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Cherry blossom songs to listen to in spring. Beautiful masterpieces and popular tracks about sakura.

Editor-in-Chief, RAG MUSICKeisuke Hane
Editor-in-chief of RAG MUSIC. After working at a music studio and in wedding sound engineering, joined the RAG MUSIC editorial team in 2016. Experienced with various instruments: marching band in elementary school, clarinet in middle school wind ensemble, and drums in a band from high school onward. Drawing on personal music activities and professional experience, produces daily articles, including song introductions, features on music festivals around Japan, and live reports. Enjoys a wide range of music, from domestic and international rock to, more recently, a broad spectrum of J-pop.

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!

Cherry blossom songs to listen to in spring. Beautiful masterpieces and popular songs about sakura (111–120)

SAKURA, I love you ?Kana Nishino

Kana Nishino - “SAKURA, I love you?” (short ver.)

SAKURA, I love you — Kana Nishino

An impressive, up-tempo track that captures the bittersweet feeling of remembering him during cherry blossom season.

Using the motif of sakura, it expresses a desire to cut ties with the feelings for him that still can’t be forgotten.

It’s a song anyone can relate to.

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Sakura AleKana Adachi

Kana Adachi “Sakura Yell”

Sakura Yell Adachi Kana

It’s a song that says, “I like the time before the cherry blossoms bloom,” because that’s when you can be with someone important.

It’s a farewell song, but it doesn’t dwell on sadness; instead, it’s bright and pop, expressing a determination to move forward into the future in our own ways.

It also carries a message of cheering on those dear friends.

You can almost picture cherry blossom buds in your mind.

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The country where cherry blossoms bloomOSK Nippon Revue Company

Land of Blooming Cherry Blossoms: Graduates × Troupe Members Grand Chorus (OSK Nippon Kagekidan)

Land of Cherry Blossoms: OSK Nippon Revue Company

This is a signature song of the OSK Nippon Revue Company with a cherry blossom theme that heralds the arrival of spring.

Ever since its release in 1930, it has remained a beloved classic.

The lyrics beautifully depict fluttering cherry blossom petals and scenes of dancing on the spring breeze.

They also convey praise for the land where cherry blossoms bloom, expressing a deep affection for sakura, the symbol of Japan’s spring.

Listening to it lifts the heart and makes you feel the coming of spring.

Released in April 2016, this piece has become indispensable to OSK’s revue performances.

It’s perfect for the spring season, yet captivating and enjoyable at any time of year.

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SakuramichiAqua Timez

Sakura Road

SakuramichiAqua Timez

This song is memorable for the powerful vocals of Futoshi, the lead singer of Aqua Timez.

Although it’s up-tempo, it portrays the meetings and farewells unique to spring, making it an unforgettable piece once you hear it.

The tempo and melody are energetic, beautiful, and undeniably cool.

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cherry blossom night breezeSukima Switch

Sukima Switch - Sakura Night Breeze

Sakurayokaze Sukima Switch

This is a song with an incredibly beautiful melody composed by Sukima Switch.

Spring is the season when the cold winter shifts into something new and warm, and this song beautifully sings of the loneliness and wistfulness along the way.

Takuya Ohashi’s voice is poignantly expressive and wonderful—highly recommended.

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SakuraRemioromen

Remioromen – Sakura

Sakura Remioromen

A song by Remioromen that portrays scenes of love tied to the cherry blossom season, depicting various movements of the heart.

It carries a gentle atmosphere that conveys the warmth of spring, with vocals and rhythms that resonate in a conversational, memorable way.

The scenery of cherry blossoms in color seems to make a loved one’s smile even more beautiful, and the lyrics express straightforward affection.

It’s a piece that conveys tender feelings for someone as beautiful as the cherry blossoms and a strong wish to keep walking through life together from here on.

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S.A.K.U.R.A.Sandaime J Soul Brothers from EXILE TRIBE

Sandaime J SOUL BROTHERS from EXILE TRIBE / S.A.K.U.R.A.

S.A.K.U.R.A. Third Generation J Soul Brothers from EXILE TRIBE

This is a song by the EXILE family, Sandaime J Soul Brothers from EXILE TRIBE, who could be said to have shaped the J-POP scene since the 2000s.

True to their style, it’s a danceable and cool track—a Sandaime-style sakura song.

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