[Spring Heartbreak Songs] Classic and popular spring tracks to listen to in the season of parting
We’ve gathered Japanese breakup songs that are perfect for spring!
Spring is the season of meetings and partings.
Some people end up separated from the one they like without ever confessing, while some couples choose to part ways for the sake of their futures.
Among the songs introduced in this article, some portray the pain of farewell, while others are uplifting anthems that cheer you on.
They’re all masterpieces we want people going through a “spring goodbye” to hear.
Give them a listen when you want to remember someone you love, or when you’re ready to put a period on a romance and move forward.
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[Spring Heartbreak Songs] Classic and Popular Spring Tracks to Hear in the Season of Goodbyes (91–100)
Because I Want to See You ~Missing You~Matsuda Seiko
A Seiko Matsuda heartbreak song.
It’s a sad breakup song about wanting so badly to erase their memories—trying and trying—but being unable to.
It also depicts how, after six months, she seems to have moved on, yet the aching feeling of “I want to see you” still overflows, which is what makes it so poignant.
Girls don’t cry.katahira rina
The pop sound and warm melody really evoke the feeling of spring.
The theme is a breakup with a fickle, playboy boyfriend.
As the title suggests, the lyrics express a girl’s strength—something many listeners will likely find themselves relating to.
[Spring Heartbreak Songs] Classic and Popular Spring Tracks to Hear in the Season of Parting (101–110)
periodIshizaki Hyuui
This is a song included on singer-songwriter Huwie Ishizaki’s best-of album, “Huwie Best.” It portrays someone unable to fully accept a heartbreak, looking back on memories of the two of them as the pain swells.
The vocals, which refuse to suppress the anguish and hurl it forth straight on, are deeply stirring.
Along with the arrangement that amplifies the emotions, the unadorned, raw expression of feeling is a key part of its appeal.
KoishunkaHayama Mizuki
Mizuki Hayama’s enka gently embraces the bittersweetness of spring.
Interweaving springtime scenes—plum blossoms’ fragrance, spring haze, and birdsong—it portrays the fleeting nature of love.
The lyrics delicately express lingering feelings even as time flows on, leaving a strong impression.
Released in January 2024, the song perfectly matches Hayama’s soft vocals.
It’s a track that comforts those who feel the pain of heartbreak with the arrival of spring or who have parted from someone dear.
Singing it at karaoke to let your emotions out is also recommended.
spring sunlightKanapu × Kujira
A collaborative song by Kaf and kujira that gently nestles close to the heart, like the warmth of spring sunlight.
Released in March 2022, it explores themes of graduation and parting, capturing the fleeting beauty and bittersweet emotion of those moments.
Kaf’s transparent, crystalline vocals beautifully express both the warmth of spring and the loneliness of farewell.
Paired with a melody born from kujira’s delicate sensibilities, the song resonates deeply with listeners.
It’s a perfect track for spring, offering comfort to those anxious about a new chapter or those who have experienced a farewell with someone dear.
Goodbye, my beloved.Hana＊Hana
A signature song by Hana*Hana whose simple piano accompaniment and clear, translucent vocals resonate with the heart.
The lyrics delicately depict parting from someone important, striking deeply with anyone who has experienced heartbreak or the loss of a loved one.
Released in October 2000 and used as the theme song for the TBS drama “Oyaji,” the track reached No.
6 on the Oricon charts.
It was also included on the album “2 souls,” capturing the hearts of many fans.
It’s a perfect song for the spring season of farewells—when you want to look back on memories with someone dear or need the courage to take a new step forward.
Sing of springback number
“Haru wo Uta ni Shite,” included on the rock band back number’s 2009 album “Nogashita Sakana,” is one of their many songs about love.
It portrays a bittersweet love story set in the season when spring arrives, unfolding as a message to someone precious whom the singer can no longer meet.
The band’s weighty performance conveys an aching sense of futility and passion that expresses the sorrow and heartache of parting.
Why not try singing this poignant love song that evokes images of parks and walking paths coming to life with the colors of abundant nature?
