Make your Instagram Stories pop! A special selection of songs to boost your spring mood

Working Womanmakaroni enpitsu

Working Woman

Despite its light, stylish sound, this track grips you with a sudden, aching poignancy that’s irresistible.

It’s a work by Macaroni Empitsu, a powerhouse band formed by music school graduates.

The song is included on their mini-album “LiKE,” released in February 2019.

It portrays people pushing forward as they find small joys, even while feeling the futility of working days and the constrictions of society.

From a secret stash of sweets in a desk to sigh-inducing everyday moments, anyone will find their own story reflected there.

The city-pop-inspired, sophisticated arrangement blends perfectly with vocalist Hattori’s emotional delivery.

It’s a song that gently stays by your side in spring, as new beginnings start and your heart feels a little tired.

Perpetual Minting EngineSogabe Keiichi

Keiichi Sokabe – Perpetual Mint Engine [Audio]

How about coloring the start of spring with a song that refreshes your mind like a burst of mint? This track by Keiichi Sokabe—active across a wide range as a singer-songwriter and band member—is an electro, danceable number where buoyant guitar cutting intertwines with a comfortable four-on-the-floor beat.

Within its floating, time-spanning world that gazes at both the past and the future, it carries a powerful message for living in the present, gently giving listeners a push forward.

It’s a feel-good, uplifting anthem perfect for a drive in the spring breeze or an Instagram story on the first day of a new chapter.

Song of SpringFujihara Sakura

Sakura Fujiwara – Spring Song (Lyric Video) – 360 Reality Audio

This song, which was the theme for the latter part of the film March Comes in Like a Lion, is a cover of a classic by Spitz.

Simply having a woman sing a song originally performed by a male vocalist can transform its atmosphere, but Sakura Fujiwara’s uniquely low, smoky voice and the ethereal arrangement make you gasp, thinking, “I can’t believe the same song can change this much!” The lyrics, which sing of a fragile yet warm hope that lies beyond a long winter, resonate even more deeply.

Released as a single in March 2017, the track was later included on the album PLAY.

It’s perfect for weaving into a story of cherry blossoms dancing along a tree-lined road or a slightly sentimental morning when a new life is beginning.

A moving number that gently stays close to those who are doing their best—and brings you to tears.

lilacMrs. GREEN APPLE

Mrs. GREEN APPLE “Lilac” Official Music Video

Mrs.

GREEN APPLE is a rock band that’s wildly popular for their catchy musical style.

Their songs are truly diverse and never fail to surprise.

This track is pure, straight-up youth—an exhilarating, fast-paced guitar rock anthem.

It’s packed with that uniquely spring-like, bittersweet feeling: the struggles of everyday life, the desire to cherish even the pains of the past.

Released in April 2024, this song is also well-known as the opening theme for the anime “Oblivion Battery,” and it won the 66th Japan Record Award.

It’s a heart-thumping, refreshing number that’s perfect for posting an Insta Story of you walking under cherry blossoms or capturing a moment from your new life.

Sakura Weather and a Time Machine with Hatsune MikuAdo

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

This is a pop ballad in which a wistful piano melody and strings unfold dramatically.

Featuring the ethereal blend of Ado’s vocals with Hatsune Miku’s, the song was first performed at the National Stadium live concert in 2024.

Paired with a beautiful scene of fluttering cherry blossoms, the lyrics that long for an irretrievable past are deeply affecting.

The unfulfilled wish to turn back time perfectly overlaps with the poignant atmosphere of spring.

It’s a spring song that touches the heart, highlighting Ado’s delicate, carefully woven vocals—distinct from her more powerful singing style.

Ideal for posting a nostalgically toned story alongside treasured photos.

Sakura RabbitKawasaki Takaya

Takaya Kawasaki - Sakura Usagi [OFFICIAL LYRIC VIDEO]

Singer-songwriter Takaya Kawasaki, who became known to a wide range of listeners thanks to the explosive, SNS-driven success of Magic Carpet, released this track in January 2021.

Centered on graduation and unrequited love, it pairs an acoustic sound with his husky, emotional vocals that truly move the heart.

The timid protagonist, unable to confess feelings that have grown over three years, is likened to a “rabbit,” which is heartbreakingly poignant.

Many people can relate to the bittersweet ache of only being able to gaze at the one you love as cherry blossoms flutter around you.

The song is also included on the album Warmth.

It’s a deeply touching track, perfect for posting a spring memory as a story.

springreGretGirl

reGretGirl “Spring” Official Music Video

A song that captures the bittersweet feelings of those left behind as someone dear steps into a new life with the arrival of spring.

Released as a single by reGretGirl in April 2020, it was also included on their full album Curtain Call, released in January 2021.

While depicting lingering heartbreak, the song overflows with a warm message that affirms the person looking ahead, making it especially fitting for the season of farewells.

Spring brings all kinds of changes—doesn’t it leave you feeling a bit unsettled? Many of you have probably found yourselves reminiscing about the days you spent together.

It’s a perfect recommendation for a sentimental spring!