Lovely karaoke song

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

Accompanist / Piano Instructoryuri
Accompanist pianist × piano instructor × web writer. I began piano lessons at age four and, inspired by my piano teacher, decided to pursue music. I went on to specialized music programs in high school and university, where I discovered the appeal of accompanying instrumentalists and singers. Currently, alongside teaching piano, I work mainly in my home region of Aichi as an accompanist for flute, voice, choir, and more. Through lessons, my students often introduce me to trending songs, and my hobby is trying anything on the piano—Japanese and Western pop, commercial jingles, and beyond. Since 2021, I’ve also been active as a web writer, covering music and a variety of other genres.
Music writer / guitarist / Certified web writing practitionerHoshino Takashi
Drawing on over 30 years of experience with guitars and bands since my high school days, I specialize in music-related articles and have handled many feature pieces to date. While my tastes lean toward genres like hard rock and heavy metal since I first picked up the guitar, I make a point of listening to a wide range of styles, both Japanese and Western, on a daily basis. I began working as a freelance writer in 2018. I hold a Web Writing Practical Certification, and in addition to writing, I’m also studying video editing. In my private life, I’m raising an elementary school child and stay active while supporting their extracurriculars, such as parkour and dance.

People in your 30s! When you hear “spring songs,” what tracks come to mind? The songs that played back when you were graduating or starting a new school, the ones you listened to while gazing at cherry blossoms, the anthems you belted out with friends before parting ways, the tunes that bring back memories of a tender first love… There are so many works living in our hearts that it’s hard to narrow it down to just one definitive “This is spring!” song.

In this article, we’ve gathered spring songs we recommend for those in their 30s.

From blockbuster hits to hidden gems tucked away on albums, please enjoy these masterpieces that usher in the spring season.

[Spring Songs Recommended for People in Their 30s] Carefully Selected Nostalgic Classics & Big Hits (31–40)

GibbsShiina Ringo

Shiina Ringo – Gibbs

GibbsShiina Ringo

Since her debut, Ringo Sheena has continually brought a fresh breeze to the rock scene.

This track, released as an advance single from the album “Shōso Strip,” is notable for its lyrics that use distinctive numerical notation and its striking sound where piano and guitar intertwine.

It’s a masterpiece that vividly portrays the feelings of a woman who seeks a deep bond with her lover while feeling uneasy about the passage of time.

Covered by many artists across eras, it continues to captivate music fans.

It’s a stirring song perfect for a spring night, letting you savor the joy and bittersweetness of love at the same time.

Raise the rankinglower

Report a problem

spring melancholyMrs. GREEN APPLE

Mrs. GREEN APPLE – Spring Melancholy

spring melancholyMrs. GREEN APPLE

A pop tune spun the day after graduation, depicting springtime partings and reunions.

Motoki Omori, the vocalist of Mrs.

GREEN APPLE, beautifully captures the complex emotions unique to adolescence through memories with friends.

While wrestling with faint longing and ideals, the melody overflowing with feelings for someone was also featured as the theme song for Suntory’s “Craft Boss” commercial.

Tinged at times with melancholy yet brimming with hope, its sound gently nudges those who, with the arrival of spring, are ready to take a new step forward.

Raise the rankinglower

Report a problem

When the cherry blossoms bloomFujimaki Ryota

Ryota Fujimaki / “When the Cherry Blossoms Bloom” (Music Video)

When the cherry blossoms bloomFujimaki Ryota

Ryota Fujimaki, frontman of Remioromen, has released a new masterpiece “sakura song” under his solo name! Included as the opening track on the album “Hakanaku Moroino,” released in March 2025, “Sakura no Hana ga Saku Koro” is quintessential Fujimaki—an irresistibly catchy, slightly bittersweet tune that evokes the nostalgia of 90s J-pop and is perfect for karaoke.

With a melody line crafted to sit in a comfortable key and range for many singers, it’s a recommendation that transcends generations.

Raise the rankinglower

Report a problem

Sakura SongKANA-BOON

KANA-BOON “Sakura no Uta” Music Video

Sakura SongKANA-BOON

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.

Raise the rankinglower

Report a problem

spring breezesumika

sumika / Spring Breeze [Music Video]

spring breezesumika

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.

Raise the rankinglower

Report a problem

[Spring Songs Recommended for People in Their 30s] Carefully Selected Nostalgic Classics & Massive Hits (41–50)

spring thunderYonezu Kenshi

Kenshi Yonezu – Spring Thunder

spring thunderYonezu Kenshi

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.

Raise the rankinglower

Report a problem

bookmarkkuriipuhaipe

CreepHyp - “Bookmark” (MUSIC VIDEO)

bookmarkkuriipuhaipe

A song that portrays the feelings of spring, included on the album “Nakitakunaru Hodo Ureshii Hibi ni,” released in September 2018.

Written specifically for the joint campaign “FM802 × TSUTAYA ACCESS!” by FM802 and TSUTAYA, it features CreepHyp’s distinctive rock sound.

With delicate detail, it captures the fragile emotions of trying to move forward while keeping memories of the past close to the heart, unfolding a tale of parting and renewal alongside scenes of cherry blossoms.

The emotional melody harmonizes beautifully with Seikaikan Ozaki’s unique vocals, creating a work that is sure to resonate deeply with anyone experiencing a springtime farewell.

It’s a song to help organize your feelings—one we hope everyone standing at the threshold between endings and beginnings will listen to.

Raise the rankinglower

Report a problem