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

dogNEW!kururi

dog

Kururi are a rock band based in Kyoto who continue to captivate fans with music that defies genre boundaries.

This track, included on their September 2012 album “Kabo no Den’atsu” (The Voltage of the Crucible), was written, composed, and sung lead by Shonen Yoshida, who was a member at the time.

Its gentle melody and Yoshida’s soft vocals are a perfect match for the warm cheer of spring.

The lyrics carefully depict everyday scenes, giving you a pleasant feeling that makes your usual walking route look a little different as you listen.

Placed in the middle of the album, it’s a warm number that lightens the listener’s heart.

How about enjoying it at a leisurely pace on a spring afternoon, perhaps with a cup of coffee?

love at first sightNEW!Garakuta

Junk – Love at First Sight (Official Music Video)

When it comes to a rock number that amplifies the flutter of a budding romance alongside the warmth of spring, look no further than this track that opens the EP “Ame Nochi Kimi de Hare ni Kawaru,” released in February 2025 by the Nagoya-born band Garakuta.

It captures the impulse of having your heart stolen the instant your eyes meet, expressed through a driving, high-velocity band performance.

Though it’s only about two and a half minutes long, it’s packed with the imagery of cherry blossoms dancing in spring and the exhilaration of love, radiating an energy that’s sure to raise the listener’s pulse.

This EP marks their first nationwide distribution, and it’s an ambitious work that also includes theme songs for the film “Fugu to Tako to Bokura no Mirai” and the drama “Reiwa no San’eiketsu!” Haru’s translucent vocals deliver down-to-earth feelings of love straight to the heart.

It’s the perfect song for anyone hoping for a wonderful encounter in the new season.

cherry blossom breezeNEW!botchiboromaru

Bocchi Boromaru “Sakura Breeze” × TV Anime “Class 3-Z Teacher Ginpachi-sensei”

It’s a fast-paced pop number that delivers courage and smiles for those heart-pounding new days.

Sung by Bocchi Boromaru, an artist known for a unique worldview, the track was released in November 2025.

It was chosen as the opening theme for the popular TV anime “Class 3-Z Ginpachi-sensei,” so many of you may have heard it.

Its playful sound, packed with the anime’s lively and fun atmosphere, is truly captivating! It’s infused with hopes and resolve felt while growing into adulthood, and just listening to it can lift your spirits.

It’s the perfect song to spark conversations with new friends or to recharge your energy on the way to school.

Spring DayNEW!aimyon

Aimyon – Harunohi [OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO]

Aimyong’s seventh major-label single.

Released in April 2019, this song was written as the theme for the film Crayon Shin-chan: Honeymoon Hurricane – The Lost Hiroshi, and it’s also known for a title inspired by Kasukabe, the story’s setting.

Told from the perspective of Hiroshi, the father in the story, the lyrics carefully trace his proposal to his family and his hopes for the future—moving many listeners each time they hear it.

Also included on the album Heard There’s Delicious Pasta, it’s a gem of a track that makes you want to reaffirm your love for someone special along with the cheerful vibes of spring.

melon sodaaiko

aiko - “Melon Soda” (from “Love Like Pop vol.23” NHK Hall, 2023.9.27)

This is a song by aiko that delicately depicts the flow of time and changes in relationships felt with the arrival of spring.

It was produced in 2019 as the spring campaign song for FM802’s 30th anniversary, with the special unit “Radio Darlings,” featuring a lineup of renowned artists, handling the vocals.

Through its unique expressions and melodies, it weaves emotions that arise in everyday life and resonates deeply with listeners.

In March 2021, a self-cover version was included on aiko’s album “Doushitatte Tsutaerarenai kara.” It’s a recommended track for those starting a new chapter in life or anyone who wants to feel the spring season.

Blue Spring Etude feat. Haruko Nagaya (Ryokuoushoku Shakai)NEW!TOKYO SKA PARADISE ORCHESTRA

Etude of the Blue Spring feat. Haruko Nagaya (Ryokuoushoku Shakai) / Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra

TOKYO SKA PARADISE ORCHESTRA is a ska band that keeps firing up festivals around the world.

Their track Aoi Haru no Étude feat.

Haruko Nagaya (Ryokuoushoku Shakai), featuring Haruko Nagaya of Ryokuoushoku Shakai as a guest, is included as the lead track on their mini-album JUNK or GEM, released in March 2023.

Created as the final installment of their “Brass Trilogy,” the song drew attention for Nagaya’s participation not only on vocals but also on trombone.

The fusion of lyrics that liken a faint first love to an “étude” and Skapara’s signature celebratory horn sound is enough to lift your spirits just by listening.

Why not enjoy a drive, feeling the spring breeze, accompanied by melodies that are both wistful and exhilaratingly fast-paced?

Blossom declaration!NEW!Chou Tokimeki♡Sendenbu

Blossom declaration!

A hopeful pop tune that makes you want to listen under the gentle spring sunshine.

Created as the theme song for the film “Himitsu no Aipri: Mankai Buzzrium Live!”, this piece overflows with the positive power that’s the hallmark of Cho Tokimeki♡Sendenbu.

The lyrics portray a strong will to bloom as your true self, even while carrying anxiety and vulnerability, gently supporting those starting a new chapter in life.

This track is also included on the album “Tokimeki Egao,” released in March 2026.

Its dazzling synthesizer tones leave a strong impression, so why not play it on a morning when you want a fresh mindset or during a sunny weekend drive? If you listen while feeling the spring breeze, it will lift your spirits even more.