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

spring sunlightKanapu × Kujira

[Suite] KAFU × Kujira #97 “Spring Sunlight” [Original MV]

This song weaves together the warmth of being wrapped in spring sunlight and the bittersweetness unique to graduation season.

Kaf’s transparent vocals delicately capture the season of new encounters and farewells.

Released in March 2022, the track features Kujira’s finely crafted lyrics and a refreshing melody.

It evokes the soft, airy comfort of spring sunshine while skillfully portraying emotions that waver between reality and fantasy.

Spring is a time when expectations and anxieties about new beginnings mingle.

As a song that stays close to those feelings, it is sure to resonate with many hearts.

JourneyFuji Kaze

Fujii Kaze – Tabiji (Official Video)

Fujii Kaze’s song, which evokes the beginning of spring, is a moving piece that depicts life’s journey and personal growth.

Nostalgic breakbeats and gentle piano tones softly encourage those taking a new step forward.

Released in March 2021, it also drew attention as the theme song for the drama “Nijiiro Karte.” The music video, filmed in his hometown and at his former school, is equally touching.

It’s a perfect track for those graduating, entering a new school, or starting a new chapter.

While cherishing past memories, this work lets you feel hope for the future—be sure to listen to it while sensing the spring breeze.

Spring, Summer, Autumn, Wintersumika

Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter

A song that beautifully portrays the changing of the four seasons, which gained attention as the theme song for the animated film Let Me Eat Your Pancreas.

Released by sumika in August 2018, this slow ballad features a warmly resonant acoustic guitar, and the delicate emotions depicted across spring, summer, autumn, and winter deeply move the listener.

Along with the shifting seasons, memories with a loved one and farewells are depicted, and the hope that leads into the next spring is expressed through gentle vocals and melody.

Its beautiful, heartrending lyrics—echoing the film’s story—are sure to resonate deeply with anyone who has experienced parting from someone dear.

graduationKato Miria

Miliyah Kato - Graduation

A smash hit by Miliyah Kato, an artist beloved by people of all genders for her husky voice that resonates endlessly and her uniquely crafted musical world.

This song expresses gratitude to irreplaceable friends and is a moving track perfect for the spring graduation season.

spring thunderYonezu Kenshi

Kenshi Yonezu – Spring Thunder

The feelings toward the other person are spelled out at a breakneck pace, as if sung by a VOCALOID.

One of Kenshi Yonezu’s appeals, I think, is that he doesn’t easily lay his cards on the table by saying, “It’s a love song,” or “It’s a youth song.” What do you think? The self-questioning of liking someone but not being able to be honest, and the part of yourself that wants to call these tangled feelings love—both somehow evoke the springtime of one’s youth.

Cherry Blossom BookmarkAKB48

[MV full] Sakura no Shiori / AKB48 [Official]

Released in February 2010, this track showcases a new side of AKB48.

Centered on themes of parting and new beginnings, the exquisite ballad eschews flashy dance performances in favor of tender vocals and harmonies.

In addition to serving as the theme song for the TV Tokyo drama “Majisuka Gakuen,” it also secured multiple tie-ins, including the AOKI “AOKI × AKB48” commercial song.

It surpassed 300,000 copies in first-week sales—the first time in seven years for a female group—and topped the Oricon weekly chart, becoming a major hit.

With a heartwarming melody and lyrics perfect for the spring season, it’s a song that makes you want to sing it at graduations, farewell gatherings, and other moments of parting with loved ones.

I hope it’s sunny.DREAMS COME TRUE

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

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.