[Spring Songs] Recommended for people in their 20s! Masterpieces to listen to during cherry blossom season that color meetings and farewells

Sakura AleNEW!Adachi Kana

Kana Adachi “Sakura Yell”

A heartwarming number that overlays the bittersweetness of parting and the resolve to set out on a new journey with the blooming of cherry blossoms.

Released in February 2018, just before Kana Adachi’s high school graduation, it was her third single and features down-to-earth words that reflect her own feelings.

The lyrics are memorable for linking the sadness of an approaching farewell with hope for the future to cherry blossoms before they reach full bloom.

It was also used as the CM song for the cram school “Kobetsu Shidō Gakuin Free Step” and as a cheer song for the 34th Konami Open Swimming Tournament.

This work affirms an imperfect self and gives you the courage to take a step toward your dreams.

It’s a song we want everyone challenging a new environment—be it further education or employment—to hear.

Lost in springNEW!SHISHAMO

SHISHAMO "Lost in Spring"

A wistful medium-tempo ballad by SHISHAMO that portrays emotional stagnation at odds with the warmth of spring.

Its delicate sound—featuring piano and strings—leaves a strong impression, and the sense of loneliness, as if left behind in a festive season, presses on the chest.

Released digitally in March 2022 and later included on the album SHISHAMO 8, this track skillfully captures, through Asako Miyazaki’s lyrics, the uniquely springlike blend of cruelty and beauty: the season moves forward on its own while your feelings alone can’t keep up.

It may resonate deeply with those unsettled by changing circumstances or still haunted by a love that has ended.

A song that makes you want to immerse yourself in its lyrical world during this cherry blossom season.

spring brazierNEW!UMEILO

[MV] UMEILO – Spring Hibachi

Based in Sapporo and acclaimed for a novel-like worldview, UMEILO is a guitar rock band, and this is one of their signature songs.

Alongside the seasonal shift from the long northern winter into spring, it delicately weaves together youthful restlessness and warm memories.

It is included on the single of the same title released in December 2019, and is also known for its unique packaging—a special edition that combined a CD with a newly written short story by vocalist Junsuke Ito.

Their distinctive approach, fusing music and literature, truly shines, inviting you to feel as if you’re turning the pages of a story with every listen.

It’s a perfect track for those who want to savor each word during spring, a season when encounters and farewells intersect.

With oolong highballs and in springNEW!osage

osage “With Oolong High and Spring” MV

A rock band drawing attention for their emotive lyrics and distinctive musicality, osage delivers a quintessential spring anthem.

Vivid depictions—like train station ticket gates and strong, sweeping winds—evoke the bittersweet scenes unique to the season.

While it portrays the loneliness of parting, it also carries a warmth that promises reunion and a bond that will remain unchanged for decades, gently embracing the listener’s heart.

Originally included on a self-produced release, the song has long been cherished by fans; it was re-released as a newly recorded version in September 2020 and later featured on the mini-album “root(s).” It’s the perfect track for moments when you want to believe in friendships and ties that endure despite changing circumstances.

It’s sure to stir sentimental yet forward-looking feelings, as memories of conversations shared over drinks with close friends come rushing back.

spring stormNEW!yonige

Haru No Arashi

A spring song with a quiet, smoldering heat by a two-woman rock band from Osaka.

It captures a unique atmosphere where everyday calm and unease intermingle, and Arisa Ushimaru’s unadorned words pierce the heart.

Included on the mini-album “HOUSE,” released in October 2018, this track’s slow tempo lets you fully immerse yourself in its world.

It was also performed near the end of the main set at their 2019 Nippon Budokan show, and has long been loved by fans as a key part of their live repertoire.

Rather than flashy shifts, its understated, steady performance resonates comfortably—perfect for a slightly ennui-tinged spring day.

Before the cherry blossoms bloomNEW!kinoko teikoku

Kinoko Teikoku – Before the Cherry Blossoms Bloom

This work, which marked Kinoko Teikoku’s major-label debut, is a song based on vocalist Chiaki Sato’s real experiences when she moved to Tokyo from Iwate in the spring of 2005.

The lyrics, imbued with an earnest longing for the future—like a bud just before it blooms—deeply resonate with listeners.

Released as a single in April 2015, it was later included on the album “Neko to Allergy.” It is also positioned as a story from ten years earlier that connects to their indie-era classic “Tokyo.” The song stands by those striving in a new city or separated from dear friends, offering the courage to move forward with the arrival of spring.

cherry blossom pinkNEW!saidāgāru

Cider Girl – Sakura-iro

How about a bittersweet rock tune that tightens your chest in the season when cherry blossoms dance? Cider Girl is a rock band that paints a refreshing sense of speed with a sparkling, soda-like sound.

This track is included on their third album, “SODA POP FANCLUB 3,” released in January 2020.

There’s a backstory that the band collected fan-submitted words themed around “sakura” through a streaming program and created the song based on them.

Rina Onuki, the fourth image girl, participates as a guest vocalist, and her clear, translucent voice layered over the band’s sound further accentuates the fleeting nature of spring.

In this time when meetings and farewells intersect, it’s sure to gently nudge those stepping into a new environment forward.