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

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A heartwarming medium-tempo ballad that straightforwardly sings of gratitude to parents living far away.

It’s a song by back number, included on the album “Chandelier,” released in December 2015.

The dramatic arrangement featuring strings and the vocalist’s emotionally rich delivery are sure to bring tears to your eyes.

Chosen as an NTT Docomo commercial song, it attracted attention alongside a storyline depicting the bond between parent and child.

Filled with cherished memories of being loved and the hard-to-say “thank you,” this piece is perfect for spring, when many leave home for school or work.

Why not listen to it on a night when your family’s faces suddenly come to mind or you feel like picking up the phone?

windNEW!Kobukuro

Kobukuro “Kaze”

A ballad that poignantly depicts the fleeting change of seasons and the sudden return of memories of love on a spring morning as you slip into a light shirt.

The lyrics convey not only the pain of parting but also the strength that comes with personal growth, and the gentle, embracing vocals resonate deeply.

Released in February 2002 as a single by Kobukuro, it became familiar as the theme song for Fuji TV’s variety show “Uchi Kuru!?”.

It’s also memorable that they performed it at the 2006 Kouhaku Uta Gassen in a stripped-down acoustic arrangement with just a guitar.

As a new chapter of life begins in this season, why not look back on the days gone by and immerse yourself in cherished memories?

Sakura RoadNEW!Tōhōshinki

TVXQ / “Sakuramichi” Music Video (Full Version)

Spring excites us with new encounters, yet it also brings the sadness of leaving familiar places behind.

It’s at times like these that a beautiful ballad by Tohoshinki gently stays by your side.

Released as a single in February 2015, it was also chosen as the theme song for the drama “Hanayome Noren.” The lyrics, which depict setting off down a path where cherry blossoms dance and sing of an unchanging bond, are sure to make your heart swell.

With the duo’s powerful yet tender vocals intertwining, this song is a classic that gives courage in the season of departures.

Give it a listen on mornings when you’re starting a new chapter at school or work, or on nights when you’re thinking of someone dear who’s far away.

gardenNEW!Fuji Kaze

Fujii Kaze – Garden (Not a MV)

The message is striking in how it teaches us the strength of accepting encounters and partings that come with the changing seasons just as they are.

Included on Fujii Kaze’s album “LOVE ALL SERVE ALL,” released in March 2022, this song’s gospel-like chorus and gentle sound pair beautifully with the spring air.

It’s also well known as the CM song for NatureLab’s “Laundrin,” so many of you have probably heard it before.

Imbued with the desire to carefully nurture the inner world within ourselves, it gently supports those who feel anxious about a new life in a changing environment.

It’s a warm masterpiece you’ll want to listen to when you wish to center your heart amid ever-changing days.

GraduationNEW!Takahashi Yuu

Yu Takahashi “Graduation”

Singer-songwriter Yu Takahashi, who has won the hearts of many through his street performances, released this, his sixth single, in January 2012.

It was used as the opening theme for TBS’s “CDTV” and as the campaign song for JR East’s “Let’s Wave at the Steam Locomotive!! – Along-the-Line Smile Project.” Created based on messages sent to a radio program, the song affirms not only graduating from school but also setting out from sorrow and anxiety with powerful positivity.

In spring, when many dive into new environments, listening to it when you want to rally yourself may spark the energy to move forward.

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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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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