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Spring Song Roundup of TV and Web Commercial Tie-ins

When you hear “spring songs,” what kind of tracks come to mind?

Songs about cherry blossoms, graduation tunes that portray departures and farewells, and even songs that evoke the start of a new life—there are so many that pop into your head, right?

In this article, we’ll showcase, all at once, spring songs that have been used in TV and web commercials so far!

There are plenty of tracks that capture a fresh, spring-like vibe, so be sure to read to the end.

You just might find the song you’ve been looking for.

[TV/Web] Spring Song Tie-ins in Commercials (61–70)

SoftBank Music Project: “Graduation” Edition

Gazing up, the sky is blueHata Motohiro

Motohiro Hata’s “Aogeba Aozora” grabs you right from the start.

The song is included on Hata’s sixth album, Copernicus, released in 2019.

As the title evokes the traditional song “Aogeba Tōtoshi,” this track centers on the theme of graduation.

It features Hata’s signature vocals—refreshing yet emotionally stirring—and its lyrics pierce the heart, even for those not on the verge of graduating.

The beautiful melody is entrancing, and the expansive chorus is equally captivating.

Sony 'WALKMAN “Play You.”' version

SAKURA, I love you?Nishino Kana

Kana Nishino - “SAKURA, I love you?” (short ver.)
SAKURA, I love you?Nishino Kana

Nishino Kana’s “SAKURA, I love you?” overlays the scene of falling cherry blossoms with her own wavering feelings of love.

Released in 2012, the song was used in a commercial for the Sony Walkman “Play You.” campaign.

Even though she has a new lover now, the one she still longs for is her ex…

The way Nishino Kana sings, as if telling herself she doesn’t love him anymore, feels strikingly real and hits home.

I bet many women can relate.

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Sakura AleAdachi Kana

Kana Adachi “Sakura Yell”
Sakura AleAdachi Kana

Adachi Kana’s third single, “Sakura Yell,” has a springlike feel that comes through even in its title.

She wrote the song when she was 18, just before graduating from high school, and it’s packed with authentic feelings and messages of encouragement for her friends.

When we think of cherry blossoms, we often picture trees in full bloom with vibrant pink flowers, but she also hopes to convey the charm of swelling buds and the often-overlooked beauty of leaves after the blossoms fall.

Capturing those moments from her own perspective, the song becomes a message to her friends.

Mainichikō 2019 Spring Higan 'The Laughing Mountain' Version

Sakura Horohorosadamasashi

Masashi Sada’s “Sakura Horohoro” conjures a uniquely Japanese scene of cherry blossoms fluttering down.

Created as an image song for Onan Town in Shimane Prefecture, the track was included on his 2014 album Second Movement and was featured in the Mainichi-kō spring equinox commercial, “Yama Warau.” As shifting seasonal landscapes pass by, the song depicts the longing one feels for their hometown.

Listen to it while watching the cherry blossoms, and you may find yourself missing home too.

Sakura FuwariMatsu Takako

A hit song by Takako Matsu, who is also very active as a singer.

It was used as the theme for the Takano Yuri Beauty Clinic commercials, wasn’t it? The powerful hook that begins with her singing “I want to go somewhere far away” left a strong impression.

The lyrics are full of hope, depicting two lovers continuing to walk toward a brand-new world and life.

Takako Matsu herself wrote the lyrics.

By the way, an acoustic version of this song is included on the album “Ainotobira.” It sounds fun to compare it with the single version, doesn’t it?