For you starting a new chapter! Uplifting songs to listen to in spring
When spring arrives, many people experience changes in their environment or begin moving toward their dreams.
With first-time experiences like moving to the city or living alone, it’s natural to feel anxious amid unfamiliar days.
In this article, we’ll carefully select and introduce uplifting songs perfect for spring!
From energetic, exhilarating tracks to gentle songs that feel like they’re by your side, there are so many wonderful spring tunes and motivational anthems.
When you feel overwhelmed by worries about your new life or on the verge of giving up, listen to the songs we’re about to introduce and take another step forward!
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For you starting a new chapter! Cheer songs to listen to in spring (151–160)
Everyone, everyone is shining.Yugeda Kensuke
Riding on a cherry-blossom-colored breeze, this heartwarming song by Kensuke Yugeda gently sings of the hopeful arrival of spring.
It carries a message of encouragement for children taking their first steps forward, conveying a sense of anticipation for a shining future.
Its melody, expressing both endearing freshness and the courage to walk toward one’s dreams, tenderly nestles against the listener’s heart.
The piece is included on the album “Shiawase ni Naare” and is a beloved song performed at entrance ceremonies and welcome events for new students in elementary schools across Japan.
Since June 2018, it has been passed down in schools nationwide, and through more than 2,000 school concerts, Mr.
Yugeda has delivered it directly to children.
It is a springtime song brimming with joy, one we hope new students, teachers, and families will listen to.
SUNHoshino Gen
This song evokes the start of a refreshing morning.
Released in 2015 as Gen Hoshino’s eighth single, it was used as the theme song for the Fuji TV drama “Kokoro ga Pokitto ne.” Its cheerful sound is influenced by ’70s dance classics and disco, and the lyrics—imbued with Hoshino’s own experiences and feelings—leave a strong impression.
Offering the courage to keep moving forward, it’s perfect for those stepping into a new environment or for anyone wanting to cheer on new students.
A heartwarming track recommended for the spring school admission season.
IdeaHoshino Gen
It’s a song filled with hopeful, uplifting messages.
Released in August 2018, it captured many hearts as the theme song for the NHK morning drama “Half, Blue.” Created by Gen Hoshino with the wish to make it “a song that supports every morning,” the piece centers on the theme of finding “ideas” to overcome hardship.
It features a distinctive blend of a light, catchy melody and electronic elements.
It’s perfect for those starting a new chapter or facing a major turning point in life.
Listen to it before heading out in the morning or before taking on something new, and it’s sure to give you courage.
Gachi SakuraShonan no Kaze
This is a classic song by Shonan no Kaze that powerfully sings about the determination to keep taking on challenges toward one’s dreams and goals.
It portrays the resolve and readiness to face an unknown future, and the determination to keep moving forward while wrestling between ideals and reality, all set to an energetic sound.
Released in February 2010 as the theme song for the film “Negotiator THE MOVIE: A Battle of Wits at 10,000 Meters,” the track is notable for the members’ passionate vocals.
It’s a perfect song to listen to in the spring when starting a new chapter in life, or whenever you want to push toward making your dreams come true.
SCHOOL DAYSshiritsu ebisu chūgaku
It’s a song that feels like a springtime gift.
It’s a March 2025 single by Shiritsu Ebisu Chugaku, with lyrics and composition by Katsuhiko Sugiyama.
The beautiful melody portrays the expectations and anxieties of starting a new chapter, warm friendship, and a resolve toward the future.
The music video—featuring the members in pure white uniforms deepening their bonds in a forest—also leaves a strong impression.
I think it will resonate not only with students, but with anyone who needs the courage to leap into a new environment!
Gazing up, the sky is blueHata Motohiro
This work beautifully portrays graduation as a milestone in life.
Motohiro Hata’s clear, translucent voice captures both the sadness of parting and the hope of a new beginning in full.
Released in March 2019, it garnered attention as the theme song for a SoftBank TV commercial.
While cherishing past memories, this piece gives you the courage to take a step toward the future.
It’s a song I hope those embarking on a new chapter will listen to as spring arrives.
Its heartfelt melody and lyrics will surely give you a gentle push forward.
For you starting a new chapter! Uplifting songs for spring (161–170)
rainbow-coloredayaka
A healing song whose hopeful, courageous vocals and heartwarming melody brighten your morning mood.
The powerful yet gentle singing and the warm tones of the acoustic guitar evoke a resilient, forward-looking spirit that won’t yield to any hardship.
Released as Ayaka’s single in June 2014 and written as the theme song for the NHK morning drama series “Hanako to Anne,” this piece is recommended for anyone who wants to start a new day with a positive mindset.
Set it as your alarm, and from the moment you wake up, you’ll feel ready to move forward at your own pace, one step at a time.