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 (51–60)
Dear Sir or Madam, on this day when cherry blossoms fluttermafumafu
It’s a song that stirs the heart in the season when cherry blossoms dance through the air.
It weaves together memories and regrets from student days, friendship and love, and hopes for the future.
Mafumafu’s delicate lyrics and melodies beautifully capture the transience and beauty of youth.
The song was released in April 2019 and was also included on the album Kagurairo Artifact, released in October of the same year.
It was used as the image song for Shonen Janmaga Gakuen as well.
It’s a spring song perfect for those who want to listen during the arrival of spring or graduation season, and for anyone who longs nostalgically for their youth.
Song of SpringUkasukaji
Created to coincide with cherry blossom season, this track is a refreshing song that evokes the arrival of spring and the start of new beginnings.
Led by the duo Ukasuka-G, it was crafted with contributions from many distinguished artists.
Produced in 2014 as the campaign song for FM802’s “ACCESS!”, it later appeared as a self-cover version on Ukasuka-G’s album AMIGO.
Serving as a supportive anthem for those stepping into new environments, it’s beloved as a song people want to hear with the coming of spring.
Highly recommended for anyone facing life’s milestones, such as graduation, school entrance, or starting a new job.
Sakura, flutterSazan Ōrusutāzu
The new song by Southern All Stars features a heartwarming melody that evokes the arrival of spring.
With cherry blossoms as its motif, it carries a message of hope and renewal, and it’s truly wonderful.
Released as a lead single from the album “THANK YOU SO MUCH” on January 1, 2025, the track coincided with the first anniversary of the Noto Peninsula Earthquake.
Keisuke Kuwata’s warm vocals are accompanied by an acoustic guitar that feels like a spring breeze.
It’s a moving song you’ll want to hear during graduation and school entrance season.
I hope elementary school students will listen to it, too.
UraraBikkeburanka
A timeless piece that brings a refreshing sense of spring arrived from Vickeblanka in April 2018.
While it handles a serious theme, its brisk sound centered on acoustic guitar and its straightforward, Showa-kayō–inspired message resonate pleasantly.
Delicately portraying the innocence of a first farewell while instilling hope for new encounters, this gentle song has comforted many listeners.
As his major-label debut single, it drew significant attention and received high praise from various quarters.
It’s a song I wholeheartedly recommend to anyone parting with friends, starting a new chapter, or wishing to preserve cherished memories of the spring season.
Spring Song Medley: Best Classic Tracks to Listen to in Spring (61–70)
Yearning for springBotanikaru na kurashi.
The Tokyo-based six-piece pop band Botanical na Kurashi released their seventh digital single, “Haru ni Akogaru,” in April 2023.
It’s a warm, city pop-tinged pop tune where electric piano and saxophone resonate mellowly.
The pleasantly laid-back groove feels great.
True to the band’s motto—“A new paradise discovered by misfits in the Reiwa era”—it’s a track that gently unravels the heart.
It’s okayMarushii
It’s a cheer song whose gentle melody and powerful message resonate deeply.
Even if you’re facing setbacks or carrying your weaknesses, it delivers hope that you can still look forward, carried by a refreshing band sound.
Brought to life through Marcy’s down-to-earth perspective, the track was released digitally in March 2023 and is also included on the album “Candle.” Written specifically for Pocari Sweat’s web movie “Our Now,” it has also been used as the official cheer song for the All Japan High School and All Japan Junior High School Cheerleading Championships.
It’s a song we hope people will listen to as they embark on a new chapter in life, when feelings of anxiety and anticipation are intertwined.
hazy spring sky (literally: “flower-clouded” sky; overcast sky during cherry blossom season)Sato Chiaki
Chiaki Sato, the singer-songwriter also known as a central figure of Kinoko Teikoku, which announced a hiatus in 2019.
Her digital single Hanagumori is a poignant number, with lyrical melodies and arrangements that evoke springtime scenery.
The lyrics tell a story that listeners can overlay with their own memories—sentimental yet comforting.
It’s an emotional pop tune that’s also perfect as background music when you want to immerse yourself in your own world.
