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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A person who loves springGLAY
The warm season of spring, with its increasingly colorful scenery and new beginnings, is a time when positive feelings naturally rise, isn’t it? This song by GLAY straightforwardly expresses the joyful emotions associated with spring and a deep love for someone special.
Amid the powerful band sound, the inclusion of piano tones is striking, emphasizing the savoring of warmth and happiness in the heart.
The harmony between the grand sound and the lyrics that depict the love within oneself conveys the sense of those inner feelings of happiness growing ever larger.
Spring GoesAimer
A grand ballad where wistfulness and hope intertwine.
Yuki Kajiura’s delicate, graceful composition is layered with Aimer’s deep, husky voice, resulting in a moving piece that accompanies life’s turning points.
Released in March 2020, this song serves as the theme for the final chapter of the theatrical film Fate/stay night [Heaven’s Feel], gently portraying the heroine’s inner conflicts and her wish for renewal.
It’s a perfect song to listen to in spring, a season of new beginnings and farewells.
As the seasons change, the emotions of accepting the past while stepping toward the future resonate in the heart alongside a tender, empathetic melody line.
If you listen to it while reflecting on memories with someone dear under the gentle spring sunlight, it will surely become a lovely moment.
Melancholy Cherry Blossomsatarayo
Spring is a turning point when our surroundings change dramatically, often marked by farewells that come with setting off on new journeys.
This song by Atarayo looks back on the memories we’ve built during such a season of transition while pledging to meet again.
Its grand, bittersweet sound—featuring piano tones—leaves a strong impression, conveying a sense of memories and emotions overflowing.
Even as it grapples with the pain of parting, it evokes a resolve to keep moving forward.
Another distinctive element is the spoken lines that appear at the beginning and the end, which seem to carry an especially powerful message.
Spring ThiefYorushika
The song I want you to listen to in spring, when nature and landscapes that were dusted with snow begin to show their colors, is “Harudorobo” (Spring Thief).
It was released in 2021 by the rock band Yorushika and was used as the theme song for Taisei Corporation’s TV commercial.
It’s a medium-tempo track where a simple rock sound resonates with piano tones.
Its beautiful yet fleeting melody is moving to the point of tears.
The lyrics, which carry a sense of traditional Japanese aesthetics, are perfect for spring.
Centered on the theme of “life,” the song is filled with both poignancy and brilliance.
It’s a recommended number for anyone looking for a rock-style spring song.
Spring Dayaimyon
The love story that begins on the everyday setting of a train platform is striking.
Aimyon portrays the relationship between the married couple Hiroshi and Misae with a warm perspective, gently singing about how their family grows over time.
Layering past memories with the ones yet to be made, this work resonates as a story of deepening family bonds.
Written as the theme song for the April 2019 animated film Crayon Shin-chan: Honeymoon Hurricane – The Lost Hiroshi, it was also included on the album Heard There’s Delicious Pasta.
It’s a song I wholeheartedly recommend to those embarking on a new beginning with the arrival of spring, and to anyone who wants to reflect on the bonds they share with their loved ones.
SAKURAikimonogakari
It’s a celebrated song that gently paints a serene spring landscape.
Released as Ikimono-gakari’s debut single in March 2006, it delicately captures the arrival of spring and the subtleties of the heart.
The lyrics evoke local Kanagawa scenes such as the Sagami River and the Odakyu Line, while the melodic composition and Kiyoe Yoshioka’s clear, transparent vocals leave a striking impression.
It was featured in NTT East’s “DENPO115” commercial and later used in 2021 for McDonald’s Teritama Burger ad.
This is a song that accompanies the spring season of graduations, farewells, and new beginnings.
It’s perfect for a spring drive or stroll when you want to feel calm and at ease.
Tomorrow, when spring comesMatsu Takako
As the warm spring approaches, don’t you also feel a growing, positive urge to try something new? This is the debut song of Takako Matsu as a singer, one that seems to portray resolutions and bright emotions tied to the arrival of spring.
Both the sound and her voice convey a gentle calmness, making the positive feelings come through directly.
While looking back on past memories, it evokes a strong determination to take a step forward, a song that feels like it is steadily gathering energy.