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

Yozakura feat. Mei-chankujira

Yozakura feat. Mei-chan (Official Video)

A song by Kujira that overlays the shifting feelings of love with cherry blossoms on a spring night.

Set to a lively melody, it vividly portrays love from its beginning to its end.

Released in June 2020, it’s a popular track with over 2.5 million views on YouTube.

Like blossoms that bloom and fall, it reminds us that love, too, holds both transience and beauty.

Mei-chan’s delicate vocals are captivating.

It’s perfect for listening alone on a spring night or sharing with someone special.

A heartwarming track that comforts anyone struggling with love.

Sakura Lovemosao.

Sakuran / Mosawo [Music Video]

Mosa wo.’s song resonates with students approaching graduation, filled with the tender feelings of first love and the bittersweetness of parting that come with the arrival of spring.

Released in February 2021, the track was reportedly created based on love stories submitted by fans.

Its lyrics delicately portray unrequited love, and the gentle vocals leave a strong impression.

It’s a song that makes you want to listen as cherry blossoms dance, capturing the fleeting nature of youth.

Highly recommended for students about to graduate and for anyone reminiscing about past love.

It’s goodbye, but it’s not goodbye.yamadakatsutenai Wink

It's goodbye, but it's not goodbye.

Yamada Katsutenai Wink wraps this classic spring song—one you want to hear around graduation season—in warm, gentle vocals.

Its melody, which sings of the sorrow of parting and the hope of reunion, nestles close to the heart and gives you courage to face a new future.

Released in February 1991, the song was used as an insert track on Fuji TV’s “Hō-chan no Yamada Katsutenai Terebi” and became a major hit, reaching No.

2 on the Oricon weekly chart.

With lyrics by Kuniko Yamada and music by KAN in beautiful harmony, it’s a gem of a message song that teaches us that parting is not an end but a beginning.

Listened to in the season of departures, it’s a wonderful, heartwarming cheer song that continues to be loved by many.

Goodbye Busyuzu

Goodbye Bus / Yuzu (Cover)

A gem of a love song that gently wraps farewells and reunions in an acoustic sound.

It’s a heartwarming track you’ll want to listen to as spring arrives.

The protagonist’s hidden feelings and regrets are portrayed over a tender, bittersweet melody.

Yuzu’s refreshing vocals continue to resonate with those experiencing springtime goodbyes.

Released in March 1999 and included on the album “Yuzuen,” it was also featured as an insert song in the NHK morning drama series “Yanchakure,” capturing fans’ hearts.

It’s a song we hope those parting from someone dear, just before starting a new chapter in life, will listen to.

As a spring anthem that gives you the courage to take a step toward the future, it comes highly recommended.

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Ketsumeishi “Sakura”

A gem of a love song that delicately portrays the feelings of looking back on a past romance with the arrival of spring.

The lyrics, rich with emotion as they weave together memories and the ache of parting, have resonated with many listeners.

Released in February 2005, the song sold around 210,000 copies in its first week despite having no tie-in, and it reached No.

1 on the Oricon Weekly Chart.

The music video features Masato Hagiwara and Emi Suzuki, and garnered attention for its drama-style storytelling.

It’s a pop tune recommended for those who have experienced a breakup with a beloved partner, or for anyone who wants to immerse themselves in the bittersweet feelings of spring.

The Days of Rainbows and Sneakerschūrippu

TULIP “Back When Rainbows and Sneakers” (Lyric Video)

It is a classic song that leaves a strong impression with its delicate portrayal of youthful love and transience.

The scene of two people embracing in rain-soaked sweatshirts and the tender sentiment of cherishing a pair of sneakers are depicted with gentle warmth.

The lyrics symbolically express the disconnect between a man and a woman, a sudden farewell, and the immaturity of not yet being able to become an adult, all imbued with the bittersweet ache of youth.

Released in 1979 by Tulip, the song drew attention on TV programs such as The Best Ten and Yoru no Hit Studio, gaining popularity as a piece in which folk and pop are beautifully harmonized.

Kazuo Zaitsu’s warm vocals and the beautiful melody will surely comfort those who wish to heal the pain of heartbreak or look back on their cherished memories.

Sakura Clear SkiesYuuri

“Sakuharu” Piano Ver. Yuuri × tuki.

A song where Yuuri’s warm yet heartrending vocals resonate with the heart.

It delicately depicts the complex emotions of those facing graduation.

From everyday, ordinary scenes swell feelings of gratitude toward family and friends, evoking a tightening, moving sensation in the chest.

Released in February 2021 as a digital-only single, the piece was reportedly created in response to an email from a fan.

Recommended for anyone who wants to solidify their resolve to take a new step forward while embraced by the gentle spring air.

Also perfect as background music for graduation ceremonies and farewell parties.