RAG MusicSpring-Songs
Lovely spring song

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!

Playlist

Spring song medley. The best classic tunes to listen to in spring.
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1eastThe meaning of goodbyeNogizaka 46
The meaning of goodbyeNogizaka 46play_arrow
A graduation support song by Nogizaka46 that achieved a million sales
2eastSpring GoesAimer
Spring GoesAimerplay_arrow
A moving ballad where heartache and hope intertwine
3eastA person who loves springGLAY
A person who loves springGLAYplay_arrow
A GLAY song that expresses the happiness and affection of spring
4eastSpring ThiefYorushika
Spring ThiefYorushikaplay_arrow
Yorushika’s “Spring Thief” is a rock band song that’s perfect for the spring season.
5eastMelancholy Cherry Blossomsatarayo
Melancholy Cherry Blossomsatarayoplay_arrow
A moving song depicting farewells and reunions in spring
6eastHeralding springyama
Heralding springyamaplay_arrow
Introduction to yama’s song that expresses the buoyancy and anxiety of spring
7eastOn nights when cherry blossoms fallaimyon
On nights when cherry blossoms fallaimyonplay_arrow
A spring song that evokes nostalgia on nights when cherry blossoms fall
8eastSpring Dayaimyon
Spring Dayaimyonplay_arrow
A love story that begins at a train station, a song portraying the bonds of family
9eastSAKURAikimonogakari
SAKURAikimonogakariplay_arrow
Ikimonogakari’s classic spring song
10eastTomorrow, when spring comesMatsu Takako
Tomorrow, when spring comesMatsu Takakoplay_arrow
The Arrival of Spring and a Resolve for New Challenges
11eastspring thunderYonezu Kenshi
spring thunderYonezu Kenshiplay_arrow
Expressing a man's feelings of envy toward an attractive woman
12eastSakurazakaFukuyama Masaharu
SakurazakaFukuyama Masaharuplay_arrow
Masaharu Fukuyama's 'Sakurazaka' is a gentle and warm spring song
13eastWinter and Springback number
Winter and Springback numberplay_arrow
A song that portrays the pain of heartbreak and the journey of moving on
14eastSong of Springsupittsu
Song of Springsupittsuplay_arrow
Spitz’s “Spring Song” captivates with its refreshing vocals and lyrics
15eastSpring Comes to UsUNISON SQUARE GARDEN
Spring Comes to UsUNISON SQUARE GARDENplay_arrow
A spring song by UNISON, a refreshing anime opening track
16eastBlue Springback number
Blue Springback numberplay_arrow
A masterpiece depicting the confusion and growth of youth
17eastcherry blossomKobukuro
cherry blossomKobukuroplay_arrow
Kobukuro’s “Sakura” is a moving spring song.
18eastCherry Blossom MoonSakurazaka46
Cherry Blossom MoonSakurazaka46play_arrow
A youth song of farewells at graduation and moving forward
19eastCherry Blossom ForestHoshino Gen
Cherry Blossom ForestHoshino Genplay_arrow
Gen Hoshino’s graceful song that delicately depicts the breath of life in spring
20eastCHE.R.RYYUI
CHE.R.RYYUIplay_arrow
Refreshing spring songs by YUI, perfect for a spring drive
21eastSpring Songikimonogakari
Spring Songikimonogakariplay_arrow
Ikimono-gakari’s upbeat spring song
22eastWhen cherry-blossom hues danceNakajima Mika
When cherry-blossom hues danceNakajima Mikaplay_arrow
Mika Nakashima’s spring song “Sakurairo Maukoro”
23eastHappinessarashi
Happinessarashiplay_arrow
A powerful melody with uplifting, feel-good lyrics!
24eastcherry blossomFUNKY MONKEY BABYS
cherry blossomFUNKY MONKEY BABYSplay_arrow
Funky Monkey Babys’ “Sakura” is loved as a graduation song
25eastSpring GoesAimer
Spring GoesAimerplay_arrow
A new ballad, the theme song for the Fate movie
26eastforget-me-notAwesome City Club
forget-me-notAwesome City Clubplay_arrow
Awesome City Club's moving spring ballad
27eastCherry blossoms in full, resplendent bloomKEYTALK
Cherry blossoms in full, resplendent bloomKEYTALKplay_arrow
Songs that give you energy for a fresh spring start
28eastCherry blossoms, along the path where petals swirl upElefanto Kashimashi
Cherry blossoms, along the path where petals swirl upElefanto Kashimashiplay_arrow
Elephant Kashimashi’s new song “Sakura”
29eastSakura (2019)Moriyama Naotaro
Sakura (2019)Moriyama Naotaroplay_arrow
Naotaro Moriyama’s “Sakura” is perfect for springtime meetings and farewells.
30eastcherry blossomJanne Da Arc
cherry blossomJanne Da Arcplay_arrow
A song based on a heartbreaking true story inspired by seeing cherry blossoms
31eastSakura Weather and a Time Machine with Hatsune MikuAdo
Sakura Weather and a Time Machine with Hatsune MikuAdoplay_arrow
A bittersweet song for the cherry blossom season by Ado and Hatsune Miku
32eastSakura RoadAqua Timez
Sakura RoadAqua Timezplay_arrow
The arrival of spring and warm feelings for someone dear
33eastcherrysupittsu
cherrysupittsuplay_arrow
Spitz’s “Cherry” is a massive hit that carries a springlike sense of buoyancy.
34eastcherry blossomKawamoto Makoto
cherry blossomKawamoto Makotoplay_arrow
Spring light and gentle melodies express the complex emotions of youth
35eastSnow in MarchMakihara Noriyuki
Snow in MarchMakihara Noriyukiplay_arrow
A coming-of-age ballad after graduation, springtime emotions
36eastAnniversary!!E-girls
Anniversary!!E-girlsplay_arrow
A refreshing dance track awaiting summer, heart-stirring
37eastCherry Blossom Timeaiko
Cherry Blossom Timeaikoplay_arrow
A spring-like pop song by aiko
38eastcherry blossomDA PUMP
cherry blossomDA PUMPplay_arrow
Expressing life and the seasons in a Japanese-style ballad
39eastRobinsonsupittsu
Robinsonsupittsuplay_arrow
A classic song that sings of the bittersweetness of spring and memories of youth
40eastOne-room DiscoPerfume
One-room DiscoPerfumeplay_arrow
Expressing the hopes and anxieties of a new life through electropop
41eastThat paper airplane splits the cloudy sky19
That paper airplane splits the cloudy sky19play_arrow
19 signature songs that capture the tremors of youth
42eastPinkieBUMP OF CHICKEN
PinkieBUMP OF CHICKENplay_arrow
A gentle song themed around cherry blossoms and promises
43eastI hope it’s sunny.DREAMS COME TRUE
I hope it’s sunny.DREAMS COME TRUEplay_arrow
A heartwarming classic that portrays family love and experiences in nature
44eastCherry blossom seasonEXILE ATSUSHI
Cherry blossom seasonEXILE ATSUSHIplay_arrow
A moving song that accompanies the graduation season
45eastSpring SwallowHey! Say! JUMP
Spring SwallowHey! Say! JUMPplay_arrow
A song that supports life's turning points, riding on the spring breeze
46eastThunder Sakura feat. 9Lana, SAKURAmotiMAISONdes
Thunder Sakura feat. 9Lana, SAKURAmotiMAISONdesplay_arrow
A song that expresses the arrival of spring and time with a loved one
47eastA Single Cherry Blossom PetalMaica_n
A Single Cherry Blossom PetalMaica_nplay_arrow
A song that cheers on the courage to chase your dreams
48eastDarlingMrs. GREEN APPLE
DarlingMrs. GREEN APPLEplay_arrow
A heartwarming song that reflects the anxieties and hopes of youth
49eastspring melancholyMrs. GREEN APPLE
spring melancholyMrs. GREEN APPLEplay_arrow
Heartfelt songs to listen to during cherry blossom season
50eastYOAKENiziU
YOAKENiziUplay_arrow
A hopeful pop number themed around dawn and spring
51eastWe againSG
We againSGplay_arrow
A heartwarming song of farewells and reunions to listen to during cherry blossom season
52eastYou know what,are-kun &『yuika’}
You know what,are-kun &『yuika'}play_arrow
A refreshing song that portrays spring cherry blossoms and the tender feelings of first love
53eastYozakura feat. Mei-chankujira
Yozakura feat. Mei-chankujiraplay_arrow
A famous song expressing the whale’s feelings of springtime love
54eastDoki itnaniwa danshi
Doki itnaniwa danshiplay_arrow
Naniwa Danshi’s cheer song of hope and moving forward
55eastthe first strong spring windnishina
the first strong spring windnishinaplay_arrow
A gentle song that portrays farewells and new departures in spring
56eastBring it on, spring.non
Bring it on, spring.nonplay_arrow
A cheer song for a new spring life
57eastDear Sir or Madam, on this day when cherry blossoms fluttermafumafu
Dear Sir or Madam, on this day when cherry blossoms fluttermafumafuplay_arrow
A spring song that weaves memories of youth and hope
58eastSong of SpringUkasukaji
Song of SpringUkasukajiplay_arrow
A cheer song that evokes the beginning of spring
59eastSakura, flutterSazan Ōrusutāzu
Sakura, flutterSazan Ōrusutāzuplay_arrow
Southern’s new song sings of spring’s hope and renewal
60eastUraraBikkeburanka
UraraBikkeburankaplay_arrow
A classic song that portrays springtime farewells and new encounters resonates in the heart.
61eastYearning for springBotanikaru na kurashi.
Yearning for springBotanikaru na kurashi.play_arrow
A heartwarming spring song from a Tokyo-born pop band
62eastIt’s okayMarushii
It's okayMarushiiplay_arrow
An encouraging song of hope to face forward after setbacks
63easthazy spring sky (literally: “flower-clouded” sky; overcast sky during cherry blossom season)Sato Chiaki
hazy spring sky (literally: “flower-clouded” sky; overcast sky during cherry blossom season)Sato Chiakiplay_arrow
Chiaki Sato’s new song “Hanagumori” is a lyrical spring pop track
64eastSAKURA DropsUtada Hikaru
SAKURA DropsUtada Hikaruplay_arrow
A haunting cherry blossom song that stirs the heart; a true masterpiece.
65eastOnly the graduation photo knowsHinatazaka46
Only the graduation photo knowsHinatazaka46play_arrow
Hinatazaka46's graduation song, perfect for spring
66eastperiodIshizaki Hyuui
periodIshizaki Hyuuiplay_arrow
A spring ballad that portrays the heart moving forward after overcoming heartbreak
67eastGazing up, the sky is blueHata Motohiro
Gazing up, the sky is blueHata Motohiroplay_arrow
A moving song that sings of the beauty and hope of graduation
68eastAs springBlue Mash
As springBlue Mashplay_arrow
A coming-of-age song depicting Blue Mash’s springtime farewell
69eastsakura colorGReeeeN
sakura colorGReeeeNplay_arrow
GReeeeN’s spring song: a cheer anthem for cherry blossoms and new beginnings
70eastWe ate cherry blossoms together.HKT48
We ate cherry blossoms together.HKT48play_arrow
Eating cherry blossoms and memories together with everyone
71eastcherry blossom rainJUJU
cherry blossom rainJUJUplay_arrow
A piece themed around cherry blossoms that portrays the walk home after a heartbreak, intertwined with rain.
72eastA single petal of cherry blossomMISIA
A single petal of cherry blossomMISIAplay_arrow
MISIA’s sakura song prays for peace
73eastSpring of LifePerfume
Spring of LifePerfumeplay_arrow
Perfume’s new spring bright technopop
74eastSakura MitsutsukiSPYAIR
Sakura MitsutsukiSPYAIRplay_arrow
SPYAIR’s Gintama opening theme song
75eastAfter the cherry blossoms (all quartets lead to the?)UNISON SQUARE GARDEN
After the cherry blossoms (all quartets lead to the?)UNISON SQUARE GARDENplay_arrow
The opening theme of Yozakura Quartet. Refreshing.
76eastCherry tree-lined roadWhiteberry
Cherry tree-lined roadWhiteberryplay_arrow
A refreshing first self-written song released as a single
77eastDays of LemonWurtS
Days of LemonWurtSplay_arrow
WurtS’s new song expresses hope and heartache
78eastHarukaYOASOBI
HarukaYOASOBIplay_arrow
A song that depicts the warmth of spring and Haruka’s moving story
79eastCherry Blossom Rainabsorb
Cherry Blossom Rainabsorbplay_arrow
Sakura no Ame, absorb’s moving spring song
80eastspring breezeflumpool
spring breezeflumpoolplay_arrow
Soothed by a pleasant melody on the train
81eastWhen spring comesmiwa
When spring comesmiwaplay_arrow
miwa’s songs that evoke the feeling of spring and strengthen a fresh resolve
82eastseasonikimonogakari
seasonikimonogakariplay_arrow
Ikimono-gakari's cherry blossom ballad
83eastFlowers are cherry blossoms; you are beautiful.ikimonogakari
Flowers are cherry blossoms; you are beautiful.ikimonogakariplay_arrow
Ikimono-gakari's cherry blossom-themed song
84eastto blossom; to bloom (literally: flowers smiling). Often used poetically to describe flowers blooming or a gentle, smiling expression like a flower.sumi ka
to blossom; to bloom (literally: flowers smiling). Often used poetically to describe flowers blooming or a gentle, smiling expression like a flower.sumi kaplay_arrow
Sumika’s spring songs bring warmth to the heart.
85eastspring thunderfuki no tō
spring thunderfuki no tōplay_arrow
Spring thunder and cherry blossoms falling, a hymn to life
86eastGoodbye Busyuzu
Goodbye Busyuzuplay_arrow
A bright pop song by Yuzu depicting a springtime farewell
87eastEven if we forget springaibii karaa
Even if we forget springaibii karaaplay_arrow
A spring-themed song in seasonally rich ivy colors
88eastGoodbye, see you again in the next life.Innā Jānī
Goodbye, see you again in the next life.Innā Jānīplay_arrow
A spring-appropriate song that brightly portrays parting and reunion
89eastcherry blossom colorKaneyori Masaru
cherry blossom colorKaneyori Masaruplay_arrow
Kaneyori Masaru’s spring love song. A bittersweet track perfect for listening to during cherry blossom season.
90eastcherry blossomKetsumeishi
cherry blossomKetsumeishiplay_arrow
The appeal of Ketsumeishi’s signature song “Sakura”
91eastWhen spring is overkepura
When spring is overkepuraplay_arrow
Kepla’s spring song portrays the bittersweetness and hope of youth
92eastCherry blossom seasonFujifaburikku
Cherry blossom seasonFujifaburikkuplay_arrow
Fujifabric Spring Farewell Theme Song
93eastForget-me-notMarushii
Forget-me-notMarushiiplay_arrow
A ballad that expresses the poignancy of parting
94eastto clear up (weather)Yorushika
to clear up (weather)Yorushikaplay_arrow
Yorushika's spring driving song
95eastMarch 9Remioromen
March 9Remioromenplay_arrow
Introduction to Remioromen’s spring songs
96eastSakuraRemioromen
SakuraRemioromenplay_arrow
Expressing the spring of meetings and partings
97eastSakura MelodyKatō Miriya × Shimizu Shōta
Sakura MelodyKatō Miriya × Shimizu Shōtaplay_arrow
A duet song that suggests a breakup
98eastPremonition of Spring – I’ve been mellowMinami Saori
Premonition of Spring - I've been mellowMinami Saoriplay_arrow
Shiseido commercial featuring Saori Minami’s classic spring song
99eastSpring sceneryMinamino Yoko
Spring sceneryMinamino Yokoplay_arrow
A song themed around Yoko Minamino’s graduation
100eastIt was spring, wasn’t it?yoshida takurou
It was spring, wasn’t it?yoshida takurouplay_arrow
A classic song by Takuro Yoshida that depicts memories of a spring romance
101eastlightly; nimbly; flutteringlyŌhara Sakurako
lightly; nimbly; flutteringlyŌhara Sakurakoplay_arrow
Connect hearts with Sakurako Ohara’s ballads
102eastcherry blossoms drifting awayUtada Hikaru
cherry blossoms drifting awayUtada Hikaruplay_arrow
Introduction to Sakura Nagashi by Hikaru Utada
103eastA snap in yellow-green (moegi)anzenchitai
A snap in yellow-green (moegi)anzenchitaiplay_arrow
The debut song by Anzen Chitai that heralds the arrival of spring
104eastThe arrival of springKoyanagi Rumiko
The arrival of springKoyanagi Rumikoplay_arrow
A classic song by Rumiko Koyanagi that depicts a spring scene
105eastcherry blossom frontKoyanagi Rumiko
cherry blossom frontKoyanagi Rumikoplay_arrow
Rumiko Koyanagi’s representative work themed around cherry blossoms
106eastMischief of the spring breezeYamaguchi Momoe
Mischief of the spring breezeYamaguchi Momoeplay_arrow
A classic song by Momoe Yamaguchi that depicts the feelings of springtime love
107eastspring hazeIwasaki Hiromi
spring hazeIwasaki Hiromiplay_arrow
A 1979 classic that, against a backdrop of cherry blossoms, foreshadows a breakup with a lover.
108eastSakura, Bloom!arashi
Sakura, Bloom!arashiplay_arrow
Arashi’s spring song, “Sakura Saku”
109eastSakura RabbitKawasaki Takaya
Sakura RabbitKawasaki Takayaplay_arrow
A song by Takaya Kawasaki that portrays the bittersweet feelings of love of a graduate
110eastHomeward Road in MarchHirai Dai
Homeward Road in MarchHirai Daiplay_arrow
Dai Hirai’s piano ballad, a song to color graduation
111eastLila LilhaKimura Kaera
Lila LilhaKimura Kaeraplay_arrow
Kaela Kimura’s song supporting new spring beginnings
112eastFirst loveMurashita Kōzō
First loveMurashita Kōzōplay_arrow
Kozo Murashita's first-love ballad
113eastSakura RoadTōhōshinki
Sakura RoadTōhōshinkiplay_arrow
TVXQ’s message song of hope
114eastCome, spring.Matsutōya Yumi
Come, spring.Matsutōya Yumiplay_arrow
Haru yo koi is a representative spring song.
115eastThe last spring breakMatsutōya Yumi
The last spring breakMatsutōya Yumiplay_arrow
A classic spring farewell song that portrays the heartrending feelings of a girl on the verge of graduation
116eastSpring-colored airmailMatsumoto Noriko
Spring-colored airmailMatsumoto Norikoplay_arrow
A debut song about the feelings of springtime love
117eastcherry blossomKawaguchi Kyogo
cherry blossomKawaguchi Kyogoplay_arrow
Kyōgo Kawaguchi’s ballad themed around cherry blossoms
118eastspring’s dry windIzumiya Shigeru
spring's dry windIzumiya Shigeruplay_arrow
Shigeru Izumiya’s signature folk song masterpieces
119eastcherry blossomShimizu Shota
cherry blossomShimizu Shotaplay_arrow
Shota Shimizu’s captivating, piano-centered songs
120eastWhen the cherry blossoms bloomWatanabe Misato
When the cherry blossoms bloomWatanabe Misatoplay_arrow
Misato Watanabe’s spring song that depicts memories and growth in spring
121eastthe first strong spring windMayumura Chiaki
the first strong spring windMayumura Chiakiplay_arrow
Chiaki Mayumura’s spring lyrics gently capture the change of seasons.
122eastHarusaki KobeniYano Akiko
Harusaki KobeniYano Akikoplay_arrow
Akiko Yano’s spring signature song, synth-pop
123eastSakuraayaka
Sakuraayakaplay_arrow
Looking back on our youth with Ayaka’s spring song “Sakura”
124eastspring sunlightKanapu × Kujira
spring sunlightKanapu × Kujiraplay_arrow
A song that gently expresses a springtime parting
125eastSAKURA, I love you?Nishino Kana
SAKURA, I love you?Nishino Kanaplay_arrow
Cherry Blossoms and Love, Kana Nishino’s Emotional Song
126eastspring skySuzuki Suzuki
spring skySuzuki Suzukiplay_arrow
An inspiring graduation-themed ballad song
127eastWhere does spring come from?NGT48
Where does spring come from?NGT48play_arrow
NGT48’s third single themed around spring
128eastThe country where cherry blossoms bloomOSK Nihon Kagekidan
The country where cherry blossoms bloomOSK Nihon Kagekidan
An iconic song by the OSK Nippon Revue Company depicting the cherry blossom season
129eastNorthern SpringSen Masao
Northern SpringSen Masaoplay_arrow
A classic song in which the protagonist, having left their hometown, longs for spring
130eastSing of springback number
Sing of springback numberplay_arrow
A breakup song by back number
131eastspring breezeyuzu
spring breezeyuzuplay_arrow
Yuzu’s Harukaze is about gratitude and heartache for someone you parted with
132eastbookmarkkuriipuhaipe
bookmarkkuriipuhaipeplay_arrow
A lyrical uptempo tune by CreepHyp
133eastSakura Clear SkiesYuuri
Sakura Clear SkiesYuuriplay_arrow
Yuri’s “Sakurabare” is a spring song of gratitude and happiness that accompanies graduations and farewells.
134eastSong of SpringFujihara Sakura
Song of SpringFujihara Sakuraplay_arrow
Sakura Fujiwara covers a springtime song. Gentle and rustic charm.
135eastUnder the cherry treetsuji ayano
Under the cherry treetsuji ayanoplay_arrow
Wishing to reunite with the one I love in springtime Kyoto
136eastBest FriendNishino Kana
Best FriendNishino Kanaplay_arrow
Kana Nishino’s friendship song “Best Friend”