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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.

Cherry blossoms are a quintessential symbol of spring in Japan.

In the world of music, too, there have long been many songs about cherry blossoms, and we hear lots of “sakura songs” every year.

Some lyrics portray the beauty of the blossoms, some announce the arrival of spring, and others overlay emotions like graduation and romance onto the image of sakura—there’s a wide variety.

The musical styles are equally diverse.

In this article, we’ll introduce a selection of cheerful sakura songs from among the many out there.

We’ve focused on up-tempo tracks and pop-leaning tunes, so enjoy listening while soaking up the spring vibes.

A bright, upbeat song about cherry blossoms. A classic that captures the feeling of spring (91–100).

The cherry blossoms bloom.Kii Kitano

Kie Kitano / Sakura Saku

Kii Kitano, Cherry Blossoms Bloom

An authentic cherry blossom song sung by actress Kii Kitano.

Its upbeat, positive vibe leaves a strong impression.

While carrying the bittersweet feeling of spring farewells, it’s a coming-of-age song that looks ahead with optimism—an unforgettable pop number.

A track I want to keep listening to forever.

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When spring comesmiwa

miwa “When Spring Comes” Music Video

When spring comes, miwa

This is the fifth single by singer-songwriter miwa, who has been surrounded by music since childhood under her father’s influence and is loved for her positive songs woven with her cute vocals.

Created as a tie-in song for NTT Docomo’s “Ganbare Jukensei ’10–’11” and “Susume! Shin Seikatsu,” it features an exhilarating, snare-on-the-beat drive and refreshing guitar phrases that feel great.

The lyrics, which depict a friendship with a friend you can’t see often, are perfect for a gathering like hanami.

It’s a recommended number to color your cherry-blossom viewing with beautiful scenery and fun times.

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