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

Mischief of the spring breezeYamaguchi Momoe

Momoe Yamaguchi – Prank of the Spring Breeze

A song in which Momoe Yamaguchi’s voice resonates with the bittersweet feelings of springtime love.

The innocent emotions of a young girl are beautifully expressed through her delicate vocals.

Released in March 1974, this track is also included on the album “15-Year-Old’s Theme: Momoe’s Season,” and holds an important place in her discography.

The piece portrays a girl’s anxiety and loneliness as she searches for the boyfriend she quarreled with, set against the backdrop of a spring cityscape.

It’s a classic that speaks for those in love at the very beginning of spring, when the chill still lingers.

A perfect song to listen to if you’re feeling the arrival of spring yet struggling with matters of the heart.

spring hazeIwasaki Hiromi

spring haze

A classic song that depicts a poignant spring scene and the uncertain course of love.

Against a backdrop of cherry blossoms at sixty percent bloom, the uneasy feeling that foreshadows a breakup with a lover is beautifully expressed.

Rofu Yamanoue’s delicate lyrics and Kyohei Tsutsumi’s flowing melody are perfectly in harmony, while Hiromi Iwasaki’s transparent vocals enhance the song’s appeal.

Released in February 1979, the track was featured on TBS’s “The Best Ten” and became beloved by many.

It’s especially recommended for listening during the fleeting season of spring.

This is a song that stays close to the hearts of those troubled by love and evokes deep empathy.

Sakura, Bloom!arashi

Sakura, Bloom!

A spring song from the national idol group Arashi.

It was released in 2005, but it still sounds fresh today, and it’s a top recommendation I’d love people who don’t know it to hear! It has that youthful, mischievous Arashi vibe that’s so fun it makes you want to sing it at karaoke.

It also carries the wish of “sakura saku” (a phrase meaning to pass an exam), so I think it really resonates with students.

It’s a popular “sakura song” that ranks every year, a classic you’ll want to listen to in all sorts of moments where cherry blossoms are around.

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Sakura RabbitKawasaki Takaya

Takanori Kawasaki - Sakura Usagi [OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO]

A song by Takaya Kawasaki that portrays the bittersweet feelings of a graduate.

Released in January 2021 and later included on the December album “Calendar.” It beautifully depicts a protagonist who, in the season of cherry blossoms, cannot bring themselves to confess their feelings.

Kawasaki’s signature husky vocals and the moving melody line further heighten the sense of longing.

It’s a recommended track for students approaching graduation and for anyone starting a new life in spring.

Walk beneath the cherry blossoms while listening to this piece, and you’ll surely find the courage you need.

Homeward Road in MarchHirai Dai

Dai Hirai / The Way Home in March (Lyric Video)

A piano ballad by Dai Hirai that gently accompanies the graduation season.

It vividly expresses youthful memories and new beginnings, with a warm tone that resonates deeply with listeners.

Released in February 2022, this song was unveiled as the 18th installment of the ongoing “Sunday Goods” release project.

Though arranged simply with just piano and strings, Hirai’s gentle vocals soak into the heart.

It’s a song you’ll want to hear during the graduation season or when you feel the arrival of spring—perfect for those who’ve experienced parting with someone dear or who feel uncertain about stepping into a new environment.

Lila LilhaKimura Kaera

Kaela Kimura “Rirura Riruha” (Official Music Video)

It’s the season to take a fresh step forward with the arrival of spring.

For you who are feeling a pleasant thrill or a touch of anxiety, I’d like to recommend this song by Kaela Kimura, released in March 2005.

Born from the desire to reclaim confidence and individuality amid a busy life, the track also became well-loved as a cell phone commercial song and marked a record-breaking hit for Kimura.

The lyrics depict a protagonist facing life’s uncertainties while holding on to an emotional anchor.

As a cheer song to give you a gentle push into a new chapter, its bright, poppy melody—Kimura’s trademark—fits perfectly.

It also shines as a karaoke staple, so let this song help you feel the spring sunshine and meet a new version of yourself.

First loveMurashita Kōzō

Kozo Murashita “Hatsukoi” Music Video

A gem-like ballad by Kozo Murashita that gently embraces the bittersweet memories of first love.

Released in February 1983, it became a major hit, selling 526,000 copies on the Oricon charts.

Vivid imagery that evokes the changing seasons—such as early-summer rain and the glow of sunset—beautifully overlaps with the feelings of a protagonist carrying unrequited love.

The song is included on the album “Hatsukoi ~ Asaki Yume Mishi.” Hiroko Mita’s cover also drew attention, and it was used in a Kao Tonic Shampoo commercial.

It’s a perfect song for those whose nostalgic memories resurface with the arrival of spring.