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

Cherry blossomMatsuda Seiko

"Cherry Blossom 2021" from Seiko Matsuda Concert Tour 2023 “Parade”

It is a classic song with a refreshing melody that evokes the arrival of spring and heartwarming lyrics portraying the beginning of a new romance.

Seiko Matsuda’s poised vocals beautifully express the feelings of a protagonist taking a brave first step.

The sense of anticipation for the future beneath a blue sky, and the joy of being in love, resonate deeply alongside her clear, transparent voice.

Released in January 1981, this piece was born from producer Muneo Wakamatsu’s challenge to explore new music.

It reached No.

1 on the Oricon Weekly Chart and was also included on the album “Silhouette.” Loved for many years by countless listeners as a song to enjoy in spring—especially during cherry blossom season—it’s a lively, hopeful track that cheers on the start of a new chapter, and is highly recommended when you want to make a fresh start.

Sakura (Solo)Moriyama Naotaro

Naotaro Moriyama – Sakura (Solo)

A beautiful, heart-touching ballad that layers the transience of cherry blossoms with the changing course of life.

Naotaro Moriyama’s clear voice, together with the warm melodies woven by piano and strings, gently envelops the listener’s heart.

Released in March 2003, the song became a massive hit, selling over one million copies.

It’s a perfect piece to listen to in spring—a season of graduations, farewells, and new beginnings.

Under the cherry blossoms, as you reflect on memories with someone dear, why not take a new step forward with this song?

Snow in MarchMakihara Noriyuki

Snow in March (Live)

This is a coming-of-age ballad capturing a spring scene twenty days after graduation.

With a gentle melody and tender vocals, it expresses young people’s anxieties and hopes about change, as well as the fleeting time spent with dear friends.

Amid an unseasonal snowfall, the image of walking shoulder to shoulder with friends is portrayed in a way that resonates deeply.

Included on Noriyuki Makihara’s album “Kimi wa Dare to Shiawase na Akubi o Shimasu ka.” released in September 1991, this piece is captivating for its calm, warm poetic worldview.

It is a classic you’ll want to listen to with the arrival of spring, a song that offers solace to those facing life’s turning points and harboring feelings about the changing days.

Cherry Blossom MoonSakurazaka46

Sakurazaka46 'Sakuzuki'

Sakurazaka46, whose group name also includes the word “sakura,” released Sakurazuki in 2023, a song about a heartbreaking farewell.

Its beautiful melody, which conjures up the fleeting scene of cherry blossoms scattering, heightens the song’s sadness.

It portrays a parting at graduation: someone dear goes far away, yet they separate without ever expressing their desire not to be apart—or their love.

Like the short life of cherry blossoms, the song evokes memories of youth that pass in an instant and bittersweet feelings, while conveying a wish to live with the strength and dignity of the sakura.

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SAKI

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Is spring here yet?Hamada Masatoshi

Is spring here yet?

Produced by Tamio Okuda, this song centers on themes of travel and self-discovery, distinguished by a warm atmosphere that gently embraces the feelings of a solitary traveler.

With delicate lyrics, it portrays a man striving to find his true self within the vastness of the universe.

Released in December 1997, the track was featured as the campaign song for JR East’s “JR Ski Ski,” and became a hit, reaching No.

8 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.

Okuda’s signature simple, comfortable melody beautifully captures the longing for spring’s arrival, making it a song that resonates with those who look forward to a new season or are determined to walk their own path.

I will die in the spring.Yuki Satoru

“In Spring, I Will Disappear” Yuuki Akira MV

Singer-songwriter Kei Yuki, who began her career at 14 primarily on video-sharing platforms and has drawn attention as a “digital-native generation’s musical expressionist,” continues to captivate audiences.

Her 11th digital single, “In Spring, I Disappear,” is a moving piece featuring a delicate ensemble centered on piano and acoustic guitar.

The poignant message and melody evoke the bittersweetness of the spring season.

It’s a spring song that conveys a fleeting allure, marked by a beautiful yet powerful worldview.

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Hoshino Takashi

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the first strong spring windMayumura Chiaki

[New Song] Chiaki Mayumura “Haru Ichiban” Music Video

Chiaki Mayumura, the singer-songwriter well known from the popular variety show “God Tongue,” is recognized for her wide-ranging musicality, spanning everything from orthodox J-pop to heavy metal and rap.

Her new song, “Haru Ichiban,” is a straightforward, classic J-pop track.

While it falls under the J-pop genre, it’s sprinkled with urban pop elements as well.

It’s a song that really lets you appreciate her solid vocal ability, so if you’re not yet familiar with her music, be sure to check it out.

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Ryo

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