Lovely spring song

[Karaoke Songs for May] A list of classic tracks that capture the lingering spirit of spring and the arrival of early summer

Accompanist / Piano InstructorYuri
Accompanist pianist × piano instructor × web writer. I began piano lessons at age four and, inspired by my piano teacher, decided to pursue music. I went on to specialized music programs in high school and university, where I discovered the appeal of accompanying instrumentalists and singers. Currently, alongside teaching piano, I work mainly in my home region of Aichi as an accompanist for flute, voice, choir, and more. Through lessons, my students often introduce me to trending songs, and my hobby is trying anything on the piano—Japanese and Western pop, commercial jingles, and beyond. Since 2021, I’ve also been active as a web writer, covering music and a variety of other genres.
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Deputy Editor of the web media RAG MUSIC. I’m Sasashina, a mom currently raising an elementary schooler and a preschooler. In my student days, I studied broadly at Kyoto College of Science and Technology, covering sound, lighting, and video technology, and acquired skills from comprehensive stage production to the fundamentals of creative expression. After graduation, I joined a music production company, where I still work, and have consistently built my career on the production side, taking on diverse tasks centered around music. Currently, I mainly handle articles for children, drawing on what I’ve learned about parenting in my own way, as well as insights and discoveries from interacting with my kids every day. I hope I can be of help to you, even just a little!

May brings the season of fresh green, carried by a refreshing breeze.

With the long holiday and new-student welcome season, you might find yourself invited to karaoke more often.

In this article, we’ll introduce songs perfect for May—from cherry blossom tunes that still carry a hint of spring, to tracks ideal for Mother’s Day, and breezy numbers that evoke early summer.

They’re all classics that will beautifully color your May karaoke time, capturing the excitement of meeting new friends even as you navigate changes in your surroundings.

[May Karaoke Songs] A List of Classics That Capture Spring’s Afterglow and the Arrival of Early Summer (31–40)

Make it into a bouquet.wacci

wacci “Make It a Bouquet” Music Video

Make it a bouquet, wacci

This moving song conveys gratitude to one’s parents through a warm melody.

Included on the November 2018 album “Gunjō Refrain,” it gently sings of the feelings one wants to express only now, as an adult, to parents who put up with so much since childhood.

In May 2020, a music video composed of photos and videos of family memories submitted by about 400 fans was released, warming many hearts amid stay-at-home restrictions during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Perfect for moments when you want to express your feelings to someone special—such as a Mother’s Day gift or a wedding thank-you to parents—the song continues to be beloved for wacci’s gentle vocals.

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MayMotohiro Hata

May

May Motohiro Hata

This is a heartwarming song crafted by Motohiro Hata, depicting a journey to visit a lover’s hometown with a warm, comforting vocal tone.

The gentle sound of the acoustic guitar, along with a pure desire to learn about the place where the other person was born and raised and to understand their past, resonates deeply through its tender melody.

The track is included on the album “Signed POP,” released in January 2013.

If you find yourself reflecting on a loved one’s past and wanting to know and understand them more, be sure to listen to it on a quiet night at a relaxed pace.

It will surely wrap you in a warm, comforting feeling.

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Seaside AvenueASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION

Asian Kung-Fu Generation – Kaigan Doori (Seaside Street) LIVE [Eizo Sakuhin Shu Vol. 13]

Kaigan-dori ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION

A track included on their second album, Sol-fa, released in 2004.

It sets the struggles of youth to a grand, expansive sound.

With a relaxed tempo and a not-too-high key, it’s a song that men can also sing with plenty of emotion.

A piece you’ll want to perform while cherishing the world of its lyrics.

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Song of SpringSpitz

Spitz / Spring Song

'Haru no Uta' by Spitz

This is Spitz’s 2005 release, “Haru no Uta” (Spring Song).

Spitz is popular across a wide range of ages, and among their many hits, this is the definitive spring song.

Just like the title suggests, it’s a track filled with the essence of spring.

Its refreshing melody really makes you feel the spring breeze.

It works great whether sung by a man or a woman, and it’s sure to go over well either way.

It’s a perfect song for enjoying spring, so I highly recommend it.

Let’s sing it at the karaoke event in May!

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In spring, I think of you.Kenji Ozawa

Kenji Ozawa – Thinking of You in Spring

In Spring I Think of You - Kenji Ozawa

It’s a gentle, soft, and tender song by Kenji Ozawa.

It has just the right vibe for listening while taking a leisurely walk on a calm spring day.

The lyrics, which seem to contain a story of a man and a woman, are richly nuanced and open to as many interpretations as there are readers.

I think that’s a lovely touch—how the song’s expression can change depending on the listener’s perspective.

By the way, there’s a film with the same title as this song, “Haru ni Shite Kimi o Omou” (In Spring, I Think of You).

Watching the movie might change how you interpret the lyrics even further.

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[May Karaoke Songs] A List of Classics That Capture the Lingering Feel of Spring and the Arrival of Early Summer (41–50)

Come, spring.Yumi Matsutoya

Spring, Come – Yumi Matsutoya (Full)

Spring, Come — Yumi Matsutoya

“Haru yo, Koi” is Yumi Matsutoya’s 26th single, released in 1994.

It’s a hit song by Yumi Matsutoya that has been featured in numerous commercials and is well known as a graduation song.

Around May, when you’ve settled into a new life, it’s the kind of song that makes you nostalgic for graduation season and want to sing along.

It’s a recommended track that’s sure to spark shared memories of youth with everyone.

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I hope it’s sunny.DREAMS COME TRUE

Haretara Ii ne by Dreams Come True at the House of Blues Anaheim

I Hope It’s Sunny (DREAMS COME TRUE)

It was in October 1992 that a heartwarming masterpiece was born—one that depicts childhood experiences in nature, filled with nostalgic memories and love for family.

Richly emotional lyrics trace memories of time spent with family in early childhood and the evolving parent-child relationship that comes with growing up.

Through this classic, DREAMS COME TRUE beautifully captures the scenery of a nature-rich hometown and the bonds between parents and children.

Selected as the theme song for the NHK morning drama Hirari and included on the album The Swinging Star, the work achieved phenomenal sales in Japan at the time.

The exquisite melody—where Miwa Yoshida’s vocals and Masato Nakamura’s arrangement blend perfectly—has continued to be cherished as a springtime anthem, a song that comforts those longing for the arrival of spring.

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