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A roundup of popular cherry blossom songs sung by male artists

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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 (31–40)

cherry blossomFUNKY MONKEY BABYS

FUNKY MONKEY BABYS “Sakura”

Sakura FUNKY MONKEY BABYS

Sakura by FUNKY MONKEY BABYS portrays gratitude toward someone you love and the desire to stay together forever.

Released in 2009, the single’s cover features Yoshimi Tokui from the comedy duo Tutorial.

The song depicts confessing long-held romantic feelings while expressing thanks for everything up to now.

It’s filled with a heartfelt wish to keep watching the cherry blossoms together every spring from here on out.

If you’re planning to share your feelings with someone special during cherry blossom season, let this song give you strength!

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cherry blossomJanne Da Arc

Janne Da Arc Sakura 2

Sakura Janne Da Arc

Sakura by Janne Da Arc depicts someone gazing at cherry blossoms and reminiscing about an unforgettable former lover.

The song is included on the album D.

N.

A, released in 2000.

Many people are reminded of past romances when they see the beautiful, fleeting cherry blossoms.

Each time the blossoms bloom, the narrator recalls a one-time lover and wonders: when they see the sakura, do they remember me too? Woven throughout is a heartfelt wish—tinged with hope—that they do.

Listen to it alongside your own bittersweet memories of spring.

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cherry blossomKALMA

KALMA – Sakura (Music Video)

Sakura KALMA

It’s a rock number that lets you hold onto positive feelings, singing of the sadness of leaving a familiar place and the anticipation for the future.

Created by KALMA, a three-piece band from Hokkaido, it was released as a digital single in 2021.

The unadorned band sound, the straightforward vocals, and the lyrics that project the feelings in one’s heart just as they are—all of it comes together to stir your emotions.

It makes you feel, “I’m going to do it like they do!” This song will save you when you’re feeling down or anxious.

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Sakura SongKANA-BOON

Kana Boon “Sakura no Uta” Japanese lyrics/ VostFr

Sakura no Uta by KANA-BOON

Sakura no Uta by KANA-BOON portrays someone conveying their feelings to the person they love through a song.

It’s included on their 2013 mini-album “Boku ga CD wo Dashitara.” Set to a characteristically fast-paced KANA-BOON melody, the lyrics express the clumsy, earnest heart of someone who struggles to honestly convey their feelings to the one they like.

Before the moment comes when they won’t be able to meet anymore, they sing a song packed to the brim with their deep feelings for that special person.

If you also find it hard to express your feelings to someone you like, trying to convey them through music is highly recommended!

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Cherry blossoms in full, resplendent bloomKEYTALK

KEYTALK – “Ouka Ranman” MUSIC VIDEO

Cherry Blossoms in Full Bloom KEYTALK

It’s a rock tune that was used as the opening theme for the anime RIN-NE! The song is by the band KEYTALK, also known for MATSURI BAYASHI and HELLO WONDERLAND, and it was released as a single in 2015.

With a four-on-the-floor foundation and a melody line that carries a touch of Japanese flavor, it’s a real pleasure to listen to! Its catchy vibe makes both your heart and body feel lighter.

The lyrics—“Grab what you want with your own hands”—give you a push forward, making it a youthful, cherry-blossom-themed song.

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Popular Sakura Songs Sung by Male Artists (41–50)

After the cherry blossoms (all quartets lead to the?)UNISON SQUARE GARDEN

UNISON SQUARE GARDEN 'After the Cherry Blossoms (all quartets lead to the?)' MV

After the Cherry Blossoms (all quartets lead to the?) UNISON SQUARE GARDEN

The exhilarating sound and vocals might clear your mind in an instant! This track by the three-piece rock band UNISON SQUARE GARDEN was released in 2013 as their eighth single.

It was used as the opening theme for the anime Yozakura Quartet: Hana no Uta.

It’s got that signature sharp, punchy production that they’re known for—packed with highlights like crisp guitar cutting and a wildly active bassline.

The positive lyrics about “enjoying the moment” are truly empowering.

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Cherry Blossom Rainabsorb

absorb "Sakura no Ame" MV Full

Sakura no Ame absorb

Absorb’s major-label debut single was first released as a Vocaloid song by member Haruyoshi Mori, and later re-released by absorb.

It’s a moving piece that vividly portrays scenes from graduation, a major event of the cherry blossom season.

The lyrics are striking for how they reflect on the precious memories built with friends and the feelings toward those friends as they each set off on their own paths.

While looking back on those memories, the song powerfully expresses a forward-looking hope—the wish to someday reunite with those friends.

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