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

SakuraŌhashi Torio

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.

SAKURA DropsUtada Hikaru

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.

Cherry Blossom MoonSakurazaka46

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.

Azusa No. 2karyūdō

Azusa Nigo (2015 Remaster)

This is a classic song from 1977 that portrays love and parting in the city, heralding the arrival of spring.

It vividly conveys the protagonist’s state of mind as they, exhausted by urban life, decide to set off on a journey.

The Hunters’ striking harmonies blend beautifully with the powerful yet wistful melody composed by Shunichi Tokura and the delicate lyrics by Machiko Ryu.

After its release in March 1977, it reached No.

4 on the Oricon weekly chart and No.

15 on the year-end chart.

It also won the New Artist Award at the Japan Record Awards that same year, and has continued to be cherished as one of The Hunters’ signature songs.

It resonates deeply with those taking a new step forward or parting from someone dear.

Why not listen to it on a morning train, accompanied by the gentle scenery of spring?

Song of Seeing Spring OffNoguchi Goro

Soushunkyoku

A poignant ballad that delicately portrays the moment spring slips away.

Goro Noguchi’s soaring vocals beautifully capture the bittersweetness of youth and the resolve to set out on a new journey.

Released in December 1978, the song reached No.

14 on the Oricon chart and No.

8 on The Best Ten, and it ranked 46th on the 1979 year-end chart.

Created by the duo of Yū Aku and Kyōhei Tsutsumi, it tells a story of a man and a woman set on a rainy spring day.

With Noguchi’s tender, empathetic singing, this track deeply moves listeners with its portrayal of a heartrending relationship.

DepartureGReeeeN

GReeeeN – Departure

Spring is a season of new beginnings, so I imagine many people end up being separated from their partners due to moving and other changes.

This song is about sending off someone dear who’s going far away in a positive way.

It’s recommended for those looking for a breakup song that isn’t somber, but instead bright and uplifting.

frecklesJUDY AND MARY

JUDY AND MARY | Freckles [Sobakasu] (1996)

This is the ninth single by JUDY AND MARY, a four-piece rock band that greatly advanced the category of female-vocal bands in the J-POP scene and has been eagerly awaited for a reunion ever since their 2001 breakup.

The song was used as the opening theme for the TV anime Rurouni Kenshin: Meiji Swordsman Romantic Story, and it’s the band’s only track to top the Oricon charts and achieve million-seller status.

Its brisk shuffle beat gives it a power that blows away heartbreak, making it a breakup song perfect for spring—a season of farewells but also fresh starts—that sweeps away sad feelings.

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Hoshino Takashi

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