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

cherry blossom frontKoyanagi Rumiko

Cherry Blossom Front by Rumiko Koyanagi

This song gently and wistfully portrays the arrival of spring.

It delicately traces scenes from a journey around Japan and the shifting of the heart, where memories of what’s been lost mingle with hopes for a new season.

Rumiko Koyanagi’s warm vocals offer close comfort.

Released in January 1976, this work is counted among her signature songs.

In the season when cherry blossoms are in full bloom, when you’re embarking on a new beginning, and when you feel the loneliness of loss, it will surely be a powerful ally.

A Good Day to Set Out on a JourneyYamaguchi Momoe

Momoe Yamaguchi - Good Day to Set Out on a Journey

It’s one of Momoe Yamaguchi’s famous songs.

Originally a piece by Shinji Tanimura, this lustrous, wistful song is one that only Momoe Yamaguchi can truly bring to life.

Listening to it while traveling alone in the spring makes me feel as if I can become one with the world of the song.

Mischief of the spring breezeYamaguchi Momoe

Momoe Yamaguchi – Prank of the Spring Breeze

It’s one of Momoe Yamaguchi’s signature songs.

This classic beautifully portrays a young girl’s heart tossed about by the spring breeze.

After a quarrel and breakup with her boyfriend, the protagonist’s anxious feelings as she walks through the city are expressed very well.

The song was released in March 1974 and is included on the album “15-sai no Theme: Momoe no Kisetsu.” It’s a perfect track for the season when spring begins to awaken.

The scenes of searching for her lover in a crowd and sensing the chill in the air are especially striking.

It’s a song that sympathizes with the feelings of a love-struck teenage girl, so it’s recommended for anyone who wants to savor the bittersweet stirrings of love in spring.

Homeward Road in MarchHirai Dai

Dai Hirai / The Way Home in March (Lyric Video)

Hirai Dai’s song, created as a ballad perfect for graduation season, is a simple piece composed only of piano and strings.

It richly expresses memories of youth and the start of a new journey, and just by listening, tender, cherished scenes gently come to mind.

Released as a digital single in February 2022, the track was unveiled as the 18th installment of Hirai’s ongoing release project themed around “Sunday Goods.” Give it a listen when you want to linger in memories with someone special or when you’re about to take a new step forward.

Only the graduation photo knowsHinatazaka46

The Only One Who Knows Is the Graduation Photo by Hinatazaka46

Speaking of songs to listen to in spring, Hinatazaka46’s graduation song really strikes a chord.

Timed for the cherry blossom season, it portrays the bittersweet feelings of love set on graduation day.

Past memories and the regret of never confessing are conveyed through clear, airy vocals that are sure to resonate with listeners.

Set for release on January 29, 2025, this track features Nao Kosaka as center, and the music video unfolds a fantastical world themed around a “parade that announces spring.” It’s the perfect song for those facing the end of their youth and the start of something new.

CheersNagabuchi Tsuyoshi

Cheers

A folk ballad Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi wrote for a friend’s wedding.

His powerful vocals gently wrap and steady a heart full of anxiety, giving it a reassuring push—an anthem for life.

It’s also well known as a classic song performed as entertainment at wedding receptions.

While it’s strongly associated with celebrating marriage, the lyrics carry a message that resonates deeply with anyone starting a new chapter: “I’m wholeheartedly cheering for you as you walk straight down the path you believe in!” Listen before stepping onto a new stage to lift your spirits, and stride confidently down the road you’ve chosen.

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cherry blossom rainJUJU

JUJU “Sakura Ame” (Cherry Blossom Rain)

“Sakura Ame” is a single released in 2010.

Spring actually has more rainy days than you’d expect, doesn’t it? It’s a mature, gently soulful love song that evokes rain-soaked cherry blossoms and the lingering chill of spring.

It carries a bittersweet feeling that brings to mind a former lover or an unrequited crush.

The drama-style music video is a must-see, too.

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