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Youth songs you want to listen to in spring. Classic and popular spring songs.

Spring is known as the season of meetings and farewells, with graduations, job transfers, school admissions, and new hires all happening around this time.

Some of you might feel like listening to coming-of-age songs when you’re experiencing encounters or partings, right?

In this article, we’ll introduce a selection of coming-of-age songs that you’ll want to listen to in spring.

We’ve gathered not only classic anthems about friendship and bonds, but also spring-like graduation songs.

Find the ones that match your current feelings and situation!

Let’s get started.

Youthful songs to listen to in spring. Classic and popular spring tracks (41–50)

I hate spring.Rīgaru Rirī

Legal Lily – “I Hate Spring” Music Video
I hate spring.Rīgaru Rirī

It’s a song that strikingly captures the complex emotions of spring as portrayed by Regallily.

The bewilderment and resistance to the changes that come with the season are expressed through Honoka Takahashi’s transparent vocals and delicate lyrics.

The distinctive word choices—like “Leyline Soldier” and “Parallel Parasol”—are also compelling.

Released in February 2024, this track can be seen as one that captures the subtle feelings people experience right before spring.

It’s recommended for those who have trouble adjusting to new environments or who feel unsettled by spring’s changes.

It might be the kind of song you’ll want to listen to quietly by the window during cherry blossom season.

Youth songs to listen to in spring: classic and popular spring tracks (51–60)

The arrival of springKoyanagi Rumiko

HQ Spring’s Arrival ... Rumiko Koyanagi
The arrival of springKoyanagi Rumiko

It’s one of Rumiko Koyanagi’s best-known signature songs and a highly favored spring tune.

Since it was released in February 1973, it’s been loved as a staple for a very long time! The song features a catchy yet emotionally rich melody line, and it’s also extremely popular as a karaoke number people love to belt out.

Of course, the lyrics—perfect for spring, the season of new encounters—are also very appealing, evoking a sense of bond with someone special.

When you’re in the mood for a gentle kayōkyoku that suits spring, take another look at the lyrics and listen closely to this song.

Homeward Road in MarchHirai Dai

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

It’s a warm, comforting song that evokes the arrival of spring.

Dai Hirai’s gentle vocals, paired with piano and soothing string harmonies, leave a strong impression.

With a melody perfect for graduation season, the lyrics convey both the sadness of parting and the excitement of a new beginning.

Released in February 2022 as part of Dai Hirai’s ongoing digital project “Sunday Goods,” this track captures memories of youth and hopes for the future—words that are sure to resonate with many listeners.

It’s a song I especially recommend to those feeling anxious about a new environment or facing a farewell with someone important.

It’s best enjoyed while feeling the spring breeze.

One-Sixth Dream TravelerHiguchi Ryōichi

1/6 no Yume Tabibito 2002 Ryoichi Higuchi VIETNAM VERSION
One-Sixth Dream TravelerHiguchi Ryōichi

As the theme song of the Hokkaido local TV show “How Do You Like Wednesday?”, this track is extremely well-known among Hokkaido residents.

It’s a perfect song for college students heading off on a spring break trip with no set destination.

The title was chosen in reference to the show’s signature segment, “Dice Trip,” in which the travelers follow the roll of a die and journey without a fixed plan.

meteor showerOnitsuka Chihiro

A coming-of-age song by the eccentric Chihiro Onitsuka, who secured a firm place with the major hit Moonlight.

While her unique worldview radiates a one-of-a-kind presence, the music still conveys real depth, making it a perfect match for the atmosphere of spring.

Harusaki KobeniYano Akiko

This song, which heralds the arrival of spring, is known as one of Akiko Yano’s signature works.

Its lyrics depict delicate emotional shifts and the beauty of nature, evoking the beginning of a new season.

Released in February 1981, the track peaked at No.

5 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart and became a major hit, selling over 370,000 copies.

It also drew attention for its arrangement by YMO and lyrics by Shigesato Itoi.

With words that express the lightness and comfort of spring, it’s a song that gently encourages those starting a new chapter in life—perfect as an anthem of support for graduates, incoming students, and new members of the workforce.

Sakura Weather and a Time Machine with Hatsune MikuAdo

[Ado] Cherry Blossom Weather and a Time Machine with Hatsune Miku
Sakura Weather and a Time Machine with Hatsune MikuAdo

This song beautifully captures the bittersweet feeling of cherry blossoms in the air and the longing for time gone by.

The collaboration between Ado and Hatsune Miku deepens the emotions embedded in the lyrics.

Released on October 24, 2024, it’s a single commemorating Ado’s 22nd birthday.

The lyrics, where the warmth of spring intersects with the fragility of farewells, portray both new beginnings and lingering attachment to lost memories, carrying a message that resonates deeply.

It’s a track you’ll want to listen to during cherry blossom season—perfect for those feeling the arrival of spring or looking to reflect on cherished memories.