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.

Playlist

A Collection of Tear-Jerking Spring Songs: Love and Friendship
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	Thank youFUNKY MONKEY BABYS		A moving graduation song by Fanfanmon
2	Would you stay by my side?C&K		C&K's wedding love song
3	budKobukuro		Kobukuro’s moving spring cheer song
4	Friend ~Time to Depart~yuzu		Yuzu’s graduation song evokes friendship and nostalgia
5	Thank you ~Voices at the Departure~berii guddoman		Berry Goodman's Thank-You Song
6	Sakura RabbitKawasaki Takaya		Let’s muster our courage before graduation with Kawasaki Takaya’s “Sakura Usagi.”
7	Sing of springback number		Breakup songs that go well with Back Number’s “Sakura”
8	We againSG		A heartwarming graduation song of parting and reunion
9	Best FriendKiroro		A heartwarming classic that portrays gratitude and bonds
10	Sakura Lovemosao.		MosaO “Sakukoi” Unrequited Love Before Graduation
11	C.h.a.o.s.m.y.t.h.ONE OK ROCK		A coming-of-age song that portrays bonds with friends and courage
12	CorrectRADWIMPS		There isn’t just one answer to life—this gives you a push forward.
13	proofflumpool		A farewell and departure song that resonates with students' hearts
14	Thank you, and goodbye.koaramōdo		A song to express gratitude to friends at graduation
15	Sakura (Solo)Moriyama Naotaro		Naotaro Moriyama’s “Sakura” is a classic tear-jerking spring song for graduations.
16	canaryYonezu Kenshi		Kenshi Yonezu’s “Canary” is a gentle song that sings of invisible bonds.
17	Winter and Springback number		back number’s heartbreak songs, hope heading toward spring
18	SolaninASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION		A moving song portraying the loss and rebirth of youth
19	YELLikimonogakari		Ikimono-gakari’s “YELL” is a graduation song.
20	dogwood (flowering dogwood)Hitoto Yo		Yo Hitoto’s “Hanamizuki” is a classic song that represents spring blossoms and the Heisei era.
21	I want to see you.Hayashibe Satoshi		Hayashibe Satoshi’s heartrending love song
22	my nameback number		A springtime love song by back number
23	KanadeSukima Suichi		A love ballad by Sukima Switch
24	StoryAI		Introduction to Story sung by AI.
25	road; way; path; street; route; Tao (in philosophy)EXILE		EXILE’s classic graduation song
26	Only HumanK		A moving song that heals the loneliness of parting
27	Motherkariyushi 58		Kariyushi 58’s signature song that sings of gratitude to one’s mother
28	cherry blossomKetsumeishi		Ketsumeishi’s sakura song is a masterpiece.
29	cherry blossomKobukuro		Kobukuro’s “Sakura” is a symbol of spring.
30	On the day of departure…Kawashima Ai		A moving ballad sung at graduation ceremonies
31	things that have formShibasaki Kou		The importance of love that continues to think of the other even after separation
32	forget-me-notAwesome City Club		Awesome City Club’s “Wasurena” is a representative spring song.
33	When spring is overkepura		A warm, melodic piece that portrays the arrival of spring
34	Spring ThiefYorushika		Yorushika’s spring song, portraying longing and hope
35	A melody instead of a bouquetShimizu Shota		Shota Shimizu’s drama theme song ballad
36	GraduationTakahashi Yuu		Determination to graduate from childhood to adulthood
37	SAD SONG feat. No No Girls FINALISTSchanmina		Stirring songs give people’s dreams a push
38	KoishunkaHayama Mizuki		The bittersweetness of a spring romance wrapped in the scent of plum blossoms
39	I Gotta Go feat. kojikoji, WILYWNKA & HiplinGeG		A heartwarming song that portrays farewells and new beginnings in the season of cherry blossoms
40	sweet peashaitoopu		A love song that depicts the end of a romance
41	Beautiful DaysHirai Dai		Sing of hope and bonds in Dai Hirai’s youth anthem
42	It has come to goodbye.Chevon		An original rock-pop song that expresses the bittersweet feeling of spring
43	Sakura: To You Who Couldn’t GraduateHanzaki Yoshiko		Parting with a friend and the bittersweetness of spring
44	SakuraMyuk		A bittersweet love song of spring, moved by a mystical singing voice
45	Far, far awayMakihara Noriyuki		A classic song that portrays the feelings of someone who has left their hometown.
46	cherry blossomKawaguchi Kyogo		A soul-stirring masterpiece, a wish for a warm future
47	lilacMrs. GREEN APPLE		A heart-stirring song that sings of the struggles and hopes of youth
48	Early summer rain&TEAM		From spring to early summer, a song of unchanging love and farewell
49	That paper airplane splits the cloudy sky19		19 signature songs that capture the tremors of youth
50	10-year cherry blossomsAKB48		A heartwarming anthem of encouragement that portrays graduation and parting
51	YumemigusaBLUE ENCOUNT		A masterpiece that portrays the bittersweetness of youth and growth
52	PinkieBUMP OF CHICKEN		A gentle song by Motoo Fujiwara themed around cherry blossoms and promises
53	Cherry blossom seasonEXILE ATSUSHI		A moving song that accompanies the graduation season
54	Spring SwallowHey! Say! JUMP		Hey! Say! JUMP spring cheer song
55	cherry blossomKALMA		A moving song that portrays the arrival of spring, hope, and anxiety
56	DarlingMrs. GREEN APPLE		A moving song that portrays the struggles of youth and self-acceptance
57	sentimentalculenasm		Expressing past emotions with a beautiful guitar
58	Aprilmol-74		Representative song for mol-74’s April theme
59	Melancholy Cherry Blossomsatarayo		A bittersweet ballad to give during the spring graduation season
60	the first strong spring windnishina		Nishina's spring love song
61	Azure Swimnishina		A song to mark a new beginning released by Nishinaga in 2022
62	Bring it on, spring.non		Non’s spring youth cheer song
63	Dear Sir or Madam, on this day when cherry blossoms fluttermafumafu		A spring song that expresses youthful memories and hope
64	It’s goodbye, but it’s not goodbye.yamadakatsutenai Wink		A classic spring song, a moving tune that accompanies the graduation season
65	springKaneyori Masaru		Delicately portraying the end of the seasons and of love
66	bookmarkkuriipuhaipe		Farewells and new beginnings in the season when cherry blossoms fall
67	BeginningChekikko		Youth songs that color the graduation season
68	It’s okayMarushii		Marcy’s cheer song, a positive message
69	Happinessarashi		An uplifting, upbeat song brimming with courage and exhilaration
70	Sakura, Bloom!arashi		Arashi’s classic that sings of springtime hope and renewal
71	Only the graduation photo knowsHinatazaka46		A graduation song that heralds spring, the bittersweet melody of youth
72	Tomorrow, when spring comesMatsu Takako		Takako Matsu’s Song of Spring Memories
73	GraduaterShiina Hekiru		A powerful classic by Hekiru Shiina that cheers on youth
74	Snow in MarchMakihara Noriyuki		A coming-of-age ballad after graduation, springtime emotions
75	Cherry Blossom MoonSakurazaka46		A youth song of farewells at graduation and moving forward
76	Sakuraayaka		A song that sings about memories of the graduation ceremony and gratitude
77	Graduation PhotoArai Yumi		A classic of youth and memories, painted with a gentle singing voice
78	Best FriendNishino Kana		A heartwarming song filled with friendship and gratitude
79	SAKURA. I love you ?Nishino Kana		A song by Kana Nishino that portrays the feelings of a woman torn between a past love and a new one
80	spring skySuzuki Suzuki		A moving graduation song about friendship and farewell
81	Love’s Melody and Rainy SkiesAAA		AAA's love song that likens missed connections to rain
82	No NameASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION		Introduction to ASKG's iconic spring songs
83	bow knotAimer		The poignancy of spring and the splendor of a new life
84	1096Cody Rī (Ri)		A heart-stirring song that portrays youthful emotions
85	GiftET-KING		ET-KING powerfully sings of love and gratitude
86	Precious LoveEXILE ATSUSHI		Atsushi’s powerhouse solo song
87	My SpringI’s		A song that sings of the bittersweetness of spring and the uncertainties of youth
88	Thunder Sakura feat. 9Lana, SAKURAmotiMAISONdes		A song that portrays budding feelings of love amid spring thunder and cherry blossoms
89	A single petal of cherry blossomMISIA		A ballad by MISIA themed around cherry blossoms
90	spring melancholyMrs. GREEN APPLE		Spring songs you can relate to during graduation season
91	LullabyRADWIMPS		RADWIMPS’s spring song of parting and hope
92	Days of LemonWurtS		A masterpiece where hope and bittersweetness intersect, swaying the heart in the spring breeze
93	HarukaYOASOBI		YOASOBI’s spring song, depicting memories with a girl from the perspective of a mug
94	Philadelphia fleabaneYOASOBI		A wistful spring song by YOASOBI
95	KizunaZundare		A unit from Tsushima sings a graduation farewell
96	Cherry Blossom Rainabsorb		Absorb’s graduation song “Sakura no Ame”
97	Happy Endingback number		Love ballads by back number
98	Blue Springback number		back number's youthful rock, an anthem of anxiety and hope
99	Spring meltsindigo la End		A song depicting the arrival of spring and changes in feelings
100	When spring comesmiwa		miwa’s spring cheering song
101	springreGretGirl		reGretGirl’s heartrending love song portraying a springtime parting
102	Come, springthe shes gone		A song depicting the arrival of spring and the awakening of love
103	Sakura, You, and Ituki.		tuki.’s spring song, the heartache of unrequited love
104	Spring Dayaimyon		Aimyon's honeymoon theme song
105	You know,are-kun &『yuika’}		A duet that heralds the arrival of spring
106	Maidenly Stalkingnarumiya		A pop song that portrays the heart of a maiden with unrequited love
107	spring thunderfuki no tō		A classic by Fuki-no-tō that appeals for the preciousness of life
108	My friendMiyuhan		A touching song about the end of youth and friendship
109	Goodbye Busyuzu		Yuzu’s heartbreak song, a track themed around springtime farewells
110	Goodbye, see you again in the next life.Innā Jānī		A song for the cherry blossom season that sings of parting and the hope of reunion
111	cherry blossom colorKaneyori Masaru		A poignant song that sings of springtime love
112	Goodbye, I loved you.kerakera		Kerakera’s heartrending love song
113	Swayed by spring, yet thinking of you (feat. Kopi)kobasoro		A nostalgic ballad depicting the budding feelings of springtime love
114	YellKobukuro		Kobukuro’s cheer song celebrates a new departure
115	cherrysupittsu		Spitz’s tear-jerking spring song
116	Graduation albumTomita Shiori		Tomita Shiori’s moving graduation song
117	Youth and a momentmakaroni enpitsu		A classic that sings about life-sized feelings of youth
118	Forget-me-notMarushii		A poignant ballad portraying a springtime parting and a long-distance love
119	to clear up (weather)Yorushika		Yorushika’s message song of hope
120	Love is litrokudenashi		A song whose springtime gentleness gives you courage
121	First LoveUtada Hikaru		Hikaru Utada’s revolutionary, iconic ballad
122	cherry blossom frontKoyanagi Rumiko		A signature song by Rumiko Koyanagi depicting spring scenery and heartbreak
123	Mischief of the spring breezeYamaguchi Momoe		A signature song by Momoe Yamaguchi that depicts the bittersweet feelings of springtime love
124	Homeward Road in MarchHirai Dai		A heartwarming ballad perfect for graduation season
125	The last spring breakMatsutōya Yumi		Yumi Matsutoya’s poignant springtime breakup classic
126	the first strong spring windMayumura Chiaki		Chiaki Mayumura's gentle, bittersweet springtime cheer song
127	Gazing up, the sky is blueHata Motohiro		Hata Motohiro’s graduation song. A beautiful melody inspired by the blue sky.
128	spring thunderYonezu Kenshi		Symbolically expressing romantic feelings with spring thunder
129	crescent moonayaka		Ayaka’s tearjerker song brings tears to your eyes
130	spring sunlightKanapu × Kujira		A collaborative song depicting spring farewells and new encounters
131	Elegy of SpringShōji Shirō		A famous song from early Showa era for the season when flowers fall
132	Graduation -GRADUATION-Kikuchi Momoko		Momoko Kikuchi’s youth song tops the Oricon chart
133	Because we’re friends.Ochiai Wataru		A heartwarming ballad that sings about the importance of friendship
134	JourneyFuji Kaze		A ballad where Fujii Kaze’s gentle singing voice resonates in the heart
135	Sakura AleAdachi Kana		Kana Adachi’s Friendship Cheer Song “Sakura Yell”
136	periodIshizaki Hyuui		A heartbreak ballad by Huwie Ishizaki
137	YELLChris Hart		Chris Hart turns a graduation theme into a ballad
138	Sky of TearsGReeeeN		Looking back on adolescence with GReeeeN’s Namida Sora
139	strainHARUHI		Haruhi’s emotional spring tear-jerker song
140	cherry blossom rainJUJU		A beautiful ballad of a breakup in love beneath cherry blossoms battered by rain
141	I can’t say ‘I love you’MAY’S		Maze’s moving tearjerker song. Its appeal lies in the powerful warmth that accompanies the melancholy of spring.
142	Have Dreams!May J.		May J.'s moving song for spring
143	30Ms. OOJA		Miss Oja’s tearful song. A work with a beautiful singing voice that lets you bask in springtime reminiscence.
144	The season of farewellSHISHAMO		Shishamo’s tear-jerker song: a springtime weeper that captures the heartache of parting.
145	Letterback number		A back number song of gratitude to my mother
146	On nights when cherry blossoms fallaimyon		Aimyon’s spring song paints a picture of budding love
147	Even if we forget springaibii karaa		A poignant feeling as I watch a springtime farewell
148	cherry blossom colorAnjura Aki		A heartbreak song about farewells and memories in cherry blossom season
149	The Moon and the SunKetsumeishi		A tear-jerking, cry-your-eyes-out song by Ketsumeishi
150	harborsupittsu		A springtime masterpiece by Spitz that brings tears
151	March 9Remioromen		Introduction to the classic song “March 9” by Remioromen
152	When cherry-blossom hues danceNakajima Mika		Feeling a farewell as the cherry blossoms fall
153	bouquetNakajima Mika		A moving vocal song that matches Mika Nakashima’s graduation and entrance season.
154	When I realized it, I was in unrequited love.Nogizaka 46		A spring track that takes on a tearjerker in party-song style
155	Want You BackKato Miria		Kato Miliyah’s moving spring-themed song
156	SAKURA DropsUtada Hikaru		A song that expresses the beauty of cherry blossoms and feelings of love
157	Can I call it magic?Hirai Ken		Ken Hirai’s melancholic ballad
158	Come, spring.Matsutōya Yumi		The heart that awaits spring and the beauty of cherry blossoms
159	Spring FlowerMatsuo Taiyo		Taiyo Matsuo's spring cheer song
160	tear-coloredNishino Kana		Kana Nishino’s tear-jerker songs, the mystique of tears
161	Fukuwarai (a traditional Japanese “lucky laugh” face-making game)Takahashi Yuu		Takahashi Yuu’s tear-jerking melody spring song
162	SAKURAikimonogakari		Ikimono-gakari’s spring cherry blossom song
163	See you tomorrowJUJU		JUJU’s tearjerker song. With assured vocals, it’s moving and perfect for spring.
164	youikimonogakari		Ikimono-gakari’s tearjerker song