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

Cherry BlossomNEW!Kimura Kaera

Cherry Blossom

Kaela Kimura, a singer who began as a fashion model and captivates many fans with her distinctive style and expressive power.

This track, included on her 2012 album “Sync,” is, as the title suggests, a spring-splendid pop tune themed around cherry blossoms.

Brimming with positive energy, it strings together springlike words such as pastel colors and a carpet of pink, evoking the feeling of dressing up and stepping forward into a new season.

The light, buoyant arrangement by AxSxE will make your heart skip with excitement just by listening.

The lyrics are also appealing, conveying a resolve to move toward the future on one’s own feet rather than looking back at the past.

It’s a hidden gem by Kaela Kimura that you’ll want to play on a morning when a new chapter begins, or when you’re heading out in style in the gentle spring weather.

Spring is a gradientNEW!Superfly

Superfly – Spring is a Gradation Official Video

This is a Superfly song I’d like you to listen to when you want to feel the thrilling gradation of the seasons.

It’s included on the album “Heat Wave,” released in May 2023, and was written as a campaign song for FM802 and Chuo University.

It was originally performed by a limited-time unit, but this version is a self-cover by Shiho Ochi.

Her powerful yet light vocals gently envelop the mixed feelings of anxiety and anticipation that come with spring.

There’s a warmth that feels like it’s giving a supportive push to those starting a new chapter in life.

It’s a pop number that gives you the courage to take a step forward when a change in environment has you feeling a bit tense.

We ate cherry blossoms together.NEW!HKT48

[MV full] Sakura, We All Ate It / HKT48 [Official]

This is a spring pop tune by HKT48, an idol group based in Hakata, that colors the season of parting.

It was released in March 2014 as their third single.

At the time, it sold about 270,000 copies in its first week and became a hit, reaching No.

1 on the Oricon weekly chart.

It was also used in a Tokyo Monorail commercial and as the ending theme for the TV show “HKT48 no Odekake!”, so many people likely remember its unique and catchy chorus.

Even slightly bittersweet situations like changing classes or graduation are turned into positive feelings by their lively vocals.

Give this song a listen for the courage to dive into a new environment.

Spring in ShimokitaNEW!KALMA

Spring in Shimokita

KALMA is a three-piece band based in Hokkaido that plays youthful guitar rock.

Released in April 2024, this song is a fast-paced spring track set in Shimokitazawa, Tokyo, portraying the start of a new life and the urge to say “I want to see you.” Its lyrics overlap the unique excitement of a season marked by changes—like moving to Tokyo or starting school—with the feelings of being in love, sure to set listeners’ hearts ablaze.

Cherished by fans as an anthem following “Sakura,” a beloved spring classic, this track brims with positive energy that gives you the courage to take a step forward into new days filled with both hope and uncertainty.

It’s a song you’ll want to hear especially if you’re nervous about a new chapter in life or can’t wait to see someone special.

Butterfly EffectNEW!Hanbureddāzu

Humbreaders “Butterfly Effect” Music Video

When it comes to a rock number bursting with a sense of speed that makes you want to take off running with the spring sunshine, this is the one.

Hailing from Osaka, Humbreaders released this track in March 2025, written as the theme song for Kansai Electric Power’s web movie “Gakuchika Graduation Day.” Riding on Akira Mutsumuro’s powerful vocals and a brisk beat, it delivers hope that small sparks can eventually change the future in a big way.

Its message—that even anxiety can be a run-up for moving forward—makes it perfect for the start of a new chapter.

Later included on the album “GALAXY DRIVE,” it’s beloved as an anthem that fires up live crowds.

Give this warm yet propulsive song a listen—it’s the kind of track that gently nudges anyone taking their first step toward a dream.

Spring ~Destiny~NEW!Uru

[Official] Uru “Spring ~Destiny~” - Kirin “Gogo no Kocha” (Afternoon Tea) commercial song

With the arrival of spring, our hearts naturally leap with anticipation for new encounters and new beginnings.

Sung by the singer-songwriter Uru, this piece gently embraces the shifting emotions of the season.

The refreshing arrangement by Takeshi Kobayashi intertwines with her clear, translucent vocals, creating a quietly empowering force that seems to give listeners a gentle push forward.

Released as a digital single in March 2025, it was also featured in the commercial for Kirin “Gogo no Kocha Oishii Muto.” The song is included on the 2026 album “tone.” It’s a perfect spring track for moments when you need the courage to take a step into a new environment or want to put a lighter spring in your step on your commute to work or school.

Aim the muzzle at the heartNEW!nozomi

Aim the muzzle at the heart

Singer-songwriter Noshi, who handles everything from songwriting and composing to arranging and artwork, is drawing attention for her multifaceted talent.

Released in March 2025, this work is a newly written number featured as an insert song in the film “Ojō to Banken-kun.” Blending a melody that evokes traditional Japanese sensibilities with high-velocity drum’n’bass, it expresses a love that accelerates with the arrival of spring.

The lyrics poignantly convey a heartfelt wish to get closer to the one you love and not be treated like a child, leaving a strong impression.

Noshi’s expressively rich vocals, which color a sweet-and-sour yet slightly bittersweet scene of youth, are sure to move you.

It’s a perfect track for spring drives and walks—one that will give a gentle push to anyone ready to take a step forward in love.