Spring song medley. The best classic tunes to listen to in spring.

It’s okayMarushii

Marsi – It's Okay (Official Music Video)

It’s a cheer song whose gentle melody and powerful message resonate deeply.

Even if you’re facing setbacks or carrying your weaknesses, it delivers hope that you can still look forward, carried by a refreshing band sound.

Brought to life through Marcy’s down-to-earth perspective, the track was released digitally in March 2023 and is also included on the album “Candle.” Written specifically for Pocari Sweat’s web movie “Our Now,” it has also been used as the official cheer song for the All Japan High School and All Japan Junior High School Cheerleading Championships.

It’s a song we hope people will listen to as they embark on a new chapter in life, when feelings of anxiety and anticipation are intertwined.

hazy spring sky (literally: “flower-clouded” sky; overcast sky during cherry blossom season)Sato Chiaki

Chiai Sato – Hazy Spring Sky (Lyric Video)

Chiaki Sato, the singer-songwriter also known as a central figure of Kinoko Teikoku, which announced a hiatus in 2019.

Her digital single Hanagumori is a poignant number, with lyrical melodies and arrangements that evoke springtime scenery.

The lyrics tell a story that listeners can overlay with their own memories—sentimental yet comforting.

It’s an emotional pop tune that’s also perfect as background music when you want to immerse yourself in your own world.

expand_lessRaise the rankingexpand_morelower

Hoshino Takashi

Report a problem

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 blossomKawamoto Makoto

[MV] Makoto Kawamoto “Sakura”

Makoto Kawamoto gently sings this classic, whose tender spring light and calm melody seep into the heart.

At the life milestone of graduation, it delicately portrays a schoolgirl’s complex feelings as she faces parting with friends, along with her uncertainty and hope for the future.

Accompanied by a melodious piano, it beautifully captures the fresh emotions of youth.

Released in April 1998, the song reached No.

2 on the Oricon weekly chart and sold over 200,000 copies, despite having no tie-in at the time.

It’s a perfect track for a drive with the windows down in the soft spring sunshine.

Listen to it as you cruise through rows of cherry blossoms, and anyone will find it overlapping with their own memories.

Only the graduation photo knowsHinatazaka46

The Only One Who Knows Is the Graduation Photo by Hinatazaka46

Speaking of songs you want to listen to in spring, Hinatazaka46’s graduation song really hits home.

Timed for the cherry blossom season, it portrays a bittersweet love set on the day of a graduation ceremony.

Past memories and the regret of not confessing are expressed through clear, transparent vocals that are sure to resonate with listeners.

Set for release on January 29, 2025, this work features Nao Kosaka as the center, and the music video unfolds a fantastical world themed around a “parade that heralds spring.” It’s a perfect track for those facing the end of their youth and a new beginning—a wonderful song that lets you feel the spring.

periodIshizaki Hyuui

Huwie Ishizaki – Period

Woven with a gentle singing voice, this spring ballad is a gem that depicts the delicate emotions where hope and farewell intersect.

While carrying the loss of heartbreak, the wavering resolve to take a new step forward is expressed in delicate words.

Huwie Ishizaki’s tender vocals and skillful word choice resonate deeply with listeners.

The song is included on the album “Huwie Best,” released in March 2018, and its music video—featuring actor Masaki Suda—became a hot topic.

It’s a track that stays close to those who feel both excitement and anxiety during the season of change that comes with spring and the start of a new life.

It gently embraces the hearts of those striving to overcome the pain of a broken heart and move forward.

Gazing up, the sky is blueHata Motohiro

Motohiro Hata / Aogeba Aozora Music Video

This piece beautifully portrays graduation as a milestone in life.

Motohiro Hata’s clear, translucent vocals capture both the sorrow of parting and the hope of a new beginning in full.

Released in March 2019, it garnered attention as the theme song for a SoftBank TV commercial.

While cherishing past memories, this work gives you the courage to take a step toward the future.

It’s a song we hope those embarking on a new chapter this spring will listen to.

Its heartfelt melody and lyrics will surely give you a gentle push forward.