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

At dusk, mistaken for a dreamAfter the Rain

[MV] At Dusk, Mistaken for a Dream / After the Rain [Soraru × Mafumafu]

A signature work by After the Rain, where delicate piano melodies blend seamlessly with crystalline vocals.

Against the backdrop of fleeting cherry blossoms at dusk, a poignant farewell and beautiful memories are woven together.

The harmony of Soraru’s calm low register and Mafumafu’s soaring high notes gently enfolds the feelings of someone standing at a springtime crossroads.

This track is included on the August 2020 album “7×2 Deadly Sins.” It’s a song we especially recommend for those who want to reflect on treasured memories beneath the night sakura, or for anyone ready to take a new step forward with the arrival of spring.

cherry blossoms at nightSEKAI NO OWARI

Yozakura

Included on SEKAI NO OWARI’s album “Eye,” released in February 2019, this song is a moving piece that overlays fleeting cherry blossoms with the stirrings of love.

It forms a pair with “Himawari,” featured on the album “Lip” and sharing the same melody, and leaves a strong impression with its dark atmosphere that delicately depicts the loneliness of spring nights.

Its gentle acoustic sound exudes lingering attachment and bittersweet longing for a loved one.

By contrasting opposing realms—past and future, night and day—the song succeeds in drawing out deeper emotions.

A gem of high artistic quality, it’s a track you’ll want to listen to alone on a quiet night.

Sakura MitsutsukiSPYAIR

Sakura Mitsutsuki

Set against a fantastical scene of cherry blossoms dancing beneath a full moon, this work beautifully portrays feelings for what has been lost and hopes for new bonds.

Released in March 2013 as SPYAIR’s 10th single, it was chosen as the opening theme for the TV anime Gintama and was also included on the album MILLION, becoming one of the band’s signature songs.

It’s a track that accompanies those who want to reminisce with a loved one while gazing at springtime blossoms, or who keep waiting for someone dear.

Even while carrying loneliness, it gently pushes forward those seeking new encounters.

cherry blossoms at night48-For Eight

【MV】Yozakura – For-Eight 48 (Official Music Video)

This song by For-8 48 captivates with a fantastical world where archaic language intertwines with a modern rhythm.

Its uniquely Japanese-tinged melody line and the poetic imagery of a feast unfolding beneath the night cherry blossoms resonate deeply with listeners.

Centered on a theme of fleeting beauty, the piece delicately portrays encounters and partings, as well as the anticipation of reunion.

Released in March 2024, it is included on the album “We Are Team 48.” Why not give it a listen while gazing at the cherry blossoms on a spring night?

Tomorrow, when spring comesTakako Matsu

Takako Matsu – When Spring Comes Tomorrow

A gem of a melody played as if to celebrate the arrival of a new season, carried by the refreshing spring breeze.

Takako Matsu’s clear voice gently wraps nostalgic memories and the hope of reunion.

Feelings for someone devoted to baseball, cherished places shared with a loved one—vivid snapshots of youth are drawn and resonate deeply with listeners.

Released in March 1997 as her debut, it was featured in an NTT commercial and reached No.

8 on the Oricon charts.

Lyrics by Yuji Sakamoto, music and arrangement by Daisuke Hinata, the song is polished and refined.

It’s perfect for a drive under gentle spring sunshine—highly recommended for those starting a new chapter or wishing to look back on precious memories.

When the warm weather lifts your spirits, this song will be there, close to your heart.

YumemigusaBLUE ENCOUNT

BLUE ENCOUNT “Yumemigusa” Music Video [Theme Song for the Film “Blue, Painful, and Brittle”]

A heartwarming song that captures the fragility of youth and the journey of growth—perfect for the season when cherry blossoms dance.

While beautifully depicting the bittersweet scenes of spring, it weaves in reflections on lost time and feelings for someone precious.

The grand band sound intertwined with strings resonates deeply with listeners.

Released by BLUE ENCOUNT in September 2020, the track was created as the theme song for the film ‘Aokute Itakute Moroi’ (Our Blue Moment), based on a novel by Yoru Sumino.

It’s a rearrangement of a song from their indie days, newly adapted to match the film’s worldview.

A true gem that supports those trying to move forward while looking back on the past, it’s highly recommended for spring farewells and new encounters—sure to touch the heart.

Cherry Blossom Societyyuzu

Yuzu “Sakura-kai” Music Video

This is a masterpiece of Yuzu’s spring songs, in which eternal love is sung by drawing parallels with cherry blossoms.

A firm bond with a loved one, unchanging affection, and hope for the future are expressed over a beautiful melody.

The arrangement incorporating traditional instruments and the warm harmonies leave a strong impression.

Released in February 2010, the song reached No.

2 on the Oricon weekly chart.

It was also used in 2012 as the campaign CM song for JR West, resonating with many people.

With lyrics themed around cherry blossoms and Yuzu’s characteristically gentle vocals, it’s the perfect track for looking back on memories with someone special as spring arrives, or for warming the heart in a season of new encounters.