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Moving songs to listen to in spring. Classic and popular spring tracks.

Spring is also the season when we reach new milestones—graduations, school entrances, and the start of new lives.

When you’re feeling a mix of excitement and anxiety, music is there to stay by your side, isn’t it?

Sometimes the shining presence of your favorite artist gives you a push, and sometimes a moving song stirs your heart.

So, among spring songs, we’re going to spotlight the truly touching, emotional tracks and introduce our top recommendations.

From songs with great lyrics to ones that might make you cry before you know it, I think each one will resonate with us listeners’ feelings!

They’re all wonderful tracks that gently accompany moments of parting, uncertainty, and more!

Moving songs to listen to in spring. Classic and popular spring tracks (61–70)

rainbow-coloredayaka

A healing song whose hopeful, courageous vocals and heartwarming melody brighten your morning mood.

The powerful yet gentle singing and the warm tones of the acoustic guitar evoke a resilient, forward-looking spirit that won’t yield to any hardship.

Released as Ayaka’s single in June 2014 and written as the theme song for the NHK morning drama series “Hanako to Anne,” this piece is recommended for anyone who wants to start a new day with a positive mindset.

Set it as your alarm, and from the moment you wake up, you’ll feel ready to move forward at your own pace, one step at a time.

O flowers now in full bloom,Kobukuro

Kobukuro – Oh flowers now in full bloom
O flowers now in full bloom,Kobukuro

Set to a triple-time melody, this song expresses the hope and possibilities that bud with the arrival of spring.

Released in February 2014 as the theme song for NHK’s Sochi Olympic and Paralympic broadcasts, it features Kobukuro’s warmly enveloping vocals that leave a lasting impression.

Included on the album “One Song From Two Hearts,” it reached No.

7 on the Oricon Weekly Chart.

It is an anthem for those moving forward, a song that gives a supportive push to anyone striving toward their goals.

Sakura Weather and a Time Machine with Hatsune MikuAdo

[Ado] Cherry Blossom Weather and a Time Machine with Hatsune Miku
Sakura Weather and a Time Machine with Hatsune MikuAdo

This song beautifully captures the bittersweet feeling of cherry blossoms in the air and the longing for time gone by.

The collaboration between Ado and Hatsune Miku deepens the emotions embedded in the lyrics.

Released on October 24, 2024, it’s a single commemorating Ado’s 22nd birthday.

The lyrics, where the warmth of spring intersects with the fragility of farewells, portray both new beginnings and lingering attachment to lost memories, carrying a message that resonates deeply.

It’s a track you’ll want to listen to during cherry blossom season—perfect for those feeling the arrival of spring or looking to reflect on cherished memories.

YumemigusaBLUE ENCOUNT

BLUE ENCOUNT “Yumemigusa” Music Video [Theme Song for the Film “Blue, Painful, and Brittle”]
YumemigusaBLUE ENCOUNT

A heartwarming song that captures the fragility of youth and the journey of growth—perfect for the season when cherry blossoms dance.

While beautifully depicting the bittersweet scenes of spring, it weaves in reflections on lost time and feelings for someone precious.

The grand band sound intertwined with strings resonates deeply with listeners.

Released by BLUE ENCOUNT in September 2020, the track was created as the theme song for the film ‘Aokute Itakute Moroi’ (Our Blue Moment), based on a novel by Yoru Sumino.

It’s a rearrangement of a song from their indie days, newly adapted to match the film’s worldview.

A true gem that supports those trying to move forward while looking back on the past, it’s highly recommended for spring farewells and new encounters—sure to touch the heart.

Daphne (winter daphne)DISH//

DISH// – Sweet Daphne [Official Video]
Daphne (winter daphne)DISH//

This song by DISH// features gentle vocals and a warm melody that deeply resonate.

Combining a march-inspired arrangement with choral elements, it centers on the feelings of exam-takers and gratitude toward family.

Released in November 2021, it was chosen as the theme song for the NTV drama “The Winner in February: The Classroom of Guaranteed Success.” Co-written by Takumi Kitamura and Hattori from Macaroni Empitsu, the track carries a message to encourage students preparing for exams.

It’s a song we hope will be heard not only by those studying hard every day, but by anyone facing challenges or difficulties—a true anthem of support.

The word “thank you” echoes beautifully throughout this wonderful piece.

I hope it’s sunny.DREAMS COME TRUE

DREAMS COME TRUE – I Hope It’s Sunny (from DWL 2011 Live Ver.)
I hope it’s sunny.DREAMS COME TRUE

A gentle, lyrical song that weaves together childhood memories and growth.

Released by DREAMS COME TRUE in October 1992, this piece captured the hearts of many as the theme song for the NHK morning drama Hirari.

Warm memories of time spent with family in nature—like hiking in the mountains and playing in streams—are portrayed over a calm melody.

The transition from being a child supported by her father to becoming independent and supporting her own family now is especially striking.

Included on the album The Swinging Star, the song evokes the landscapes of Miwa Yoshida’s hometown, Ikeda in Hokkaido, and is perfect for a springtime drive, sure to lift your spirits.

Cherry blossom seasonEXILE ATSUSHI

EXILE ATSUSHI / “Cherry Blossom Season” MV
Cherry blossom seasonEXILE ATSUSHI

An inspiring graduation song that accompanies the cherry blossom season.

EXILE ATSUSHI’s warm vocals gently embrace both the sorrow of parting and the hope of a new beginning.

Included on the December 2014 album “Love Ballade,” this piece was also selected as a required song for the NHK All-Japan School Music Competition.

Carried by a tender melody woven by piano and strings, it reflects on school-day memories, farewells with friends, and expectations for the future.

A heartwarming track that we hope those stepping into new surroundings with the arrival of spring will listen to.