[For Elementary School Students] Feel the Spring Vibes with Songs! A Collection of Classic Spring Tunes You'll Want to Sing
Spring is a season when our hearts flutter with excitement and race with anticipation for new classes.
For elementary school students, spring is also a time when special memories are easily made—like starting school, graduating, moving up a grade, and meeting new friends.
Spring songs are the perfect companions for these spring feelings.
In this article, we’ll introduce a wide range of spring songs recommended for elementary school students.
We’ve gathered music that colors the scenery and emotions of spring, including tunes you often hear on TV and social media.
Be sure to find your favorite song!
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[For Elementary Schoolers] Feel the Spring Vibes with Songs! A Collection of Classic Spring Tunes You'll Want to Sing (31–40)
Futari SaisonKeyakizaka46
Futari Saison depicts two people who grow apart as they move on to the next stage of their education.
It’s a song released in 2016 by the idol group Keyakizaka46.
Its heartrending lyrics are sure to stir your emotions.
Also don’t miss the contemporary dance performed to the song and the drama-style music video told from the perspective of a school building.
By the way, “saison” means “season.” Keep that in mind as you listen—you’ll be able to feel the world of the lyrics even more deeply.
365 Days’ Paper AirplaneAKB48
“365 Nichi no Kamihikōki” (Paper Airplane of 365 Days) is perfect for group singing.
This song was created by AKB48 as the theme for the NHK morning drama series “Asa ga Kita.” Perhaps for that reason, it’s a ballad set to a simple, folk-like sound.
Another charm is its beautiful lyrics about life.
Incidentally, it was even included in a music textbook at one point.
In any case, it’s very easy to sing, making it an ideal choice for karaoke.
spring thunderYonezu Kenshi
Starting from VOCALOID and now thriving in many fields thanks to his versatility, Kenshi Yonezu is a beloved national artist.
This song centers on spring.
“Shunrai” means thunder that occurs in spring, and thunder is also used as a word that signifies something shocking.
In this track, he depicts feelings of love that began in the season of encounters—spring.
With a light yet maddening touch, the song captures the ache of love through word choices characteristic of Kenshi Yonezu, resulting in a poignant piece that resonates.
At dawn again today, with cherry blossoms dancingCHiCO with HoneyWorks
Cool and refreshing! This song perfectly matches the graduation and friendship anthem everyone imagines.
Backed by flashy guitars, crisp drums, and a beautiful piano, it carries a powerful message that makes you want to keep moving forward.
Enjoy the friendship story brought to life by CHiCO with HoneyWorks.
Cherry Support SongKanjani∞
Kanjani Eight is an idol rock band.
The song they created as the ending theme for the anime Nintama Rantaro is “Sakura Oenka.” Its lyrics are crafted to cheer on people tackling love and their studies.
In other words, the title “Ouenka” is a play on words with “cheering song.” Another highlight is how Kanjani Eight’s characteristically pop sound fuses beautifully with Japanese-style melodies that reflect the anime’s world.
The sound of the small hand drum in particular is addictive.
[For Elementary School Students] Feel the Spring Spirit with Songs! A Collection of Classic Spring Tunes You'll Want to Sing (41–50)
Promise of SunflowersHata Motohiro
Many of today’s youth trends are driven by anime songs and tracks that spread on social media.
“Himawari no Yakusoku” is a ballad I’d recommend to elementary school kids who love anime.
It’s a song by singer-songwriter Motohiro Hata, released in 2014, and it was chosen as the theme song for the movie STAND BY ME Doraemon.
Its warm lyrics, which align with the film’s worldview, have surely moved some listeners to tears.
Gentle arpeggios on acoustic guitar blend with his soft vocals.
Give this springtime song a listen—it might make you want to see your friends and teachers.
rainbow-coloredayaka
When spring comes, the school year changes and classes get reshuffled, and you start spending your days in a new environment.
Some kids look forward to it, while others might feel anxious.
A perfect song for elementary school students in that situation is Ayaka’s “Nijiiro.” Released in April 2014, the song was written as the theme for the NHK morning drama “Hanako to Anne.” It’s a song that gives a push to elementary schoolers starting life in a new grade and a new class!
