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

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Sandaime J SOUL BROTHERS from EXILE TRIBE / S.A.K.U.R.A.

A dance number infused with traditional Japanese flavor brings out the distinctive expressive power of Sandaime J Soul Brothers from EXILE TRIBE to the fullest.

While themed around graduation and parting, it moves listeners with delicate scenic depiction and deep emotional expression.

Released in March 2014, it was also selected as the ending theme for TV Asahi’s “Onegai! Ranking.” Included on the albums “PLANET SEVEN” and “THE JSB WORLD,” this track is an impressive piece that fully showcases the members’ dance performance and vocal appeal.

It’s a song that colors the spring season, perfect for those embarking on a new chapter or for moments when you want to immerse yourself in precious memories.

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Sing of spring

A gem-like ballad that depicts a heartrending farewell against a springtime backdrop.

Its delicate imagery intertwines beautifully with the protagonist’s emotions, unable to fully accept the parting.

Featured on back number’s February 2009 mini-album “Nogashita Sakana,” the song’s simple, acoustic guitar–driven arrangement and poignant melody sink deep into the heart.

It’s a track meant to be heard as a gentle anthem of encouragement for those who, while carrying the pain and loneliness of heartbreak, still try to look forward.

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Ikimono-gakari “Haru Uta” Music Video

A gently crafted song that portrays the glow of youth and the poignancy of parting was released in April 2012 as the theme song for the feature-length anime Detective Conan: The Eleventh Striker.

Written and composed by then-member Hotaka Yamashita, the piece explores themes of past memories, farewells, and the hope for reunion, and it reached No.

4 on the Oricon Weekly Ranking.

Perfect for the refreshing spring season, the song features a fresh, youthful vocal that evokes memories of adolescence and a message filled with hope for the future.

It’s a track that stays close during times of graduation and goodbyes, gently encouraging you to take that next step forward.

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ARASHI – Sakura [Official Music Video]

A powerful Arashi classic with a driving rock sound and an uplifting message was released in March 2005.

Chosen as the theme song for Jonan Prep School’s TV commercial as an anthem for those determined to move forward, the track—featuring rap lyrics by Sho Sakurai—resonated widely as a song that gives a strong push to young people.

Included on the albums “5×10 All the BEST! 1999-2009” and “5×20 All the BEST!! 1999-2019,” it achieved strong sales, selling about 115,000 copies in its first week on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.

Long beloved as a support song that encourages people taking their first steps—especially during the spring graduation and school entrance season—it continues to inspire listeners.

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[MV full] Sakura no Shiori / AKB48 [Official]

Released in February 2010, this track showcases a new side of AKB48.

Centered on themes of parting and new beginnings, the exquisite ballad eschews flashy dance performances in favor of tender vocals and harmonies.

In addition to serving as the theme song for the TV Tokyo drama “Majisuka Gakuen,” it also secured multiple tie-ins, including the AOKI “AOKI × AKB48” commercial song.

It surpassed 300,000 copies in first-week sales—the first time in seven years for a female group—and topped the Oricon weekly chart, becoming a major hit.

With a heartwarming melody and lyrics perfect for the spring season, it’s a song that makes you want to sing it at graduations, farewell gatherings, and other moments of parting with loved ones.

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[Little Glee Monster] Youth Photograph [Litoguri]

This is a number that expresses the bittersweet sorrow and loneliness of graduation season in a bright and refreshing way.

The female vocal group Little Glee Monster’s outstanding harmony work and powerful vocals are striking, beautifully capturing a moment of youth.

Released in March 2015, the song was used as the ending theme for the TV show “Hayashi-sensei ga Odoroku Hatsumimi-gaku!” which boosted its recognition.

It’s a recommended track for those who want to bask in memories, especially one to listen to during graduation season.

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This is a widely beloved song that is often performed at graduation ceremonies.

Its lyrics vividly depict the scene of cherry blossoms fluttering in the air, leaving a strong impression and beautifully capturing the springtime atmosphere where farewells and new encounters intersect.

The band absorb first released it online in February 2008, and it was issued as their major-label debut single in November of the same year.

It was adapted into a novel in 2012, and into a film starring Maika Yamamoto in 2016, among other cross-media developments.

It’s a recommended track for those about to take a new step forward or those who want to look back on cherished memories with close friends.