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: Top Classics to Listen to in Spring (41–50)
I hope it’s sunny.DREAMS COME TRUE

It was in October 1992 that a heartwarming masterpiece was born—one that depicts childhood experiences in nature, filled with nostalgic memories and love for family.
Richly emotional lyrics trace memories of time spent with family in early childhood and the evolving parent-child relationship that comes with growing up.
Through this classic, DREAMS COME TRUE beautifully captures the scenery of a nature-rich hometown and the bonds between parents and children.
Selected as the theme song for the NHK morning drama Hirari and included on the album The Swinging Star, the work achieved phenomenal sales in Japan at the time.
The exquisite melody—where Miwa Yoshida’s vocals and Masato Nakamura’s arrangement blend perfectly—has continued to be cherished as a springtime anthem, a song that comforts those longing for 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.
Spring SwallowHey! Say! JUMP

A Hey! Say! JUMP song that gently seeps into the heart in the season when a refreshing spring breeze blows.
Using swallows as a motif, it tenderly portrays the anxieties and confusion of entering a new environment, as well as the way we overcome them together with our companions.
Created by members of sumika, this track features a supportive message that resonates with life’s turning points that everyone experiences, along with a refreshingly clear melodic line.
Released in May 2022, it was used as the opening theme for the Yomiuri TV/Nippon TV anime “Love All Play.” It’s a perfect cheer song for those starting a new chapter in life or feeling unsettled by changes in their surroundings.
Thunder Sakura feat. 9Lana, SAKURAmotiMAISONdes

A song that captures the fleeting feeling of spring’s arrival and the desire to cherish time with loved ones has arrived from MAISONdes.
This work is marked by its gentle melody and 9Lana’s clear, translucent vocals.
Written, composed, and arranged by SAKURAmoti, it beautifully portrays a bittersweet love beneath cherry blossoms drifting through the streets and under thunderous skies.
Released digitally in January 2024, the song was also chosen as the ending theme for the third cour of the TV anime Urusei Yatsura.
It’s a track we especially recommend to those whose hearts are moved by the spring season.
A Single Cherry Blossom PetalMaica_n

It’s an uplifting song woven from a melody that resonates deep in the heart and vocals tinged with poignancy.
It gently wraps the anxiety and uncertainty that come with chasing a dream, along with the courage to move forward, into a warm, comforting track.
Drawing on her own experiences, Maica_n’s words offer a message that stands close to the listener’s heart.
Having stepped into the major scene with the album “Replica,” Maica_n has also worked on numerous tie-in projects, including the ending theme for the anime Digimon Adventure: and a commercial song for the brand Ukon no Chikara.
This song is perfect for the season when spring is in the air, and it’s sure to become a reassuring companion that quietly gives a nudge to those feeling anxious about starting a new chapter in life.
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.
spring melancholyMrs. GREEN APPLE

It’s a heartwarming song you’ll want to listen to when cherry blossom petals are dancing in the air.
Mrs.
GREEN APPLE’s delicate vocals gently embrace the loneliness of graduation and parting, as well as the hope for a new beginning.
The track appeared as a B-side to the single “Love me, Love you,” released in February 2018, and was also featured in a Suntory “Craft Boss” commercial.
Its melody and lyrics, which capture the melancholy and poignancy that come with the arrival of spring, leave a strong impression, making it a perfect listen during graduation and school entrance ceremony season.
It’s a song that will resonate with those wanting to reminisce about their youth and those feeling anxious about starting a new chapter in life.



