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

Gazing up, the sky is blueHata Motohiro

Motohiro Hata / Aogeba Aozora Music Video

This work beautifully portrays graduation as a milestone in life.

Motohiro Hata’s clear, translucent voice captures both the sadness of parting and the hope of a new beginning in full.

Released in March 2019, it garnered attention as the theme song for a SoftBank TV commercial.

While cherishing past memories, this piece gives you the courage to take a step toward the future.

It’s a song I hope those embarking on a new chapter will listen to as spring arrives.

Its heartfelt melody and lyrics will surely give you a gentle push forward.

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There are quite a few times when memories are preserved together with songs, aren’t there? This work by ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION is a refreshing track that evokes the arrival of spring.

Masafumi Gotoh’s literary lyrics unfold a vivid world, hinting at the beginning of a new season.

Included on the album “Kimi Tsunagi Five M” released in November 2003, it captured the hearts of many fans as their major-label debut.

It’s the perfect song for those starting a new chapter in life, wrapped in the warmth of spring.

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Cody・Lee (Li) – 1096 (Music Video)

Released in June 2024, this song captures the anxieties and conflicts of youth.

Looking back on high school experiences, it portrays feelings of loneliness and regret by likening them to snow.

At the same time, it also sings about how meeting important people and discovering music became a source of salvation, which truly resonates with listeners.

Cody・Lee (Li)’s distinctive sound and Hibiki Takahashi’s down-to-earth lyrics are especially appealing.

It’s a perfect track for those jumping into a new environment in spring or anyone wanting to face their past self.

Listening to it during cherry blossom season may make it feel even more relatable.

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WurtS – Days of Lemon (Music Video)

It’s a song brimming with the freshness of a spring breeze and the excitement of a new beginning.

WurtS’s clear, translucent vocals resonate deeply in the heart.

The lyrics deftly portray the courage to step toward a distant dream and the anxieties about an unseen future.

Released in December 2021, this track is included on WurtS’s first album, “Once Upon a Revival.” It’s the perfect encouragement song for the spring season, gently supporting those starting a new chapter in life.

Especially when you feel uneasy in a new environment, why not listen to this piece and draw some strength from it?

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culenasm “Sentimental” (Official Music Video)

culenasm’s latest work beautifully portrays memories and regrets from the past.

Focusing on relationships with friends and lovers, it looks back on how a single casual remark can change everything.

Its distinctive sound—memories expressed through guitar tones and regrets through roaring noise—leaves a strong impression.

Released in February 2025, the song has garnered a huge response at live shows.

The music video, shot by the members themselves on an iPhone, is also available, allowing listeners to immerse themselves even more deeply in the song’s world.

It’s a highly recommended track for the graduation season, especially for those reflecting on past relationships or seeking music that truly resonates.

Spring Songikimonogakari

Ikimono-gakari “Haru Uta” Music Video

It’s a refreshing song that evokes the arrival of spring.

While carrying the sadness of parting, the lyrics, which sing of hopes for new encounters, strike a chord.

Released in April 2012, it was used as the theme song for the animated film Detective Conan: The Eleventh Striker.

It features Ikimono-gakari’s signature warm vocals and a heartwarming melody.

The track is also included on the album I.

It’s perfect for listening in spring and recommended for those starting a new chapter, such as graduation or entering a new school.

It’s a song that gently gives a push to anyone feeling anxious about a new environment.

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Sumika – Hanaemu (Official Music Video) – co-creation project –

It’s a refreshing song that feels like it heralds the arrival of spring.

The clear, translucent vocals and driving sound wrap the listener like a pleasant spring breeze.

Released in March 2022, this track evokes the beginning of a new season.

The lyrics convey the importance of living true to yourself and the courage to take a new step forward.

It’s a perfect song for those standing at a crossroads in life or feeling anxious about a new start this spring.

During cherry blossom season, why not open the window, feel the breeze, and give it a listen? It will surely give you a gentle push forward.