Emotional songs to listen to in spring: a collection of masterpieces that suit the season of meetings and farewells.

KaleidoscopeFurukawa Makoto

Makoto Furukawa 7th Single “Kaleidoscope” MUSIC VIDEO

Makoto Furukawa’s clear, translucent vocals gently envelop the arrival of spring and resonate deep in the heart.

Released in June 2024, this work is a concept single themed around meetings and farewells.

Its refreshing mid-tempo track is layered with lyrics that shine through delicate word choices, resulting in a warm song that accompanies the beginning of a new season.

To coincide with the release, preserved flowers inspired by the track were also made available.

It’s a recommended song for those who want to reflect on partings with loved ones and new encounters while feeling the scenery of spring.

It was spring, wasn’t it?yoshida takurou

It Was Spring... Takuro Yoshida

This is a song whose delicate vocals and heartfelt melody gently paint a springtime scene.

Included on the 1972 album “Genki Desu.”, it beautifully expresses a lost love and memories of spring.

Takuro Yoshida’s distinctive folk style imparts deep emotion and pathos.

Long cherished as a classic that evokes the preciousness of time passing with the changing seasons, it’s perfect for moments when you want to reflect on memories with someone special as you feel spring’s arrival.

Why not listen quietly, wrapped in gentle sunlight?

10-year cherry blossomsAKB48

[MV full] 10nen Zakura / AKB48 [Official]

A heartwarming AKB48 song that accompanies the season of graduations and farewells.

Its lyrics, depicting friends vowing to reunite in ten years, beautifully capture the universal loneliness of parting and the hope for the future.

Released in March 2009, the track became the group’s first to reach the Oricon Top 3.

It’s a gentle push for those taking a new step with the arrival of spring, and is also recommended as background music for send-offs and graduation ceremonies.

bookmarkAqua Timez

Aqua Timez “Shiori” Music Video

This is a classic song by Aqua Timez that weaves a poignant love story tinged with the refreshing breeze of spring.

Through vivid scenes like a riverside path and a clock tower, it paints bright memories of youthful romance.

Taiji’s warm vocals and the refreshing melody line beautifully capture the bittersweetness of youth.

Released in May 2007, the track was featured in Asahi Soft Drinks’ Mitsuya Cider commercial and served as the theme song for Nippon TV’s special drama “Shinkansen Girl.” It reached No.

5 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart and stayed on the charts for 14 consecutive weeks.

It’s a song you’ll want to listen to when you feel the arrival of spring or when you’ve experienced a farewell with someone important.

While soaking in nostalgic memories, it gives you the courage to take a new step forward.

far; distant; by farGReeeeN

GReeeeN – Haruka

It’s a classic song depicting the season when cherry blossoms dance in the air.

Released in May 2009, it was used as the theme song for the film “ROOKIES: Graduation.” The track is included on GReeeeN’s third album, “Shio, Kosho,” as well as their best-of album, “Imamade no A-men, B-men desu to!?” This song expresses gratitude toward family and friends and a resolve to set off into a new world.

Through imagery of spring breezes and cherry blossoms, it conveys the anticipation and anxiety of starting a new life, along with the sorrow of parting from loved ones.

It’s a perfect song for those entering a new chapter—graduation, matriculation, or starting a career.

Listening to it in spring makes it resonate even more deeply.

Thunder Sakura feat. 9Lana, SAKURAmotiMAISONdes

Urusei Yatsura Season 2 Ending Full – Raiou by MAISONdes feat. 9Lana, SAKURAmoti

This song portrays a dreamlike world where cherry blossoms dance, along with precious moments shared with a loved one.

Its gentle yet bittersweet lyrics and melody warmly embrace the listener’s heart.

Released digitally in January 2024, it was also chosen as the ending theme for the third cour of the TV anime Urusei Yatsura.

It’s a recommended track for looking back on memories with someone special while wrapped in the warmth of spring.

Be sure to give it a listen as the new season begins.

The flowers are cherry blossoms; you are beautiful.ikimonogakari

Flowers are cherry blossoms, you are beautiful — Ikimono-gakari cover

A refreshing spring song themed around cherry blossoms, it captivates with its heartwarming melody and poetic lyrics.

By layering the beauty of cherry blossoms with that of a loved one, it delicately portrays budding feelings of love and the anticipation of new beginnings that come with the arrival of spring.

Released in January 2008 as Ikimono-gakari’s eighth single, it was also featured in a commercial for au by KDDI.

It’s a perfect track to listen to in the spring season, recommended for those embarking on new encounters or beginnings.

Ideal for leisurely moments under the cherry trees or for reminiscing about precious memories with someone special.