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

Premonition of Spring – I’ve been mellowMinami Saori

Premonition of Spring ~I’ve been mellow~ / Saori Minami

It’s a classic that gently sings of spring’s arrival.

With lyrics and melody by Ami Ozaki, it beautifully captures the flutter of a budding crush and the sense of anticipation for a new season.

Saori Minami’s transparent, clear voice warms the heart like the soft sunlight of spring.

Released in January 1978, the song was also used for Shiseido’s spring campaign and remains etched in many people’s memories.

It’s especially recommended to listen around March, when you can feel spring approaching.

It’s the perfect tune for those experiencing new encounters or farewells amid falling cherry blossoms.

Wrapped in its heartwarming melody, why not let yourself feel the coming of spring?

The arrival of springKoyanagi Rumiko

HQ Spring’s Arrival ... Rumiko Koyanagi

Announcing the arrival of spring, this song is one of Rumiko Koyanagi’s signature works.

The footprints left on the sandy beach and the emotions of visiting a lover’s home for the first time are expressed with delicate nuance, letting listeners feel the breath of spring.

Released in February 1973, the track became a major hit, reaching No.

4 on the weekly Oricon chart.

Its gentle lyrics and pleasant melody are a perfect match for the cheerful spring season.

It’s a song I especially recommend to those sensing new encounters or the stirrings of love.

It’s also great to listen to while strolling along a springtime seaside.

spring hazeIwasaki Hiromi

spring haze

Set against the spring scene of cherry blossoms about sixty percent in bloom, this is a classic that poignantly portrays a bittersweet love.

Hiromi Iwasaki’s clear, transparent voice beautifully captures the fleeting nature of spring and the ache of love.

Released in February 1979, the song harmoniously blends Michio Yamagami’s delicate lyrics with Kyohei Tsutsumi’s beautiful melody.

It was also featured on TBS’s “The Best Ten” and became beloved by many.

It’s a track you’ll want to listen to on a spring night while gazing at rows of cherry trees.

Recommended for those troubled by love or anyone who feels a twinge of melancholy in the spring season.

As you listen, it’s as if the scene of a spring night unfolds right before your eyes.

First loveMurashita Kōzō

Kozo Murashita “Hatsukoi” Music Video

This song vividly portrays the bittersweet memories of youth.

Kozo Murashita’s clear, transparent voice and the delicate tones of the acoustic guitar resonate deeply.

Released in February 1983, it became a major hit, ranking sixth on Oricon’s year-end chart.

The imagery of early-summer rain and petals dancing on the wind—evoking the arrival of spring—is striking, and the protagonist’s shifting emotions are carefully woven together with the changing seasons.

This work brings back the sweet and sour feeling of a first love that everyone has experienced, making it a perfect song for spring.

It’s a track you’ll want to listen to at the start of a new season, such as during cherry-blossom viewing or school entrance ceremonies.

Happy HinamatsuriKawamura Junko

[Song Anime] Happy Hinamatsuri (Sung by: Icchi & Naru)

When it comes to classic songs that herald the arrival of spring, many people probably think of this one.

Junko Kawamura’s crystal-clear voice gently paints a picture of the festive Hina Matsuri.

Released in March 1936, the song has been cherished in households across Japan for more than 80 years.

Hachirō Satō’s warm lyrics blend beautifully with Mitsuyō Kawamura’s nostalgic melody, delivering the joy of spring to listeners’ hearts.

This piece is also included on the albums “Junko Kawamura: A Journey Through Children’s Songs I” and “Junko Kawamura: A Journey Through Children’s Songs II.” As March 3 approaches each year, it’s the kind of captivating tune that you can’t help but hum along to.

spring’s dry windIzumiya Shigeru

spring's dry wind

One of Shigeru Izumiya’s signature songs and a classic that brought a fresh breeze to the folk scene.

It was released in November 1973 as his third single and included on that year’s album “Hikari to Kage” (Light and Shadow).

The lyrics, depicting people struggling to live amid the pressures of society, resonate deeply with listeners.

Izumiya’s masterful word choice and powerful vocals give courage to all who listen.

It’s a perfect song for spring, especially for those starting a new chapter in life.

This track will make you feel, “I can do my best, too.” Highly recommended whenever you need a boost for your heart.

Harusaki KobeniYano Akiko

Harusaki Kobeni

When it comes to songs that evoke the arrival of spring, this one surely comes to mind.

It captures delicate emotional shifts and the beauty of nature, conveying a sense of new beginnings and hope.

The repeated words like “mini-mini” and “fluffy” express the lightness of spring.

Released in February 1981, the song peaked at No.

5 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart and sold over 370,000 copies.

It also ranked on the TV program The Best Ten.

It’s perfect for this season of fresh starts.

Why not let Akiko Yano’s soothing voice carry a pleasant breeze into your life and color your new season?