Cherry blossom songs to listen to in spring. Beautiful masterpieces and popular tracks about sakura.
As spring arrives, we find ourselves hearing more and more “sakura songs,” don’t we?
Cherry blossoms, a hallmark of spring, are a uniquely Japanese cultural treasure we’re proud to share with the world—and there are countless songs themed around sakura.
In this article, we’ll be introducing a rich selection of sakura songs perfect for listening during cherry blossom season!
There are so many sakura songs out there, but when you start searching, you might only come across the standard hits and struggle to find others.
We’ll not only cover the timeless classics everyone thinks of, but also plenty of hidden gems.
Take your time and enjoy!
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Cherry blossom songs to listen to in spring. Beautiful classics and popular tracks about sakura (71–80)
Gazing up, the sky is blueMotohiro Hata
This work beautifully portrays graduation as a milestone in life.
Motohiro Hata’s clear, translucent voice captures both the sadness of parting and the hope of a new beginning in full.
Released in March 2019, it garnered attention as the theme song for a SoftBank TV commercial.
While cherishing past memories, this piece gives you the courage to take a step toward the future.
It’s a song I hope those embarking on a new chapter will listen to as spring arrives.
Its heartfelt melody and lyrics will surely give you a gentle push forward.
You know what,Are-kun & 'Yuika'
The lyrics depicting cherry blossoms dancing beneath the spring blue sky are striking.
The clear, transparent vocals of Are-kun and Yuika gently embrace the freshness of first love.
Born from a connection on social media, this work was released digitally in April 2022.
It portrays a bittersweet romance, where the two can’t honestly express their feelings to each other, evoking the budding emotions that come with the arrival of spring.
It’s a refreshing spring song that many will want to listen to during cherry blossom season, one that tenderly resonates with listeners’ hearts.
the first strong spring windNishina
A song that colors the cherry blossom season has arrived.
Nishina’s gentle vocals evoke both wistfulness and hope.
Like a breeze that heralds the coming of spring, its lyrics tenderly stay close to the heart.
Released as a digital single in March 2023, it was also featured in radiko’s new TV commercial.
It’s a track that resonates with those facing springtime farewells and fresh beginnings.
Carrying cherished memories and feelings for loved ones, it gives you the courage to look ahead and take the next step.
A heartwarming song perfect for the cherry blossom season—highly recommended.
cherry blossomKALMA
A refreshing, heartwarming song that evokes the arrival of spring.
While depicting cherry blossoms dancing in the air, it sings of the hope and anxiety felt amid farewells and new encounters, and the importance of living true to yourself.
Released in February 2021, this track is a special piece commemorating the first anniversary of KALMA’s major-label debut.
It’s a song that gives courage—not only to those taking a new step in spring, but to everyone standing at a crossroads in life.
Sakura SongBlue Hairs
This is a cherry blossom ballad billed with the tagline “2018’s No.1 Sakura Song.” Sakura songs often express various emotions through cherry blossoms, but this track carries a message for those who’ve had their hearts broken.
It’s a new staple of sakura songs by the working-adult band Blue Hairs!
SAKURA BURSTCö shu Nie
Cö shu Nie’s “SAKURA BURST” is striking for vocalist Mirai Nakamura’s clear, high-toned voice.
Created as the ending theme for the sci-fi mecha anime Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion, it’s a bittersweet spring song that explores themes like inescapable fate and the wish to turn back time.
Its worldview, where reality and unreality seem to blend, resonates in a way with the season of cherry blossoms in full bloom.
Listening to this emotionally rich track that colors a melancholy spring, you might find it nice to immerse yourself in the beauty of cherry blossoms—even as they fall.
Sakura KomachiNaoto Inti Raymi (feat. Kankan)
Singer-songwriter Naoto Inti Raymi, whose artist name comes from the Quechua words meaning “Festival of the Sun.” His song Sakura Komachi—originally released as his second single under the name NAOTO INTI RAYMI and later remade as a duet with vocalist Kankan—opens with melodies and sounds that evoke traditional Japanese aesthetics.
The ensemble has been reborn with a modern, fast-paced synth sound that instantly lifts your spirits just by listening.
It’s an emotional pop tune you’ll want to compare with the original version.