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 tracks (191–200)
spring’s dry windIzumiya Shigeru
A signature work by Shigeru Izumiya that breathed new life into the folk scene.
Released as a single in November 1973, this song portrays a protagonist struggling to live while being buffeted by society.
Izumiya’s masterful choice of words and powerful vocals are sure to resonate with listeners.
Included on the album “Hikari to Kage” (Light and Shadow), it has since appeared in various versions on later albums.
There are also cover versions by other artists, including Keisuke Kuwata and Masaharu Fukuyama.
It’s a perfect track for those starting a new life in spring or anyone looking to spur themselves on.
When the cherry blossoms bloomWatanabe Misato
This song by Misato Watanabe is a memorable piece that portrays various experiences recalled alongside springtime scenery.
Even when faced with harsh realities, the lyrics—filled with a gentle warmth that lets you feel calm while looking at cherry blossoms—leave a strong impression.
Released in March 1988, the song was born from Watanabe’s own experiences.
Inspired by her memories of struggling with arithmetic and math, it was written for girls confronting difficult problems.
It’s perfect for those taking a new step at the start of spring or for anyone who wants to cherish past experiences.
Listening to it during cherry blossom season is sure to resonate even more deeply.
the first strong spring windMayumura Chiaki
A song sprinkled with Chiaki Mayumura’s delicate sensibilities.
Like a breeze heralding the arrival of spring, it’s perfect for the season of new encounters and farewells.
Created in collaboration with Ito En’s “Oi Ocha,” its lyrics weave in the beauty of haiku and resonate deeply.
Included on the album SAI, released in May 2023, the track was fully produced by Mayumura herself.
It vividly and poignantly depicts the tangle of emotions that surface just before spring arrives.
It’s a song I’d love those about to start a new chapter in life or those who have experienced a farewell with someone dear to hear.
Harusaki KobeniYano Akiko
It’s a song that gently nestles close to the heart, evoking the arrival of spring.
Akiko Yano’s warm vocals and the gentle lyrics that paint springtime scenes herald the beginning of a new season.
Released in February 1981, it reached No.
5 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart and sold over 370,000 copies.
It also ranked on the TV program “The Best Ten,” capturing the hearts of many.
Highly recommended for those starting a new chapter in life or anyone who wants to feel the coming of spring.
Each listen will lighten your heart and give you the courage to take a new step forward.
Moving songs to listen to in spring. Spring masterpieces and popular songs (201–210)
Mysterious Peach PieTakeuchi Mariya
Released in 1980, this was Mariya Takeuchi’s fourth single.
With its gentle melody and soothing vocals, it feels like a spring breeze.
The B-side track, “Sayonara no Yoake” (Dawn of Goodbye), is also well-known for being composed by Tatsuro Yamashita, whom she would marry two years later.
Graduation -GRADUATION-Kikuchi Momoko
As if beckoned by the spring breeze, Momoko Kikuchi’s singing voice seeps into the heart.
Capturing the bittersweetness of youth and the beauty of growing up, this piece is a song that gently accompanies those reaching the milestone of graduation.
The tree-lined avenue of memories and the sentiments held within Saint-Exupéry’s books—such pages of youth press close to the heart.
Released in February 1985, it was also used as the theme song for a TV drama of the same name.
It became a major hit, topping the Oricon charts and selling nearly 400,000 copies.
With the arrival of spring, why not give this song a listen? Whether you’re taking a new step forward or longing to bask in cherished memories, it will surely warm your heart.
Best FriendNishino Kana
A massive hit by Kana Nishino, an artist whose unforgettable high-tone voice and emotionally charged performances have earned her support across generations.
This song expresses gratitude to friends who stood by you during tough times, making it a moving track perfect for spring listening.