[2026] Only Masterpieces Born in the Reiwa Era! Spring Songs Recommended for Teens

Melancholy Cherry Blossomsatarayo

Atarayo – Sorrowful Sakura (Music Video)

Atoyoi’s graduation ballad beautifully portrays the feeling of wishing to reunite someday in the same place, while savoring familiar scenery and bittersweet memories.

It expresses the emotion of how an ordinary spring landscape suddenly feels special as the moment of parting draws near, through a gentle melody and emotionally rich lyrics.

Released in March 2023, the song tenderly accompanies listeners with vocals and sounds that are at times heartrending and at times warm.

It’s a track for those taking a new step with the arrival of spring, and for anyone experiencing a farewell with a dear friend.

Sakura RabbitKawasaki Takaya

Takaya Kawasaki - Sakura Usagi [OFFICIAL LYRIC VIDEO]

A poignant ballad by Takaya Kawasaki that tenderly portrays the feelings of someone unable to confess their love.

The timid protagonist is likened to a rabbit, and the story is warmly expressed alongside the springtime atmosphere of graduation.

With its beautiful melody and distinctive husky vocals, the song delicately weaves in pure emotions for the person they care about.

Released as a digital single in January 2021, it is also included on the album “Nukumori.” It drew attention with the simultaneous release of its music video and an acoustic live performance.

Recommended as a youthful spring song for those harboring feelings for someone dear.

Cherry Blossom MoonSakurazaka46

Sakurazaka46 'Sakuzuki'

A single released by Sakurazaka46 in February 2023, themed around youthful farewells and new encounters, with a poignant love depicted through the imagery of cherry blossoms that tugs at the heart.

The delicate feeling of “being unable to tell you how I feel” is entrusted to the falling blossoms, while the protagonist’s resolve to live as beautifully as a full-bloom sakura is expressed through a fleeting yet powerful melody.

In their fifth single, second-generation member Rena Moriya serves as center for the first time, and the members’ expressively nuanced performance is a major draw.

It’s a song you’ll want to hear in the spring season of partings—one that encourages young people heading into new lives, such as through transferring schools or moving on to higher education.

Cherry blossom seasonConton Candy

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

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.

spring skySuzuki Suzuki

【Graduation】Spring Sky – Suzuki Suzuki【Official Music Video】

A heartwarming graduation-themed track from Suzuki Suzuki, a sibling duo known for their clear vocals and beautiful harmonies.

The lyrics carefully capture memories from school days and irreplaceable friendships, offering comfort to those facing the complex emotions of graduation season.

As a new life filled with both anxiety and anticipation approaches, this bittersweet yet powerful cheer song gently encourages courage and determination to move forward.

The song is included on the album “313,” and its music video—created in collaboration with a popular video creator—has also drawn attention.

It’s a moving piece that we hope you’ll listen to as a message of encouragement to yourself and your cherished friends in this season of parting that everyone experiences.

Homeward Road in MarchHirai Dai

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

A ballad by Dai Hirai that poignantly paints a spring landscape where loneliness and dignity intertwine.

The gentle arrangement of piano and strings carefully weaves the complex emotions unique to a season of partings and new encounters.

Released in February 2022 as a track on the album “LOVE＋PEACE,” the song portrays, with delicate melody, the subtleties of a protagonist’s heart as they walk home along a cherry-lined road swaying in the March breeze.

The scene where determination toward dreams and ideals melds with the sorrow of parting from cherished friends will resonate with students on the verge of graduation and with anyone embarking on a new chapter in life.

Sakura Clear SkiesYuuri

Yuuri “Sakurabare” Lyric Music Video (1-chorus ver.)

A work by Yuuri that gently depicts precious memories and gratitude nestled in everyday life.

The refreshing tones of piano and strings brilliantly capture the clear air of spring.

It is a gem of a melody that delicately weaves the complex emotions that arise at the milestone of graduation—something everyone experiences—from the perspectives of gratitude toward family and the mix of anticipation and anxiety for the future.

After its digital release in February 2021, its warm vocals and powerful message resonated with many listeners, and it was also included on the album “Ichi.” It’s a perfect song not only for graduation season, but also for times when you want to express thanks to someone important or when you’re taking a new step in life.