A cheerful song about cherry blossoms—a classic that captures the feeling of spring.
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.
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A bright, cherry blossom-themed song. A classic that evokes the feeling of spring (41–50)
After the cherry blossoms (all quartets lead to the?)UNISON SQUARE GARDEN
It’s a song by UNISON SQUARE GARDEN that conveys a positive image, almost as if it’s capturing the exhilaration of cherry blossom season.
It was also used as the opening theme for the anime Yozakura Quartet ~Hana no Uta~, where cherry blossoms are a key motif—another noteworthy point.
The bustling, almost rampaging interplay of each instrument is striking, and the sense of fun comes across directly.
It’s a track that strongly expresses feelings of taking a step forward on a wave of elation, as well as emotions like release and freedom.
A bright, cherry blossom-themed song. A classic that captures the feeling of spring (51–60)
Cherry Blossom Timeaiko
It’s a catchy, upbeat song that feels very much like aiko, who has produced many hits over the years.
As the title suggests, the lyrics paint a striking picture of cherry blossom-lined streets, while also portraying a couple who care deeply for each other.
With its message of “Even after these cherry blossoms fall, let’s always stay together,” it’s also popular as a wedding song.
If you’re looking for a cherry blossom-themed track with a happy vibe, definitely give it a listen.
Come, springthe shes gone
A song by the shes gone that stirs the heart with the arrival of spring.
Set amid the fresh cherry blossom season, it portrays an overflowing feeling of love—a track filled with the band’s heartfelt emotion.
With especially captivating and delicate phrases, it beautifully captures spring’s unique blend of bittersweetness and fluttery excitement.
Included on their album HEART, released in February 2023, this piece features lyrics that invite listeners to let their imaginations roam, even though choosing words to match the bright music proved challenging in production.
It’s a moving song that every music lover should hear at least once—a spring tune that will make your heart skip a beat at the start of a new season, and one we highly recommend to you as well.
Sakura, You, and Ituki.
A bittersweet cherry blossom song by tuki.
that echoes in the season when the spring breeze dances.
It overlays the fleeting, beautiful feelings of love onto scenes like a lonely classroom after graduation and the lingering regret of wishing you’d talked more.
The transparent vocals and warm acoustic guitar tones sink deep into the heart.
Released in January 2024, this piece will gently stay by the side of anyone feeling anxious about a new chapter, like a soft spring breeze.
Listen to it while enjoying the cherry blossoms, and it will resonate even more.
It’s easy to sing at karaoke and is sure to become a springtime staple!
On nights when cherry blossoms fallAimyon
Released in 2021, this song by Aimyon paints a picture of budding love alongside cherry blossom scenery.
Its mid-tempo rock ballad style—reminiscent of her signature track “Marigold”—feels quintessentially Aimyon.
The lyrics trace the emotions of a woman in unrequited love, making it deeply relatable for anyone harboring feelings for someone.
Listening to it on a spring night while walking beneath rows of cherry trees is sure to resonate in your heart.
The flowers are cherry blossoms; you are beautiful.Ikimonogakari
A song by Ikimono-gakari that seems to portray the shift from winter to spring and the emotions stirred by that changing landscape.
It gives an overall impression of incorporating a Japanese aesthetic, with a strong emphasis on the fleeting nature of cherry blossoms.
The intro, built around piano and acoustic guitar, then gradually layering more instruments, conveys an expanding field of view and a sense of forward-looking emotion.
The lyrics—reminiscent of reading aloud from a literary work—are another highlight, with the words brought to the fore while the beautiful scenery is likewise accentuated.
Before the cherry blossoms bloomMushroom Empire
Kinoko Teikoku’s cherry blossom song, featuring enchanting, translucent vocals, has a gentle melody that softly pushes along those who harbor big dreams.
It makes you want to sit by the riverside and listen to it endlessly, carried by the warm, pleasant spring breeze.
Many songs themed around cherry blossoms are, after all, anthems that cheer on people moving toward the future.