Love songs I want to listen to in spring

The Wheat SongNakajima Miyuki

Miyuki Nakajima “Song of Wheat” Music Video (Short Ver.) [Official]

This heartwarming song by Miyuki Nakajima begins with the emotive sound of Scottish bagpipes, into which Japanese lyrical melodies gently blend.

Tenderly singing of life abroad, farewells to loved ones, and hope for new beginnings, it offers a profound exploration of life’s subtleties.

Released in October 2014, the song was written as the theme for the NHK morning drama “Massan,” musically illuminating the true story of the couple who helped give birth to Japanese whisky.

It was also performed at the 65th NHK Kōhaku Uta Gassen that same year, moving many viewers.

How about humming it together during music recreation time? Its gentle tune and deep lyrics are sure to resonate with your heart.

Early summer rain&TEAM

&TEAM ‘Samidare’ Official MV

This song by &TEAM delicately portrays an unwavering love, set against the changing seasons from late spring to early summer.

Its beautiful imagery—like falling cherry blossoms and early summer rains—truly captivates the heart.

Released on May 8, 2024, this work is their debut single heralding the beginning of a new story.

For those feeling unsettled by farewells with friends or changes in their surroundings, it’s sure to be a song that stays by your side.

Spring, Summer, Autumn, Wintersumika

Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter

A song that beautifully portrays the changing of the four seasons, which gained attention as the theme song for the animated film Let Me Eat Your Pancreas.

Released by sumika in August 2018, this slow ballad features a warmly resonant acoustic guitar, and the delicate emotions depicted across spring, summer, autumn, and winter deeply move the listener.

Along with the shifting seasons, memories with a loved one and farewells are depicted, and the hope that leads into the next spring is expressed through gentle vocals and melody.

Its beautiful, heartrending lyrics—echoing the film’s story—are sure to resonate deeply with anyone who has experienced parting from someone dear.

A slight fever in springKubota Kai

Kubota Kai “Mild Fever in Spring” (Official Lyric Video)

This piece is notable for its gentle melody that feels like being wrapped in the soft sunlight of spring.

Alongside Kai Kubota’s delicate vocals, it carefully portrays the faint emotions that arise in everyday moments.

Set to a pleasant tune, the subtle inner feelings of someone in love are expressed poetically, resulting in a warm song that feels close to the listener’s heart.

Released in March 2020 and included on the album Raikou, it resonated with many listeners, surpassing 1.7 million views on YouTube within four months of its release.

It’s a perfect track for a relaxing day at home or as background music while spending a leisurely time at a café.

Tomorrow, when spring comesMatsu Takako

Takako Matsu – When Spring Comes Tomorrow

A nostalgic coming-of-age song that begins with memories of a white ball tracing a parabolic arc.

Takako Matsu’s clear, translucent voice gently wraps around her feelings for “you,” who is devoted to baseball.

The bittersweet wish to reunite at a place of memories and the unwavering love for someone precious soak into the heart with the arrival of spring.

Released in March 1997, the song was featured in NTT’s “Exciting New Life” campaign commercial and was also performed on that year’s NHK Kōhaku Uta Gassen.

In April 2007, marking the 10th anniversary of her debut, a new version was released on the album Cherish You.

It’s a warm song that gently encourages those graduating or embarking on a new chapter in life.

SAKURAikimonogakari

Ikimono-gakari “SAKURA” Music Video

This is a classic song that gently sings of the changing spring season with a cherry blossom motif.

Released in March 2006, it marked Ikimono-gakari’s major-label debut.

Its arrangement incorporates pop-rock elements, and Kiyoe Yoshioka’s warm vocals resonate deeply.

The song was featured in a commercial for NTT East’s DENPO115, and in 2021 it was also used in a McDonald’s Teritama Burger commercial.

The lyrics weave together the loneliness of farewell and the anticipation of new beginnings, evoking empathy with images of memorable places and landscapes.

In the spring when cherry blossoms are in full bloom, this heartwarming track gently supports those embarking on graduations or new chapters in life.

At the thawHatsuboshi Gakuen

Hatsuboshi Gakuen “At the Thaw” Official Music Video (HATSUBOSHI GAKUEN – Yukidokeni)

A moving work in which the elegant melodies of Japanese tradition and contemporary musicality are beautifully harmonized.

Released by Hatsuboshi Academy in February 2025, this piece takes “snowmelt,” a symbol of spring’s arrival, and the Hinamatsuri festival as its motifs to portray the unfulfilled love between the Emperor doll and the Empress doll.

It expresses the frustration of hearts that remain distant despite their physical closeness with a refreshing melody.

Recommended for those who want to savor the feeling of first love while sensing the coming of spring.