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

Dear Sir or Madam, on this day when cherry blossoms fluttermafumafu

[MV] Dear Sir/Madam, On This Day When Cherry Blossoms Flutter Down / Mafumafu [Shonen Janmaga Gakuen]

This is a song that stirs the heart in the season when cherry blossoms scatter.

It weaves together memories and regrets from student days, friendship and romance, and hope for the future.

Mafumafu’s delicate lyrics and melody beautifully capture the fragility and beauty of youth, earning strong popularity among Gen Z.

Released in April 2019, the track was also included on the October 2019 album “Kagurairo Artifact.” It was even used as the image song for Shonen Janmaga Gakuen.

It’s the perfect song to listen to in spring or during graduation season, ideal for anyone feeling nostalgic about their youth.

Even if we forget springaibii karaa

Ivy Color [Even If We Forget Spring] Music Video

This song by Ivy Color gently embraces spring scenery and the bittersweet feeling of farewell—perfect for the cherry blossom season.

Released in March 2019, it’s characterized by a beautiful melody woven by piano and strings.

It deftly captures both the anticipation of a fresh start that comes with spring and the nostalgia for passing time.

Recommended for those who have experienced graduation or parting, as well as anyone about to take a new step forward.

Listening to this piece conjures images of cherry blossoms dancing in the breeze and warms the heart.

When cherry-blossom hues danceNakajima Mika

Mika Nakashima 'Sakurairo Maukoro' Music Video

Beginning with the gentle sound of the piano and complemented by Mika Nakashima’s clear, translucent vocals, this piece becomes a beautifully moving ballad.

The lyrics, depicting seasonal landscapes and the inner worlds of lovers, stir the listener’s emotions.

Released in February 2005 as her 14th single, it became a popular song, reaching No.

5 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.

It’s a perfect track for spring—the season of new encounters and farewells—and is especially recommended while imagining scenes from graduation or school entrance ceremonies.

Mika Nakashima’s voice will surely stay close to your heart.

Only the graduation photo knowsHinatazaka46

The Only One Who Knows Is the Graduation Photo by Hinatazaka46

A refreshing song from Hinatazaka46 that heralds the arrival of spring! Centered on the theme of graduation, it gently sings of feelings for days gone by.

It delicately portrays the bittersweetness of cherry blossom season and the unspoken feelings of love.

Released in January 2025, the track features Nao Kosaka as center, and its music video—evoking a “parade that announces spring”—has drawn attention for its dreamlike worldview.

It’s a perfect song for graduation season, recommended not only for Gen Z students but also for anyone who wants to look back on nostalgic memories.

Cherry Blossom MoonSakurazaka46

Sakurazaka46 'Sakuzuki'

A Sakurazaka46 number that captures the bittersweetness of youth, with pure feelings that seep into the heart.

It delicately portrays the emotions of young people whose hearts waver during graduation season.

The imagery likening feelings to cherry blossom petals and the aching inability to put one’s emotions into words resonate deeply with listeners.

Released in February 2023, it topped the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart with 349,000 copies sold.

It’s a perfect song for spring, when expectations and anxieties about a new life, the loneliness of changing everyday routines, and feelings for someone all intersect.

S.A.K.U.R.A.Sandaime Jē Sōru Burazāzu fromu Eguzairu Toraibu

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.