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 (31–40)
PinkieBUMP OF CHICKEN
This is a song that spins a delicate tale themed around cherry blossoms.
It beautifully portrays the determination to keep holding close the promises made with someone dear, even as time slips by.
From the intro, the gentle tone of the strings and the warm vocals of Motoo Fujiwara from BUMP OF CHICKEN seep into the heart, resulting in a piece that perfectly accompanies the cherry blossom season.
It was included as the coupling track to the single “HAPPY,” released in April 2010.
In the springtime, when anxieties and expectations about new environments mix together, this is a song that will gently give you a push forward.
cherry blossomDA PUMP
A beautiful ballad with a Japanese flair from DA PUMP, one of Japan’s leading dance and vocal groups.
Set against the changing seasons from winter to spring, it uses cherry blossoms as a metaphor to express life’s fragility and the importance of bonds.
ISSA’s powerful yet delicate vocals, paired with the members’ graceful choreography, create a world that resonates deeply with viewers.
Released in March 2019, the song was selected as the opening theme for TBS’s CDTV in February and March.
Distinct from the danceable image of their previous hit “U.S.A.,” this track showcases a new side of DA PUMP.
It’s a song you’ll want to listen to when reflecting on life’s milestones and cherished memories, especially during the season that heralds the arrival of spring.
Cherry blossom seasonEXILE ATSUSHI
An inspiring graduation song that accompanies the cherry blossom season.
EXILE ATSUSHI’s warm vocals gently embrace both the sorrow of parting and the hope of a new beginning.
Included on the December 2014 album “Love Ballade,” this piece was also selected as a required song for the NHK All-Japan School Music Competition.
Carried by a tender melody woven by piano and strings, it reflects on school-day memories, farewells with friends, and expectations for the future.
A heartwarming track that we hope those stepping into new surroundings with the arrival of spring will listen to.
DarlingMrs. GREEN APPLE
A heartwarming song woven with emotive vocals and a striking melody, reflecting the anxieties and hopes of youth.
Its message—reminding us of the importance of living true to ourselves and of the bonds we share with others—will gently encourage anyone ready to take a new step forward.
Released in January 2025, this track by Mrs.
GREEN APPLE was produced as the theme song for a special NHK General TV program.
Accompanied by visuals featuring a collaboration with 1,000 18-year-olds, it received an overwhelming response and stands as an ambitious work befitting the band’s 10th anniversary.
It’s the perfect song for the start of a new chapter or the spring season, when new encounters abound.
A resonant track you’ll want to play while chatting with friends or meeting new companions.
You know what,are-kun &『yuika’}
The lyrics depicting cherry blossoms dancing beneath a clear spring sky are particularly striking.
The transparent vocals of Are-kun and Yuika gently envelop the innocence of first love.
Born from a connection on social media, this work was released digitally in April 2022.
It portrays a poignant yet sweet romance where the two can’t quite express their feelings honestly, evoking the budding emotions that come with the arrival of spring.
It’s a refreshing spring song that many will want to listen to during cherry blossom season, a tune that tenderly resonates with listeners’ hearts.
Spring Song Medley: Top Classics to Listen to in Spring (41–50)
the first strong spring windnishina
Nishina’s song portrays the emotions of people facing farewells and new departures with the arrival of spring.
Built on the warm tones of an acoustic guitar and a simple band sound, the track is marked by a gentle yet fleeting vocal performance.
Chosen as the theme song for radiko’s new commercial, it was released digitally in March 2023.
By depicting both sides of the spring season—“parting” and “beginning”—the piece is crafted so listeners can layer it onto their own experiences.
It’s a song that resonates with many, embracing memories with loved ones, the loneliness of growing distant, and the resolve to keep moving forward.
Homeward Road in MarchHirai Dai
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.