Uplifting songs to listen to in spring. Classic spring tunes that warm the heart.

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[MV] Dear Sir/Madam, On This Day When Cherry Blossoms Flutter Down / Mafumafu [Shonen Janmaga Gakuen]

It’s a bittersweet yet powerful song by Mafumafu that delicately portrays farewells and new encounters arriving with the breath of spring.

Memories and regrets from school days, along with hopes for the future, are spun through a clear, transparent voice, seeping into the heart alongside scenes of falling cherry blossoms.

Included on the album “Kagurairo Artifact,” the track was released in October 2019 and was also used as the theme song for the website “Shonen Janmaga Gakuen.” Its emotional melody and driving rhythm leave a strong impression, gently encouraging those taking a new step in spring.

It resonates even more deeply when listened to at the start of a new chapter or during graduation season.

EurekaHoshino Gen

Gen Hoshino – Eureka [Behind The Scenes]

A song by Gen Hoshino that gently helps you face forward, quietly staying close to those who are struggling.

Its sound, where delicacy and strength coexist, is characteristically his, skillfully incorporating elements of jazz and soul.

Written as the theme song for the drama “Madoka, 26, Doing My Residency!”, this work is based on Hoshino’s own experiences and carries a message that gives people a push from behind.

Released for streaming in January 2025, it has also drawn attention for its music video directed by photographer Kotori Kawashima.

It’s a recommended track for anyone about to take a new step or seeking the courage to move forward.

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[Children's Song] Spring Wind [Minna no Uta]

The piece created by Tetsuzo Wada and Ryohei Hirose features a charming melody that gently wraps the soft arrival of spring, evoking the breath of nature.

While depicting scenes of the spring breeze caressing budding trees, intertwining its song with babbling streams, and frolicking with grasses and flowers, it conveys the hopeful atmosphere of a new season.

Broadcast on NHK’s “Minna no Uta” from April 1972, it remained in many listeners’ hearts, accompanied by the clear voices of the Arakawa Tokyo Children’s Choir.

In 2012, it returned to radio for the first time in about 40 years as part of the “Minna no Uta Excavation Project.” It is a perfect song for children starting a new school year and for anyone eagerly awaiting the arrival of spring, and will surely continue to be sung for years to come.

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[Ado] Cherry Blossom Weather and a Time Machine with Hatsune Miku

A song filled with the warmth of spring and a bittersweet longing for days gone by is brought to life through the beautiful harmony of Ado and Hatsune Miku.

Warm melodies perfect for the cherry blossom season and poignant lyrics reflecting on the passage of time will resonate with your heart.

Released in October 2024 to coincide with Ado’s 22nd birthday, this meaningful track stands out.

In the music video, a world unfolds where human and Vocaloid voices blend perfectly against a backdrop of cherry blossoms.

It’s a song to welcome the new season of spring, especially recommended for those who cherish memories of time spent with loved ones during sakura season.

As time keeps changing, it will gently encourage anyone ready to take a new step forward.

dandelionBUMP OF CHICKEN

Dandelion

This is a song whose narrative-rich melody resonates deeply.

It’s included on the album “jupiter,” released in February 2002, and it fully showcases BUMP OF CHICKEN’s distinctive worldview.

Through the story of a lonely lion and a dandelion that shines like the sun, the lyrics strikingly portray friendship and hope.

It’s especially recommended for the season when you can feel spring approaching.

In times of new encounters and farewells, you may find courage in the story this song tells.

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Da-iCE / “Dandelion” Music Video

A springtime cheer song that stays by your side and says, “You’re not alone.” Da-iCE’s powerful vocals and emotional melody resonate in the heart.

The lyrics, which liken the unyielding act of facing forward in adversity to a supple yet strong dandelion, are striking.

It was also chosen as the theme song for the TV Asahi drama “Keiji to Kenji, Tokidoki Hanji,” which began airing in April 2023.

It’s a song that gently gives courage to those feeling anxious before a new life or a fresh challenge.

Wrapped in Da-iCE’s warm vocals, why not take a step forward with the arrival of spring?

Our Starting LineHIPPY

Our Starting Line

This is an uplifting support song by HIPPY that delivers heartwarming vocals about the friendships of youth and the passion for pursuing goals.

It gently conveys the importance of bonds with friends and working hard toward your ambitions, while giving you the courage and hope to take a new step in life.

Released in August 2024, it was selected as the official support song for the 2025 National High School Comprehensive Sports Tournament.

Created together with high school students in Hiroshima Prefecture, the song is infused with the energy and dreams of young people.

It’s a track we hope everyone will listen to—not only those starting a new chapter, but anyone striving toward an important goal.

When you’re taking a step toward your dream or feeling anxious about a challenge, it will surely give you a push forward.