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!
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Moving songs to listen to in spring. Classic and popular spring songs (81–90)
STARTING LINEKobukuro
Kobukuro is a musical duo that continues to captivate fans with gentle melodies layered over instantly recognizable, distinctive harmonies.
“Starting Line,” included as the B-side to their blockbuster 12th single “Sakura,” was chosen as the support song for Nippon TV’s 84th All Japan High School Soccer Tournament.
Its message—that you’re not the only one walking toward your dreams and goals—may blow away the loneliness you feel in moments of discouragement.
With beautiful choral work that gives you a push forward, it’s a track we recommend listening to when you feel anxious about starting a new chapter in life.
A flower that blooms only hereKobukuro
The exquisite ballad crafted by Kobukuro gently guides you to that precious place in your heart, no matter how far away you may be.
With the warmth of acoustic guitar tones and the duo’s soul-stirring harmonies, this work, released in May 2005, moved countless listeners as the theme song for the drama “Ruri no Shima.” Within its acoustic resonance, it tenderly sings of the dignity of being able to shine even in the middle of nowhere, and the importance of a place where the heart can be at ease.
When you feel anxious in a new environment, when you live apart from someone dear to you, or when you are searching for where you belong—this song will stay close to your heart and quietly give you the courage to face forward.
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.
I should be able to fly (in the sky).supittsu
This song is characterized by its refreshing melody and poetic lyrics.
Released in April 1994, it is one of Spitz’s signature tracks and was also included on the album How to Fly in the Sky.
The song gained major attention when it was selected as the theme for the drama White Line Flow, which aired starting in January 1996.
Masamune Kusano’s delicate sensibilities shine through in his songwriting, beautifully portraying the anxieties, conflicts, and hopes of youth.
Its simple chord progression and transparent vocals enhance the song’s crisp, refreshing feel.
It’s a perfect track for spring, when many people step into new environments, and it’s popular as background music for graduation and entrance ceremonies.
It’s also recommended for anyone feeling anxious before starting a new chapter in life.
UraraBikkeburanka
A timeless piece that brings a refreshing sense of spring arrived from Vickeblanka in April 2018.
While it handles a serious theme, its brisk sound centered on acoustic guitar and its straightforward, Showa-kayō–inspired message resonate pleasantly.
Delicately portraying the innocence of a first farewell while instilling hope for new encounters, this gentle song has comforted many listeners.
As his major-label debut single, it drew significant attention and received high praise from various quarters.
It’s a song I wholeheartedly recommend to anyone parting with friends, starting a new chapter, or wishing to preserve cherished memories of the spring season.
Cherry blossom seasonFujifaburikku
A gentle spring classic that tenderly colors bittersweet farewells and fresh beginnings.
Released in April 2004 as Fujifabric’s major-label debut, this work is the first in the four-season series crafted by Masahiko Shimura, themed around springtime partings.
Its clear vocals and translucent keyboards stand out, with a delicate melody that resonates from the very beginning.
In 2022, it was included in high school music textbooks, a testament to its timeless appeal.
Beautifully depicting spring scenery, this gem of a song offers comfort to those anxious about starting a new chapter and to anyone who has experienced a heartfelt goodbye.
Moving songs to listen to in spring. Classic and popular spring songs (91–100)
It’s okayMarushii
A song by Marcy that resonates with many as an anthem giving you the courage to face forward.
Its refreshing melody and warm vocals are filled with a gentle push, as if someone is supporting you from behind.
Even when you feel like breaking, it conveys the importance of moving forward step by step while cherishing who you are, resulting in a track that stays close to the listener’s heart.
Released in March 2023, this piece was written for Pocari Sweat’s web movie “Our Now.” The refreshing song was also used in a TV commercial and is included on the album Candle.
It’s the perfect cheer song for spring, when new lives begin and people face anxieties about new environments.