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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 (121–130)

spring thunderYonezu Kenshi

Kenshi Yonezu – Spring Thunder

spring thunderYonezu Kenshi

The fantastical, atmospheric sound gently reaches deep into your ears.

It’s a song by Kenshi Yonezu included on the album “BOOTLEG,” released in November 2017.

It expresses the complex waves of emotion that arise with the arrival of spring.

It’s striking how it symbolically portrays uncertainty about love and the shifts in a relationship using the natural phenomenon of spring thunder.

Yonezu’s characteristic word choice and the sound work—brilliant without being over-the-top—are wonderful as well.

I recommend listening to it while feeling the spring breeze.

I think it will make the time you spend with someone special even more delightful.

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crescent moonayaka

Ayaka – Crescent Moon

crescent moonayaka

With its soaring vocals, this song is also highly popular for karaoke—a tearjerker by Ayaka whose beautiful singing can move listeners to tears.

Set to a flowing melody line that naturally brings the tears, it’s a piece that also suits the spring season.

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KoishunkaHayama Mizuki

Mizuki Hayama “Koiharuhi” MUSIC VIDEO

KoishunkaHayama Mizuki

This work portrays the bittersweetness of a love that fades away along with the spring scenery, all wrapped in the fragrance of plum blossoms.

Mizuki Hayama’s graceful vocals harmonize beautifully with the melancholic world of the lyrics.

Released in January 2024, the song delicately expresses the fragility of love amid the ever-changing seasons and the flow of time.

The sound of the kokyū evokes memories of days long past, while the image of petals scattering across the water’s surface leaves a strong impression.

It’s perfect for moments when you want to sense the arrival of spring and look back on a past romance.

For those carrying a quiet loneliness in their hearts, this song will surely offer gentle companionship.

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spring sunlightKanapu × Kujira

[Suite] KAFU × Kujira #97 “Spring Sunlight” [Original MV]

spring sunlightKanapu × Kujira

Set in the gentle sunlight of spring, this song evokes both partings and new encounters.

Born from a collaboration between KAF and Kujira, it was released digitally in March 2022.

Its translucent vocals and soft melody make it perfect for the season of graduations and farewells.

It conveys a soothing comfort—like being wrapped in a warm bath—while capturing emotions that sway between reality and fantasy.

It’s recommended for moments when you want to look back on memories with someone dear as you feel the light of spring.

For those feeling a little lonely before a new chapter begins, this may be the song that quietly gives you a gentle push forward.

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【Love and Friendship】A Collection of Tear-Jerking Spring Songs (131–140)

Elegy of SpringShōji Shirō

Spring Elegy (Shirō Shōji)

Elegy of SpringShōji Shirō

A classic from the early Showa era that turns its heart toward the season when flowers fall.

Sung by Shiro Shoji, this song was released by Columbia Records in 1934.

It layers the pain of parting and the transience of spring onto the image of drifting blossoms.

Shoji’s deeply affecting vocals blend beautifully with the graceful melody composed by Yuji Koseki.

This piece is said to have profoundly transformed the musical careers of both Shoji and Koseki.

Recommended for those who wish to savor the bittersweet melancholy that accompanies the arrival of spring.

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Graduation -GRADUATION-Kikuchi Momoko

Graduation -GRADUATION-

Graduation -GRADUATION-Kikuchi Momoko

A classic song that rides on the spring breeze and sinks into the heart, portraying the poignancy of youth and the beauty of growing up.

Momoko Kikuchi released it as her fourth single in February 1985.

It was also used as the theme song for a TV drama of the same name and became her first number-one hit on the Oricon chart.

With sales approaching 400,000 copies, it became Kikuchi’s biggest hit.

Memories of counting rows of poplar trees and the feelings embedded in Saint-Exupéry’s books—its lyrics gently capture a page of youth that many will relate to.

It’s a perfect song not only for students nearing graduation, but also for anyone who wants to look back on cherished memories.

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Because we’re friends.Ochiai Wataru

Wataru Ochiai – Because We’re Friends (Music Video)

Because we're friends.Ochiai Wataru

A heartwarming ballad that paints a farewell to friends who shared everyday moments.

Wataru Ochiai’s gentle vocals and Osaka-dialect lyrics evoke nostalgia and a touch of loneliness.

Released in February 2022, it’s a perfect song for the spring graduation season.

It brings back memories of student days and the times you got excited singing at karaoke.

This work sings of a friendship that remains unchanged even when you’re apart, and just listening to it makes your chest tighten with emotion.

It’s a song that quietly gives you a push as you embark on a new chapter.

As you face a parting with dear friends, be sure to give it a listen.

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