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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!

Sakura songs to listen to in spring. Beautiful masterpieces and popular tracks about cherry blossoms (1–10)

We againSG

Us, Again – SG (Official Lyric Video)

We’re in SG again.

The song sung by SG, which weaves together themes of parting and reunion, captivates with its warm, heartfelt melody and profound lyrics.

The words, which accompany life’s milestones, bring back memories of cherished times spent together and inspire hope for the future.

Released in April 2021, the song captured many hearts and became a hit, surpassing 150 million total streams.

In November 2024, it was featured in a Calorie Mate commercial supporting exam-takers, with a brass band arrangement also produced.

It’s a track you’ll want to listen to at graduations, when taking a new step in life, or in moments of farewell with someone important.

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Only the graduation photo knowsHinatazaka46

The Only One Who Knows Is the Graduation Photo by Hinatazaka46

Only the graduation photos know Hinatazaka46

A fresh, springlike song from Hinatazaka46! 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 unspoken first love.

Released in January 2025 with Nao Kosaka as center, the music video unfolds a fantastical world inspired by a “parade that heralds spring.” It’s a perfect track for graduation season—recommended not only for students but also for anyone who wants to look back on fond memories.

Its heartfelt lyrics and clear, luminous vocals are sure to move you.

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spring thunderKenshi Yonezu

Kenshi Yonezu – Spring Thunder

Spring Thunder Kenshi Yonezu

As a cherry blossom song that evokes the arrival of spring, we’d like to introduce a track by Kenshi Yonezu.

Featuring lyrics that blend fragility and beauty with a distinctive sound fusing electronic and rock elements, this piece vividly portrays the shock of love, likened to spring thunder.

Included on the album “BOOTLEG,” it was released in November 2017.

With over 100 million views on YouTube, it’s beloved by many fans.

It’s recommended for those who want to recall memories of their first love while wrapped in the warmth of spring.

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Sakura songs to listen to in spring: beautiful classics and popular tracks about cherry blossoms (11–20)

cherry blossomKyogo Kawaguchi

Kyogo Kawaguchi – Sakura

Kyogo Sakurakuchi

Originally composed with Doraemon as its theme, this is a song by singer-songwriter Kyogo Kawaguchi.

With soothing acoustic guitar arpeggios and gentle piano tones, it has become a staple among “sakura songs” since its release.

The poignant lyrics resonate deeply—not only with the original theme but also as a song for lovers standing close together—making it a track you’ll want to listen to while watching cherry blossoms flutter down.

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cherry blossom rainJUJU

JUJU “Sakura Ame” (Cherry Blossom Rain)

Sakura Rain JUJU

It’s a heartbreak song that portrays a woman’s bittersweet emotions against a backdrop of cherry blossoms and rain.

It’s included on JUJU’s 2012 album “BEST STORY ~Love stories~.” This ballad poignantly conveys the woman’s lingering feeling of “I still love you” as she tries to turn a romance she remembers every time she sees cherry blossoms into the past.

It’s a song I especially hope women who experienced a springtime breakup will listen to while watching cherry blossoms fall in the rain.

If you could only choose one—your dream or your love—which would you choose?

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Taiwan cherryRen

Ren – Taiwan Cherry (Music Video)

Hikan-zakura Ren

Ren’s 2023 number “Hikan-zakura” is a song about someone you can never forget.

The more important a person is, the harder it is to let them go, no matter what you do.

Memories resurface, bringing pain and sorrow.

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Even so, as time refuses to stop, the song portrays the resolve to finally face forward and shift one’s heart.

It leaves you with the hope that, ahead on that path, spring will arrive with beautiful cherry blossoms in bloom.

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Sakura Clear SkiesYuri

Sakura Clear Skies

Sakura Haru Yuri

This is a graduation song by Yuuri, a popular singer-songwriter known for numerous hits including his signature track Dry Flower.

The accompaniment is a simple arrangement of just piano and strings, which really brings out Yuuri’s distinctive husky vocals.

The lyrics express heartfelt gratitude to one’s parents that wells up at graduation, and reading them gives you a warm, gentle feeling.

It’s also perfect as a choral piece for a graduation ceremony.

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