A Collection of Tear-Jerking Spring Songs: Love and Friendship
When you think of spring songs, what kinds of tracks come to mind?
Chances are, many people think of cherry blossom songs or graduation songs!
Among those, there are also pieces that portray bittersweet romance or friendships bound by strong ties.
In this article, we’ll introduce a selection of spring songs that can bring you to tears as they resonate with your own emotions when you listen.
We hope you’ll find the perfect track for the exact situation you’re in—one that gently stays by your side.
There are so many wonderful songs that might move you to tears, you won’t want to look away until the very end.
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[Love and Friendship] A Collection of Tear-Jerking Spring Songs (71–80)
Only the graduation photo knowsHinatazaka46
A fresh, springlike song from Hinatazaka46! Centered on the theme of graduation, it gently sings of feelings for days gone by.
It delicately portrays the bittersweetness of cherry blossom season and unspoken first love.
Released in January 2025 with Nao Kosaka as center, the music video unfolds a fantastical world inspired by a “parade that heralds spring.” It’s a perfect track for graduation season—recommended not only for students but also for anyone who wants to look back on fond memories.
Its heartfelt lyrics and clear, luminous vocals are sure to move you.
Tomorrow, when spring comesMatsu Takako
A gem of a melody played as if to celebrate the arrival of a new season, carried by the refreshing spring breeze.
Takako Matsu’s clear voice gently wraps nostalgic memories and the hope of reunion.
Feelings for someone devoted to baseball, cherished places shared with a loved one—vivid snapshots of youth are drawn and resonate deeply with listeners.
Released in March 1997 as her debut, it was featured in an NTT commercial and reached No.
8 on the Oricon charts.
Lyrics by Yuji Sakamoto, music and arrangement by Daisuke Hinata, the song is polished and refined.
It’s perfect for a drive under gentle spring sunshine—highly recommended for those starting a new chapter or wishing to look back on precious memories.
When the warm weather lifts your spirits, this song will be there, close to your heart.
GraduaterShiina Hekiru
Known for its powerful vocals and uplifting message that champions youth, this is a must-have fan favorite at Hekiru Shiina’s live shows.
It vividly portrays the protagonist’s feelings as they cherish bonds with friends and companions while stepping forward toward their own future.
Even when faced with setbacks and doubts, the unwavering will to keep looking ahead and fighting on resonates deeply, carried by a passionate melody.
Since its release in January 1998, it has been widely supported by fans and was included on the album “Baby Blue Eyes.” The guitar work featuring DAITA from SIAM SHADE further enhances the song’s appeal.
It’s a highly recommended track for anyone about to take a new step or for those who want to cheer on someone striving toward their dreams.
Snow in MarchMakihara Noriyuki
This is a coming-of-age ballad capturing a spring scene twenty days after graduation.
With a gentle melody and tender vocals, it expresses young people’s anxieties and hopes about change, as well as the fleeting time spent with dear friends.
Amid an unseasonal snowfall, the image of walking shoulder to shoulder with friends is portrayed in a way that resonates deeply.
Included on Noriyuki Makihara’s album “Kimi wa Dare to Shiawase na Akubi o Shimasu ka.” released in September 1991, this piece is captivating for its calm, warm poetic worldview.
It is a classic you’ll want to listen to with the arrival of spring, a song that offers solace to those facing life’s turning points and harboring feelings about the changing days.
Cherry Blossom MoonSakurazaka46
As graduation day gradually approaches, the reality of parting begins to sink in.
This is a song by Sakurazaka46 that captures episodes surrounding graduation and bittersweet moments of youth.
Its powerful sound conveys a sense of moving forward, and the ticking clock at the beginning seems to symbolize the time and memories that have accumulated.
It depicts a youthful, poignant scene in which someone chooses to see off a cherished person without confessing their feelings, in order to support that person’s future.
Sakuraayaka
This is a song by Ayaka that feels like carefully revisiting memories that resurface every time graduation season comes around.
The gentle, piano-centered sound seems to highlight the calm atmosphere of a graduation ceremony.
It conveys the bittersweet loneliness felt at graduation, while at the same time drawing strength from recalling the people who supported you.
It’s a piece that also expresses unchanging feelings over time and a wish for former friends to be living well.
Graduation PhotoArai Yumi
A masterpiece woven from a gentle singing voice that stays close to the heart and lyrics that gracefully portray nostalgia for days gone by.
Featured on the album “COBALT HOUR,” released by Yumi Arai in June 1975, this song delicately expresses life and change after graduation.
It lyrically spins memories of a cherished person who lives on forever within the warmth of reminiscence.
It was also selected as the theme song for Fuji TV’s drama “Sotsu Uta” and the film “Watch with Me.” A heartwarming encouragement song to listen to in times of sorrow or at life’s crossroads.