Lovely spring song

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

DancerFukkun:)Tatsuki Fukuda
Primarily active in Tokyo, I have experience as a backup dancer for artists, a music video dancer, and a commercial dancer. I continue to work as a dancer while also engaging in article production. After discovering Michael Jackson in junior high school, I began dancing in my second year of high school. Since starting dance, in addition to the J-Pop and Japanese rock I had been listening to, I began exploring Western R&B, rap, alternative music, and other tracks commonly used for dance. In elementary school, I spent three years in a choir, and because I love singing, I often go to karaoke for fun. These days, I enjoy a wide range of music, from Japanese rock and rap to K-pop.
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I’ve been playing the Electone since I was six, mainly performing Disney music, anime songs, and music from dramas and films. I post performance videos on YouTube and social media, and I also give concerts. Building on my Electone experience, I took up synthesizer and piano during my student years and performed at school-sponsored events. As a writer, I’ve covered not only music-related topics but a wide range of genres, so I hope to draw on my experience to deliver articles that make readers think, “I want to try that!” or “I want to listen to that!”

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!

Spring Song Medley. Best classic tracks to listen to in spring (111–120)

The last spring breakMatsutōya Yumi

Saigo No Haruyasumi

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.

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cherry blossomKawaguchi Kyogo

Kyogo Kawaguchi – Sakura

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.

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spring’s dry windIzumiya Shigeru

spring's dry wind

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.

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cherry blossomShimizu Shota

Shota Shimizu “Sakura” MV

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.

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When the cherry blossoms bloomWatanabe Misato

Misato Watanabe — When the Cherry Blossoms Bloom

When the cherry blossoms bloomWatanabe Misato

This song by Misato Watanabe paints unforgettable memories alongside spring scenery.

Evoking images of cherry blossoms and spring breezes that recall youthful days, it impressively portrays a protagonist who grows by drawing on various experiences.

Released in 1988, the piece was born from Watanabe’s struggles with arithmetic and mathematics.

It carries the hope that, even when faced with harsh realities, seeing cherry blossoms will bring a sense of calm.

It’s a perfect spring song for those embarking on a new beginning with the arrival of spring, or for those who want to look back on the past while facing forward.

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