[Spring Heartbreak Songs] Classic and popular spring tracks to listen to in the season of parting

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Ren – Taiwan Cherry (Music Video)

With delicate vocals and emotional lyrics, Ren’s song portrays the pain of parting while expressing the strength to move forward.

A bittersweet love story unfolds alongside a melody that sinks deep into the heart.

Released digitally in February 2023, this work centers on the theme of a breakup between a man and a woman.

Listeners will likely find themselves reflecting on their own experiences as they listen.

It’s a perfect track for those troubled by love or those about to welcome a new spring.

Why not let Ren’s voice soothe you as you take a moment to face yourself?

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This is a supreme song by Candies that delicately sings of a woman’s bittersweet feelings before parting with someone dear, carried on a melody as fresh as a spring breeze.

Released in February 1978, it reached number one on the Oricon charts and sold over one million copies in total.

Depicting a couple’s breakup through a moving-day scene, it shows the protagonist looking back on their memories, her smile concealing complex emotions beneath.

It’s a song we especially recommend to those who have experienced parting with someone important in the springtime.

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Koresawa “To You Who Didn’t Choose Me” [Music Video]

This is a quintessential Koresawa number that poppily portrays the pain of heartbreak, lingering feelings, and wishes for the other person.

Released in February 2025 as the lead track from the album “To the You Who Chose Me, and the You Who Didn’t.” It features a catchy melody and lyrics that express the emotions of a breakup in a straightforward yet cute way.

The positivity and strength hidden beneath the sadness create a song that resonates with listeners.

It will be your ally when you’re trying to move on from heartbreak!

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A Letter Waiting for Spring

This is a classic song by Takuro Yoshida that portrays a man and a woman, far apart from each other, sharing their feelings through letters.

Released in October 1979, it peaked at No.

52 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.

Inspired by real letters exchanged between director Shunichi Jinyama and his wife Naoko, the song conveys the ache of longing, carried by Yoshida’s warm voice and melody.

Included on several renowned albums, such as ONLY YOU 〜since coming For Life〜 and Yoshida Takuro Best 60, it remains beloved across generations.

It is a song that resonates with those in long-distance relationships or anyone whose heart is filled with thoughts of someone dear, evoking a gentle tenderness and wistfulness like waiting for the arrival of spring.

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Ohashi Trio / Sakura

Sung by Ohashi Trio, this song delicately weaves the subtleties of the heart, pairing the fragility of cherry blossoms with the themes of parting from a loved one and embarking on a new journey.

The resolve to set out while cherishing someone and wishing for their happiness resonates deeply through the gentle vocals and melody.

Included on the album “plugged,” it was released in March 2013 and was also used as the commercial song for House Wellness Foods’ C1000.

It is a warm, gem-like heartbreak song that comforts those who recall bittersweet memories of love in cherry blossom season or who have experienced a farewell with someone dear.

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Hikaru Utada – SAKURA Drops

A masterpiece that weaves a wistful melody and the fleeting beauty of cherry blossoms into its lyrics was released as Hikaru Utada’s single in May 2002, capturing the hearts of many.

Layering the end and beginning of love over the transience of sakura, the song delicately portrays the pain of heartbreak we experience time and again in life, as well as the human strength to keep moving forward.

Coupled with a fresh sound that fuses R&B and J-pop, it sparked widespread attention.

Chosen as the theme song for the TBS drama “First Love,” it perfectly matched the poignant love story starring Atsuro Watabe and Kyoko Fukada.

Embraced as a song that accompanies the spring season of farewells and new encounters, it has become a staple at karaoke and graduation scenes.

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Sakurazaka46 'Sakuzuki'

This song weaves a bittersweet story of parting that fits the spring season.

Released by Sakurazaka46 in February 2023, it expresses the feelings of seeing off a lover who leaves for Tokyo upon graduation.

Using cherry blossoms as a motif, the lyrics portray the beauty and fragility of farewell, making for a deeply moving piece.

While cherishing memories, it’s a song that gives you the courage to take a new step forward.

The release captured many hearts, debuting at No.

1 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.

It’s a track we hope those starting a new life in spring or those who have experienced a meaningful goodbye will listen to.