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[2026] Recommended Japanese songs for a spring drive: A roundup of perfect tracks for outings

Spring, when opening the window lets in a pleasant breeze and makes you want to head out somewhere.Are you one of many looking for the perfect spring songs to soundtrack your drive?When you’re cruising through cherry blossom-lined scenes or under warm sunshine, the right track can completely change your mood.In this article, we’ve curated a wide range of Japanese songs perfect for spring drives.From irresistibly singable pop numbers to mellow tunes that blend into serene landscapes—including buzzy new releases—we’ve got plenty to share.

Use it to build your playlist before you hit the road!

[2026] Recommended Japanese songs for a spring drive. A roundup of perfect tracks for outings (111–120)

Sakura MitsutsukiSPYAIR

SPYAIR “Sakura Mitsutsuki (Short ver.)”
Sakura MitsutsukiSPYAIR

SPYAIR’s “Sakura Mitsutsuki” depicts a promise to meet again beneath the shining full moon and cherry blossoms.

Used as the opening theme for the anime Gintama’, this song’s driving, exhilarating melody sets the tone for a refreshing ride.

Spring is a time to part from someone important and begin a new life.

Even while feeling lonely, the song gives you the strength to carry on with the hope of meeting again.

With such a fast-paced melody, even a solo drive with a few lonely tears won’t feel so lonely!

SAKI
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[2026] Recommended Japanese songs for a spring drive. A roundup of perfect tracks for outings (121–130)

Even if we forget springaibii karaa

Ivy Color [Even If We Forget Spring] Music Video
Even if we forget springaibii karaa

A song by Ivy to Color, a four-member mixed-gender nostalgic piano rock band formed in Osaka Prefecture in 2015.

With bittersweet lyrics and melodies that evoke the season of parting, the fleeting tones of acoustic guitar and piano fit perfectly, conjuring images of spring scenery.

The blend of pop brightness and driving momentum carries a pleasant melancholy that makes you want to hum along—an ideal track for a drive when you want to feel the spring breeze.

Hoshino Takashi
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apple pieRyukku to soine gohan

Ryoku to Soinen Gohan is a four-piece rock band whose potential has been a hot topic, releasing nationally distributed tracks since their high school days.

Apple Pie, included on their second album Shiki (Four Seasons), is notable for its sprightly guitar sound and shuffle-beat rhythm.

Its somewhat nostalgic arrangement makes you feel like you want to travel far just by listening.

It’s a sing-along number that warmly envelops the car interior on a spring drive.

Hoshino Takashi
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VioletHata Motohiro

Motohiro Hata / Sumire (Short Ver.)
VioletHata Motohiro

A refreshing spring song by Motohiro Hata, titled after the spring flower violet (sumire).

It was used as the theme song for Mirei Kiritani’s drama “Sumika Sumire: A 45-Year-Old Woman Who Returned to 17.” Its brisk, wind-like melody that captures the freshness of spring makes it perfect for a driving playlist.

The lyrics describe a love that began suddenly—so glittering in the spring air it almost seems like a mirage—yet affirm that these feelings are genuine, not an illusion.

How about taking a drive with your springtime crush while listening to this track?

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In conclusion

What makes a spring drive even more enjoyable might be the breeze streaming in through the window and that one song that lifts your spirits.

Gently press play on your favorite spring track, and even the most familiar road transforms into a scene that feels special.

Among the songs we’ve introduced here, you’re sure to find one that perfectly accompanies your drive.

Spend a lovely moment feeling the season, together with our recommended spring songs.