For you starting a new chapter! Uplifting songs to listen to in spring

together; along with; bothWANIMA

WANIMA – Together (OFFICIAL VIDEO)

A song whose exhilarating guitar sound and powerful message strike a chord.

WANIMA, a rock band based in Kumamoto, released it in August 2016 as the commercial song for NIVEA Kao’s “8×4.” Set to a driving, fast-paced melody, it expresses the strength to overcome adversity and gratitude for the encounters along the way, resulting in a track that brims with positivity.

Listening to it first thing in the morning is sure to energize you for the day ahead.

It’s a gentle, encouraging anthem that gives you a push at major turning points in life or when you’re about to take on a new challenge.

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"Tsubame" / YOASOBI with Midories Official Music Video

A heartwarming spring song born from the collaboration between YOASOBI and Midories.

Released in October 2021 as the theme song for NHK’s children’s SDGs program series, this piece blends a gentle melody with a grand soundscape to convey the message that “small actions can bring about big changes.” The hopeful lyrics leave a strong impression, reminding us that even the smallest deeds can have a positive impact on the world around us.

It’s a perfect track for those feeling anxious about a new environment or looking for a boost of positivity.

As spring arrives, why not hit reset by listening to this song?

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[Alexandros] – Wataridori (MV)

Characterized by a driving, uplifting melody and powerful lyrics, it gives listeners a positive burst of energy.

It was included on a single released in March 2015 and was also selected as the theme song for the film “Ake-Garasu (Akegarasu).” It was [Alexandros]’s first-ever movie theme song.

This track is perfect for people starting a new life or taking on fresh challenges.

Listening to it in the spring will make your heart dance.

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This year's cherry blossoms

It’s a classic filled with warm cheers for those leaving their hometowns and taking a new step, a beautiful song that naturally stirs a positive mindset.

Released on the December 2009 album “What’s flumpool!?”, it was also used as the opening theme for “Minna no Koshien.” Created as an answer song to their debut track “Hana ni Nare,” this piece has comforted many as an anthem of support for the season of departures.

As spring arrives—whether you’re starting a new chapter in life or striving toward new goals—it will give you a strong push forward.

the 10 o’clock directionsumika

sumika / 10 o’clock Direction [Music Video]

sumika’s refreshing yet powerful songs, which blend pop and rock, are always there to comfort our hearts.

Featured on the album “Chime,” released in March 2019, this track is an uplifting anthem packed with both the anxiety and the hope that come with taking a new step forward.

Its lyrics convey the importance of moving in the direction you believe in—even if the path is slanted or curved—while the dynamic, string-accented melody gently embraces those moments when we find ourselves at life’s crossroads, something everyone experiences at least once.

It sensitively portrays the feelings of young people who, despite their fears about becoming independent, strive to follow the path they trust.

For those of you standing at the starting line of your high school life, it’s sure to give you a gentle push forward.

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yama – Harbinger of Spring (Official Video)

A song that yama sings with heartfelt emotion, portraying the feelings of today’s youth.

Set in late-night Tokyo, it delicately captures loneliness and the struggle with reality.

It’s packed with relatable themes, like the fragility of connections on social media and the pain of pretending to be a perfect version of yourself.

Released digitally in April 2020, the track became a major hit on TikTok, racking up over 300 million streams.

Highly recommended for anyone who wants to feel the subtle emotional currents of young people living in modern society.

Spring Dayaimyon

Aimyon – Harunohi [OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO]

This song is filled with the spirit of spring.

It was released in 2019 as the theme song for the film “Crayon Shin-chan: Honeymoon Hurricane ~The Lost Hiroshi~.” The lyrics are sprinkled with elements of the Crayon Shin-chan world, making it especially enjoyable for fans.

With a warm tone centered on family bonds and love, it gently supports those beginning a new chapter as spring arrives.

On spring days when anticipation and anxiety about a new life are intertwined, be sure to give it a listen.