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

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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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To the Sun in the Palm of Your Hand

Hands to the Sun — Vocals: AI Kiritan (with lyrics)

It’s a classic children’s song brimming with the joy and hope of living.

Through the sight of blood glowing red when sunlight shines through a hand, it gently conveys the preciousness of life.

Earthworms, dragonflies, frogs, and other creatures make appearances, and the warm melody teaches the wonder of living together.

The lyrics, imbued with Takashi Yanase’s deep sentiments, harmonize beautifully with the bright tune crafted by Tak Izumi.

First broadcast on NHK’s “Minna no Uta” in 1962, it was performed by the Boys Jacks on the 1965 Kōhaku Uta Gassen.

It later appeared in elementary school music textbooks and has continued to be cherished by many.

It’s a perfect cheer song for children swelling with hope as they take a new step forward.

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Us, Again – SG (Official Lyric Video)

A graduation song filled with memories and warmth that’s drawing attention is the work of SG.

Looking back on the carefree days, its gentle melody wraps around the feelings of parting and what comes after, warming the heart.

The lyrics, full of strength to move forward and hope for reunion, soothe many people as a piece that stands beside them at important milestones in life.

Since November 2024, it has also been featured in Calorie Mate’s exam-season support commercial, adding a new charm through a wind ensemble arrangement.

This piece was produced with the cooperation of the Hanazono Tokuei High School Wind Ensemble, and the music created together with the students delivers a moving resonance that crosses generations.

It is a fitting song to gently push you forward at graduations, farewell gatherings, and moments of parting with someone important.

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CHE.R.RY – YUI (Full)

This pop tune, packed with sweet-and-sour feelings of first love, vividly paints a timeless page of youth.

Expressing the emotions of unrequited love through delicate exchanges via cell phone messages, the song captivates with YUI’s clear, translucent vocals and acoustic sound.

Released in March 2007, it became a memorable track as a commercial jingle.

It was also included on the album CAN’T BUY MY LOVE and selected as the ending theme for the TV anime ReLIFE: Final Arc.

It’s a refreshing, encouraging song perfect for the season when spring arrives—one that anyone harboring feelings of love can relate to.

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YOASOBI “Halzion” Official Music Video

YOASOBI’s song “Halzion” was inspired by the novel “Soredemo, Happy End,” and portrays the comeback of a protagonist struggling with the gap between ideals and reality after graduating from art school.

Released in May 2020 and featured across various media, the track is a moving number that sings of the strength to look forward and the resolve not to give up, while reflecting on lost dreams and past love.

Its melody and lyrics evoke springtime scenes of the past, overlapping with the hope for a new season.

It’s perfect for elementary school children to enjoy during the exhilarating days of spring, and it will surely give them the courage to take a new step forward.

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Pokémon BW Chorus’s “Nanairo Arch,” with its bright melody that evokes the arrival of spring, is a song brimming with energy and hope.

Featured as the ending theme of the anime Pokémon Best Wishes, it became beloved by children.

With lyrics by Pikachu PJ-2012 and music by Toshiko Ezaki, its melody carries a light, buoyant rhythm that makes the heart skip.

You can feel the desire to spread the wings of hope and fly freely without limits—an irresistibly charming song that truly captures the breath of spring.

It’s a perfect tune for children embarking on new beginnings, such as graduation or moving up a grade.

Under the spring sunshine, sing and dance your heart out, and move toward your dreams!

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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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