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

cherry blossoms drifting awayNEW!Utada 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.

On nights when cherry blossoms fallNEW!aimyon

Aimyon – On the Night the Cherry Blossoms Fall [OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO]

This is a spring pop number that gently accompanies that aching feeling of love that somehow makes your chest tighten.

It portrays the straightforward desire to simply see the person you like during cherry blossom season, and you can’t help but relate to the feeling of being strongly drawn to someone for reasons you can’t explain.

It’s a work by Aimyon, a singer-songwriter from Hyogo Prefecture, released in 2021.

The song was used as the theme for ABEMA’s romance reality show “Koi to Ōkami ni wa Damasarenai” (“Don’t Be Fooled by the Wolf”).

It’s also included on the album “Hitomi e Ochiruyo Record.” How about listening to it while gazing up at the night sakura, thinking of someone dear to you?

spring skyNEW!naniwa danshi

spring sky

A gentle ballad for the season when cherry blossoms dance—tinged with a little sadness, yet giving you the strength to look ahead.

Performed by Naniwa Danshi, this piece was included on their single “Special Kiss,” released in March 2023.

Written and composed by youth case, known for crafting numerous idol songs, its beautiful melody resonates deeply.

The strings evoke the atmosphere of spring, and the members’ warm vocals convey the feeling that “we’re connected even when we’re apart.” When graduations or class reshuffles separate you from friends, this song will help you overcome the loneliness.

Listen to it while gazing up at the cherry blossoms, carrying hope for a new chapter in your heart.

A happy promise.NEW!riria.

riria. / A Happy Promise [Music Video]

A warm ballad that weaves together scenes from the cherry blossom season with a straightforward love for someone special.

It’s a song by Riria, a singer-songwriter who delicately captures the feelings of youth, and it opens her album “Kiseki,” released in January 2025.

It also drew attention as the opening theme for Season 2 of the anime “My Happy Marriage.” The lyrics are striking, expressing the joy of walking side by side with someone and a sense that even the fear of happiness breaking will fade away.

The way bonds deepen with the arrival of spring feels like watching a beautiful story unfold.

As your surroundings change with advancement to the next grade or graduation, listen to it while thinking of the friends and family you want to stay with forever.

cherryNEW!supittsu

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?