[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.

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[2026] Recommended Japanese songs for a spring drive: A roundup of perfect tracks for outings
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	WonderlandOmoinotake		Omoinotake 'Wonderland' Spring Drive Song
2	BABYYOASOBI		A love song of pure feelings for a springtime drive
3	saviorRol3ert		Rol3ert's Spring Driving Songs
4	Let’s get started.Remioromen		A hopeful new song for Remioromen's restart
5	FanfareTamaki Kōji		Perfect for a spring drive: a cheering song by Koji Tamaki
6	spring songAYANE		A spring ballad composed by Seiji Kameda for a movie theme song
7	Late-blooming cherry blossomsAKB48		AKB48’s new song is perfect for a spring drive
8	Spring loveDXTEEN		DXTEEN's album is perfect for a drive date
9	As spring comesatarayo		Atarayo's spring-themed ballad song
10	Blossom declaration!chou tokimeki sendenbu		The theme song of Cho Tokimeki Sendenbu that you want to listen to in the spring season
11	Que sera, seraMrs. GREEN APPLE		Mrs. Midori's Positive Cheer Song
12	Blue Spring Etude feat. Haruko Nagaya (Ryokuoushoku Shakai)TOKYO SKA PARADISE ORCHESTRA		A song produced by a ska band featuring Haruko Nagaya as a guest
13	flower fortune-tellingVaundy		Vaundy’s perfect love song for a spring drive
14	Blue HabitatKitanitatsuya		Tatsuya Kitani’s song recommendations for a spring drive
15	Cherry Blossom MoonSakurazaka46		Sakurazaka46’s spring theme song depicts graduation and new departures
16	Love in the Southern Hemisphere ~Star Love~ feat. Maki Saejima (CV: Akari Kito)MARUMOCHI from HoneyWorks		A love pop song sung by M Academy characters
17	spring breezesumika		Sumika's Harukaze is perfect for a spring drive.
18	Spring ThiefYorushika		Yorushika's 'Harunodorobo' is a perfect song for driving.
19	Song of Springsupittsu		Spring songs have a wistful high-pitched voice
20	Easy★RiderOkuda Tamio		Okuda Tamio’s liberating spring cheering song
21	I hope it’s sunny.DREAMS COME TRUE		A lyrical song depicting childhood memories and growth
22	Song of BeginningsOhashi Takuya		Takuya Ohashi's first solo single
23	spring songD.W. Nikoruzu		A warm driving song to cheer on your new spring life
24	Spring of LifePerfume		Perfume’s songs are perfect for a drive in search of spring romance
25	In the blue springtonun		A pleasant song that sings of the faint stirrings of springtime love
26	Farewell, tearsKetsumeishi		A 15th major debut anniversary song with a bittersweet melody and positive lyrics
27	Chuo FreewayMatsutōya Yumi		Humming a spring love song near the racetrack
28	BIRTHDAYkururi		A spring drive with Quruli's 'BIRTHDAY'
29	PicnicCHAGE and ASKA		A heartwarming song by CHAGE and ASKA
30	On nights when cherry blossoms fallaimyon		Aimyon 'When the Sakura Fall at Night' — recommended for a night cherry-blossom drive
31	Flower SongGReeeeN		GReeeeN’s new song is perfect for a spring drive
32	Spring meltsindigo la End		A cheer song that evokes the arrival of spring
33	Doki itnaniwa danshi		A refreshing song by Naniwa Danshi, like a spring breeze
34	The beginning is now.Elefanto Kashimashi		Elephant Kashimashi’s melancholic driving song
35	When cherry-blossom hues danceNakajima Mika		Mika Nakashima’s cherry blossom song has many covers.
36	Do You Know The Way To San JoseBurt Bacharach		A masterpiece composed by Bacharach and a worldwide hit sung by Warwick
37	sakura colorGReeeeN		Expectations and anxieties about new spring beginnings and farewells
38	DriveKetsumeishi		Refreshing tunes perfect for a drive
39	You are in full color.Ohtaki Eiichi		A classic song by Eiichi Ohtaki released in 1981
40	wandererOkuda Tamio		A signature song by Tamio Okuda that sings about the journey of life
41	cherry blossomKawaguchi Kyogo		Kawaguchi Kyogo’s signature song that savors the beauty of cherry blossoms
42	sparkleFuji Kaze		Fujii Kaze’s signature song, a spring-like dance-pop track
43	Romantic Flightkome kome CLUB		Gained recognition through a Kome Kome Club commercial tie-in song
44	migratory bird[Alexandros]		Alexandros’s refreshing, fast-paced song
45	Cherry blossom seasonFujifaburikku		A bittersweet love song of springtime parting and reunion
46	to clear up (weather)Yorushika		Yorushika’s spring song, a work that fuses emotion and nature
47	InfernoMrs. GREEN APPLE		Mrs. GREEN APPLE’s representative rock songs
48	Spring Dayaimyon		A love story that begins at a train station, a song portraying the bonds of family
49	SAKURAikimonogakari		Ikimonogakari’s classic spring song
50	Hana no YumeChatto Monchī		Chatmonchy’s pop spring song
51	Kaiju no Hanabuta (Monster’s Flower Song)Vaundy		A springlike pop tune by Vaundy
52	Cherry Blossom Timeaiko		The charm and popularity of aiko’s spring love songs
53	JourneyFuji Kaze		A warm, compassionate Fujii Kaze song that portrays the journey of life
54	Walking with youNovelbright		A love song walking together toward the future
55	DriveWANIMA		Powerful rock that turns failure into fuel to move toward the future
56	FlowerFuji Kaze		The importance of living true to yourself.
57	That paper airplane splits the cloudy sky19		19 signature songs that capture the tremors of youth
58	The flowers are cherry blossoms; you are beautiful.ikimonogakari		A song rich in Japanese sentiment that depicts cherry blossoms and feelings of love
59	Yozakura feat. Mei-chankujira		Love songs with a night-cherry-blossom theme are extremely popular.
60	the first strong spring windnishina		A gentle song that portrays farewells and new departures in spring
61	My heart is stop-motionKuwae Tomoko		Tomoko Kuwae’s magnum opus that captures the feelings of springtime love with a refreshing melody
62	Sakura SongKANA-BOON		A spring song from a band expected to shine with the addition of a new member
63	YOAKENiziU		A hopeful pop number themed around dawn and spring
64	parabolaOfisharu Higedan Dism		Official HIGE DANDism’s “Parabola,” perfect for a fresh start in spring.
65	CHE.R.RYYUI		A pop love song themed around YUI’s spring
66	bookmarkkuriipuhaipe		Creephype’s Spring Driving Song
67	cherry blossomKawamoto Makoto		Spring light and gentle melodies express the complex emotions of youth
68	Lila LilhaKimura Kaera		Kaela Kimura’s signature songs for a spring drive
69	RPGSEKAI NO OWARI		An optimistic song that likens life to an adventure
70	AdventureYOASOBI		YOASOBI adventure song theme for an amusement park
71	melodramanatori & imase		Natori and imase’s driving song about parting and memories
72	LOSERYonezu Kenshi		Kenshi Yonezu’s songs that move forward while embracing weakness
73	One-room DiscoPerfume		Expressing the hopes and anxieties of a new life through electropop
74	A slight fever in springKubota Kai		A gentle-melodied love song resonated with many.
75	Sakura Weather and a Time Machine with Hatsune MikuAdo		A bittersweet song for the cherry blossom season by Ado and Hatsune Miku
76	PinkieBUMP OF CHICKEN		A gentle song themed around cherry blossoms and promises
77	sailing dayBUMP OF CHICKEN		Courage and hope to face destiny
78	I Gotta Go feat. kojikoji, WILYWNKA & HiplinGeG		A cheering song that depicts graduation and a new beginning
79	spring melancholyMrs. GREEN APPLE		A ballad by Mrs. GREEN APPLE brimming with the feeling of spring
80	We againSG		A warm song that sings of farewells and reunions in the season of cherry blossoms
81	Sakura, You, and Ituki.		A moving song themed around cherry blossoms and parting
82	Heralding springyama		A song by yama. The loneliness and struggles of youth.
83	Bring it on, spring.non		A cheer song for a new spring life
84	Goodbye Busyuzu		Yuzu’s gemlike love song portraying a springtime farewell
85	Song of SpringUkasukaji		Spring Arrival Cheer Song
86	Sakura, flutterSazan Ōrusutāzu		Southern’s new song expresses hope and renewal in spring
87	UraraBikkeburanka		A pop number themed around springtime farewells and new encounters
88	murmurUeno Daiki		A new spring song, Ueno Daiki’s gentle singing voice
89	Sakura Clear SkiesYuuri		Yuri's moving graduation support song
90	Homeward Road in MarchHirai Dai		A gentle song depicting farewells and new beginnings in the season of cherry blossoms
91	Week EndHoshino Gen		A springtime drive with Gen Hoshino’s gentle voice
92	Is spring here yet?Hamada Masatoshi		Produced by Tamio Okuda, a popular song themed around travel and self-discovery
93	Gazing up, the sky is blueHata Motohiro		An inspiring song by Motohiro Hata that captures the milestone of graduation
94	WINDING ROADAyaka × Kobukuro		A cheering song that evokes the arrival of spring and the courage to move forward
95	spring skySuzuki Suzuki		A heartwarming piece themed around spring songs, graduation, and friendship
96	I heard the sound of cherry blossoms blooming.＝LOVE		A song by =LOVE that depicts the feelings of spring romance
97	Thunder Sakura feat. 9Lana, SAKURAmotiMAISONdes		A heartwarming song that depicts cherry blossoms in spring and cherished memories
98	A single petal of cherry blossomMISIA		Singing of memories and hope among the cherry blossoms
99	A Single Cherry Blossom PetalMaica_n		A song celebrating the 5th anniversary of their major debut that supports spring dreams
100	youthful daysMr.Children		A bright, heartwarming song used as a TV drama theme
101	Spring Comes to UsUNISON SQUARE GARDEN		A spring-themed, fast-paced track from UNISON
102	Bluemin’ DaysYogee New Waves		Yogee New Waves spring-friendly refreshing song
103	Become the wind[Alexandros]		An exhilarating song by Alexandros
104	Dear Sir or Madam, on this day when cherry blossoms fluttermafumafu		Mafumafu’s Spring Youth Story
105	cherry blossom colorKaneyori Masaru		Kaneyori Masaru’s rock song has been selected for a spring commercial.
106	cherrysupittsu		Introducing the appeal of Spitz’s smash hit song “Cherry”
107	It’s okayMarushii		Marcy’s cheer song, a positive message
108	Papillon ~papillon~Shimatani Hitomi		Asian-themed cover song
109	Happinessarashi		An uplifting, upbeat song brimming with courage and exhilaration
110	Sakura, Bloom!arashi		Arashi’s classic that sings of springtime hope and renewal
111	Sakura RabbitKawasaki Takaya		The heart of a young man who cannot convey his feelings in a classroom where cherry blossoms dance
112	Tomorrow, when spring comesMatsu Takako		Takako Matsu’s Song of Spring Memories
113	cherry blossomMoriyama Naotaro		Naotaro Moriyama’s signature song “Sakura” is moving and wonderful.
114	SakurazakaFukuyama Masaharu		The appeal of Masaharu Fukuyama’s signature song “Sakurazaka”
115	spring thunderYonezu Kenshi		Kenshi Yonezu’s “Shunrai” is a poppy driving song.
116	spring sunlightKanapu × Kujira		A cheering song that expresses the bittersweetness and hope of a graduation ceremony
117	Spring ~spring~Hysteric Blue		Hysteric Blue’s signature song
118	CHERRYBLOSSOM10-FEET		10-FEET's CHERRY BLOSSOM is spring-friendly rock
119	KYOTOJUDY AND MARY		A song by JUDY AND MARY about Kyoto
120	Sakura MitsutsukiSPYAIR		Promise to meet again with SPYAIR's cherry blossom song
121	Even if we forget springaibii karaa		Ivy-colored spring farewell song
122	apple pieRyukku to soine gohan		Introducing Rucksack and Soine Gohan’s Apple Pie
123	VioletHata Motohiro		Sumire is a refreshing song that depicts a spring romance