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

Romantic Flightkome kome CLUB

Kome Kome Club “Roman Hikō” [SHARISHARISM ACE -THE 8TH OF ACE-]

This is a signature song by Kome Kome Club, a band formed mainly by clubmates from a vocational school.

Written with the aim of becoming an airline commercial song, it actually ended up being used in a commercial, which rapidly boosted the band’s profile.

From the intro that blends a sense of weightlessness and anticipation, to the pre-chorus that evokes getting ready for a journey, and the catchy, refreshing chorus that feels like your view suddenly opens up, it’s a perfect number for a spring drive.

A timeless, beloved track that’s indispensable as a travel companion.

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migratory bird[Alexandros]

[Alexandros] – Wataridori (MV)

A song by [Alexandros], known for numerous tie-ins with films and commercials.

From the intro alone, it evokes the title and carries a refreshing tailwind feel.

Its driving, fast-paced sound lifts your mood and energy, making it a perfect track for a road trip.

The lyrics suggest the start of something new; while the word “spring” never appears, it fits well with the season of new beginnings.

It’s an ideal number both for a drive that makes you want to go somewhere far and for the springtime when a new life starts.

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Cherry blossom seasonFujifaburikku

Fujifabric – Sakura Season

This song leaves a strong impression with its poignant portrayal of love, themed around springtime farewells and reunions.

Clear, pure vocals and an evocative guitar sound gently envelop the wistfulness felt for someone setting off to a distant town.

The overlapping images of the loneliness of departure and hope for the future mirror the springtime memories that everyone experiences.

Fujifabric released it in April 2004 as their major-label debut.

Positioned as the first installment in a series of singles themed around the four seasons, it is also included on the album “Fujifabric.” It has been featured in high school music textbooks and is used in educational settings.

Its melody and lyrics, perfect for graduation scenes in spring or for listening during cherry blossom season, are sure to leave a warm afterglow in your heart.

to clear up (weather)Yorushika

Yorushika – Haru (OFFICIAL VIDEO)

When I close my eyes, feelings for someone dear well up inside me.

The soundscape—melding electronica and rock—built from a translucent singing voice, guitars, and synthesizers is striking.

This is a song Yorushika released in January 2024, depicting the anticipation of a bright future with the arrival of spring.

It was selected as the opening theme for the second cour of the TV anime Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End, and was also featured in a collaborative web commercial with Suntory’s gin SUI.

Its poetic world overlays the fluctuations of emotions—joy and pain, hope and despair—onto natural phenomena like rain and sunshine, offering comfort to those who feel lost while sensing the transience of spring.

InfernoMrs. GREEN APPLE

Mrs. GREEN APPLE – Inferno

A rock number that unleashes the intensity of blazing flames, with exhilarating guitar sounds and overwhelming vocals! Released in July 2019 as the opening theme for the anime Fire Force, this track is loved as one of Mrs.

GREEN APPLE’s signature songs.

Its lyrics—resonating with those who, despite anxiety and restlessness, wish to keep moving forward—are perfectly matched with its energetic sound.

Put it on your speakers during a long drive, and you’ll feel a refreshing rush that makes the travel time something to look forward to.

Spring Dayaimyon

Aimyon – Harunohi [OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO]

The love story that begins on the everyday setting of a train platform is striking.

Aimyon portrays the relationship between the married couple Hiroshi and Misae with a warm perspective, gently singing about how their family grows over time.

Layering past memories with the ones yet to be made, this work resonates as a story of deepening family bonds.

Written as the theme song for the April 2019 animated film Crayon Shin-chan: Honeymoon Hurricane – The Lost Hiroshi, it was also included on the album Heard There’s Delicious Pasta.

It’s a song I wholeheartedly recommend to those embarking on a new beginning with the arrival of spring, and to anyone who wants to reflect on the bonds they share with their loved ones.

SAKURAikimonogakari

Ikimono-gakari “SAKURA” Music Video

It’s a celebrated song that gently paints a serene spring landscape.

Released as Ikimono-gakari’s debut single in March 2006, it delicately captures the arrival of spring and the subtleties of the heart.

The lyrics evoke local Kanagawa scenes such as the Sagami River and the Odakyu Line, while the melodic composition and Kiyoe Yoshioka’s clear, transparent vocals leave a striking impression.

It was featured in NTT East’s “DENPO115” commercial and later used in 2021 for McDonald’s Teritama Burger ad.

This is a song that accompanies the spring season of graduations, farewells, and new beginnings.

It’s perfect for a spring drive or stroll when you want to feel calm and at ease.