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

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Masaharu Fukuyama – Sakurazaka (Full ver.)

A heartrending love song sung by Masaharu Fukuyama.

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The lyrics tell of a man who still thinks of his ex-girlfriend just as much as ever.

And with Fukuyama singing it in a near-whisper, it’s impossible not to be moved.

It’s the kind of song you want to listen to when spring comes.

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Sakura Yokaze

It’s a ballad that conjures up a spring night, with a slightly chilly breeze brushing your cheeks, steeped in quiet and atmosphere.

Unlike the dazzling image of cherry blossoms, it carefully depicts the doubts kept in the heart and emotions that sway.

Takumi Ohashi’s heartrending vocals and Shintaro Tokita’s delicate piano vividly convey the feel of the night air.

This song is included on the album “Natsugumo Noise,” released in June 2004.

Although it wasn’t released as a single, it was selected for the compilation album “sakura songs” released in March 2007, and has continued to be loved by fans as a hidden gem.

Flashy spring songs are nice, but this is the one to listen to on a night when you want to quietly sense the changing of the seasons.

Surely it will calm your heart, along with nostalgic memories.

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back number – Winter and Spring

This is a bittersweet song that overlays the pain of heartbreak with the arrival of spring.

Released by back number in January 2024, it delicately sings of emotional wounds healing as the snow melts.

The music video, directed by Iyori Shimizu, is also noteworthy.

It portrays the process of accepting oneself after not being chosen, and the lyrics and melody are deeply moving.

This track is recommended for those looking to recover from the pain of a breakup or to find hope at the start of a new season.

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absorb "Sakura no Ame" MV Full

This work, which describes the sight of cherry blossom petals fluttering down as “Sakura no Ame” (Cherry Blossom Rain), is a song by absorb that weaves together the bittersweetness of parting and the hope of a new departure under the theme of graduation.

After being released online in February 2008, it was issued as a single that November.

Its forward-looking take on farewells resonated with many listeners, and it has since become widely cherished as a graduation song.

As spring arrives and we all need the courage to step into new environments, why not let this song give you a gentle push forward?

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flumpool “Proof” Music Video (Full Chorus ver.)

This is a moving, heartfelt ballad by flumpool, written as the set piece for the Junior High School Division of the 78th NHK National School Music Competition.

It carries a warm message that the joys and pains shared with friends become a reliable strength that will support us in the life ahead.

Released as a single in September 2011, it was also positioned as an important track that adorns the latter part of the album “experience.” It was broadcast on NHK’s “Minna no Uta” and has become widely beloved as a choral piece.

When you need the courage to step into a new world or want to reaffirm your bonds with friends, why not give it a listen?

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AAA – Tabidachi no Uta

This is a song by the co-ed performance group AAA that you’ll want to listen to when setting off on a new journey and taking your first step forward.

Released in January 2009 as their 20th single, it was their first attempt at a ballad sung by all members, a departure from the strong dance-track image they had up to that point.

Amid the sorrow of parting, it carries hope for the future and uplifting messages that gently nudge listeners forward.

In spring, when anxiety and anticipation mix as new lives begin, why not listen to this track that’s perfect for rallying yourself?

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BUMP OF CHICKEN “Friend’s Song”

This is a classic ballad by BUMP OF CHICKEN that delicately portrays the anxiety of whether you can stay friends even when you’re far apart, as well as the feeling of cherishing someone.

The lyrics, written by vocalist Motoo Fujiwara with Nobita—whom he’s been familiar with since childhood—in mind, make it a perfect song for spring, the season of meetings and farewells.

Released as a single in February 2011, the song was written as the theme for the film Doraemon: Nobita and the New Steel Troops—Angel Wings.

It was also the band’s first track to incorporate trumpet, and together with the sweeping strings, it features a stirring, grand sound that truly grips the heart.

When you want to think back on an old friend or reaffirm your bond with someone important, listening to it will surely warm your heart.