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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.

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

Cherry blossom seasonConton Candy

Conton Candy – Around the Time of Sakura [Official Video]
Cherry blossom seasonConton Candy

A single released by Conton Candy in March 2023 that portrays a love striving to shine with all its might before the cherry blossoms fall.

It weaves the joy of love carried by the warm spring breeze—and the feelings that fade away—into a beautifully wistful melody.

Its worldview overlays the fleeting passage of the seasons with a love etched into memory, vividly evoking a page of youth that everyone experiences.

The track is also included on the album “melt pop,” where vocalist Tsumugi’s clear, translucent voice blends perfectly with meticulously crafted rock sounds.

A heartwarming youth anthem for the young experiencing new spring meetings and farewells, and for anyone who carries unforgettable memories in their heart.

Sky-blue DaysSHISHAMO

A heartwarming song by SHISHAMO that evokes the fresh air of spring.

The lyrics gently embrace memories of school days and the bittersweet feeling of graduation.

Released in March 2018 as a Calpis Water commercial song, the music video strikingly portrays students on the brink of graduation.

Recommended for those who feel anxious about a new environment or who want to reminisce about their youth.

As spring arrives, why not warm your heart by listening to this song?

SAKURAikimonogakari

Ikimono-gakari “SAKURA” Music Video
SAKURAikimonogakari

It’s a celebrated song that gently paints a serene spring landscape.

Released as Ikimono-gakari’s debut single in March 2006, it delicately captures the arrival of spring and the subtleties of the heart.

The lyrics evoke local Kanagawa scenes such as the Sagami River and the Odakyu Line, while the melodic composition and Kiyoe Yoshioka’s clear, transparent vocals leave a striking impression.

It was featured in NTT East’s “DENPO115” commercial and later used in 2021 for McDonald’s Teritama Burger ad.

This is a song that accompanies the spring season of graduations, farewells, and new beginnings.

It’s perfect for a spring drive or stroll when you want to feel calm and at ease.

The flowers are cherry blossoms; you are beautiful.ikimonogakari

Flowers are cherry blossoms, you are beautiful — Ikimono-gakari cover
The flowers are cherry blossoms; you are beautiful.ikimonogakari

A refreshing spring song themed around cherry blossoms, it captivates with its heartwarming melody and poetic lyrics.

By layering the beauty of cherry blossoms with that of a loved one, it delicately portrays budding feelings of love and the anticipation of new beginnings that come with the arrival of spring.

Released in January 2008 as Ikimono-gakari’s eighth single, it was also featured in a commercial for au by KDDI.

It’s a perfect track to listen to in the spring season, recommended for those embarking on new encounters or beginnings.

Ideal for leisurely moments under the cherry trees or for reminiscing about precious memories with someone special.

Youth songs to listen to in spring: classic and popular spring tracks (61–70)

CHE.R.RYYUI

YUI 『CHE.R.RY-short ver.-』
CHE.R.RYYUI

Released with the catchphrase “A spring song like a sweet-and-sour fruit,” this is singer-songwriter YUI’s eighth single.

Chosen for the au by KDDI “LISMO” commercial, its lyrics charmingly portray the feelings of a woman in love through contemporary phrases.

The pop arrangement that evokes spring pairs perfectly with the unique floating sensation of being in love, and some listeners may even feel a tightness in their chest as they listen.

It’s a light, upbeat number that’s perfect for spring—the season of love and new encounters.

10-year cherry blossomsAKB48

[MV full] 10nen Zakura / AKB48 [Official]
10-year cherry blossomsAKB48

A heartwarming AKB48 song that accompanies the season of graduations and farewells.

Its lyrics, depicting friends vowing to reunite in ten years, beautifully capture the universal loneliness of parting and the hope for the future.

Released in March 2009, the track became the group’s first to reach the Oricon Top 3.

It’s a gentle push for those taking a new step with the arrival of spring, and is also recommended as background music for send-offs and graduation ceremonies.

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.