[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 Hits to Enjoy in the Gentle Spring (1–10)
Spring Comes to UsUNISON SQUARE GARDEN
Speaking of spring, it’s the season when we start something new—new lives, new places—when we come into contact with all sorts of new things.
I think there’s a lot to be excited about.
UNISON SQUARE GARDEN’s song “Haru ga Kite Bokura” is a perfect fit for that mood and season.
Starting something new mixes excitement with anxiety, doesn’t it? This spring song nudges that indescribable feeling firmly toward the “excited” side, making you think, “Let’s give it a try—let’s go for it.”
SAKURAikimonogakari
SAKURA, Ikimono-gakari’s major-label debut single released in 2006.
This song has become a beloved staple as both a “sakura song” and a graduation song.
It’s not a spring tune that makes your heart dance, but one packed with the unique bittersweetness and melancholy of the season.
Spring is when new things begin—and that also means farewells.
This track has long been cherished for turning those goodbyes into something moving, with lyrics and a melody that resonate deeply.
It’s a spring song that sinks in—stirring memories both for those about to graduate and for those for whom graduation is a distant recollection.
Sakura Clear SkiesYuuri
Sakurabare is the song that gently gives a push to everyone standing at the starting line of a new chapter in life.
Released in 2021 by singer-songwriter Yuuri—known for hits like Dry Flower—it was created based on emails from fans.
Its beautiful strings and piano tones perfectly complement the vibrant scenery of spring.
Many will relate to the lyrics overflowing with feelings for one’s parents.
Take in his message as he sings of spring with an emotional voice.
[Spring Songs] Classic and Latest Hit Tracks to Enjoy in the Gentle Spring (11–20)
spring melancholyMrs. GREEN APPLE
Mrs.
GREEN APPLE is a rock band whose message-driven lyrics bring hope to everyday life.
Their 2018 track Harushuu, included on the release Love me, Love you, gained attention for its music video collaboration with Suntory’s Craft Boss.
It’s a ballad shaped by simple piano and resonant strings.
The sparse arrangement lets you fully savor vocalist Motoki Omori’s high, clear voice.
The straightforward, heartfelt lyrics make you want to sing it especially in the season of farewells.
It’s a warm ballad that makes you feel grateful to everyone you’ve met.
On nights when cherry blossoms fallaimyon
Aimyon is a singer-songwriter whose warm acoustic sound wraps listeners’ hearts.
Her 2021 release “Sakura ga Furu Yoru wa” was chosen as the theme song for the romance reality show “Koi to Ookami ni wa Damasarenai.” Its catchy, mellow sound makes you feel the arrival of spring, and the slightly nostalgic melody is part of its charm.
It’s a spring song that lets you realize that the seasons you passed without much thought have quietly turned into precious memories.
Sakura, flutterSazan Ōrusutāzu
It’s a pop number themed around cherry blossoms, the symbol of spring.
Released by Southern All Stars in January 2025, the track served as the lead single from the album “THANK YOU SO MUCH.” Unveiled on the first anniversary of the Noto Peninsula earthquake, the song carries deep sentiments for the affected regions.
It features Keisuke Kuwata’s characteristically poetic lyrics and a sound that evokes a light spring breeze.
Through the image of falling sakura petals, it conveys messages of hope and renewal.
It’s a perfect song for when you want to feel the arrival of a new season.
Sakura RabbitKawasaki Takaya
Released on January 15, 2021, Takaya Kawasaki’s “Sakura Usagi” is a song that delicately portrays the feelings of a girl graduating beneath the cherry blossoms.
The protagonist of the lyrics projects herself as a “sakura rabbit” who lacks the courage to confess her feelings, evoking a sense of poignancy.
The inner conflict of wanting to express her feelings but being unable to put them into words will deeply resonate with listeners.
It’s a song we especially recommend to graduates who don’t yet have the courage to confess.