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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 classics and popular tracks about sakura (51–60)

When cherry-blossom hues danceMika Nakashima

Mika Nakashima “Sakurairo Mau Koro” MUSIC VIDEO Shorts ver.

Sakurairo Mau Koro by Mika Nakashima

One of Mika Nakashima’s spring songs released in 2005.

Her voice, full of melancholy and fragility, amplifies the loneliness.

It sounds as if a cherry tree quietly watches over two people drawn to each other throughout the seasons.

Even if they can’t be together, it’s a song that makes you hope they’ll meet again someday.

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Cherry Blossom ForestGen Hoshino

Gen Hoshino – Sakura no Mori (Live from “Banquet” 2021)

Sakura no Mori Hoshino Gen

Starting with a depiction of an ethereal forest, Gen Hoshino’s song delicately captures the breath of life awakening with the arrival of spring.

The beauty and transience of nature, along with the emotions within the human heart, are expressed in exquisite balance, while the graceful melodies woven by acoustic instruments and strings resonate deeply.

Included as a track on his seventh single released in June 2014, it was also used as J-WAVE’s spring campaign song.

Later featured on the album “YELLOW DANCER,” this gem paints an inner landscape that quietly accompanies the cherry blossom season.

It’s a gentle, warm piece—perfect for a stroll or a drive, and one you’ll want to listen to softly during a spring evening.

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I heard the sound of cherry blossoms blooming.＝LOVE

=LOVE (Equal Love) / 1st ALBUM track 'I Heard the Sound of Cherry Blossoms Blooming' MV [YouTube ver.]

I heard the sound of cherry blossoms blooming = LOVE

We bring you a heart-lifting song for the cherry blossom season.

Sung by the members of =LOVE, this refreshing track captures the flutter of first love.

With lyrics penned by Rino Sashihara, the words strikingly overlap the blooming of sakura with the premonition of first love.

Included on the album “Zenbu, Naisho.” and released in May 2021, it expresses the world gradually filling with color at the arrival of spring through a melodious sound.

Perfect for the season of full-bloom cherry blossoms and for those embarking on new encounters and beginnings.

Why not enjoy a spring stroll with someone special while listening to it?

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Sakura, You, and Ituki.

Cherry Blossom, You, Me – SAKURA KIMI WATASHI

Sakura, you, me, moon.

In the season when cherry blossoms dance in the air, this song is perfect for creating memories that will stay with children.

In this track, tuki.

sings gently, as if wrapping the bittersweet feelings of graduation and farewell in warmth.

Released in January 2024 and used as an insert song for an ABEMA romance show, it showcases tuki.

’s delicate sensibilities.

Carried by the tender tones of an acoustic guitar, tuki.

’s clear vocals resonate deeply in the heart.

This piece is ideal for listening at graduations, farewell gatherings, and other parting moments.

The lyrics, intertwined with the fleeting nature of cherry blossoms, will surely resonate with children as well.

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Cherry blossom songs to listen to in spring. Beautiful classics and popular tracks about sakura (61–70)

Even if we forget springivy color

Ivy Color [Even If We Forget Spring] Music Video

Even if spring is forgotten, ivy green remains.

Set against a flurry of cherry blossoms, this work poignantly portrays a scene of parting.

Ivy to Color’s delicate lyrics and nostalgic piano melodies seep deep into the heart.

Released in March 2019 as the single’s title track, it beautifully expresses both the hope that comes with spring’s arrival and the melancholy of farewell.

It resonates even more strongly when heard during graduation season or the start of a new chapter.

Recommended for anyone who has experienced parting with someone dear against a springtime backdrop, it stands as a signature piece that fully showcases Ivy to Color’s musicality.

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Song of SpringUkasukaji

"Song of Spring" (Ukasuka-G ver.) MUSIC VIDEO short ver.

Spring Song Ukasuka-G

Perfect for cherry blossom season, this gem of a song was crafted by the duo Ukasuka-G.

Its refreshing melody evokes the arrival of spring and the start of new beginnings, and the heartwarming lyrics are truly memorable.

Produced in March 2014 as FM802’s “ACCESS!” campaign song, it features a star-studded lineup of participating artists.

It also shines as a motivational anthem that gently encourages those stepping into a new environment.

Wrapped in the warmth of spring, it’s a track I highly recommend to anyone about to take that first step forward.

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murmurDaiki Ueno

Daiki Ueno / “Zawameki” Music Video

Zawameki Ueno Daiki

Daiki Ueno’s music delicately portrays the joy, anxiety, and anticipation that come with the arrival of spring.

The warm tones of acoustic guitar and cello gently resonate with the listener’s heart.

The song is included on the album Shinryoku, released in April 2023, and was also chosen as the theme song for TV Tokyo and BS TV Tokyo’s late-night drama “Konkatsu Shokudo.” It’s a heartwarming track you’ll want to listen to in the spring season, especially recommended for those who have experienced new encounters or farewells during the cherry blossom season.

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