A wonderful, moving song

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

DancerFukkun:)Tatsuki Fukuda
Primarily active in Tokyo, I have experience as a backup dancer for artists, a music video dancer, and a commercial dancer. I continue to work as a dancer while also engaging in article production. After discovering Michael Jackson in junior high school, I began dancing in my second year of high school. Since starting dance, in addition to the J-Pop and Japanese rock I had been listening to, I began exploring Western R&B, rap, alternative music, and other tracks commonly used for dance. In elementary school, I spent three years in a choir, and because I love singing, I often go to karaoke for fun. These days, I enjoy a wide range of music, from Japanese rock and rap to K-pop.
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Deputy Editor of RAG MUSIC. JFC-certified fact-checker. I’m Sasashina, a mom currently raising an elementary schooler and a preschooler. During my student years at Kyoto College of Science and Technology, I studied a wide range of fields including sound, lighting, and video technology, building a foundation in comprehensive stage production and creative expression. After graduation, I joined a music production company, where I still work, consistently building experience in production and engaging in a variety of music-centered tasks. Currently, I mainly handle articles for children, drawing on what I’ve learned about parenting and what I feel and discover through daily interactions with my kids. I hope my work can be of help to you, even in a small way!

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. Spring masterpieces and popular songs (201–210)

The country where cherry blossoms bloomOSK Nihon Kagekidan

Land of Blooming Cherry Blossoms: Graduates × Troupe Members Grand Chorus (OSK Nippon Kagekidan)

The country where cherry blossoms bloomOSK Nihon Kagekidan

Set in a land where cherry blossoms bloom, this piece celebrates the arrival of spring.

Vivid scenes of fluttering petals are richly portrayed, carrying a refreshing spring breeze into the listener’s heart.

First performed at the 1930 spring season show, it has long been cherished as an iconic song of the OSK Nippon Revue Company.

Walking hand in hand with the troupe’s history, this song gently encourages those embarking on the beginning of spring or a new chapter.

Recommended as a song to accompany spring milestones such as graduation ceremonies, school entrance ceremonies, and the start of a new life.

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Ode to YouthMomoiro Kurōbā Zetto

[Momoiro Clover Z MV] Seishunfu / Momoiro Clover Z (Seishunfu / Momoiro Clover Z)

Ode to YouthMomoiro Kurōbā Zetto

A song about setting out on a new journey, sung by Momoiro Clover Z, also known as Momoclo.

It was the theme song for the film “Maku ga Agaru,” which likewise centers on themes of departure and growth.

Instead of Momoclo’s usual upbeat, bursting energy, this one gently captures the bittersweet, poignant feelings of youth.

The harmonies are beautiful, and it’s a popular piece often sung at choir competitions.

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Spitz / Cherry

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If you’re looking for a cheerful, spring-like song, I recommend Spitz’s “Cherry.” Released in 1996 as their 13th single, it sold over 1.6 million copies, became a million-seller, and reached number one on the Oricon Singles Chart.

Its bright tone—kicking off with crisp, catchy guitar cutting—and lyrics about trying to overcome a breakup make it a classic that lifts your spirits as you listen.

Spring is also a season of new encounters.

If you’re feeling down from heartbreak, listen to “Cherry” and take a step forward toward new beginnings!

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In conclusion

Spring is a season of new beginnings and fresh starts, but it’s also a time of farewells, which is why there are so many bittersweet songs. Here, we’ve introduced a rich selection of such moving, poignant tracks. Many of them gently stay by your side and affirm your feelings—whether it’s the loneliness of parting or the anxiety of going somewhere new—so find your favorites and be sure to give them a listen as spring approaches!