You'll surely remember your youth. Spring songs recommended for people in their 40s.

For people in their 40s, their youth probably spans the 1990s to the 2000s.

For those who spent their formative years in the era when CDs sold the most, music felt close and ever-present—whether you loved it or not.

The J-POP scene produced countless hits, and this time we’ve compiled a list of spring-themed songs among them.

From farewell songs that evoke graduation to tracks that signal a fresh start, anyone in their 40s is sure to find these nostalgic.

Playlist

You'll surely remember your youth. Spring songs recommended for people in their 40s.
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	When cherry-blossom hues danceMika Nakashima		The fleeting nature of love painted with cherry blossoms and a wish for eternity
2	CHE.R.RYYUI		A fresh love song that begins with the vibration of a cellphone
3	SAKURAIkimonogakari		A gentle warmth that seems to tenderly embrace the arrivals and farewells of spring…
4	March 9Remioromen		A wedding congratulatory song becomes a spring masterpiece and resonates in the heart.
5	cherry blossomNaotaro Moriyama		The signature song by Naotaro Moriyama, the scenery of sakura (cherry blossoms)
6	SakurazakaMasaharu Fukuyama		A gem-like song that gently envelops a lost love
7	HURRY GO ROUNDhide with Spread Beaver		A moving piece of music depicting the cycle of life
8	Sakura, Bloom!storm		An anthem of encouragement for young people taking a new step forward, and…
9	Come, spring.Yumi Matsutoya		A masterpiece that portrays the feelings of waiting for spring’s arrival
10	Spring ~spring~Hysteric Blue		A bittersweet melody of memories and springtime youth
11	Tomorrow, when spring comesTakako Matsu		Takako Matsu’s poignant spring song that captures the emotions of youth.
12	10-year cherry blossomsAKB48		Spring graduation song, a story of parting and reunion
13	SAKURA GoodbyeSCANDAL		A classic song that captures the bittersweetness and freshness of graduation
14	GraduationGagaga SP		A coming-of-age song about heartbreak’s pain and the resolve to move forward
15	Far, far awayNoriyuki Makihara		A classic song that portrays the feelings of someone who has left their hometown.
16	A person who loves springGLAY		An inspiring masterpiece that sings of spring in Iceland
17	Cherry Blossom Timeaiko		Aiko’s classic that portrays the lovestruck feelings of spring—a song that resonates with the heart
18	O-Shichi and the Night Cherry BlossomsFuyumi Sakamoto		An emotional enka depicting scenes of cherry blossoms and love
19	cherry blossomMakoto Kawamoto		A scene of graduation from school days, beautifully depicted—Shin...