[Spring Songs] Classic and Latest Hit Collections Perfect for a Bright, Gentle Spring

Sing of springback number

Sing of spring

A gem-like ballad that depicts a heartrending farewell against a springtime backdrop.

Its delicate imagery intertwines beautifully with the protagonist’s emotions, unable to fully accept the parting.

Featured on back number’s February 2009 mini-album “Nogashita Sakana,” the song’s simple, acoustic guitar–driven arrangement and poignant melody sink deep into the heart.

It’s a track meant to be heard as a gentle anthem of encouragement for those who, while carrying the pain and loneliness of heartbreak, still try to look forward.

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mol-74 – April [MV]

A signature song by mol-74, woven from translucent vocals and delicate sound.

Centered on April—the symbol of spring’s arrival—it beautifully portrays the emotions of looking back on a past romance.

The resolve to stay true to oneself, even while struggling with the gap between ideals and reality, is striking.

It’s a track I especially recommend to anyone who’s faced a parting with someone dear at the start of a new season.

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Harukaze

Every time the spring breeze blows, past memories come rushing back…

Yuzu’s songs delicately portray such bittersweet emotions.

It begins with a scene of remembering a lover on a rainy day, then shifts to memories vividly revived by the spring breeze.

It’s more than a simple heartbreak song; it can be seen as a piece that symbolizes the journey of life.

Released in March 2007, this work gains an even grander and more moving atmosphere with Taro Hakase’s violin.

It’s a recommended track for those about to take a new step with the arrival of spring, or for anyone striving to walk forward while holding dear memories close to their heart.

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Ivy Color [Even If We Forget Spring] Music Video

This Ivy Color track gently embraces springtime scenery and the bittersweet feeling of parting, making it a deeply moving song perfect for cherry blossom season.

Released in March 2019, it’s characterized by a beautiful melody woven by piano and strings.

It wonderfully captures both the anticipation of a fresh start that comes with spring and the nostalgia for time gone by.

Highly recommended for those who’ve experienced graduation or farewells, and for anyone about to take a new step forward.

Listening to this piece conjures up images of cherry blossoms dancing in the air and leaves your heart feeling warm.

hazy spring sky (literally: “flower-clouded” sky; overcast sky during cherry blossom season)Sato Chiaki

Chiai Sato – Hazy Spring Sky (Lyric Video)

Chiaki Sato, the singer-songwriter also known as a central figure of Kinoko Teikoku, whose hiatus was announced in 2019.

Her digital single Hanagumori is a wistful number, with lyrical melodies and arrangements that conjure up springtime scenes.

The story in the lyrics invites listeners to overlay their own memories—sentimental yet soothing.

It’s an emotional pop tune I’d recommend as BGM for moments when you want to immerse yourself in your own world.

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Noriyuki Makihara – Sakura Melody [Music Video]

Noriyuki Makihara, known for hits like “Fuyu ga Hajimaru yo” and “Donna Toki mo,” tends to have a strong image as a winter-song artist, but he actually has plenty of wonderful spring songs too! In particular, “Sakura Melody” is such a positive track that it’s no exaggeration to call it the spring version of “Fuyu ga Hajimaru yo,” conveying an exciting, uplifting feeling.

The vocal melody is also extremely fluid and expansive, reminding you just how skilled a singer he is.

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Huwie Ishizaki – Period

Woven with a gentle singing voice, this spring ballad is a gem that depicts the delicate emotions where hope and farewell intersect.

While carrying the loss of heartbreak, the wavering resolve to take a new step forward is expressed in delicate words.

Huwie Ishizaki’s tender vocals and skillful word choice resonate deeply with listeners.

The song is included on the album “Huwie Best,” released in March 2018, and its music video—featuring actor Masaki Suda—became a hot topic.

It’s a track that stays close to those who feel both excitement and anxiety during the season of change that comes with spring and the start of a new life.

It gently embraces the hearts of those striving to overcome the pain of a broken heart and move forward.