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

cherry blossomKetsumeishi

Ketsumeishi “Sakura”

Many cherry blossom songs have been born in the J-POP scene, and the masterpiece released by Ketsumeishi in February 2005 is a prime example.

This work is a bittersweet love song that overlays the beautiful sight of fluttering sakura with memories of a precious person who is no longer by your side.

While rooted in hip-hop, its catchy, singable melody and narrative-driven lyrics strike a chord.

Despite having no tie-in, it became a major hit, ranking second on Oricon’s 2005 year-end chart.

It’s perfect for expressing that slightly sentimental spring mood—when cherry-blossom viewing and new beginnings arrive—on your Instagram Story.

cherry blossomMoriyama Naotaro

Naotaro Moriyama – Sakura (Solo)

Singer-songwriter Naotaro Moriyama commands a strong presence with his crystalline voice and philosophical lyrics.

This song, which catapulted him to fame, is one of the definitive “sakura songs.” Its worldview overlays the fleeting destiny of cherry blossoms—blooming in a moment of brilliance before scattering—with the instant of setting out, marked by farewells to friends and hopes for reunion, tightening listeners’ hearts.

Released in March 2003, the track was used as the ending theme for the MBS/TBS program “Sekai Ururun Taizaiki.” In 2019, it drew renewed attention when it was rearranged as the theme song for the drama “Douki no Sakura.” Pair it with scenes of cherry-lined streets during graduation season or moments of new beginnings, and it will create a moving, unforgettable tableau.

spring thunderYonezu Kenshi

Kenshi Yonezu – Spring Thunder

When spring wraps us in its warm air, you can’t help but crave heart-throbbing love songs for the season.

Capturing both the intense jolt of falling in love and the delicate sway of emotions as you’re tossed about by the other person, this piece is included on Kenshi Yonezu’s fourth album, “BOOTLEG,” released in November 2017.

It also made headlines when the official video surpassed 100 million views in July 2020.

Its groovy melody, set to a light yet bittersweet beat, is perfect as BGM for Instagram Reels.

Let the spring breeze blow and give it a listen.

Even if we forget springaibii karaa

Ivy Color [Even If We Forget Spring] Music Video

A pop band from Osaka known for songs that capture the feel of the seasons, Ivy to Fraudulent Game delivers a bittersweet love song.

It’s a track that truly evokes spring—that faint tinge of sadness, the buoyant mood that lightens your step, and yet the sense that it’s also a season of partings.

The arrangement layers strings over a clear, piano-forward sound, and it really tugs at the heart.

Released in March 2019 as their debut single, it became a power-play track on a Nippon TV music program.

It’s perfect for the sentimental scenes of spring and also recommended as BGM for Instagram Reels.

If spring comeswapiti

wapiti – When Spring Comes [ Official Music Video ]

A warm, love-filled springtime song by wapiti, a band beloved for their graceful melodies and heartfelt vocals.

Released in February 2026, this track captures how they feel now after making their major debut following works like the album “Theatrical.” It paints scenes unique to a season that easily stirs sentimentality, stirred by unforgettable past love.

The song gently embraces the feelings of everyone who has gone through a farewell.

The words woven by vocalist Ryuki Oda and the way the piano and violin tones come in are truly beautiful! A perfect pick for Instagram Reels BGM to color scenes of dancing cherry blossoms.

Waiting for springWANIMA

Haruwo Matte

A spring song by WANIMA, the rock band that powers us up with countless anthems.

Even in situations like a harsh winter, the strength to keep moving forward with hope is sung over their characteristically high-velocity, exhilarating melody.

This track was recorded and released on short notice in March 2020 after their live shows were canceled due to the spread of infections.

It was also included on the mini-album “Cheddar Flavor,” released in September of the same year.

Highly recommended as background music for Instagram Reels featuring scenes of full-bloom cherry blossoms or new challenges.

HarukaYOASOBI

YOASOBI 'Haruka' Official Music Video

A heartwarming scene depicted from the perspective of a mug strikes a chord—this is a ballad by YOASOBI.

The song portrays moments overflowing with the feeling of watching over its owner’s growth and everyday life, making the emotions of gratitude and farewell truly moving.

It’s a single released in December 2020 in collaboration with broadcast writer Osamu Suzuki, and it’s also included on the album THE BOOK.

Perfect for those approaching milestones like graduation ceremonies.

Why not pair it with an Instagram Reel, imagining someone dear to you, along with the song’s gentle vocals that resonate with the spring atmosphere?