsatarayo

Atarayo – Sorrowful Sakura (Music Video)
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.

Recommended for cherry-blossom season! Classic sakura songs & spring songs (61–70)

You know what,are-kun &『yuika’}

The lyrics depicting cherry blossoms dancing beneath the spring blue sky are striking.

The clear, transparent vocals of Are-kun and Yuika gently embrace the freshness of first love.

Born from a connection on social media, this work was released digitally in April 2022.

It portrays a bittersweet romance, where the two can’t honestly express their feelings to each other, evoking the budding emotions that come with the arrival of spring.

It’s a refreshing spring song that many will want to listen to during cherry blossom season, one that tenderly resonates with listeners’ hearts.

Yozakura feat. Mei-chankujira

Yozakura feat. Mei-chan (Official Video)
Yozakura feat. Mei-chankujira

A song by Kujira that overlays the shifting feelings of love with cherry blossoms on a spring night.

Set to a lively melody, it vividly portrays love from its beginning to its end.

Released in June 2020, it’s a popular track with over 2.5 million views on YouTube.

Like blossoms that bloom and fall, it reminds us that love, too, holds both transience and beauty.

Mei-chan’s delicate vocals are captivating.

It’s perfect for listening alone on a spring night or sharing with someone special.

A heartwarming track that comforts anyone struggling with love.

the first strong spring windnishina

Nishina’s song portrays the emotions of people facing farewells and new departures with the arrival of spring.

Built on the warm tones of an acoustic guitar and a simple band sound, the track is marked by a gentle yet fleeting vocal performance.

Chosen as the theme song for radiko’s new commercial, it was released digitally in March 2023.

By depicting both sides of the spring season—“parting” and “beginning”—the piece is crafted so listeners can layer it onto their own experiences.

It’s a song that resonates with many, embracing memories with loved ones, the loneliness of growing distant, and the resolve to keep moving forward.