[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!
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| [2026] Recommended Japanese songs for a spring drive: A roundup of perfect tracks for outings | |||
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| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1east | WonderlandOmoinotake | play_arrow | Omoinotake 'Wonderland' Spring Drive Song |
| 2east | BABYYOASOBI | play_arrow | A love song of pure feelings for a springtime drive |
| 3east | spring songAYANE | play_arrow | A spring ballad composed by Seiji Kameda for a movie theme song |
| 4east | saviorRol3ert | play_arrow | Rol3ert's Spring Driving Songs |
| 5east | Let’s get started.Remioromen | play_arrow | A hopeful new song for Remioromen's restart |
| 6east | FanfareTamaki Kōji | play_arrow | Perfect for a spring drive: a cheering song by Koji Tamaki |
| 7north_east | As spring comesatarayo | play_arrow | Atarayo's spring-themed ballad song |
| 8north_east | Blossom declaration!chou tokimeki sendenbu | play_arrow | The theme song of Cho Tokimeki Sendenbu that you want to listen to in the spring season |
| 9north_east | Spring loveDXTEEN | play_arrow | DXTEEN's album is perfect for a drive date |
| 10north_east | flower fortune-tellingVaundy | play_arrow | Vaundy’s perfect love song for a spring drive |
| 11north_east | Blue HabitatKitanitatsuya | play_arrow | Tatsuya Kitani’s song recommendations for a spring drive |
| 12north_east | Late-blooming cherry blossomsAKB48 | play_arrow | AKB48’s new song is perfect for a spring drive |
| 13south_east | Wind and TownMrs. GREEN APPLE | play_arrow | Hymn to Life by Mrs. GREEN APPLE |
| 14south_east | PetalsOrangestar | play_arrow | Orangestar’s new song, spring anime opening |
| 15east | Blue Spring Etude feat. Haruko Nagaya (Ryokuoushoku Shakai)TOKYO SKA PARADISE ORCHESTRA | play_arrow | A song produced by a ska band featuring Haruko Nagaya as a guest |
| 16east | Que sera, seraMrs. GREEN APPLE | play_arrow | Mrs. Midori's Positive Cheer Song |
| 17east | Cherry Blossom MoonSakurazaka46 | play_arrow | Sakurazaka46’s spring theme song depicts graduation and new departures |
| 18east | spring breezesumika | play_arrow | Sumika's Harukaze is perfect for a spring drive. |
| 19east | Spring ThiefYorushika | play_arrow | Yorushika's 'Harunodorobo' is a perfect song for driving. |
| 20east | Song of Springsupittsu | play_arrow | Spring songs have a wistful high-pitched voice |
| 21east | Ghost of SpringChevon | play_arrow | A rock song that depicts the spring of meetings and farewells |
| 22east | I hope it’s sunny.DREAMS COME TRUE | play_arrow | A lyrical song depicting childhood memories and growth |
| 23east | Easy★RiderOkuda Tamio | play_arrow | Okuda Tamio’s liberating spring cheering song |
| 24east | Happyaimyon | play_arrow | Aimyong’s warm, heartfelt songs |
| 25east | Happy New DayKaneyori Masaru | play_arrow | Kaneyori Masaru refreshing new song |
| 26east | Full driveKANA-BOON | play_arrow | KANA-BOON’s exhilarating, fast-paced song |
| 27east | lilacMrs. GREEN APPLE | play_arrow | A rock song that portrays youth and coming of age |
| 28east | fatesumika | play_arrow | sumika's pop rock that affirms their individuality |
| 29east | MUSEME:I | play_arrow | ME:I’s glamorous driving song |
| 30east | STAY TUNESuchmos | play_arrow | The cool grooves of Suchmos are captivating. |
| 31east | A Place for the Soulmakaroni enpitsu | play_arrow | The exhilarating pop rock of Macaroni Enpitsu |
| 32east | Love in the Southern Hemisphere ~Star Love~ feat. Maki Saejima (CV: Akari Kito)MARUMOCHI from HoneyWorks | play_arrow | A love pop song sung by M Academy characters |
| 33east | IMAAile The Shota | play_arrow | Drive-friendly song introductions by Aile The Shota |
| 34east | Spring of LifePerfume | play_arrow | Perfume’s songs are perfect for a drive in search of spring romance |
| 35east | Spring meltsindigo la End | play_arrow | A cheer song that evokes the arrival of spring |
| 36east | Farewell, tearsKetsumeishi | play_arrow | A 15th major debut anniversary song with a bittersweet melody and positive lyrics |
| 37east | Chuo FreewayMatsutōya Yumi | play_arrow | Humming a spring love song near the racetrack |
| 38east | sakura colorGReeeeN | play_arrow | Expectations and anxieties about new spring beginnings and farewells |
| 39east | spring songD.W. Nikoruzu | play_arrow | A warm driving song to cheer on your new spring life |
| 40east | Song of BeginningsOhashi Takuya | play_arrow | Takuya Ohashi's first solo single |
| 41east | DriveKetsumeishi | play_arrow | Refreshing tunes perfect for a drive |
| 42east | Flower SongGReeeeN | play_arrow | GReeeeN’s new song is perfect for a spring drive |
| 43east | The beginning is now.Elefanto Kashimashi | play_arrow | Elephant Kashimashi’s melancholic driving song |
| 44east | In the blue springtonun | play_arrow | A pleasant song that sings of the faint stirrings of springtime love |
| 45east | BIRTHDAYkururi | play_arrow | A spring drive with Quruli's 'BIRTHDAY' |
| 46east | You are in full color.Ohtaki Eiichi | play_arrow | A classic song by Eiichi Ohtaki released in 1981 |
| 47east | cherry blossomKawaguchi Kyogo | play_arrow | Kawaguchi Kyogo’s signature song that savors the beauty of cherry blossoms |
| 48east | PicnicCHAGE and ASKA | play_arrow | A heartwarming song by CHAGE and ASKA |
| 49east | On nights when cherry blossoms fallaimyon | play_arrow | Aimyon 'When the Sakura Fall at Night' — recommended for a night cherry-blossom drive |
| 50east | Doki itnaniwa danshi | play_arrow | A refreshing song by Naniwa Danshi, like a spring breeze |
| 51east | When cherry-blossom hues danceNakajima Mika | play_arrow | Mika Nakashima’s cherry blossom song has many covers. |
| 52east | That paper airplane splits the cloudy sky19 | play_arrow | 19 signature songs that capture the tremors of youth |
| 53east | Kaiju no Hanabuta (Monster’s Flower Song)Vaundy | play_arrow | A springlike pop tune by Vaundy |
| 54east | Become the wind[Alexandros] | play_arrow | An exhilarating song by Alexandros |
| 55east | wandererOkuda Tamio | play_arrow | A signature song by Tamio Okuda that sings about the journey of life |
| 56east | sparkleFuji Kaze | play_arrow | Fujii Kaze’s signature song, a spring-like dance-pop track |
| 57east | Romantic Flightkome kome CLUB | play_arrow | Gained recognition through a Kome Kome Club commercial tie-in song |
| 58east | Cherry Blossom Timeaiko | play_arrow | The charm and popularity of aiko’s spring love songs |
| 59east | migratory bird[Alexandros] | play_arrow | Alexandros’s refreshing, fast-paced song |
| 60east | Yozakura feat. Mei-chankujira | play_arrow | Love songs with a night-cherry-blossom theme are extremely popular. |
| 61east | Cherry blossom seasonFujifaburikku | play_arrow | A bittersweet love song of springtime parting and reunion |
| 62east | JourneyFuji Kaze | play_arrow | A warm, compassionate Fujii Kaze song that portrays the journey of life |
| 63east | parabolaOfisharu Higedan Dism | play_arrow | Official HIGE DANDism’s “Parabola,” perfect for a fresh start in spring. |
| 64east | Sakura, Bloom!arashi | play_arrow | Arashi’s classic that sings of springtime hope and renewal |
| 65east | Do You Know The Way To San JoseBurt Bacharach | play_arrow | A masterpiece composed by Bacharach and a worldwide hit sung by Warwick |
| 66east | Spring Dayaimyon | play_arrow | A love story that begins at a train station, a song portraying the bonds of family |
| 67east | Sakura, flutterSazan Ōrusutāzu | play_arrow | Southern’s new song expresses hope and renewal in spring |
| 68east | Happinessarashi | play_arrow | An uplifting, upbeat song brimming with courage and exhilaration |
| 69east | cherry blossomKawamoto Makoto | play_arrow | Spring light and gentle melodies express the complex emotions of youth |
| 70east | CHERRYBLOSSOM10-FEET | play_arrow | 10-FEET's CHERRY BLOSSOM is spring-friendly rock |
| 71east | Tomorrow, when spring comesMatsu Takako | play_arrow | Takako Matsu’s Song of Spring Memories |
| 72east | Sakura Weather and a Time Machine with Hatsune MikuAdo | play_arrow | A bittersweet song for the cherry blossom season by Ado and Hatsune Miku |
| 73east | PinkieBUMP OF CHICKEN | play_arrow | A gentle song themed around cherry blossoms and promises |
| 74east | Walking with youNovelbright | play_arrow | A love song walking together toward the future |
| 75east | DriveWANIMA | play_arrow | Powerful rock that turns failure into fuel to move toward the future |
| 76east | Sakura, You, and Ituki. | play_arrow | A moving song themed around cherry blossoms and parting |
| 77east | The flowers are cherry blossoms; you are beautiful.ikimonogakari | play_arrow | A song rich in Japanese sentiment that depicts cherry blossoms and feelings of love |
| 78east | melodramanatori & imase | play_arrow | Natori and imase’s driving song about parting and memories |
| 79east | the first strong spring windnishina | play_arrow | A gentle song that portrays farewells and new departures in spring |
| 80east | UraraBikkeburanka | play_arrow | A pop number themed around springtime farewells and new encounters |
| 81east | to clear up (weather)Yorushika | play_arrow | Yorushika’s spring song, a work that fuses emotion and nature |
| 82east | Sakura Clear SkiesYuuri | play_arrow | Yuri's moving graduation support song |
| 83east | Sakura SongKANA-BOON | play_arrow | A spring song from a band expected to shine with the addition of a new member |
| 84east | A single petal of cherry blossomMISIA | play_arrow | Singing of memories and hope among the cherry blossoms |
| 85east | YOAKENiziU | play_arrow | A hopeful pop number themed around dawn and spring |
| 86east | Spring Comes to UsUNISON SQUARE GARDEN | play_arrow | A spring-themed, fast-paced track from UNISON |
| 87east | Dear Sir or Madam, on this day when cherry blossoms fluttermafumafu | play_arrow | Mafumafu’s Spring Youth Story |
| 88east | bookmarkkuriipuhaipe | play_arrow | Creephype’s Spring Driving Song |
| 89east | cherrysupittsu | play_arrow | Introducing the appeal of Spitz’s smash hit song “Cherry” |
| 90east | cherry blossomMoriyama Naotaro | play_arrow | Naotaro Moriyama’s signature song “Sakura” is moving and wonderful. |
| 91east | SakurazakaFukuyama Masaharu | play_arrow | The appeal of Masaharu Fukuyama’s signature song “Sakurazaka” |
| 92east | KYOTOJUDY AND MARY | play_arrow | A song by JUDY AND MARY about Kyoto |
| 93east | apple pieRyukku to soine gohan | play_arrow | Introducing Rucksack and Soine Gohan’s Apple Pie |
| 94east | sailing dayBUMP OF CHICKEN | play_arrow | Courage and hope to face destiny |
| 95east | I Gotta Go feat. kojikoji, WILYWNKA & HiplinGeG | play_arrow | A cheering song that depicts graduation and a new beginning |
| 96east | InfernoMrs. GREEN APPLE | play_arrow | Mrs. GREEN APPLE’s representative rock songs |
| 97east | spring melancholyMrs. GREEN APPLE | play_arrow | A ballad by Mrs. GREEN APPLE brimming with the feeling of spring |
| 98east | RPGSEKAI NO OWARI | play_arrow | An optimistic song that likens life to an adventure |
| 99east | We againSG | play_arrow | A warm song that sings of farewells and reunions in the season of cherry blossoms |
| 100east | AdventureYOASOBI | play_arrow | YOASOBI adventure song theme for an amusement park |
| 101east | One-room DiscoPerfume | play_arrow | Expressing the hopes and anxieties of a new life through electropop |
| 102east | Heralding springyama | play_arrow | A song by yama. The loneliness and struggles of youth. |
| 103east | SAKURAikimonogakari | play_arrow | Ikimonogakari’s classic spring song |
| 104east | Bring it on, spring.non | play_arrow | A cheer song for a new spring life |
| 105east | Goodbye Busyuzu | play_arrow | Yuzu’s gemlike love song portraying a springtime farewell |
| 106east | Song of SpringUkasukaji | play_arrow | Spring Arrival Cheer Song |
| 107east | A slight fever in springKubota Kai | play_arrow | A gentle-melodied love song resonated with many. |
| 108east | Hana no YumeChatto Monchī | play_arrow | Chatmonchy’s pop spring song |
| 109east | murmurUeno Daiki | play_arrow | A new spring song, Ueno Daiki’s gentle singing voice |
| 110east | Homeward Road in MarchHirai Dai | play_arrow | A gentle song depicting farewells and new beginnings in the season of cherry blossoms |
| 111east | Week EndHoshino Gen | play_arrow | A springtime drive with Gen Hoshino’s gentle voice |
| 112east | My heart is stop-motionKuwae Tomoko | play_arrow | Tomoko Kuwae’s magnum opus that captures the feelings of springtime love with a refreshing melody |
| 113east | Is spring here yet?Hamada Masatoshi | play_arrow | Produced by Tamio Okuda, a popular song themed around travel and self-discovery |
| 114east | Gazing up, the sky is blueHata Motohiro | play_arrow | An inspiring song by Motohiro Hata that captures the milestone of graduation |
| 115east | LOSERYonezu Kenshi | play_arrow | Kenshi Yonezu’s songs that move forward while embracing weakness |
| 116east | WINDING ROADAyaka × Kobukuro | play_arrow | A cheering song that evokes the arrival of spring and the courage to move forward |
| 117east | FlowerFuji Kaze | play_arrow | The importance of living true to yourself. |
| 118east | spring skySuzuki Suzuki | play_arrow | A heartwarming piece themed around spring songs, graduation, and friendship |
| 119east | I heard the sound of cherry blossoms blooming.=LOVE | play_arrow | A song by =LOVE that depicts the feelings of spring romance |
| 120east | Thunder Sakura feat. 9Lana, SAKURAmotiMAISONdes | play_arrow | A heartwarming song that depicts cherry blossoms in spring and cherished memories |
| 121east | A Single Cherry Blossom PetalMaica_n | play_arrow | A song celebrating the 5th anniversary of their major debut that supports spring dreams |
| 122east | youthful daysMr.Children | play_arrow | A bright, heartwarming song used as a TV drama theme |
| 123east | CHE.R.RYYUI | play_arrow | A pop love song themed around YUI’s spring |
| 124east | Bluemin’ DaysYogee New Waves | play_arrow | Yogee New Waves spring-friendly refreshing song |
| 125east | cherry blossom colorKaneyori Masaru | play_arrow | Kaneyori Masaru’s rock song has been selected for a spring commercial. |
| 126east | It’s okayMarushii | play_arrow | Marcy’s cheer song, a positive message |
| 127east | Papillon ~papillon~Shimatani Hitomi | play_arrow | Asian-themed cover song |
| 128east | Sakura RabbitKawasaki Takaya | play_arrow | The heart of a young man who cannot convey his feelings in a classroom where cherry blossoms dance |
| 129east | spring thunderYonezu Kenshi | play_arrow | Kenshi Yonezu’s “Shunrai” is a poppy driving song. |
| 130east | spring sunlightKanapu × Kujira | play_arrow | A cheering song that expresses the bittersweetness and hope of a graduation ceremony |
| 131east | Spring ~spring~Hysteric Blue | play_arrow | Hysteric Blue’s signature song |
| 132east | Sakura MitsutsukiSPYAIR | play_arrow | Promise to meet again with SPYAIR's cherry blossom song |
| 133east | Even if we forget springaibii karaa | play_arrow | Ivy-colored spring farewell song |
| 134east | Lila LilhaKimura Kaera | play_arrow | Kaela Kimura’s signature songs for a spring drive |
| 135east | VioletHata Motohiro | play_arrow | Sumire is a refreshing song that depicts a spring romance |


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