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

Youth PhotographLittle Glee Monster

[Little Glee Monster] Youth Photograph [Litoguri]

With the arrival of spring, this pop tune revives dazzling memories from our school days.

Sung by Little Glee Monster, it features lyrics that poignantly capture the bittersweet feeling of standing on the brink of graduation and the hope for the future.

It evokes the wavering emotions just before becoming an adult and the scene of holding back tears to flash a peace sign at the moment of parting—making your heart swell every time you listen.

Released in March 2015 as a double A-side single, it also drew attention for its music video, filmed with the full cooperation of Nakamura Junior and Senior High School.

The footage, brimming with the real smiles and tears of actual students, is the very essence of youth.

Set to a lively Motown beat, it’s a warm song that makes you want to express gratitude to your dearest friends.

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flumpool “Proof” Music Video (Full Chorus ver.)

A warm ballad by flumpool that teaches us about the bonds with our companions and the importance of the days we spent together.

Released as a single in September 2011, it was created as the required piece for the junior high school division of the 78th NHK All-Japan School Music Competition.

It was also broadcast on NHK’s Minna no Uta, so many people may have heard it at the time.

The lyrics resonate in the heart, offering the courage to move toward the future even while carrying the sadness of parting.

With certain memories in your heart, why not listen to this classic that gently gives a push to those stepping into a new world, especially in the spring season?

When the fleabanes bloomNogizaka 46

Nogizaka46 'When the Harujion Blooms' Short Ver.

This is the 14th single by Nogizaka46, released in March 2016—one you’ll want to listen to under the warm spring sunshine.

Using a small flower blooming bravely by the roadside as its motif, the lyrics beautifully depict scenes of parting and setting off on a journey, resonating deeply with the heart.

The lyrical sound woven by strings and piano evokes both the wistfulness and warmth unique to spring.

Also chosen as the CM song for the online shopping service “sizebook,” this work is known for featuring Mai Fukagawa—then a member—as center for the first and last time, marking her graduation from the group.

Its worldview gently nudges those stepping into a new world, making it perfect for a season when meetings and farewells intersect.

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Adachi Mitsuru’s “Miyuki” × H2O “Omoide ga Ippai” Collaboration MV

An immortal ballad sung by the male duo H2O.

Its lyrics, which cherish the past while looking back at old photographs, overlap with the poignant scenes of spring.

Released as a single in March 1983, it became widely known as the ending theme of the anime “Miyuki.” With its beautiful choral work and approachable melody, it has been included in music textbooks and become a staple at choral competitions, passed down across generations.

In 2003, a self-cover version was used in a commercial, where some may have heard it anew.

It’s sure to vividly revive those bittersweet memories of the time and thoughts of someone once dear.

A heartwarming spring standard you’ll want to listen to quietly on your own during graduation and farewell season.

Someday, these tearsLittle Glee Monster

“Someday These Tears Will” – Little Glee Monster

Little Glee Monster is known for their emotionally resonant vocals.

The “moving song you’ll want to hear in March” we’re featuring is a classic written as the support song for the 96th All Japan High School Soccer Tournament.

Its message—that the tears and setbacks you face while chasing your dreams will eventually become badges of honor that support you—truly hits home.

The lyrics, co-written by Junji Ishiwatari and the members, speak to how even frustration can become fuel for the future, and are sure to stir your heart.

Released in December 2017 and included on the album “juice,” this track is recommended not only for students dedicated to their club activities, but also for anyone stepping onto a new stage such as entrance exams or job hunting.

As an anthem that stays close to your anxieties and loneliness and gives you the courage to take your next step, it’s perfect for the spring season—be sure to give it a listen.

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Aimyon – Futaba [OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO]

Created from messages gathered from 1,000 18-year-olds across Japan, this work portrays young people who, despite their worries and anxieties, are growing into adulthood.

In the lyrics that liken their hearts to budding plants, you can feel Aimyon’s warm gaze.

Released in March 2022 and later chosen to open the album “Hitomi e Ochiruyo Record,” the song drew a huge response as the theme for NHK’s “Aimyon 18 Festival.” Its acoustic guitar tones and gently spoken vocals may give you the courage to leap into a new world.

It’s an emotional number that accompanies spring departures—one to hear when leaving a familiar place or when you want to give a loved one a supportive push.

Cherry Blossom Timeaiko

aiko - “Sakura no Toki” music video

Singer-songwriter aiko, who has earned tremendous support for lyrics that exquisitely portray women’s emotions and for her catchy songs.

Her fifth major single, “Sakura no Toki,” used as the commercial song for Calpis lactic acid beverage “Calpis Water,” features a charming vocal and a delicate ensemble that feel so pleasant.

The straightforward lyrics about love, aided by the catchy melody and the lively rhythm of a shuffle beat, evoke the feeling of spring.

It’s a pop tune perfect for the season of beginnings—spring—that makes you want to fall in love just by listening.

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