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A roundup of popular cherry blossom songs sung by male artists

DancerFukkun:)Tatsuki Fukuda
Primarily active in Tokyo, I have experience as a backup dancer for artists, a music video dancer, and a commercial dancer. I continue to work as a dancer while also engaging in article production. After discovering Michael Jackson in junior high school, I began dancing in my second year of high school. Since starting dance, in addition to the J-Pop and Japanese rock I had been listening to, I began exploring Western R&B, rap, alternative music, and other tracks commonly used for dance. In elementary school, I spent three years in a choir, and because I love singing, I often go to karaoke for fun. These days, I enjoy a wide range of music, from Japanese rock and rap to K-pop.
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.

Many people feel like listening to cherry blossom songs when spring arrives—what songs do you listen to? There are so many songs related to sakura that it can be hard to choose, right? In this article, we’ll introduce plenty of recommended sakura songs performed by male artists.

These are all classics that capture various feelings associated with cherry blossoms—encounters and farewells, love, encouragement, and more.

It’s not just for listening; this will also help if you’re looking for songs to sing at karaoke.

From timeless staples to sakura songs born in the Reiwa era, there’s a wide variety—so find the one that’s perfect for you.

Popular Cherry Blossom Songs Sung by Male Artists (21–30)

cherrySpitz

Spitz / Cherry

Cherry Spitz

Spitz’s soft and gentle vocals are a perfect match for the feeling of spring, aren’t they? “Cherry” is one of Spitz’s most famous hits, and its charm never fades no matter how much time passes.

The melody is wonderful, of course, but it’s the slightly wistful lyrics that really make it special.

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At dusk, mistaken for a dreamAfter the Rain

[MV] At Dusk, Mistaken for a Dream / After the Rain [Soraru × Mafumafu]

Eventide, Mistaken for a Dream — After the Rain

A signature work by After the Rain, where delicate piano melodies blend seamlessly with crystalline vocals.

Against the backdrop of fleeting cherry blossoms at dusk, a poignant farewell and beautiful memories are woven together.

The harmony of Soraru’s calm low register and Mafumafu’s soaring high notes gently enfolds the feelings of someone standing at a springtime crossroads.

This track is included on the August 2020 album “7×2 Deadly Sins.” It’s a song we especially recommend for those who want to reflect on treasured memories beneath the night sakura, or for anyone ready to take a new step forward with the arrival of spring.

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Popular Cherry Blossom Songs Sung by Male Artists (31–40)

Cherry Blossom Societyyuzu

Yuzu “Sakura-kai” Music Video

Sakura-kai Yuzu

This is a masterpiece of Yuzu’s spring songs, in which eternal love is sung by drawing parallels with cherry blossoms.

A firm bond with a loved one, unchanging affection, and hope for the future are expressed over a beautiful melody.

The arrangement incorporating traditional instruments and the warm harmonies leave a strong impression.

Released in February 2010, the song reached No.

2 on the Oricon weekly chart.

It was also used in 2012 as the campaign CM song for JR West, resonating with many people.

With lyrics themed around cherry blossoms and Yuzu’s characteristically gentle vocals, it’s the perfect track for looking back on memories with someone special as spring arrives, or for warming the heart in a season of new encounters.

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Sakura, flutterSouthern All Stars

Southern All Stars – Sakura, Hirari [Official Visualizer]

Cherry Blossoms, Gently — Southern All Stars

Southern All Stars’ new song is as beautiful and fleeting as a flurry of cherry blossoms, with a melody as light as the spring breeze and refined Japanese lyrics that resonate in the heart.

It also carries a wish for recovery from the earthquake disaster.

It will be released digitally on January 1, 2025, and is said to be included on the album “THANK YOU SO MUCH,” scheduled for release in March.

The beauty and severity of nature, loss and renewal, and hope—while listening to a song with themes this profound, how about taking a stroll with someone special during cherry blossom season? It’s sure to be an experience that sinks deep into the heart.

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Gachi SakuraShonan no Kaze

Shonan no Kaze “Gachi Zakura” MUSIC VIDEO

Gachi Sakura Shonan no Kaze

This is a classic song by Shonan no Kaze that powerfully sings about the determination to keep taking on challenges toward one’s dreams and goals.

It portrays the resolve and readiness to face an unknown future, and the determination to keep moving forward while wrestling between ideals and reality, all set to an energetic sound.

Released in February 2010 as the theme song for the film “Negotiator THE MOVIE: A Battle of Wits at 10,000 Meters,” the track is notable for the members’ passionate vocals.

It’s a perfect song to listen to in the spring when starting a new chapter in life, or whenever you want to push toward making your dreams come true.

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Go, Sakura! / Cheer up, Sakura!THE SUPER FRUIT

THE SUPER FRUIT – Sakura Fure Fure [Official Music Video]

Sakura Furefure THE SUPER FRUIT

THE SUPER FRUIT is an idol group gaining attention for their activity on social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram.

Their 2023 release “Sakura Fure Fure” is a song set against the season when beautiful cherry blossoms are in full bloom.

It carries a message that empathizes with the anxieties and worries we feel in everyday life, offering strength through their gentle, caring vocals.

With a seasonal cherry blossom motif and an exhilarating, fast-paced beat, it’s a vibrant dance track that sends encouragement to those embarking on new journeys.

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CHERRY BLOSSOM10-FEET

Kyoto Daisakusen 2011 CHERRY BLOSSOM

CHERRY BLOSSOM10-FEET

Spring is a season of beginnings that comes around time and again.

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This is an energetic rock number that sings about living your “now” to the fullest for the sake of the future.

It’s a track by 10-FEET, a popular Kyoto-based band also known for organizing the rock festival “Kyoto Daisakusen,” and it’s included on their 2002 album “springman.” The powerful sound throughout will lift your spirits! If you’re feeling anxious about a new chapter in life, listening to this might blow all that gloom away.

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