When you think of spring, what comes to mind?
Cherry blossoms, a season of meetings and farewells, a new life—there are many images, aren’t there?
And the emotions you feel in each of those moments can vary widely, too.
In this article, I’ll be introducing songs that are perfect for spring, with a focus on Japanese rock.
I’ve picked out many tracks that really resonate with the feelings you experience in spring.
Alongside timeless classics that have been loved for years, there are also songs by up-and-coming bands worth paying attention to in recent years, so please take your time and give them a listen.
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Rock masterpieces to listen to in spring: recommended popular songs (1–10)
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“Shiori,” a 2018 release by the Japanese guitar rock band CreepHyp.
Centered on the theme of a bookmark placed in a book, it’s an up-tempo rock tune that sings of spring.
While the song has an exhilarating, fast-paced feel, the lyrics—packed with vocalist Sekai-kan Ozaki’s literary essence—are also a highlight.
It sets the springtime of farewells to a driving beat, so even as you nod along, you can’t help but feel a twinge of sadness.
A tear-jerking CreepHyp rock tune that’s perfect for spring!
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A rock tune I’d love you to listen to at the end of spring: “Makka” by the rock band My Hair is Bad, released in 2015.
From the very first line, you’re drawn into their signature world of realistic lyrics.
The intense vocals over the fierce sound make a striking impression, heightening the song’s story with a bittersweet edge.
I imagine many listeners will find their feelings somehow linked to it.
It’s a rock track that packs in the temperature and emotions of the changing seasons to the fullest.
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Fujifabric’s 2004 masterpiece “Sakura no Kisetsu.” When it comes to Fujifabric’s early work, their signature is a kind of unconventional, so-called “perverse” rock that refuses to go by the book, and this track is exactly that.
As the title suggests, it’s a song about the cherry blossom season, but it carries a somewhat lukewarm, languid temperature—an unmistakably distinctive groove that sets it apart from other artists and feels great.
In the latter half it grows properly emotional and shifts into a refreshing rush.
A true spring classic that’s pure Fujifabric magic!
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Spitz has sung masterpieces for every season—spring, summer, autumn, and winter.
Among their many classics, this is probably the song that comes to mind when you think of spring.
Released in 2005, “Haru no Uta” (“Spring Song”) is memorable for its heart-wrenching chorus melody, a tune you find yourself humming whenever you feel the spring scenery or weather.
It was also used in a commercial, so many people have likely heard it at least once.
It’s sure to make the warm season that has come back around even more vibrant.
In the sky of the seasons that have passedTHE ORAL CIGARETTES
When spring gets busy and you feel like you’re losing sight of yourself, I recommend listening to THE ORAL CIGARETTES’ “Toorisugita Kisetsu no Sora de” (“Under the Sky of the Passing Season”).
It’s included on their 2016 album FIXION.
When work and everything else piles up and the voices around you come crashing in, your heart gets exhausted and you start to lose yourself.
This song portrays that painful situation, yet it also carries words of encouragement—messages that can help you find your way back to yourself.
When things are so tough that you don’t even have the time to admire the cherry blossoms, why not take a moment to pause and listen to this track?
spring breezeNEW!Sanīdēi Sābisu
A spring song by Sunny Day Service, notable for its exhilarating rock ’n’ roll sound.
Along with a sense of openness like spring light, the lyrics’ worldview—where urgency and humor coexist—is deeply appealing.
Released in March 2020 and included on the album “Iine!” (“Like!”), this track also became a catalyst for the band’s new drummer to join, making it an important number.
Spring is a season of new encounters, but you may also face harsh realities and feel like giving up.
In those moments, Keiichi Sokabe’s precarious yet affirmative message will surely give you a push.
It’s perfect for those times when you want to feel the spring breeze and keep moving forward.
On a tranquil spring day of lightNEW!UNISON SQUARE GARDEN
UNISON SQUARE GARDEN is a three-piece rock band known for their high-level musicianship and catchy melodies.
This track, which graces the middle section of their February 2013 album “CIDER ROAD,” is a grand ballad that unfolds over roughly six minutes.
In contrast to their usual breakneck pace, the pared-down, simple ensemble delivers the clear, transparent vocals straight to the listener.
Eschewing flashy wordplay, the lyrics carefully depict scenes of spring found in everyday life and the subtle shifts of emotion, quietly seeping into the listener’s heart.
It’s a song you’ll want to savor while feeling the gentle warmth of spring—perfect for those who wish to immerse themselves deeply in the world of its lyrics.