[Spring Songs Recommended for People in Their 30s] Carefully Selected Nostalgic Classics & Big Hits

A Sunlit SlopeNEW!Do As Infinity

Do As Infinity / Sunlit Slope

Do As Infinity is a male-female rock duo.

This work is their 12th single, released in February 2002, and it was used as the theme song for the Fuji TV drama “Hatsu Taiken.” It opens with a glockenspiel-like, crystalline tone, then layers in strings and band sounds with remarkable finesse.

As the title suggests, the chorus delivers a sensation like light pouring in at the top of a slope, with your view suddenly opening up.

The lyrics go beyond romance, conveying a resolve to overcome life’s hurdles, and each listen feels like a gentle push forward.

Vocalist Tomiko Van’s voice blends delicacy with inner strength, offering companionship without forcing emotion—one of its key charms.

The following month saw the release of their best-of album “Do The Best,” and this single played a major role as its lead-in.

It’s a song you’ll want to quietly press play on when taking a new step amid the warmth of spring.

Song of SpringNEW!supittsu

Spitz / Spring Song

There’s a song I find myself wanting to hear at that turn of the seasons, as if brushing off the last traces of winter.

It’s Spitz’s 30th single, released in 2005, a track that was originally the opener on the album “Souvenir” and later cut as a single.

Chosen as the CM song for Japan Coca-Cola’s “Aquarius,” and later used in 2014 for Lotte’s “Ghana Chocolate” commercial, it has reached a wide audience over many years.

Masamune Kusano’s clear, translucent vocals—he both wrote the lyrics and composed the music—ride lightly over the sound of an acoustic guitar, seeping gently into the tender places in the listener’s heart.

The lyrics are compelling not just for their brightness, but for their depth, embracing the lingering chill in the air and the subtle tremors of the heart.

Whether it’s the restless feeling on the night before stepping into a new environment or those moments when you pause in the flow of everyday life, this song stays close by—and it’s a classic you’ll want to return to again and again every time spring arrives.

SAKURANEW!ikimonogakari

Ikimono-gakari “SAKURA” Music Video

When it comes to the definitive ballad that captures springtime partings and new beginnings, many people probably think of Ikimono-gakari’s major-label debut single.

Released in March 2006, the song quickly gained recognition after being featured in commercials for NTT East’s telegram service and McDonald’s Japan.

Its lyrics weave in specific local scenery like the Sagami Ohashi bridge and the Odakyu Line in Kanagawa Prefecture, vividly conveying an honest sense of youth and bittersweet emotion.

Kiyoe Yoshioka’s crystalline vocals, layered with dramatic strings, make for a track that resonates deeply.

Since 2010, it has also been used as the approach melody at Ebina Station on the Odakyu Odawara Line, becoming a seasonal hallmark of spring that people naturally hear in daily life.

It’s a moving spring song we hope you’ll listen to—not only if you’re facing graduation or a new chapter, but also when you want to gently awaken those faint memories of days gone by.

Bye-Good-ByeNEW!BE:FIRST

BE:FIRST / Bye-Good-Bye -Music Video-

Turning “goodbye” into the strength to take a new step instead of ending on a negative note—BE:FIRST’s second single and title track is precisely such an upbeat song about parting.

Released digitally in advance in March 2022, it was written as the theme song for the morning drama “Sayonara no Sono Mae ni Fantastic 31 Days” within Nippon TV’s ZIP!.

The bittersweetness of letting go of the past and the resolve to move forward are portrayed over a mid-tempo melody, warming your heart a little more with every listen.

The uplifting chorus carried by a groovy track and the contrasting dynamics created by the rap parts are also captivating.

It topped the Billboard JAPAN JAPAN HOT 100 overall chart and has racked up over 200 million streams, becoming a long-running hit.

It’s a song that gently gives you a push in spring, a season of life’s turning points such as graduation, job changes, and new beginnings.

CHE.R.RYNEW!YUI

CHE.R.RY

With the arrival of spring, there’s always that one song you find yourself humming, isn’t there? Singer-songwriter YUI’s eighth single is exactly that kind of number.

Released in March 2007, it was featured in the au by KDDI “LISMO!” commercial and debuted at No.

2 on the Oricon charts.

Built around an acoustic guitar, its light, breezy sound blends with YUI’s crystal-clear vocals to create a pop tune that lifts your spirits the moment you listen.

The lyrics capture the thrill of getting a message from someone you like, replying right away because you can’t play hard to get—an honest, straightforward feeling of love that makes listeners’ hearts flutter.

They also express a wish to nurture the relationship through everyday conversations, packing in all the sweet, slightly tart feelings at the start of romance.

The track is also included on the album “CAN’T BUY MY LOVE.” It’s a perfect spring song for a drive during cherry blossom season or for hyping up a karaoke session with friends.

migratory birdNEW![Alexandros]

[Alexandros] – Wataridori (MV)

A song by [Alexandros], who have numerous tie-ins with films and commercials.

From the intro, the exhilarating guitar riff feels like a tailwind, and the moment you hear it, images of sprinting under a blue sky unfold.

The lyrics depict continuing to fly along the path you believe in even without the spotlight, and a desire to stay close to a wounded heart, gently giving you a push to take a new step forward.

Released in March 2015 as their 10th single, it drew attention as the theme song for the film “Akegarasu.” As of February 2026, the music video has surpassed 200 million views on YouTube, attesting to its popularity.

Although the word “spring” never appears, it perfectly matches the sense of excitement that comes with a season when something new begins.

It’s also recommended as a companion for starting a new chapter in life or for a drive that makes you want to head somewhere far away.

budNEW!Kobukuro

Kobukuro – Tsubomi

Are you familiar with the powerful ballad by Kobukuro that conveys heartfelt feelings for a late mother? Released in 2007 as their 14th single, the song was chosen as the theme for the Fuji TV drama “Tokyo Tower: Mom and Me, and Sometimes Dad,” and it won the Japan Record Award the same year.

Written and composed by Mr.

Kobuchi, it expresses gratitude and farewell to his mother, whom he lost at the age of 18, poignantly portraying the resolve to move forward while carrying the pain of loss.

Centered on acoustic guitar with a simple arrangement, the duo’s beautiful harmonies layer together, and every listen is sure to bring tears to your eyes.

Spring is not only a season of new encounters, but also of partings from those we hold dear.

When you feel anxious or lonely about a new chapter in life, this song offers a gentle warmth that seems to give you a supportive nudge.

Please give it a listen when you want something to stay close to you in difficult times.