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Songs of Nighttime Cherry Blossoms: A curated selection of classic and popular cherry blossom tracks that evoke a dreamlike scene!

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.
Pop music writer/editorKEI
A style that keeps updating my favorites while loving mainstream and hit songs. I have experience writing articles for outlets like Utaten. Since I discovered music as a student, I’ve mainly listened to Japanese and Korean pop. 2000s J-POP and 2010s K-POP were my youth, and I’m also loosely into jazz and R&B. I enjoy good music across genres with a “good is good” mindset. Thanks to my past work environment (and its influence), I listened to a lot of classic rock and kayōkyoku, which may have broadened my tastes. At RAG MUSIC, I mainly cover K-POP. I focus on reviews that emphasize feelings people can relate to, and on editing aligned with local pride and hit potential. Thank you!

Cherry blossoms that herald the arrival of spring.

The sight of their small, pale blossoms in full bloom shines with beauty not only beneath the blue sky, but even after sunset, when darkness falls around them.

In recent years, illuminated, dreamlike cherry blossoms have become a familiar sight across the country.

In this article, we’ve gathered songs related to yozakura—nighttime cherry blossoms.

We’ve selected not only tracks that include the word “yozakura” in their titles or lyrics, but also songs that depict cherry blossoms at night.

Please enjoy them as companions for a spring evening.

[Night Cherry Blossoms Songs] Carefully Selected Masterpieces and Popular Tracks About Cherry Blossoms That Evoke Dreamlike Scenes (41–50)

cherry blossoms at nightYutaka Yamakawa

Yozakura

Yozakura Yamakawa Yutaka

It’s a melancholic song that contrasts the beauty of cherry blossoms at night with a life filled with struggles alongside a loved one.

It’s sung by Yutaka Yamakawa, an enka singer from Mie Prefecture who drew attention with his debut single “Hakodate Main Line.” It was released in 1992 as his 13th single.

The lyrics—saying that being with you is all that matters—really hit home.

It feels like watching a scene from a movie.

You can’t help but hope that all those hardships and heartfelt feelings will be rewarded someday.

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[Night Sakura Songs] Carefully Selected Masterpieces and Popular Tracks About Cherry Blossoms That Evoke Enchanting Scenes! (51–60)

floating cloudWednesday Campanella

floating cloud

Floating Cloud Wednesday Campanella

Wednesday Campanella, which drew attention when it was announced in 2021 that KOM_I, who had served as the group’s iconic vocalist, would be leaving.

The song “Ukigumo” is included on their first mini-album, “Crawl and Pull-Up,” released in 2013.

It’s a track brimming with Wednesday Campanella’s distinctive world—a mysterious, floating sensation that evokes cherry blossoms and Japan’s beautiful scenery, with the traditional motif of kachō-fūgetsu woven into the lyrics.

Listening to it while gazing at cherry blossoms at night may let you savor that beautiful scenery even more.

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PuzzleKanjani Eight

Puzzle Kanjani Eight Cover

Puzzle Kanjani Eight

Kanjani Eight’s “Puzzle” is a song that makes you feel as if your heart is being tightly gripped.

Released in 2009 as the lead track of the album PUZZLE, it was written and composed by Kazuyoshi Saito, who has also recorded it as a self-cover.

Songs that suit viewing cherry blossoms at night are often love songs, but this one feels more like taking a hard look at your current self—some listeners may even feel a slight ache in their chest.

It’s a sentimental tune that brings back memories of places you used to hang out and friends from the past when you’re feeling down.

True to Kanjani Eight’s style, it also weaves in place names and landmarks from Osaka.

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Fluttering Cherry BlossomSnow Man

Snow Man “Hirari to Sakura” (from “Takizawa Kabuki ZERO 2020 The Movie”)

Gracefully, cherry blossoms — Snow Man

There are many “sakura songs,” and among them, the ones that evoke night-time cherry blossoms tend to have a calm, mellow vibe.

But Snow Man’s “Hirari to Sakura” is powerful, likening cherry blossoms to life and the way we live.

The song was also used as the theme for Takizawa Kabuki ZERO 2020 The Movie.

It carries a certain pop sensibility reminiscent of classic kayōkyoku, making it a sakura song that seems likely to be loved by a wide range of ages.

The music video is flashy as well—far beyond just a gentle ‘hirari’ of petals—the whirlwind of cherry blossoms leaves a striking impact.

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In conclusion

We’ve introduced a slew of songs inspired by night-time cherry blossoms that conjure up fantastical scenes.

Did you find a favorite night-sakura track? Next spring, be sure to take your time listening to classic cherry blossom tunes while gazing at the graceful night sakura in full bloom against the backdrop of the night sky.