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

sakura colorGReeeeN

GReeeeN – Cherry Blossom Color

An encouraging song that gently portrays the feelings of people leaping into new environments.

While bewildered by unfamiliar scenery and crowds, the image of a young person vowing to reunite with someone dear and striving to move forward leaves a strong impression.

Released by GReeeeN in February 2013, the track was also used in an AOKI commercial, resonating with those embarking on a new chapter in life.

The piece features a warm melody woven from elegant string tones and GReeeeN’s signature powerful vocals.

It’s a number you’ll want to listen to when setting off for a new place for school or work, or when cherishing memories of a loved one you’ll be separated from.

Sakura SongKANA-BOON

KANA-BOON “Sakura no Uta” Music Video

A song that captures the bittersweetness of youthful love with an exhilarating tempo.

Told from a male perspective, the love story vividly portrays how memories linger even as he grapples with his own immaturity.

Melodic rock intertwines with a fragile yearning, creating a track of delicate emotion.

Included on the album “Boku ga CD wo Dashitara,” which could be called the culmination of KANA-BOON’s indie era, this piece is one that leaves a deep afterglow—perfect for adding color to the start of a new school term or to springtime farewells.

spring breezesumika

sumika / Spring Breeze [Music Video]

A number that delicately depicts life in the city and longing for one’s hometown.

This work, which encapsulates sumika’s appeal, was included on the album “Familia,” released in July 2017.

Its refreshing melody and rhythmic sound leave a strong impression, and the warmth of Kenta Kataoka’s vocals blends beautifully with Junnosuke Kuroda’s exceptional songwriting sense.

The lyrics gently portray the feelings of young people living in the city—morning scenes, commuting by train—and resonate with those embarking on a new chapter in life.

It’s a heartwarming anthem of encouragement, especially for anyone who has just set foot in a new place for a move, further education, or a new job.

Spring Songikimonogakari

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.

spring thunderYonezu Kenshi

Kenshi Yonezu – Spring Thunder

A supreme track by Kenshi Yonezu, released in November 2017.

Likening the shock of first love to lightning, this piece captures the delicate sway of sweet romantic feelings and was unveiled as a track on the album “BOOTLEG.” Its energetic sound, which fuses electro and rock, harmonizes beautifully with lyrics that poetically weave feelings for another.

It’s a gem of a love song that I wholeheartedly recommend to anyone carrying feelings for someone or wishing to bask in memories of their first love—especially in spring, when a new season begins.

Youth PhotographLittle Glee Monster

[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.

Cherry Blossom Rainabsorb

absorb "Sakura no Ame" MV Full

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.