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 Songs to Hear in Spring (21–30)
Sakura (2019)Moriyama Naotaro
Speaking of spring, it’s also a season of meetings and farewells.
For everyone about to start a new chapter, I recommend Naotaro Moriyama’s “Sakura (2019),” released in 2019.
It was featured as the theme song for the drama '同期のサクラ' (Synchronicity of Sakura) and became a hot topic.
The majestic string arrangement gently envelops you.
The minimalist instrumentation allows his beautiful vocals to truly resonate.
The lyrics, filled with messages to a loved one before parting, are deeply moving.
If you’re looking for a warm ballad themed around graduation or spring, give it a listen.
cherry blossomJanne Da Arc
Included on the album “D.N.A,” released on March 8, 2000, it features the poignant lyric “When I remembered a little and saw the cherry blossoms,” and, according to the artist, it’s based on ka-yu’s real experience, which makes it an even more emotionally immersive song.
Spring Song Medley. Best Classic Songs to Hear in Spring (31–40)
Sakura Weather and a Time Machine with Hatsune MikuAdo
A song filled with the warmth of spring and a bittersweet longing for days gone by is brought to life through the beautiful harmony of Ado and Hatsune Miku.
Warm melodies perfect for the cherry blossom season and poignant lyrics reflecting on the passage of time will resonate with your heart.
Released in October 2024 to coincide with Ado’s 22nd birthday, this meaningful track stands out.
In the music video, a world unfolds where human and Vocaloid voices blend perfectly against a backdrop of cherry blossoms.
It’s a song to welcome the new season of spring, especially recommended for those who cherish memories of time spent with loved ones during sakura season.
As time keeps changing, it will gently encourage anyone ready to take a new step forward.
Sakura RoadAqua Timez
Released as a digital-only single in April 2015, this Aqua Timez track was chosen as the ending theme for the information program “PON!”, warming the hearts of many.
Announced to commemorate the band’s 10th anniversary, this medium-tempo song is also included on the album “10th Anniversary Best RED.” Its lyrics depict the arrival of spring and the happiness of having someone special with whom to share that joy—something many listeners can likely relate to.
As you think of your important person, give it a listen at the start of this new season.
cherrysupittsu
Spitz is a four-piece rock band known for their unforgettable, distinctive high-tone vocals.
Their 13th single, “Cherry,” became a major hit and cemented Spitz’s popularity by selling over a million copies despite having no tie-in.
Its airy melody over a light, shuffling beat perfectly captures the feeling of spring and makes for an uplifting drive.
Since its release, it has been covered by numerous musicians and stands as a quintessential pop tune of the 1990s J-pop scene.
cherry blossomKawamoto Makoto
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.
Snow in MarchMakihara Noriyuki
This is a coming-of-age ballad capturing a spring scene twenty days after graduation.
With a gentle melody and tender vocals, it expresses young people’s anxieties and hopes about change, as well as the fleeting time spent with dear friends.
Amid an unseasonal snowfall, the image of walking shoulder to shoulder with friends is portrayed in a way that resonates deeply.
Included on Noriyuki Makihara’s album “Kimi wa Dare to Shiawase na Akubi o Shimasu ka.” released in September 1991, this piece is captivating for its calm, warm poetic worldview.
It is a classic you’ll want to listen to with the arrival of spring, a song that offers solace to those facing life’s turning points and harboring feelings about the changing days.