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

Sakura MelodyNoriyuki Makihara

Noriyuki Makihara – Sakura Melody [Music Video]

Sakura Melody Noriyuki Makihara

Noriyuki Makihara, known for hit songs like “Fuyu ga Hajimaru yo” and “Donna Toki mo,” tends to have a strong image as a winter-song artist.

But he actually has plenty of wonderful spring songs, too! In particular, “Sakura Melody” is such an upbeat, positive track that you could almost call it the spring version of “Fuyu ga Hajimaru yo,” with its palpable sense of excitement.

The melody line is incredibly fluid as well, reminding you just how exceptional his singing truly is!

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Popular Cherry Blossom Songs Sung by Male Artists (51–60)

cherry blossomShota Shimizu

Shota Shimizu “Sakura” MV

Shota Sakura Shimizu

Shota Shimizu’s “Sakura” is a song that comes to mind when the cherry blossom season arrives, expressing a bittersweet longing for a beloved person we can no longer meet.

It’s included on his 2010 album “Journey.” The soft pink cherry blossoms carry a gentle warmth that seems to envelop people, don’t they? Just like those blossoms, the person I loved was warm and kind—but I can’t see them anymore.

This song makes my heart ache as it captures the feeling of continuing to think forever about someone I love who now exists only in my heart.

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ARASHI – Sakura [Official Music Video]

Sakura Storm

Theme song of the drama “Ouroboros: This Love Is Justice.” For a sakura-themed song, it’s remarkably cool and stylish.

The lyrics, centered on loneliness and strength, are striking and resonate with a cool edge.

It conveys the power to keep living and feels like it gives you the strength to move forward.

The music video, where cherry blossoms stand out vividly, is also a must-see.

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cherry blossomKyogo Kawaguchi

Kyogo Kawaguchi – Sakura

Kyogo Sakurakuchi

Kawaguchi Kyogo’s “Sakura” evokes the image of a grand love vowed beneath a cherry tree.

Released in 2003, the song won the Wired Music Award at that year’s Japan Cable Radio Awards.

Its lyrics, which express the desire to stay together no matter how many cherry blossom seasons come because “I will make you happy,” feel almost like words of a proposal.

If you received such a wonderful proposal under a beautiful cherry tree, your answer would practically be a foregone conclusion, wouldn’t it? If you’re thinking of proposing to the one you love in this new season, why not take inspiration from this song?

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cherry blossom pinkChicago Poodle

Chicago Poodle “Sakurairo” PV

Sakura-colored Chicago Poodle

A cherry blossom song that sings of seasons passing as farewells and encounters repeat.

The lyrics, sung with the hope of one day meeting someone you love again, linger poignantly in your ears.

It’s a wonderful number with calm, mature words—not overly youthful—making it easy for all generations to embrace.

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In conclusion

We’ve introduced plenty of cherry blossom songs sung by male artists—did you find a new favorite? Cherry blossom songs had a boom in the 2000s, giving rise to many tracks themed around sakura.

They’re perfect for listening during cherry blossom season and great picks for karaoke too, right? Sakura songs that entrust various feelings to the cherry blossoms are uniquely Japanese.

Wishing you a wonderful spring accompanied by these beautiful masterpieces.