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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!

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

Homeward Road in MarchHirai Dai

Dai Hirai / The Way Home in March (Lyric Video)
March no Kaerimichi by Dai Hirai

A perfect song for cherry blossom season has arrived! Sung by Dai Hirai, this ballad centers on the themes of parting and new beginnings that come with the arrival of spring.

Carried by gentle piano and strings, Hirai’s warm voice resonates deeply.

The lyrics delicately depict March’s scenery and the complex emotions of graduation season, sure to strike a chord with listeners.

Released in February 2022, the track is also included on the album LOVE+PEACE.

It’s recommended not only for those experiencing spring farewells or new departures, but for anyone seeking heartwarming music.

Sakura (Solo)Naotaro Moriyama

A beautiful, heart-touching ballad that layers the transience of cherry blossoms with the changing course of life.

Naotaro Moriyama’s clear voice, together with the warm melodies woven by piano and strings, gently envelops the listener’s heart.

Released in March 2003, the song became a massive hit, selling over one million copies.

It’s a perfect piece to listen to in spring—a season of graduations, farewells, and new beginnings.

Under the cherry blossoms, as you reflect on memories with someone dear, why not take a new step forward with this song?

spring melancholyMrs. GREEN APPLE

Mrs. GREEN APPLE – Spring Melancholy
Spring Melancholy (Mrs. GREEN APPLE)

A song by Mrs.

GREEN APPLE that conveys the melancholy and poignancy felt with the arrival of spring.

It’s a medium-tempo number that accompanies the season of graduations and farewells.

Featuring delicate melodies and emotionally rich lyrics, it weaves in the transience of youth and the importance of human relationships.

Released in February 2018, it was tied in as the CM song for Suntory’s “Craft Boss.” Loved as a staple for the graduation season, it’s recommended for those who want to look back on the past while wrapped in the warmth of spring.

On nights when cherry blossoms fallAimyon

Aimyon – On the Night the Cherry Blossoms Fall [OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO]
On nights when cherry blossoms fall, Aimyon

Released in 2021, this song by Aimyon paints a picture of budding love alongside cherry blossom scenery.

Its mid-tempo rock ballad style—reminiscent of her signature track “Marigold”—feels quintessentially Aimyon.

The lyrics trace the emotions of a woman in unrequited love, making it deeply relatable for anyone harboring feelings for someone.

Listening to it on a spring night while walking beneath rows of cherry trees is sure to resonate in your heart.

Sakura LoveMosa o.

Sakuran / Mosawo [Music Video]
The loveliness of cherry blossoms as well.

Mosawo is a singer-songwriter who has gained popularity among many young people, sparked by the huge success of “Gyutto,” released in 2020.

This song, released in 2021, is about unrequited love and is set on a graduation day when the cherry blossoms are in full bloom.

The lyrics portray a female protagonist who can’t bring herself to approach the man she likes, and many listeners will likely relate to her feelings.

Pay attention to the beauty of the lyrics, which interweave the fluttering cherry blossoms with the ache of a love that cannot be.

Sakura RabbitTakaya Kawasaki

Takanori Kawasaki - Sakura Usagi [OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO]
Sakura Usagi Kawasaki Takaya

In 2020, singer-songwriter Takaya Kawasaki became widely known thanks to the hit song “Mahou no Jutan” (Magic Carpet).

He’s a singer-songwriter with a gentle, warm voice that’s truly captivating.

This song is an unrequited-love piece set on a graduation day, released by him in 2021.

As the lyrics suggest, many people may have felt that aching sense of “once we graduate, we might never see each other again.” Listening to this song might not give you the courage to confess, but it could at least give you the courage to start a conversation.

Cherry blossom songs to listen to in spring: Beautiful classics and popular tracks about sakura (21–30)

Sakura RockCHERRYBLOSSOM

CHERRYBLOSSOM is a rock band that started in 2007, known for the dynamic twin vocals of MEEKO and MAICO.

“Sakura Rock,” released in 2009, is a thrilling rock tune themed around cherry blossoms, just as the title suggests.

The duo’s harmonies are beautiful, and the melody is catchy—it’s the kind of song you want to play over and over.

At the same time, the lyrics depict a heartbreak where the singer can’t let go no matter how much time passes, and that contrast heightens the song’s poignant feel.