Spring songs for people in their 60s: A collection of classic tracks about cherry blossoms and farewells

When it comes to spring songs, there are all kinds: songs about cherry blossoms and other flowers, as well as songs that depict farewells with themes like graduation or moving to a big city.

Many such songs set in spring have been sung since the Showa era.

In this article, we’ll introduce a selection of spring songs recommended for people in their 60s.

We’ve gathered a wide range—from tracks you likely listened to in your youth to songs you may have discovered as an adult—so please take your time, read the lyrics, and listen closely.

Playlist

Spring songs for people in their 60s: A collection of classic tracks about cherry blossoms and farewells
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	Sakura, flutterSazan Ōrusutāzu		Southern's new song is a hopeful song with a cherry blossom theme
2	First loveMurashita Kōzō		Kozo Murashita’s classic song evokes scenes of spring.
3	Cherry blossomMatsuda Seiko		Seiko Matsuda’s classic song depicting a spring romance
4	Graduationsaitou yuki		Yuki Saito’s debut song, a classic marking the end of youth
5	Sakura (Solo)Moriyama Naotaro		Noriyuki Moriyama’s classic song depicting memories of cherry blossoms and parting
6	Lingering Snowkaguya hime		A classic song depicting a winter farewell, covered by Iruka
7	MY GRADUATIONChekkāzu		The Checkers’ classic song about memories of graduation
8	It was spring, wasn’t it?yoshida takurou		A classic song that portrays memories of spring and the poignancy of love
9	A Good Day to Set Out on a JourneyYamaguchi Momoe		An anthem from Momoe to brighten life’s milestones
10	the first strong spring windkyandīzu		A spring song by Candies, a big hit
11	GraduationOzaki Yutaka		Yutaka Ozaki’s message of youth, expressing a longing for freedom
12	SakurazakaFukuyama Masaharu		Masaharu Fukuyama’s Love Song of Parting and Hope
13	Lingering Snowiruka		The classic song “Nagori Yuki,” which portrays a springtime farewell
14	Words of FarewellKaientai		A classic by Kaientai, perfect for the graduation season
15	Even though it’s springKashiwabara Yoshie		A nostalgic classic that portrays the bittersweetness of graduation
16	Graduation PhotoArai Yumi		A classic of youth and memories, painted with a gentle singing voice
17	Come, spring.Matsutōya Yumi		Yumi Matsutoya’s classic song depicting spring
18	uniformMatsuda Seiko		A classic youth pop song portraying graduation and parting
19	Cotton HandkerchiefŌta Hiromi		A bittersweet song about long-distance love, nostalgic memories
20	12th graderFunaki Kazuo		A classic song about a youthful parting, and one of Kazuo Funaki’s signature hits.
21	O-Shichi and the Night Cherry BlossomsSakamoto Fuyumi		A bittersweet heartbreak song with cherry blossoms dancing, resonating in the heart.
22	cherrysupittsu		A classic song that looks back on youth and faces forward
23	spring thunderfuki no tō		An inspiring song that depicts spring thunder and cherry blossoms
24	March of 365 StepsSuizenji Kiyoko		An encouraging song that gives you the courage to move forward
25	Goodbye once moreChekkāzu		A famous ballad by The Checkers themed around farewell
26	Spring sceneryMinamino Yoko		A youth love song that portrays a romance swayed between advancing to the next stage of education and taking a gap year to retake exams
27	Mischief of the spring breezeYamaguchi Momoe		Momoe Yamaguchi’s springtime love single, popular for its pure/innocent image
28	Slow motionNakamori Akina		A debut song depicting an encounter on the beach
29	A rose has bloomed.Maiku Maki		A story of the rose’s love and hope from The Little Prince
30	Aizen BridgeYamaguchi Momoe		Expressing Momoe Yamaguchi’s conflict about marriage in Kyoto
31	spring hazeIwasaki Hiromi		Delicately portraying anxieties with a lover in a spring setting
32	Like a flower, like a birdGō Hiromi		Hiromi Go’s famous song that sings of spring scenery
33	dandelionŌta Hiromi		The poignancy of unrequited love expressed by dandelions
34	Premonition of SpringOzaki Ami		Amii Ozaki’s award-winning spring love song
35	Ringo OiwakeMisora Hibari		Scenes of Tsugaru, a classic song by Hibari Misora
36	Sakura RabbitKawasaki Takaya		The heart of a young man who cannot convey his feelings in a classroom where cherry blossoms dance
37	Spring comes from the southKaientai		A heartwarming song that portrays the arrival of spring
38	poppy flowerAgunesu Chan		Fortune-telling about love with poppy flowers, a memorable classic song
39	Tears of MagnoliaSutādasuto☆Rebyū		A love ballad that sings of the sense of loss from losing a loved one
40	Song of Springshouka		A heartwarming national song that sings of the arrival of spring
41	Lips NetworkOkada Yukiko		The charm of Yukiko Okada’s classic song “Red Sweet Pea”
42	My heart is stop-motionKuwae Tomoko		Tomoko Kuwae’s magnum opus that captures the feelings of springtime love with a refreshing melody
43	tricolor violetSakurada Junko		A song that entrusts a faint first love to tricolored violets
44	Snow in MarchMakihara Noriyuki		A coming-of-age ballad after graduation, springtime emotions
45	Azusa No. 2karyūdō		Scenes of urban love and parting in a classic spring song
46	To my distant loverSaijō Hideki		Hideo Saijo of the city: a classic song about love from his hometown
47	Song of Seeing Spring OffNoguchi Goro		Goro Noguchi’s ballad that sings of springtime farewells
48	GraduationMatsuyama Chiharu		Chiharu Matsuyama’s spring ballad
49	Red Sweet PeaMatsuda Seiko		A song that expresses Seiko Matsuda’s feelings of springtime love
50	Blue MountainsFujiyama Ichirō		The birth and significance of a masterpiece that sang of hope after the war
51	The Days of Rainbows and Sneakerschūrippu		A classic song that sings of the bittersweetness of youth and the gentle kindness of heartbreak
52	Like a flower that blooms in the fieldDa Kāpo		A classic song that sings of the resilience of wildflowers and the courage to live
53	Premonition of Spring — I’ve been mellow —Minami Saori		A classic by Ami Ozaki that sings of the changing of spring
54	Mysterious Peach PieTakeuchi Mariya		Mariya Takeuchi’s spring love song
55	era; age; time; periodNakajima Miyuki		Miyuki Nakajima: a heartwarming classic that resonates in spring
56	I hope it’s sunny.DREAMS COME TRUE		A heartwarming classic that portrays family love and experiences in nature
57	The Splendor of the PrairieAgunesu Chan		Agnes Chan's signature song, a poignant masterpiece about heartbreak
58	school daysPegī Hayama		A timeless song that sings of youthful memories, resonating in the heart.
59	The Apple SongNamiki Michiko		A classic song that sings of postwar hope: Blue Skies and Love
60	Beautiful SpringKayama Yūzō		A classic masterpiece by Yuzo Kayama that evokes the arrival of spring
61	Northern SpringSen Masao		Sending my feelings for my hometown on the spring breeze
62	A Letter Waiting for Springyoshida takurou		A masterpiece that sings about the feelings of two people in a long-distance relationship
63	The arrival of springKoyanagi Rumiko		Spring Love Song, a classic by Rumiko Koyanagi
64	When the cherry blossoms bloomWatanabe Misato		Misato Watanabe’s moving song that accompanies spring
65	Spring in its gentle gloryTayama Masamitsu		On a spring night, a bittersweet love song stirs the heart.
66	Tomorrow, when spring comesMatsu Takako		Takako Matsu’s debut single became a big hit.
67	Far, far awayMakihara Noriyuki		A famous song by Noriyuki Makihara that sings of longing for his hometown
68	Spring La! La! La!Ishino Mako		A spring-themed song by Mako Ishino reached 16th place in 1980.
69	Color · White BlendNagayama Miho		Miho Nakayama’s classic that conveys the freshness of spring
70	SaraiKayama Yūzō & Tanimura Shinji		Collaboration song by Yuzo Kayama and Shinji Tanimura