A wonderful, moving song

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

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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)

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Miliyah Kato - Graduation

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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.

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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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Kenshi Yonezu – Spring Thunder

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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.

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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!