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

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Spitz / Cherry

It’s a classic song with a warm yet wistful melody that makes you feel the arrival of an exciting new season.

Its world depicting parting and new beginnings overlaps with the scenes of spring.

Released as a single by Spitz in April 1996, it’s also included on the album “Indigo Chiheisen.” Although it had no tie-in at the time of release, it became a million seller, and in 2019 it was used in an NTT East Japan commercial.

It’s a song I’d recommend to elementary school students facing big changes like graduation or new class assignments.

Why not take a new step forward with this piece, which can turn anxious feelings into courage?

No abnormalities in the cherry blossom frontWataru P feat. Hatsune Miku

[Hatsune Miku] No Abnormalities in the Cherry Blossom Front [Original Song]

This is a Vocaloid track that fuses a Japanese-style melody with the exhilaration of rock, racing through like spring itself.

Hatsune Miku’s piercing high notes and her astonishingly human-like, realistic vocals are truly impressive.

The lyrics, infused with the anxiety of changing seasons and a resolve to move forward, explode with power in the chorus.

Released by Wataru-P in 2010, it was later included on the album “EXIT TUNES PRESENTS Vocaloanthems feat.

Hatsune Miku.” It’s especially recommended for elementary school students who enjoy internet-born music and fast-tempo tracks.

Like the advancing cherry blossom front sweeping across Japan, this spring song raced nationwide and reached a million views in September 2014—be sure to give it a listen.

cherry blossoms drifting awayUtada Hikaru

Hikaru Utada “Sakura Nagashi” Music Video (4K UPGRADE)

A deeply moving ballad that sings of the preciousness of life and feelings for loved ones.

It begins with the quiet tones of a piano and unfolds dramatically toward the latter half, with a gentle yet powerful vocal performance that leaves a strong impression.

The message of finding a certain love even within sorrow truly hits home.

Released by Hikaru Utada in November 2012 during her hiatus, the song drew major attention as the theme for the film Evangelion: 3.0 You Can (Not) Redo.

Later included on the album Fantôme, it also captivates with a worldview that beautifully expresses cherry blossoms scattering.

In the spring season of change—graduations, new class assignments—take a moment to listen to it carefully in a quiet place.

I wish it could be spring forever.Sakurazaka46

[Sakurazaka46/Vocal distribution/Part assignment] If Only It Had Stayed Spring Forever... / Sakurazaka46 (Rina Inoue, Rei Ozono, Hono Tamura)

Here’s something that will resonate with those feeling a bit lonely as the season of farewells approaches.

It’s a song by the popular idol group Sakurazaka46, included on their album “As you know?” released in August 2022.

Sung by three members—Rina Inoue, Hono Tamura, and Rei Ozono—the track features a sparkling, radiant melody that really stands out.

The trio’s clear, translucent vocals blend perfectly with that melody.

It tugs at the heart with a bittersweet wish for spring to never end, and the emotional wavering between that longing and the resolve to keep moving forward.

Give it a listen when it’s hard to part ways with friends.

You might just create an unforgettable spring scenery of your own.

SenbonzakuraWagakki Band

Wagakki Band / Senbonzakura

This song is a cover by Wagakki Band—formed in response to the call to “make traditional performing arts more pop and spread them worldwide”—of a Vocaloid track by Kurousa-P.

Wagakki Band’s style, which fuses traditional Japanese instruments with contemporary music, perfectly matches the original song’s world, which incorporated the atmosphere of the Meiji Restoration and Taisho romanticism while satirizing the modern era.

The term “Senbonzakura” originally praised the cherry blossoms of Mount Yoshino in Nara Prefecture, and by extension came to describe the peak bloom at famous cherry blossom viewing spots.

Inspired by cherry trees that are not only beautiful but also bloom with powerful vigor, the piece imparts an energizing sense of noble, life-affirming strength.

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Spring ThiefYorushika

Yorushika – Spring Thief (OFFICIAL VIDEO)

This is a cherry blossom-themed song by Yorushika, a duo consisting of guitarist-composer n-buna and vocalist suis.

The sound, which emphasizes piano and acoustic guitar tones, evokes emotions such as loneliness and poignancy.

The lyrics are also striking, depicting cherry blossoms scattered by the wind as a metaphor for the passage of our limited time called life, conveying a sense of emptiness about time slipping away and an intense anxiety in response to it.

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to clear up (weather)Yorushika

Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End Non-Credit Opening (Cour 2) / Opening Theme: Yorushika — Haru

Yorushika’s new song captivates with its transparent tone and striking lyrics.

Released in January 2024, it was also chosen as the opening theme for the TV anime Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End.

It carries a hopeful message: even if the rain keeps falling, the sky above the clouds is always clear.

It’s the perfect track for those taking a new step forward with the arrival of spring.

Suis’s delicate vocals gently accompany listeners and give them courage.

It’s also recommended for elementary school students experiencing new encounters and farewells in the season when cherry blossoms are in full bloom.