Spring song medley. The best classic tunes to listen to in spring.
When you think of spring, what comes to mind?
Cherry blossoms are a must, of course, and the calm, warm weather is one of spring’s biggest charms!
It makes you want to take a leisurely walk or go for a drive.
At times like that, wouldn’t it be perfect to have a gentle, spring-like song as your BGM?
In this article, we’ll introduce a whole selection of songs that are just right for spring!
Focusing on classic spring songs, we’ve included a variety—from tracks about encounters and farewells to ones that encourage new beginnings—so it’s perfect for listening straight through as a spring song medley.
From the songs introduced here, pick the wonderful track that will accompany you this spring!
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Spring Song Medley. Best classic tracks to listen to in spring (111–120)
Sakura RoadTōhōshinki
Released on February 25, 2015.
Created to commemorate TVXQ’s 10th anniversary, this song is said to be a message from TVXQ to everyone stepping onto a new path while feeling hope and anxiety.
It’s a track whose two vocals can make you feel positive.
Come, spring.Matsutōya Yumi
Speaking of “Haru yo, Koi,” it’s a quintessential spring song! It became an explosive hit after being chosen as the theme song for NHK’s morning drama series “Haru yo, Koi.” Since its 1994 release, it has been covered by many artists, including Noriyuki Makihara and May J.
In addition, as support for areas affected by the Great East Japan Earthquake, a “Haru yo, Koi Project” was carried out in collaboration with NHK.
The new version of “Haru yo, Koi,” created by connecting videos submitted by viewers, was even showcased at that year’s NHK Kouhaku Uta Gassen.
It’s a song that conveys both the bittersweet feeling of waiting for spring and the warmth of Yuming’s personality!
The last spring breakMatsutōya Yumi
It’s a timeless song that poignantly portrays a springtime farewell.
Set in locker rooms and hallways filled with memories from school days, it delicately captures the complex emotions of a girl on the verge of graduation.
Yumi Matsutoya’s gentle melody and unhurried tempo create a wistful yet warmly comforting atmosphere.
The song is included on the album “OLIVE,” released in July 1979, and was adapted into a TBS drama, “Rouge no Dengon,” in 1991.
It’s the perfect track for a bright spring day, to listen to by the window as you fondly reminisce about days gone by.
Spring-colored airmailMatsumoto Noriko
A heart-thumping song that heralds the arrival of spring.
This track, which expresses feelings for a lover far away, deftly captures the excitement of the changing seasons.
Its light, buoyant melody and Noriko Matsumoto’s refreshing vocals evoke innocence and the start of something new.
Released in March 1985, it drew attention as Matsumoto’s debut single and won the Diamond Award for Best New Artist at the 4th Megalopolis Song Festival.
When spring weather tempts you to go out, putting this song on as your BGM is sure to lift your spirits.
It’s a perfect springtime tune that will resonate with anyone in a long-distance relationship.
cherry blossomKawaguchi Kyogo
A ballad by Kyogo Kawaguchi themed around cherry blossoms that herald the arrival of spring.
Wrapped in his gentle vocals, the song was released in December 2003 and reached No.
4 on the Oricon weekly chart.
There’s also a surprising backstory: it was originally written for a competition to be used in a Doraemon commercial.
The lyrics tenderly sing of bonds with loved ones and hope for a new season, resonating with many listeners.
Included on the album “STARS FROM DECADE ~Kagayakeru Hoshitachi~,” it’s a beloved classic that has stood the test of time.
It’s the perfect song to hear in spring as you embark on a new chapter in life—graduation, entering school, or starting a new life.
spring’s dry windIzumiya Shigeru
A signature work by Shigeru Izumiya that evokes a season swept by a refreshing breeze.
Released in November 1973, this piece has been loved by many as a folk classic.
Written and composed by Izumiya himself, it portrays a protagonist struggling to live amid society’s pressures, conveyed through distinctive phrasing and a powerful vocal delivery.
Included on the album “Hikari to Kage” (Light and Shadow), it has since been released in various versions.
Cover renditions by other artists, including Keisuke Kuwata and Masaharu Fukuyama, have also emerged.
It’s a song that gives your heart a boost—one you’ll want to play at the start of a new season.
cherry blossomShimizu Shota
This is the lead track from Shota Shimizu’s second album, “Journey,” released on March 3, 2010.
Even though it features only piano and Shota Shimizu’s vocals from start to finish, it’s an incredibly captivating song that makes you close your eyes and listen, completely enchanted.