[For Elementary School Students] Feel the Spring Vibes with Songs! A Collection of Classic Spring Tunes You'll Want to Sing

SAKURAikimonogakari

SAKURA – Ikimonogakari (Full)

A heartwarming song that gently portrays the season when cherry blossoms dance in the air.

Its refreshing, springlike melody is beautifully layered with Kiyoe Yoshioka’s clear, transparent vocals from Ikimonogakari, resonating deeply with the listener.

While carefully depicting the scenes of a season filled with meetings and farewells, it serves as an encouraging anthem that gives you the courage to take the next step.

Released in March 2006 as their major-label debut, it was also used in an NTT East Japan commercial.

It has often been broadcast to coincide with the school graduation season and continues to be cherished as a song of memories.

It’s recommended for those who, in the spring season of partings, want to face forward and start walking, or are about to take a new step.

Goodbye, Flower Thiefmeru

Goodbye, Flower Thief (cover) / Sana

Amazing—there aren’t many songs that entertain you this much just from the intro.

Even though it sings about the slightly bittersweet and painful side of love, it’s so light and lively that you almost forget that.

Be sure to find out what the title “Goodbye, Hanadorobou-san” really means.

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spring breeze

Spring Breeze | Spring Song [Children's Song]

The piece created by Tetsuzo Wada and Ryohei Hirose features a charming melody that gently wraps the soft arrival of spring, evoking the breath of nature.

While depicting scenes of the spring breeze caressing budding trees, intertwining its song with babbling streams, and frolicking with grasses and flowers, it conveys the hopeful atmosphere of a new season.

Broadcast on NHK’s “Minna no Uta” from April 1972, it remained in many listeners’ hearts, accompanied by the clear voices of the Arakawa Tokyo Children’s Choir.

In 2012, it returned to radio for the first time in about 40 years as part of the “Minna no Uta Excavation Project.” It is a perfect song for children starting a new school year and for anyone eagerly awaiting the arrival of spring, and will surely continue to be sung for years to come.

That paper airplane splits the cloudy sky19

That paper airplane splits the cloudy sky

A song that captures a vivid moment of youth was brought to life by 19.

Entrusting dreams scribbled on the back of a test to a paper airplane and letting it fly into the sky beautifully expresses the pure longing and anxiety of young people.

With delicate sensibility and a warm sound, it gently envelops the wavering emotions unique to adolescence.

Released in March 1999, the track was used as a TBS campaign song and reached No.

6 on the Oricon charts.

It was also performed at that year’s Kōhaku Uta Gassen.

Included on the albums “Ongaku” and “19 BEST●Ao,” it has been loved for many years.

It’s a song that will quietly stay by the side of anyone taking a new step forward with the arrival of spring.

DarlingMrs. GREEN APPLE

Mrs. GREEN APPLE "Darling" Official Music Video

A coming-of-age song that delivers the importance of embracing your true self on a refreshing melody.

The protagonist portrayed by Mrs.

GREEN APPLE carries a earnest resolve to keep looking forward while battling self-denial.

Gratitude and hope toward someone who accepts their true self gently envelop the listener, together with a melody that resonates in the heart.

Released in January 2025 as the theme song for NHK General’s special program “Mrs.

GREEN APPLE 18-sai-sai,” it was performed together with 1,000 members of the 18-year-old generation.

It’s a track recommended for moments when you want to face yourself with a gentle gaze, or when you want to share your feelings with someone important.

When spring comesmiwa

miwa “When Spring Comes” Music Video

A gentle melody that heralds spring and tender yet endearing lyrics that capture the heart—miwa’s classic “Haru ni Nattara.” Released in 2011, the song was also featured in an NTT docomo project.

Vividly portraying the bittersweetness of youth and the anticipation of a new season, its straightforward message resonates even with elementary school children.

It can be a reassuring companion for kids facing anxiety or nerves as they take a new step forward.

Just as spring flowers begin to bloom, may new joy blossom in their hearts.

It’s the perfect song for an elementary school spring, full of positive energy.

Sakura, Bloom!arashi

ARASHI – Sakura Sake [Official Music Video]

For those excited to meet new classmates, I recommend “Sakura Sake.” It was released in 2005 by Arashi, a nationally beloved idol group, and was used in a commercial for Jonan Cram School.

Listening to its bright, upbeat lyrics will put you in a positive mood.

The rock-style guitar riff is striking, making it a great pick even for elementary school kids who usually listen to J-ROCK or heavier tracks.

This spring song, themed around cherry blossoms and full of optimism, cheers on everyone starting a new chapter in life!

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