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

SakurazakaFukuyama Masaharu

Masaharu Fukuyama – Sakurazaka (Full ver.)

A heartrending love song sung by Masaharu Fukuyama.

The question of which slope “Sakurazaka” is about also became a topic of discussion.

There are various theories, but the leading candidate seems to be the Sakurazaka in Denenchofu.

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.

Winter and Springback number

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.

Homeward Road in MarchHirai Dai

Dai Hirai / The Way Home in March (Lyric Video)

When spring arrives, there are always songs that stir our restless, fluttering hearts.

“The Way Home in March” is singer-songwriter Dai Hirai’s 34th digital single.

Marked by a piano that feels both transparent and expansive, it seems to express the end of one life chapter and the beginning of another.

It’s a delicate yet powerful ballad that perfectly suits March, the season of graduation.

Having gone through both hardships and joys, this encouraging song gently pushes the backs of those setting off on a new journey with their irreplaceable friends.

Be sure to savor it along with the pleasant spring breeze.

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Cherry Blossom Rainabsorb

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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Ikimono-gakari “YELL” Music Video

A warm, heart-to-heart anthem of support.

Ikimono-gakari’s “YELL,” released in September 2009, is a memorable song that views farewells positively and strives to find hope for the future.

Chosen as the set piece for the NHK National School Music Competition’s junior high division, it captured the hearts of many students.

Its lyrics, which give you the courage to step into a new environment, are perfect for the spring season.

It’s a song that stands by not only those about to graduate or begin a new chapter, but anyone standing at a crossroads in life.

I like you.Nishino Kana

#408 I Love You (Kana Nishino “Lenor Happiness” CM Song) / Nahoko Miyazaki

Kana Nishino’s “Kimi ga Suki” is a song about unwavering feelings for someone you love, no matter what happens.

It’s included on her 2016 album Just LOVE.

Also featured in a New Lenor Happiness commercial, the song carries passionate emotions for a beloved person on a gentle, cute melody.

Without any unnecessary words, it simply tries to convey straightforward feelings to the one you love—something that may give courage to those with unrequited love or those considering a proposal.

It’s a recommended track for anyone who wants to take a step forward in love with the fresh start of spring.

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Song of a FriendBUMP OF CHICKEN

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.