[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 (81–90)
lightly; nimbly; flutteringlyŌhara Sakurako
This song, which was the theme for the film Cheer☆Dance: The True Story of High School Girls Who Won the U.S.
Championship with Cheerdance, is a spring track released in 2017.
The word “Hirari” in the title refers to cherry blossom petals fluttering down, evoking scenes perfectly suited to this season.
The lyrics also contain imagery suggestive of graduation and convey memories shared with friends and the strong bonds formed with them.
It’s a song I especially recommend to students approaching graduation.
Robinsonsupittsu
Known as a classic song about spring, this is one of Spitz’s signature tracks.
The bittersweetness and anxiety that arrive with the start of a new season are universal emotions everyone has felt at least once.
Lyrics depicting the protagonist’s longing love and a special world for just the two of them seep into the heart, carried by a clear, translucent melody.
Released in April 1995, it sold over 1.62 million copies.
It was also included on the album “Honey” (Hachimitsu) and won the Excellence Award at the 37th Japan Record Awards.
It’s a recommended song when you want to look back on memories of your youth or reflect on relationships with those dear to you.
forget-me-notAwesome City Club
The song I’d like you to listen to in spring, when the cold winter comes to an end and the weather turns warm, is “Wasurena.” It was released in 2021 by the three-piece band Awesome City Club and was used as the inspire-song for We Made a Beautiful Bouquet.
The guitar riff and harmonies that resonate over the classic melody line give it an alternative feel.
The radiant twin-vocal harmonies are also captivating.
The lyrics, which liken bittersweet feelings to flowers, tighten your chest.
Listen while thinking of a love you can’t forget.
O-Shichi and the Night Cherry BlossomsSakamoto Fuyumi
This is a song by Fuyumi Sakamoto, an enka singer from Wakayama Prefecture.
It was released in 1994 as her 12th single.
The song portrays a tragic love story inspired by O-Shichi, a figure said to have existed in the Edo period.
It is counted among Fuyumi Sakamoto’s signature songs, alongside works like “Mata Kimi ni Koishiteru.”
VioletHata Motohiro
When it comes to spring songs, cherry blossoms tend to be featured as the quintessential spring flower, but there are many others.
Hata Motohiro’s song “Sumire” (Violet) is also one of the iconic spring flowers in song form.
It may not be as showy as cherry blossoms, but the way it quietly blooms by the roadside is beautiful.
This track, which feels like it captures that modest appearance and bottles up the buoyant mood of spring, was released in 2016 as Motohiro Hata’s 20th single.
It’s a spring-like song that conveys the feeling of the very moment you fall for someone—the sense of having your heart pierced.
DarlingMrs. GREEN APPLE
A heartwarming song woven with emotive vocals and a striking melody, reflecting the anxieties and hopes of youth.
Its message—reminding us of the importance of living true to ourselves and of the bonds we share with others—will gently encourage anyone ready to take a new step forward.
Released in January 2025, this track by Mrs.
GREEN APPLE was produced as the theme song for a special NHK General TV program.
Accompanied by visuals featuring a collaboration with 1,000 18-year-olds, it received an overwhelming response and stands as an ambitious work befitting the band’s 10th anniversary.
It’s the perfect song for the start of a new chapter or the spring season, when new encounters abound.
A resonant track you’ll want to play while chatting with friends or meeting new companions.
[Spring Songs] Classic and Latest Hit Tracks to Enjoy in the Gentle Spring (91–100)
Happinessarashi
A song packed with a lively rhythm and a positive message! Its melody naturally lifts the listener’s spirits, and the powerful lyrics give a push toward stepping into the future.
Released in 2007, it also made waves as the theme song for the drama “Yamada Taro Monogatari.” It’s a live-show staple, and the sight of the entire venue coming together in excitement is truly spectacular.
As spring brings new beginnings, singing it at karaoke is sure to spread positive energy! Sing it with friends and savor the best moments together.