Timeless Ballads to Enjoy in Spring: From Classics to the Newest Hits, All in One Guide

Full of memoriesH₂O

Full of memories

Formed in 1976, H2O is a musical duo consisting of Kenji Nakazawa and Masaki Akashio.

Their song “Omoide ga Ippai” was used as the theme song for the TV anime Miyuki and became one of H2O’s signature tracks.

The two, close friends since junior high school, formed the duo and disbanded in 1985, but the song remains widely covered by many artists and is also well known from commercials.

Many people will recognize the melody of the chorus.

It’s a ballad that resonates with the heart in any era.

I heard it as a child, but listening to it now as an adult, the lyrics really move me.

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Haru LoveJuliet

Juliet – Haru Love

Juliet is a female music duo consisting of Maiko and Yumi who debuted in 2009 with “Natsu Love.” Following their second single “Fuyu Love,” “Haru Love” is their third single.

Its heartrending love song really hits home.

It’s a perfect track for spring, with a theme of new beginnings.

Even if you have to part ways with a lover or someone important, it brings out the feeling that you need to face forward and stay true to yourself.

Many listeners will relate to its down-to-earth love story.

It’s a slightly bittersweet love song, but highly recommended for anyone who wants to switch gears and feel more positive.

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Best friendKiroro

Kiroro 「Best Friend」 Music Video (Short ver.)

Kiroro’s “Best Friend” is also very popular as a graduation song.

Released in 2001, it was used as the theme song for the NHK morning drama Churasan and as the ending theme for the Japanese version of the Disney film The Good Dinosaur.

The lyrics express gratitude to a best friend who has always been there, through both happy and difficult times.

As you look back on the many memories you share with your best friend, why not give them this song as a present on graduation day?

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To the futureKiroro

Kiroro “To the Future” Music Video (Short ver.)

Kiroro is a female duo music group formed in 1995, consisting of Chiharu Tamashiro and Ayano Kinjo.

This song was released in 1998 as their second single.

It’s a classic for graduation ceremonies, of course, and many people also choose it for weddings and other occasions to express gratitude to their parents.

It’s a song that can convey thanks to those who have supported you—family, teachers, and others—when it’s hard to say it directly.

Kiroro’s gentle vocals resonate in the heart.

The lyrics, which give you a push to take steps toward the future, are truly heartwarming.

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To a new seasonLead

[PV] Toward a New Season / Lead

It’s a heartwarming ballad that feels like being wrapped in the gentle warmth of spring.

The distinctive voices of Lead’s three members blend together, tenderly singing about the arrival of a new season.

Set to a sweet and gentle melody, the lyrics resonate deeply as they accompany a time of change.

Listening to it in the spring breeze will surely fill you with hope and anticipation for a new chapter in life.

This song is perfect for those stepping onto a new stage—graduation, starting school, beginning a job.

Enjoy it under the spring sunshine, and it will surely warm your heart.

Brimming with Lead’s charm, this spring ballad is loved by many as a timeless classic.