[Spring Songs] Classic and Latest Hit Collections Perfect for a Bright, Gentle Spring
When the warm winds start to blow, is there a song you suddenly feel like humming?Spring is full of moments that move the heart—cherry blossoms blooming, new beginnings in life, and more.That uplifting joy and subtle bittersweetness of the season are captured so beautifully in spring songs.In this article, we’ll introduce a wide range of “spring songs” you’ll want to listen to in spring.Whether for your commute or school run, as BGM for cherry-blossom viewing, or as a pick at karaoke, we hope this helps you find songs that color your spring!
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[Spring Songs] Classic and Latest Hit Tracks to Enjoy in the Gentle Spring (71–80)
Sakura (2019)Moriyama Naotaro
“Sakura” is one of Naotaro Moriyama’s signature songs, released in 2003, and it’s extremely popular as both a cherry-blossom song and a graduation song.
In 2019, an arranged version was released as the theme song for the drama “Synchronized Sakura” (Doki no Sakura), which also drew attention.
The lyrics depict saying goodbye while pledging to meet again somewhere, overlapping with the image of graduates who, filled with hope, set out on their own paths.
It’s a moving and beautiful piece—a timeless masterpiece that will surely be sung for years to come.
petalback number
This is a song by back number that portrays memories resurfacing in the cherry blossom season and the regret tied to those memories.
Along with conveying the warmth of spring, the layered sound also carries feelings of remorse and wistfulness.
It expresses how not only cherry blossoms but various scenes can revive past memories, and how the heart aches each time they return.
Alongside the cherished feelings one cannot let go of, it also depicts a wish that, if time could be turned back, one would choose without regret next time.
It’s a song packed with anguish.
my graduationSPEED
Released in 1998 at the height of SPEED’s popularity, this song features lyrics that carry a certain strength, contrasting with its pure melody that begins with a solemn intro.
It’s a growth-themed track that fits various kinds of “graduations,” but it feels most at home when listened to in spring.
[Spring Songs] Classic and Latest Hit Tracks to Enjoy in the Gentle Spring (81–90)
April windElefanto Kashimashi
This song, one of Elephant Kashimashi’s signature tracks, was released in 1996 as the B-side to “Kanashimi no Hate.” It has a mid-tempo, upbeat vibe, featuring a catchy melody and the straightforward, passionate vocals of Hiroji Miyamoto.
The lyrics are quintessentially Elephant Kashimashi—like an anthem for life—not a one-sided “Hang in there!!” but an encouraging message that says, “Let’s keep going together tomorrow!!,” which is part of its appeal.
Full of memoriesH₂O
Since its release in 1983, this song has been passed down and sung across generations as one of Japan’s classic masterpieces.
Because the lyrics include the line “Climbing the stairs to adulthood…,” it’s often chosen for middle and high school music classes and choir competitions, so its recognition is extremely high.
sakuraRemioromen
No matter how many times the cherry blossom season comes around, my feelings for you never change—Remioromen sing this single-minded devotion over a poppy, refreshing sound.
The song is also included on their best-of album “Remio Best,” and fans hail it as a masterpiece on par with their mega-hit “Konayuki.” If the person you love were to think that every version of you—the you who smiles at the cherry blossoms, the you who feels down after something sad, even the slightly tough-acting you—is unbearably precious, nothing could make you happier, could it?
SenbonzakuraHatsune Miku
This is a song themed around cherry blossoms that represents Vocaloid music.
Its lyrics, evocative of Japanese history and culture, leave a strong impression on listeners.
Released in May 2012, the track captivated many fans and was featured across various media.
Combined with Hatsune Miku’s captivating vocals, it has drawn attention as a new form of music that fuses Japanese tradition with VOCALOID technology.
It’s especially recommended for spring, particularly when the cherry blossoms are in bloom.
It also makes perfect background music for hanami.
With its cool melody and distinctive lyrics, it’s a compelling song you’ll want to listen to again and again.