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

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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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.

SAKURA DropsUtada Hikaru

Hikaru Utada – SAKURA Drops

Since Hikaru Utada debuted in 1998, most people who are in elementary school now might not even have been born yet.

The shock across Japan was incredible when a still slightly baby-faced Utada burst onto the scene with the R&B track “Automatic.” This song, “SAKURA Drops,” also showcases Utada’s clear, soaring vocals.

The music video even features folding screen paintings by Ito Jakuchu.

The lyrics—along the lines of “Time has passed since the breakup, but I still love you”—express a bittersweet love.

When you grow up, I hope you’ll experience a wonderful love like the one in this song.

Sakura RabbitKawasaki Takaya

Takanori Kawasaki - Sakura Usagi [OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO]

This work overlays the bittersweetness of unrequited love with the transience of cherry blossoms.

It carefully depicts the delicate feelings of a girl graduating beneath the blossoms.

The song’s protagonist projects herself as a “Sakura Usagi” (cherry-blossom rabbit), expressing the struggle of being unable to put her feelings into words.

Released in January 2021, the song is said to reflect Takanori Kawasaki’s high school experiences.

It’s also included on the album “Calendar,” and has captured the hearts of many listeners.

A song that gently nudges those who lack the courage to confess during the spring season of partings.

It’s a track we hope people carrying feelings for someone dear, amid falling cherry blossoms, will listen to.

When the cherry blossoms bloomWatanabe Misato

Misato Watanabe — When the Cherry Blossoms Bloom

Misato Watanabe’s song themed around cherry blossoms, which herald the arrival of spring, carries a message that truly resonates.

Released in 1988, the song expresses a wish for listeners to find calm by looking at the cherry blossoms, even when faced with the harshness of reality.

The lyrics, born from Watanabe’s own experiences, serve as an anthem of encouragement for girls.

Along with the image of cherry blossoms swaying in the spring breeze, the song delivers a positive message about turning every experience into something that shines.

It’s a perfect track for elementary school students taking a new step forward in the spring season.

When the cherry blossoms bloom, why not listen to it as a song that stays close to your heart?