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A Collection of Tear-Jerking Spring Songs: Love and Friendship

DancerFukkun:)Tatsuki Fukuda
Primarily active in Tokyo, I have experience as a backup dancer for artists, a music video dancer, and a commercial dancer. I continue to work as a dancer while also engaging in article production. After discovering Michael Jackson in junior high school, I began dancing in my second year of high school. Since starting dance, in addition to the J-Pop and Japanese rock I had been listening to, I began exploring Western R&B, rap, alternative music, and other tracks commonly used for dance. In elementary school, I spent three years in a choir, and because I love singing, I often go to karaoke for fun. These days, I enjoy a wide range of music, from Japanese rock and rap to K-pop.
A Vocaloid producer who is also a music writerAraki Jakkan
I’ve worked in a variety of roles—regardless of pro or amateur settings—including live event PA, cameraman for video and photography, restaurant staff, and logistics center staff. I now spend my days as a part-time writer. I’ve contributed to music and manga websites with feature/review articles, and wrote the liner notes included as a bonus for 1st PLACE Inc.’s “IA SUPER BEST.” As for my music background, I started playing guitar in junior high and focused on band activities during my school years. For over 15 years since then, up to the present, I’ve continued releasing original tracks as a Vocaloid producer. My areas of expertise are Japanese rock, Vocaloid, and manga.

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.

[Love and Friendship] A Collection of Tear-Jerking Spring Songs (111–120)

Love is litrokudenashi

Rokudenashi “The Flame of Love” / Rokudenashi – The Flame of Love [Official Music Video]

Love is litrokudenashi

It’s a song overflowing with gentleness that evokes the arrival of spring.

Sung by Ninjin from Rokudenashi and released in 2023, it features a beautiful melody crafted by Vocaloid producer MIMI and lyrics that resonate deeply.

The protagonist, carrying loneliness and heartache yet continuing to move forward, is portrayed with great care.

From a quiet opening, the delicate arrangement gradually expands, stirring the heart.

Lyrics infused with gratitude—“thank you”—are sure to offer comfort to listeners.

It’s a track that gives you the courage to take a step forward as you head into a new springtime chapter.

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[Love and Friendship] A Collection of Tear-Jerking Spring Songs (121–130)

First LoveUtada Hikaru

Hikaru Utada – First Love

First LoveUtada Hikaru

This is a classic by Hikaru Utada, who achieved revolutionary popularity thanks to her powerful vocal ability and strikingly mature, emotionally perceptive lyrics.

It’s a perfectly gentle ballad for the contemplative spring season, crafted with a refined structure and lyrical texture that’s moving enough to bring you to tears.

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cherry blossom frontKoyanagi Rumiko

Cherry Blossom Front by Rumiko Koyanagi

cherry blossom frontKoyanagi Rumiko

It’s a song that portrays a woman’s journey as her heart sways with the arrival of spring.

It was released by Rumiko Koyanagi in January 1976.

The lyrics, which vividly evoke springtime scenes from across Japan, are a perfect match for Koyanagi’s warm, tender voice.

You can feel the mingled emotions of the ache of heartbreak and the anticipation of a new season.

It’s considered one of Rumiko Koyanagi’s signature songs.

It’s a track you’ll want to listen to in spring—perfect for those about to step into a new environment or for anyone who has gone through a farewell with someone dear.

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Mischief of the spring breezeYamaguchi Momoe

Momoe Yamaguchi – Prank of the Spring Breeze

Mischief of the spring breezeYamaguchi Momoe

This song portrays the bittersweet feelings of springtime love.

Released in March 1974 as Momoe Yamaguchi’s fourth single, it delicately captures the emotions of a woman who, after quarreling with her lover, heads home in tears, overcome by loneliness and anxiety.

The depiction of a town stirred by the spring breeze is also striking.

Included on the album “15-sai no Theme: Momoe no Kisetsu,” it has become one of Yamaguchi’s signature songs.

A track that gently accompanies women troubled by love, it’s best enjoyed while walking alone through the city at dusk in spring.

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Homeward Road in MarchHirai Dai

Dai Hirai / The Way Home in March (Lyric Video)

Homeward Road in MarchHirai Dai

Here is a heartwarming ballad that captures memories of youth and a fresh new beginning.

Dai Hirai’s gentle voice is carried by the sounds of piano and strings.

Released in February 2022, this piece is perfect for graduation season.

Set against the backdrop of a homeward walk in March, it weaves together friendship, farewells, and hope for the future.

As you listen, you may find yourself recalling your own school days.

It’s a song that quietly stays by the side of those taking a new step forward or parting from someone dear.

As spring arrives, why not warm your heart with this song?

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The last spring breakMatsutōya Yumi

Saigo No Haruyasumi

The last spring breakMatsutōya Yumi

A delicately rendered masterpiece overflowing with wistfulness, capturing the season of springtime farewells.

Included on Yumi Matsutoya’s album “OLIVE,” it was released in July 1979.

The feelings of a girl on the verge of graduation are gently spun along a tender melody.

The sadness of leaving student days behind and the anxiety about a daily life that’s about to change press close to the heart.

This song was also used in the 1991 TBS drama “Rouge no Dengon.” Why not listen to it slowly while savoring the warmth of spring? It’s sure to bring back nostalgic memories.

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the first strong spring windMayumura Chiaki

[New Song] Chiaki Mayumura “Haru Ichiban” Music Video

the first strong spring windMayumura Chiaki

The lyrics, where gentleness and bittersweetness coexist, bring me to tears before I know it.

It’s a song by Chiaki Mayumura, released in May 2023.

Produced as a tie-in with Ito En’s “Oi Ocha,” it’s included on the album SAI.

Like a breeze that heralds the arrival of spring, it carries a fresh, warm atmosphere.

The excitement of romantic feelings and the hope of new encounters are expressed in dewy, vivid language that makes the heart dance.

For those feeling anxious before the start of a new chapter, this song will quietly stay by your side.

Why not listen to it along with the cheerful spring weather?

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