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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!

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

cherry blossomJanne Da Arc

Janne Da Arc Sakura 2

Sakura Janne Da Arc

“Sakura” is a track included on Janne Da Arc’s album “D.

N.

A,” where you can fully enjoy vocalist yasu’s beautiful singing.

The lyrics depict someone reflecting on old memories triggered by the changing seasons and the sight of cherry blossoms.

Since cherry blossoms symbolize spring—the season of meetings and farewells—many people, like in this song, find themselves recalling various memories when they see them.

Give it a listen while looking back on your own memories.

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cherry blossomDA PUMP

DA PUMP / Sakura MV+SPOT (short ver.)

Sakura DA PUMP

This is DA PUMP’s 30th single, following a string of hits since their 1996 debut.

While DA PUMP is often associated with dance and party songs, they’ve actually had many tracks since their early days that showcase ISSA’s outstanding vocal ability.

In this song as well, he delivers a superb performance of lyrics and melodies that evoke life and Japan’s four seasons.

The adjective used in the lyrics in a rhyming play with the title means “extremely wonderful.” Thanks to its catchy ring, the song even trended on Twitter after TV performances.

It’s an excellent number that balances beautiful musicality with clever hooks.

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cherry blossomKobukuro

Sakura

Sakura Kobukuro

This is the 12th single by Kobukuro, a musical duo with numerous hit songs.

Featured on radio and TV programs, the song is also used as the arrival chime at JR Kobe Line’s Sakura Shukugawa Station.

It showcases a quintessential Kobukuro sound, with a beautifully crafted melody and harmonies.

In addition, the lyrics—praised for their elegant Japanese—have even been included in high school Japanese textbooks.

It’s a perfect number for spring, the season of encounters and farewells.

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SakuraAyaka

Ayaka / “Sakura” (from the LIVE DVD & Blu-ray “Acoustic Live Tour 2017–2018 ~3-STAR RAW~”)

Ayaka Sakura

This is a cherry blossom song created as Ayaka’s first graduation song.

After all, cherry blossoms strongly evoke the image of graduation, don’t they? Ayaka’s powerful, richly expressive voice pierces the heart—an unforgettable track.

It’s moving enough to bring you to tears.

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CHERRY BLOSSOM10-FEET

10-FEET/LIVE cherry Blossom

CHERRY BLOSSOM10-FEET

A song by the three-piece rock band 10-FEET and a staple at their live shows.

It delivers the message that life isn’t only full of sadness but also joy, and that everything happens for a reason, all set to a high-energy rock sound.

It’s an uplifting and powerful track that’s perfect for spring, the season of farewells and new encounters.

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SakurabitoSun Set Swish

SunSet Swish – Sakurabito (Cherry Blossom People) M/V

Sakurabito Sun Set Swish

SunSet Swish, now renamed Swish!, released this single in 2010, and it was used as an ending theme for the anime BLEACH.

It’s a heartrending song about meeting again beneath the cherry blossoms after being reborn, capturing a fragile beauty with a delicate, distinctly Japanese elegance.

Incidentally, SunSet Swish was the first to provide a BLEACH ending theme twice.

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Sakura PhotographHatsuboshi Academy

Hatsuboshi Academy “Sakura Photograph” Official Music Video (HATSUBOSHI GAKUEN – Sakura Photograph)

Sakura Photograph Hatsuboshi Academy

It’s a moving ballad perfect for the season when cherry blossoms dance.

Released in April 2025, this song is the theme for the season event “Sakura-Mau Start Line” in the game Gakuen Idolmaster.

The gentle harmonies of the trio—Liliya Katsuragi, Sayaka Shiun, and Saki Hanami—leave a lasting impression.

It’s as if the tender melody rides the spring breeze and soars into the sky.

The lyrics, which portray meetings, farewells, and irreplaceable friendship, will especially resonate with those graduating from school.

Be sure to give it a listen during cherry blossom season.

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