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

Parting from someone dear, meeting new companions…

In spring, many people leave the places they’re used to and start life in a new land.

In this article, we introduce classic ballads we want you to listen to during spring—a season of many changes.

If you’re thinking, “I want to know spring classics,” or “I want to hear that graduation song again,” be sure to check these out.

From recent spring tunes to universally known masterpieces, we’ve got plenty to share.

They’re sure to bring back nostalgic days and unforgettable memories of love.

Playlist

Timeless Ballads to Enjoy in Spring: From Classics to the Newest Hits, All in One Guide
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	forget-me-notAwesome City Club		A heartfelt love song with male and female twin vocals
2	As spring comesatarayo		Insert song from the Atarayo movie adaptation
3	Spring personAYANE		A ballad that layers heartbreak with spring and a starry sky
4	cherry blossoms drifting awayUtada Hikaru		Hikaru Utada’s theme song for Evangelion: 3.0 You Can (Not) Redo (Rebuild of Evangelion: Q)
5	Spring GoesAimer		Introducing the charms of Aimer’s new song “Haru wa Yuku”
6	March 9Remioromen		A bittersweet lyric that echoes on graduation day
7	Sakura (Solo)Moriyama Naotaro		Sakura songs sing of hope and farewell
8	Sing of springback number		A bittersweet love song by back number
9	Sakura Clear SkiesYuuri		Yuri’s poignant masterpiece depicting feelings about graduation
10	dogwood (flowering dogwood)Hitoto Yo		Hitoto Yo’s song of prayer for peace and love
11	Far, far awayMakihara Noriyuki		A classic spring song about the loneliness of a new beginning in a new place
12	road; way; path; street; route; Tao (in philosophy)EXILE		Introducing EXILE’s graduation song “Michi” (“Road”)
13	Cherry blossom seasonEXILE ATSUSHI		A moving song that accompanies the graduation season
14	SakurabitoGLAY		Cherry blossoms painting the longing for home and the courage to live
15	SakurazakaFukuyama Masaharu		Masaharu Fukuyama’s heart-wrenching love song “Sakurazaka”
16	cherry blossom night breezeSukima Suichi		A ballad depicting the quiet and the wandering of a spring night
17	Winter and Springback number		A story of heartbreak and spring by back number
18	Cherry Blossom Rainabsorb		Cherry Blossom Rain: A Song of Graduation Farewell and Departure
19	proofflumpool		A moving, heart-touching ballad by flumpool
20	Song of DepartureAAA		AAA’s new-life support ballad
21	Song of a FriendBUMP OF CHICKEN		A famous BUMP ballad depicting friendship and farewell
22	Letterback number		A ballad that sings of gratitude to one's parents
23	windKobukuro		A Kobukuro ballad depicting farewell and growth on a spring morning
24	Sakura RoadTōhōshinki		A classic song that gives you courage to face farewells in spring and new beginnings
25	gardenFuji Kaze		The strength to embrace the changing seasons
26	GraduationTakahashi Yuu		Takahashi Yu’s Graduation Cheer Song
27	Homeward Road in MarchHirai Dai		Hirai Dai’s new song that makes you feel the arrival of spring, in the graduation season
28	I like you.Nishino Kana		Singing unwavering feelings for someone who loves Kana Nishino
29	YELLikimonogakari		A forward-looking cheer song, “YELL”: Courage for a new life
30	spring breezeRihwa		Rihwa’s spring breeze is a message of love
31	Name of the FlowerBUMP OF CHICKEN		A gentle ballad by BUMP as a movie theme song
32	When I look backJanne Da Arc		Janne Da Arc’s graduation theme song
33	spring melancholyMrs. GREEN APPLE		Mrs. GREEN APPLE's spring ballad
34	cherry blossomKawaguchi Kyogo		Kyogo Kawaguchi’s “Sakura” is a long-running hit that resonates with listeners.
35	March of the PetalsAimer		Aimer’s spring song, melancholy and warmth
36	Letter ~Dear You at Fifteen~Anjura Aki		Angela Aki’s Spring Ballad
37	afterimageflumpool		A poignant song depicting a springtime parting and an undying love
38	Come, spring.Matsutōya Yumi		Discussing the appeal of Yumi Matsutoya’s classic ballads
39	SAKURAikimonogakari		Ikimono-gakari's spring ballad
40	cherrysupittsu		Feel the spring with Spitz's “Cherry”
41	When cherry-blossom hues danceNakajima Mika		Mika Nakashima’s cherry-blossom-themed ballad
42	Red Sweet PeaMatsuda Seiko		Representative singles by Seiko Matsuda from 1982
43	VoyageHamasaki Ayumi		Ayumi Hamasaki thrived as a fashion leader.
44	Don’t bloom.WHITE JAM		A new staple ballad that captures the bittersweet feeling of spring
45	Spring Dayaimyon		A hopeful, spring-like song by Aimyon
46	Bridge of Gloryyuzu		Yuzu’s “Eikou no Kakehashi” is an Olympic theme song.
47	Time after time ~In the town where flowers dance~Kuraki Mai		A song by Mai Kuraki that portrays the cherry blossom season of spring, farewells and reunions, and a bittersweet love.
48	Under the same skyayaka		A powerful song that cherishes connections between people
49	FlowerORANGE RANGE		An uplifting song that expresses life through the life cycle of a flower
50	Season of SakuraTRIPLANE		A gentle song swaying with memories of spring
51	Blue Springback number		A song that portrays the struggles and growth of youth
52	Goodbye Busyuzu		Expressing farewells and new encounters through Yuzu’s signature song
53	Goodbye, see you again in the next life.Innā Jānī		A song by Inner Journey. The themes are parting and reunion.
54	Swayed by spring, yet thinking of you (feat. Kopi)kobasoro		A ballad depicting the feelings of springtime love
55	LullabyRADWIMPS		RADWIMPS’s signature spring song
56	Sakura Lovemosao.		About Mosawo’s “Sakurakoi”
57	spring breezeyuzu		Memories swaying in the spring breeze, depicting bittersweet emotions
58	cherry blossomShimizu Shota		Shota Shimizu’s “Sakura” is about a heartrending love.
59	spring sunlightKanapu × Kujira		Kaf and Kujira collaborate on the theme of spring and graduation
60	Song of SpringFujihara Sakura		Spitz cover spring ballad
61	spring skySuzuki Suzuki		A graduation-themed ballad depicting a departure from Tokyo
62	Sakura Rain, SomedayMatsu Takako		Takako Matsu’s breakup-themed ballad
63	sentimentalculenasm		culenas sings of memories and regrets
64	Melancholy Cherry Blossomsatarayo		A moving song depicting farewells and reunions in spring
65	the first strong spring windnishina		Nishina's spring love song
66	Sakura, flutterSazan Ōrusutāzu		Southern’s new song sings of spring’s hope and renewal
67	JourneyFuji Kaze		Introduction to Fujii Kaze’s gentle ballad song
68	HarudonariSuda Keina		Keina Suda’s spring love song
69	Best friendKiroro		Kiroro’s graduation song: gratitude to a best friend
70	C.h.a.o.s.m.y.t.h.ONE OK ROCK		An anthem of friendship, growth, and hope for the future
71	Tears of MagnoliaStardust Revue		A classic ballad by STARDUST REVUE
72	To mesupercell		Depicting growth and self-acceptance through a dialogue with the past
73	spring thunderYonezu Kenshi		A song by Kenshi Yonezu that likens the storms of the heart to spring thunder. It portrays love and emotion.
74	The Beginningayaka		A song from Ayaka’s new single that portrays growth in life and hope
75	Sakuraayaka		Ayaka’s digital single “Sakura” is a ballad that depicts graduation and farewell.
76	far; distant; by farGReeeeN		A song of gratitude and encouragement, the theme song of ROOKIES
77	Sakura PhotographHatsuboshi Gakuen		A ballad for the season when cherry blossoms dance, an emotional song
78	We againSG		A warm song that sings of farewells and reunions in the season of cherry blossoms
79	Gift SongCHiCO with HoneyWorks		CHiCO gift song graduation song
80	KanadeSukima Suichi		Sukima Switch’s signature song “Kanade”
81	lightly; nimbly; flutteringlyŌhara Sakurako		Ohara Sakurako’s breakup song, a track that suits spring
82	SakuraMyuk		A bittersweet love song of spring, moved by a mystical singing voice
83	Tears of MagnoliaSutādasuto☆Rebyū		A love ballad that sings of the sense of loss from losing a loved one
84	Forget-me-notMarushii		A song that delicately expresses springtime encounters and farewells
85	murmurUeno Daiki		A new spring song, Ueno Daiki’s gentle singing voice
86	SakuraŌhashi Torio		A heartbreak song themed around farewell and a new departure
87	Snow in MarchMakihara Noriyuki		A coming-of-age ballad depicting spring scenes after graduation
88	periodIshizaki Hyuui		A spring ballad that portrays the heart moving forward after overcoming heartbreak
89	Gazing up, the sky is blueHata Motohiro		An inspiring song by Motohiro Hata that captures the milestone of graduation
90	I want to become a cherry blossom tree.AKB48		AKB48’s moving graduation song
91	Cherry Blossom BookmarkAKB48		Released by AKB48 in 2010. Graduation theme.
92	1096Cody Rī (Ri)		A warm song portraying the struggles and hopes of youth
93	The Future Projection IIDREAMS COME TRUE		Lovers look back on their past memories and reaffirm their love.
94	Full of memoriesH₂O		Introduction to H2O's signature songs
95	Haru LoveJuliet		Juliet's Haru Love is a heartfelt love song
96	To the futureKiroro		A classic song of gratitude sung by Kiroro
97	To a new seasonLead		A gentle ballad that sings about the seasonal changes of spring
98	Under the cherry treeMACO		MACO releases a lyrical ballad themed around cherry blossoms
99	CorrectRADWIMPS		RADWIMPS’ graduation-themed song of hope and anxiety
100	Thank youSun Set Swish		A ballad song that expresses gratitude
101	Come, springthe shes gone		the shes gone's spring love song
102	Before the cherry blossoms bloomkinoko teikoku		A bittersweet spring song by Kinoko Teikoku
103	spring thunderfuki no tō		A spring song of fukinoto. Depicting the transience of life.
104	Friend ~Time of Departure~yuzu		A Yuzu song depicting friendship and departure
105	cherry blossom colorAnjura Aki		A moving ballad that intertwines cherry blossoms with life
106	GraduationKobukuro		Kobukuro's graduation song, released in 2020
107	cherry blossomKobukuro		Kobukuro’s “Sakura” is a classic spring song.
108	budKobukuro		Kobukuro’s parent-child love theme song
109	After the FlowersHitoto Yo		A song that delicately portrays feelings of parting and new beginnings
110	FlowerNaka Kousuke		A gentle yet powerful springtime cheer song by Kousuke Atari
111	It was spring, wasn’t it?yoshida takurou		A signature song by Takuro Yoshida, a masterpiece depicting springtime scenes
112	SAKURA DropsUtada Hikaru		Hikaru Utada’s Love and Life in Cherry Blossom Season
113	The arrival of springKoyanagi Rumiko		A song by Rumiko Koyanagi depicting springtime romance
114	cherry blossom frontKoyanagi Rumiko		Rumiko Koyanagi’s song that portrays the new beginnings of spring
115	Mischief of the spring breezeYamaguchi Momoe		A classic hit by Momoe Yamaguchi. A moving song that portrays love and the spring breeze.
116	spring hazeIwasaki Hiromi		A poignant song about cherry blossoms in spring and a parting of lovers
117	Sakura RabbitKawasaki Takaya		A perfect song for spring that captures the feelings before graduation
118	12 Seasons ~Spring, the Fourth Time~Kawashima Ai		A graduation song that looks back on a student life of unrequited love
119	Letter to TomorrowTeshima Aoi		Aoi Teshima “Letter to Tomorrow”: The perfect cheering song for graduation ceremonies
120	First loveMurashita Kōzō		Kozo Murashita's signature song with a first-love theme
121	The last spring breakMatsutōya Yumi		A famous song by Yumi Matsutoya depicting a springtime farewell
122	When the cherry blossoms bloomWatanabe Misato		Wrapping spring memories in cherry blossoms and song
123	Goodbye, my beloved.Hana＊Hana		Hanahana’s signature song that expresses the sorrow of parting
124	Best FriendNishino Kana		A heartwarming song filled with friendship and gratitude
125	My town, tomorrow’s townTakahashi Hitomi		Takahashi Hitomi's Library War opening theme
126	Lingering Snowiruka		Iruka’s “Nagori Yuki” is the best.
127	Song of Springsupittsu		Spitz’s “Haru no Uta” is a warm and refreshing song.
128	Tears of the StarsSangatsu no Phantasia		A romantic ballad by Sangatsu no Phantasia
129	Graduation PhotoArai Yumi		A famous song by Yumi Matsutoya that sings about feelings after graduation