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!
Playlist
| Recommended for cherry-blossom viewing season! Classic sakura songs and spring tunes | |||
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| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1east | Sakura Lovemosao. |  play_arrow | Singer-songwriter Mosa'o's heartbreak song |
| 2east | After the cherry blossomsTani Yuuki, Ryo‘LEFTY’Miyata, cross-dominance |  play_arrow | Resonates in the heart as a spring cheer song |
| 3east | I heard the sound of cherry blossoms blooming.＝LOVE |  play_arrow | Lead track of =LOVE’s album |
| 4east | Spring Dayaimyon |  play_arrow | Aimyon Kasukabe Akao Rei |
| 5east | Sakura SongTakahashi Yuu |  play_arrow | A Song of Promises with Someone Far Away |
| 6east | cherry blossomFUNKY MONKEY BABYS |  play_arrow | A song that evokes farewells during cherry blossom season |
| 7east | cherry blossomKobukuro |  play_arrow | Kobukuro’s “Sakura” is a famous classic known as a graduation song. |
| 8east | sakura colorGReeeeN |  play_arrow | GreeeeN’s cherry blossom song warms the heart with its gentle melody |
| 9east | spring breezewacci |  play_arrow | wacci Spring Graduation Song |
| 10east | Spring ThiefYorushika |  play_arrow | Singing of the beauty of falling cherry blossoms and the transience of life |
| 11east | Sakura Clear SkiesYuuri |  play_arrow | A moving song that sings of gratitude and hope at the milestone of graduation |
| 12east | Cherry blossom seasonFujifaburikku |  play_arrow | A farewell song that keeps us connected at heart even when we're apart |
| 13east | SakuraMyuk |  play_arrow | A love ballad about lingering feelings for someone you can’t meet |
| 14east | SakuraRemioromen |  play_arrow | Remioromen digital-only single |
| 15east | Cherry Blossom ForestHoshino Gen |  play_arrow | Popular with fans due to diverse interpretations of the song |
| 16east | I want to become a cherry blossom tree.AKB48 |  play_arrow | A song themed around the graduation of AKB48 |
| 17east | S.A.K.U.R.A.Sandaime Jē Sōru Burazāzu fromu Eguzairu Toraibu |  play_arrow | S.A.K.U.R.A., the cherry blossom song by Sandaime J Soul Brothers |
| 18east | cherry blossoms drifting awayUtada Hikaru |  play_arrow | Utada Hikaru's cherry blossom song is the best. |
| 19east | Sakura Weather and a Time Machine with Hatsune MikuAdo |  play_arrow | Ado Hatsune Miku expresses the bittersweetness of cherry blossoms and time |
| 20east | Sakura AleAdachi Kana |  play_arrow | A cherry blossom song that sings about graduation in a positive light |
| 21east | Fluttering Cherry BlossomSnow Man |  play_arrow | Snow Man’s powerful spring track |
| 22east | Sakura and Youyasashii hitotachi. |  play_arrow | A Spring Song of Kind People |
| 23east | SAKURA (Prod. Taka Perry)Aile The Shota |  play_arrow | A poignantly beautiful pop number that sings of springtime memories and farewells |
| 24east | cherry blossom pinksaidāgāru |  play_arrow | A pop tune that blends the warmth and bittersweetness of spring |
| 25east | The Last SakuraSandaime Jē Sōru Burazāzu fromu Eguzairu Toraibu |  play_arrow | An R&B ballad that overlays the end of love onto flower petals |
| 26east | Hirari -SAKURA-Nakamori Akina |  play_arrow | Akina Nakamori’s cherry blossom song, lyrics by Haruichi Shindo |
| 27east | SAKURAShunsuke Kiyokiba |  play_arrow | A bittersweet yet powerful masterpiece sung by Shunsuke Kiyokiba |
| 28east | We ate cherry blossoms together.HKT48 |  play_arrow | HKT48’s spring pop song, facing a breakup positively |
| 29east | A perfect day for cherry blossomsLUNKHEAD |  play_arrow | LUNKHEAD’s classic spring song. Departure and a new step. |
| 30east | That’s not fair, Sakura.toku feat. Kanda Sayaka |  play_arrow | toku and Sayaka Kanda’s collaborative spring song |
| 31east | Sakura: To You Who Couldn’t GraduateHanzaki Yoshiko |  play_arrow | Weaving thoughts for a departed friend in the season of cherry blossoms |
| 32east | Sakuraarashi |  play_arrow | Arashi’s spring song, with a mature vibe like nighttime cherry blossoms |
| 33east | Nadeshiko SakuraWagakki Band |  play_arrow | Wagakki Band’s ending theme song for Samurai Warriors |
| 34east | Sakura lonerkoaramōdo |  play_arrow | A bittersweet love song that feels a longing in the cherry blossom season |
| 35east | Sakuraayaka |  play_arrow | Ayaka's “Sakura” portrays parting and hope |
| 36east | cherry blossomKetsumeishi |  play_arrow | Ketsumeishi’s signature cherry blossom song |
| 37east | SAKURAikimonogakari |  play_arrow | Ikimono-gakari’s “Sakura” is popular for its heartrending melody. |
| 38east | SenbonzakuraWagakki Band |  play_arrow | Wagakki Band expresses traditional Japanese melodies with a driving, fast-paced beat |
| 39east | Sakura, Bloom!arashi |  play_arrow | Arashi’s “Sakura Sake” is a classic staple of cherry blossom songs. |
| 40east | cherry blossomDA PUMP |  play_arrow | DA PUMP's new Japanese-style song |
| 41east | cherrysupittsu |  play_arrow | The refreshing feeling of a spring breeze in Spitz’s popular song |
| 42east | Cherry blossomMatsuda Seiko |  play_arrow | A joyful spring song that makes you want to stroll under the cherry blossom-lined trees |
| 43east | When cherry-blossom hues danceNakajima Mika |  play_arrow | Mika Nakashima's sakura song, a beautifully melancholic piece |
| 44east | Sakura MelodyKatō Miriya × Shimizu Shōta |  play_arrow | A duet song by Miliyah Kato and Shota Shimizu |
| 45east | SakurazakaFukuyama Masaharu |  play_arrow | A spring classic themed around Masaharu Fukuyama’s “Sakurazaka.” |
| 46east | O-Shichi and the Night Cherry BlossomsSakamoto Fuyumi |  play_arrow | Fuyumi Sakamoto’s signature song, Edo no Yaoya Oshichi |
| 47east | SAKURA DropsUtada Hikaru |  play_arrow | A heartbreak song by Hikaru Utada. It conveys the sorrow of parting and a sense of hope. |
| 48east | Cherry blossom-lined streetfuwafuwa |  play_arrow | A fluffy spring song with a graduation theme |
| 49east | Poem of Cherry BlossomsKANA-BOON |  play_arrow | A counterpart song about cherry blossoms sung from a woman's perspective |
| 50east | Sakura RoadAqua Timez |  play_arrow | The arrival of spring and warm feelings for someone dear |
| 51east | Sakura, flutterSazan Ōrusutāzu |  play_arrow | Southern All Stars' spring song of hope |
| 52east | lightly; nimbly; flutteringlyŌhara Sakurako |  play_arrow | Sakurako Ohara's movie theme song, a friendship graduation song |
| 53east | Sakura PhotographHatsuboshi Gakuen |  play_arrow | A ballad for the season when cherry blossoms dance, an emotional song |
| 54east | dogwood (flowering dogwood)Hitoto Yo |  play_arrow | Hitoto Yo's signature song, a prayer for peace |
| 55east | petalback number |  play_arrow | A song by back number themed around a reunion |
| 56east | On nights when cherry blossoms fallaimyon |  play_arrow | A poignant breakup song: Aimyon's 'Spring' |
| 57east | Melancholy Cherry Blossomsatarayo |  play_arrow | A ballad that gently cheers on new beginnings during the spring graduation season. |
| 58east | spring thunderYonezu Kenshi |  play_arrow | Kenshi Yonezu’s masterpiece that portrays a first love like cherry blossoms |
| 59east | cherry blossomJanne Da Arc |  play_arrow | Cherry blossoms make me think of the lover I parted from. |
| 60east | Cherry Blossom Timeaiko |  play_arrow | The sweetness lies in the contrast between spring’s ephemerality and feelings of love. |
| 61east | seasonikimonogakari |  play_arrow | “Season,” Ikimono-gakari’s cherry blossom song |
| 62east | When the cherry blossoms bloomSasuke |  play_arrow | A poignant heartbreak song from the album Sasuke released in 2009. |
| 63east | YumemigusaBLUE ENCOUNT |  play_arrow | A masterpiece that portrays the bittersweetness of youth and growth |
| 64east | Thunder Sakura feat. 9Lana, SAKURAmotiMAISONdes |  play_arrow | A song with a wistful voice that makes you feel the arrival of spring |
| 65east | A Single Cherry Blossom PetalMaica_n |  play_arrow | A song that cheers on the courage to chase your dreams |
| 66east | DarlingMrs. GREEN APPLE |  play_arrow | A moving song that portrays the struggles of youth and self-acceptance |
| 67east | spring melancholyMrs. GREEN APPLE |  play_arrow | A timeless, heartfelt song that captures the feelings of youth |
| 68east | We againSG |  play_arrow | An inspiring masterpiece perfect for listening to during cherry blossom season |
| 69east | Sakura, You, and Ituki. |  play_arrow | A bittersweet song of cherry blossoms and farewell, a tune that lingers in the heart |
| 70east | Heralding springyama |  play_arrow | A song by yama. The loneliness and struggles of youth. |
| 71east | You know what,are-kun &『yuika’} |  play_arrow | A spring love song that depicts youthful romance |
| 72east | Yozakura feat. Mei-chankujira |  play_arrow | The transience and beauty of feelings of love layered upon the night cherry blossoms |
| 73east | the first strong spring windnishina |  play_arrow | A gentle song that portrays farewells and new departures in spring |
| 74east | Dear Sir or Madam, on this day when cherry blossoms fluttermafumafu |  play_arrow | A moving masterpiece that sings of the fleeting nature of youth |
| 75east | Even if we forget springaibii karaa |  play_arrow | A heartwarming cherry blossom song that depicts springtime farewells and new departures |
| 76east | cherry blossom night breezeSukima Suichi |  play_arrow | A journey of the heart walking along a cherry-blossom path, a melody of a spring night |
| 77east | murmurUeno Daiki |  play_arrow | A new spring song, Ueno Daiki’s gentle singing voice |
| 78east | Child of SakuraKa Fu & Seikai |  play_arrow | A beautiful song that likens the fleeting nature of cherry blossoms to humans. |
| 79east | Let the cherry blossoms bloomYoshida Yamada |  play_arrow | A song that depicts hope and growth from winter buds to spring |
| 80east | Homeward Road in MarchHirai Dai |  play_arrow | A gentle song depicting farewells and new beginnings in the season of cherry blossoms |
| 81east | Only the graduation photo knowsHinatazaka46 |  play_arrow | A graduation song that heralds spring, the bittersweet melody of youth |
| 82east | Tomorrow, when spring comesMatsu Takako |  play_arrow | Takako Matsu’s Song of Spring Memories |
| 83east | Come, spring.Matsutōya Yumi |  play_arrow | Yumi Matsutoya’s classic spring song achieves million-seller status |
| 84east | Sakura (Solo)Moriyama Naotaro |  play_arrow | A beautiful ballad that weaves together cherry blossoms and the transience of life |
| 85east | Cherry Blossom MoonSakurazaka46 |  play_arrow | A graduation song that portrays a heartrending farewell and the fleeting nature of cherry blossoms |
| 86east | Delicious Survivorhanabie |  play_arrow | An inspiring song that depicts courage and bonds |
| 87east | spring skySuzuki Suzuki |  play_arrow | Suzuki Suzuki’s classic that celebrates the start of spring |
| 88east | Cherry Blossom10-FEET |  play_arrow | A must-listen rock anthem by 10-FEET. |
| 89east | Sakura175R |  play_arrow | Early youth punk songs by 175R |
| 90east | 10-year cherry blossomsAKB48 |  play_arrow | A love song that vows to reunite in ten years |
| 91east | cherry blossom rainJUJU |  play_arrow | JUJU’s farewell song, a gentle singing voice |
| 92east | When the cherry blossoms bloomPLAYEST |  play_arrow | The debut album’s emotionally stirring tracks |
| 93east | Sakura SongRYTHEM |  play_arrow | A refreshing, spring-like RYTHM song |
| 94east | After the cherry blossoms (all quartets lead to the?)UNISON SQUARE GARDEN |  play_arrow | A spring-like, lively quartet OP song |
| 95east | CHE.R.RYYUI |  play_arrow | YUI's 8th spring song single |
| 96east | Cherry Blossom Rainabsorb |  play_arrow | Absorb’s new standard for graduation songs |
| 97east | In this place where cherry blossoms bloomFIELD OF VIEW |  play_arrow | Introduce FIELD OF VIEW’s famous songs |
| 98east | When spring comesmiwa |  play_arrow | miwa's fifth single, a spring song depicting friendship |
| 99east | Sakura peek℃-ute |  play_arrow | C-ute’s debut song achieves an unprecedented milestone for a female idol group |
| 100east | Flowers are cherry blossoms; you are beautiful.ikimonogakari |  play_arrow | Ikimono-gakari's sakura song |
| 101east | Under the cherry treetsuji ayano |  play_arrow | Tsuji Ayano's 8th single |
| 102east | Cherry Blossom Societyyuzu |  play_arrow | A pop song with a springtime feel that uses traditional ethnic instruments |
| 103east | bookmarkkuriipuhaipe |  play_arrow | CreepHyp’s “Shiori” is a bittersweet song for spring |
| 104east | Seven-colored Symphonykoaramōdo |  play_arrow | Introduction to the opening theme song of Your Lie in April |
| 105east | ponytailBikkeburanka |  play_arrow | Vickeblanka's refreshing pop number |
| 106east | cherry blossomBERRY GOODMAN |  play_arrow | A graduation song that expresses gratitude at the time of parting |
| 107east | The cherry blossoms bloom.Kitano Kii |  play_arrow | Kie Kitano debut single commercial |
| 108east | Cherry Blossoms of HopeHanzaki Yoshiko |  play_arrow | An uplifting song expressing feelings about the earthquake disaster |
| 109east | Hundred-Year Cherry BlossomsYoshi Ikuzo |  play_arrow | A song written by Yoshikazu Ikuzō for the 100th anniversary of the Hirosaki Cherry Blossom Festival |
| 110east | One more time, One more chanceYamazaki Masayoshi |  play_arrow | Introduction to Masayoshi Yamazaki's signature songs |
| 111east | cherry blossomKawamoto Makoto |  play_arrow | Makoto Kawamoto’s cherry blossom song, expressing the season of parting in a literary way |
| 112east | The parting path hidden by cherry blossomsHirakawachi Icchōme |  play_arrow | Hirakawachi Icchome’s heartbreaking farewell masterpiece |
| 113east | SakurairoSaitō Takumi |  play_arrow | A man who, upon seeing cherry blossoms, thinks of the lover he parted from |
| 114east | Sakura (2020 Chorus)Moriyama Naotaro |  play_arrow | Naotaro Moriyama’s “Sakura,” a classic cherry blossom song |
| 115east | cherry blossomKawaguchi Kyogo |  play_arrow | A signature song by Kyogo Kawaguchi: a cherry blossom-themed track inspired by Doraemon. |
| 116east | Gachi SakuraShonan no Kaze |  play_arrow | Shonan no Kaze’s spring-themed fight song |
| 117east | SAKURA -We Must Sing of Spring-Yajima Biyōshitsu |  play_arrow | Yajima Beauty Salon’s cherry blossom-themed pop song |
| 118east | SAKURA, I love you？Nishino Kana |  play_arrow | Kana Nishino’s heartbreak song with a cherry blossom theme |
| 119east | Taiwan cherryren |  play_arrow | Thoughts for an unforgettable person and hope to look forward |
| 120east | Song of SpringUkasukaji |  play_arrow | Spring Arrival Cheer Song |
| 121east | Sakura RabbitKawasaki Takaya |  play_arrow | A spring ballad that sings of the bittersweetness of unrequited love |
| 122east | Cherry blossom seasonEXILE ATSUSHI |  play_arrow | A song that is popular as a graduation song |
| 123east | Sakura SongKANA-BOON |  play_arrow | Track included in the album “If I Released a CD” |
| 124east | Sakura MitsutsukiSPYAIR |  play_arrow | Gintama opening theme song, theme of encounters and farewells |
| 125east | Sakura Apprelationdenpagumi.inc |  play_arrow | An upbeat pop song by Dempagumi |
| 126east | The City Where Flowers Bloomyuzu |  play_arrow | A bright song waiting for spring |
| 127east | cherry blossom colorAnjura Aki |  play_arrow | Angela Aki’s representative cherry blossom song |
| 128east | Cherry blossoms, along the path where petals swirl upElefanto Kashimashi |  play_arrow | Sakura songs by The Elephant Kashimashi |
| 129east | Spring Love, Awakeningkusō iinkai |  play_arrow | A springlike rock song by Kuuso Iinkai |