Cherry blossom songs recommended for elementary school students: A roundup of classic tracks to enjoy in spring

cherry blossomKawamoto Makoto

[MV] Makoto Kawamoto “Sakura”

Makoto Kawamoto gently sings this classic, whose tender spring light and calm melody seep into the heart.

At the life milestone of graduation, it delicately portrays a schoolgirl’s complex feelings as she faces parting with friends, along with her uncertainty and hope for the future.

Accompanied by a melodious piano, it beautifully captures the fresh emotions of youth.

Released in April 1998, the song reached No.

2 on the Oricon weekly chart and sold over 200,000 copies, despite having no tie-in at the time.

It’s a perfect track for a drive with the windows down in the soft spring sunshine.

Listen to it as you cruise through rows of cherry blossoms, and anyone will find it overlapping with their own memories.

10-year cherry blossomsAKB48

[MV full] 10nen Zakura / AKB48 [Official]

This song, “10nen Zakura,” is a timeless cherry blossom anthem created by the golden duo of Yasushi Akimoto (lyrics) and Yoshimasa Inoue (music).

The centers were Atsuko Maeda and Jurina Matsui, who was still a middle schooler at the time.

Their dual-center performance, each dancing with fierce determination, was incredibly cool.

Didn’t the intro make you think, “Huh?” That’s right—it actually incorporates an arrangement of Aogeba Tōtoshi.

The lyrics, which say, “We may part ways for now, but we promise we’ll definitely meet again,” are also wonderful.

It’s a highly recommended track for elementary school students who are about to embark on their youth!

Cherry Blossoms of HopeDEEP

DEEP – Sakura of Hope (PV)

DEEP, who sing “Sakura of Hope,” is a group that includes members such as EXILE’s vocalist ATSUSHI.

The secret to their popularity among young people likely lies not only in their excellent singing and cool style, but also in their wonderful lyrics.

cherry blossomJanne Da Arc

Janne Da Arc Sakura 2

Sakura by Janne Da Arc is a song included on Janne Da Arc’s first album, D.N.A.

While some say it doesn’t sound like their usual style, fans appreciate this fresh side of the band, praising it as proof that they can also create tasteful and refined music.

Sakura ~I’m glad I met you~RSP

RSP – Sakura ~I’m glad I met you~

“Sakura ~I’m Glad I Met You~,” sung by RSP and released in 2009, is their sixth single.

This straightforward cherry-blossom song, which conveys earnest feelings over a beautiful melody, has been loved by people of all ages for many years.

Sakura, flutterSazan Ōrusutāzu

Southern All Stars – Sakura, Hirari [Official Visualizer]

The new song by Southern All Stars features a heartwarming melody that evokes the arrival of spring.

With cherry blossoms as its motif, it carries a message of hope and renewal, and it’s truly wonderful.

Released as a lead single from the album “THANK YOU SO MUCH” on January 1, 2025, the track coincided with the first anniversary of the Noto Peninsula Earthquake.

Keisuke Kuwata’s warm vocals are accompanied by an acoustic guitar that feels like a spring breeze.

It’s a moving song you’ll want to hear during graduation and school entrance season.

I hope elementary school students will listen to it, too.

Sakura Soundpiko

Piko – Sakura Sound Live

Piko’s third single “Sakurane” was released in 2011.

It was tied up as the ending theme for the TV anime “Gintama’ (Yorinuki Gintama-san)” and the March 2011 ending theme for TV Tokyo’s program “V no Ryugi.” Although the voice may sound feminine, Piko is actually male; he is known for his wide vocal range and his ability to switch between both male- and female-sounding singing voices.