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 (21–30)
cherry blossomKobukuro
Kobukuro’s “Sakura,” a quintessential sakura song and a symbol of spring in Japan, was released in 2005 and became a long-running hit.
When spring comes, you can’t help but long for this song, right? I’m sure many people are reminded of memories from their graduation ceremonies.
Its portrayal of the fleeting beauty of falling cherry blossoms and the changing scenery over time is deeply moving, while the powerful splendor of the blossoms in full bloom is equally striking.
And when Mr.
Kobuchi and Mr.
Kuroda’s impossibly beautiful harmonies blend together, it truly brings you to tears…!
On the day of departure…Kawashima Ai
The original graduation song that became the basis for “Tobira wo Akete” (Door to Tomorrow).
I’m sure some of you sang it or heard it played at your graduation ceremony.
It’s a beautiful ballad whose emotional melody and positive lyrics bring tears to your eyes.
Ai Kawashima’s clear, transparent voice draws you in even more.
The lyrics paint such vivid scenes—they’re truly beautiful—and they make you feel that even a long student life passed in the blink of an eye, and even the days that slipped by become dear in hindsight.
Its uplifting spirit that stays with you through parting and new beginnings is enough to make you cry…!
[Love and Friendship] Tear-Jerking Spring Songs Collection (31–40)
things that have formShibasaki Kou
Kou Shibasaki’s “Katachi Aru Mono,” which was also used as the theme song for the drama “Crying Out Love, in the Center of the World,” that moved so many to tears.
Her voice, full of a mysterious charm that grabs your heart, truly shines.
The lyrics depict the feelings of a protagonist who continues to think of their partner even after they’ve been separated.
That’s an incredibly difficult and painful thing, isn’t it? As spring arrives and the season of parting comes, there are times when we have to be apart from the ones we love, but it feels like the song tells us that overcoming that is what true love is all about.
forget-me-notAwesome City Club
Awesome City Club’s “Wasurena” is becoming one of the defining spring songs of 2021.
It’s a huge hit as the inspiration song for the film We Made a Beautiful Bouquet, which also features member PORIN! From the title to the overall world it creates, it overflows with beauty, and the lyrics wonderfully fit not only love but a range of emotions.
Its purity brings me to tears.
The twin vocals by atagi and PORIN are distinctive, and together with the spring-like ensemble, they gradually lift your spirits.
I also think it’s a song that gives you the courage to move past what you’ve lost and your past, and start over again!
When spring is overkepura
With the arrival of spring, this song stands out for its poignant yet warm melody that gently nestles close to the heart.
Released by Kepla in April 2024, it is included on the album Days of Youth.
With lyrics that seem to capture a fleeting moment of adolescence, it portrays both the anxieties of growing up and the bonds of friendship.
Even as spring passes, the song tenderly sings of feelings that do not change.
It’s perfect for anyone who wants to create wonderful memories with friends during the season when cherry blossoms are in full bloom.
Moved by the voice that seeps into the soul, you might find yourself in tears.
Spring ThiefYorushika
A spring-themed song by Yorushika that had been playing in Taisei Corporation’s commercials since 2020 and was finally released in 2021.
Yorushika is known for their profound lyrics, and this piece, too, gently moves you with its refined words that capture a longing for spring.
Alongside a beautiful melody that also evokes graduation, the uniquely fluttering, fleeting atmosphere of Haru Dorobou brings tears to your eyes.
Yet it’s not only sad—you can also feel hope.
Whether at a graduation farewell or a little while after a new chapter of life has begun, hearing it will softly embrace your emotions.
A melody instead of a bouquetShimizu Shota
This song was chosen as the theme for the drama “Designer Baby – Detective Hayami’s Tough Case Before Maternity Leave.” It’s a work by singer-songwriter Shota Shimizu, released as a single in 2015.
The crystalline piano sound pairs perfectly with Shimizu’s sweet vocals, making for a touching ballad.
The lyrics about cherishing someone special are truly wonderful.
This spring, try listening while picturing that kind of person in your own life.
