[Spring Love Songs] Recommended Classics and Popular Love Songs to Listen to During Cherry Blossom Season

Come, spring.Matsutōya Yumi

Spring, Come – Yumi Matsutoya (Full)

Haru yo, Koi (Come, Spring), a massive hit by Yumi Matsutoya, lets you feel the beauty of Japan’s spring—and of the Japanese language itself.

Released in 1994, the song was used as the theme for the NHK morning drama series of the same title.

Its beautiful melody is elevated by piano tones that seem to paint a scene of cherry blossom petals fluttering in the air.

The lyrics, written in elegant Japanese, depict remembering a beloved person who once taught the singer about love and how to dream, as spring arrives.

As you listen, think of that special someone you loved back then—the one who comes to mind when spring returns.

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SAKI

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cherry blossomKetsumeishi

Ketsumeishi “Sakura”

When it comes to flowers that bloom in spring, cherry blossoms come to mind.

Even the way they fall is beautiful, and Ketsumeishi’s “Sakura” is a love song inspired by those blossoms.

Released on February 16, 2005, the track was a massive hit, ranking second on the Oricon year-end chart.

A remake of its music video was even produced in 2021, showing that the song continues to be loved by many even long after its release.

The poignant melody carried by the strings brings back memories of an unforgettable love.

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Yoimachi Jēn

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Sleeping BeautySEKAI NO OWARI

SEKAI NO OWARI “Sleeping Beauty” Music Video (Short Ver.)

SEKAI NO OWARI, a band with an overwhelmingly unique worldview and fans across generations, is remarkable.

Their song “Nemuri Hime” (Sleeping Beauty) is a single released in 2012, and its strings lend a grandeur that perfectly matches that world.

The lyrics have a dreamy quality that makes you wonder whether you’re inside a game or a story—or if this is reality—creating the charm of a world where the real and the unreal seem to intersect.

It’s a gently sweet love song that you’ll want to listen to on a spring night.

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utatane

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Love will winKAN

Aiwa Katsu

It’s not specifically a song about spring, but as a monumental love song known across generations, KAN’s “Ai wa Katsu” (“Love Will Win”) stands out.

Beyond the composition itself, the title is simple and direct—hard to forget, right? (laughs) Although it was released in 1990, it’s still sung and listened to over time, and you often hear it on TV as well.

It’s a love song that gives you a powerful push forward—recommended for those who’ve lost confidence in their feelings for someone or are struggling with unrequited love.

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utatane

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Catch the MomentLiSA

LiSA 『Catch the Moment』-Music Clip RADIO EDIT ver.-

This is a 2017 song by LiSA, a singer known for performing many anime theme songs, and it was chosen as the theme for Sword Art Online the Movie: Ordinal Scale.

The lyrics are striking in how they convey the joy of having met someone, while also revealing a timidness about being together.

Even so, there’s a strength in the resolve to cherish the love that has blossomed.

While the lyrics aren’t particularly spring-like, the beautiful melody suits the season perfectly.

It’s also recommended for times when you want to feel more positive about love.

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sasashina

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My Past Life, Many Lifetimes AgoRADWIMPS

RADWIMPS – Zenzenzense (movie ver.) [Official Music Video]

One song, Zenzenzense, was written specifically as an insert song for director Makoto Shinkai’s film Your Name and is included on the soundtrack RADWIMPS released in 2016.

With over 200 million views on the official music video, it’s a love song many of you surely know! While the track might feel more like summer than spring, listening to it beneath the springtime cherry blossoms will still make those feelings of love swell! Who knows—you might even have a fateful encounter.

That’s the kind of song it is.

Its sense of speed is outstanding, so definitely give it a listen!

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sasashina

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Sakura MitsutsukiSPYAIR

SPYAIR “Sakura Mitsutsuki (Short ver.)”

Released in 2013, this is SPYAIR’s 10th single and served as the opening theme for the anime Gintama.

It’s a love song themed around “cherry blossoms, the moon, and promises,” which also ties in with the anime’s story.

With SPYAIR’s signature catchy melody, the song is popular with a wide audience and has placed on numerous music charts.