Japanese Pop ‘Sakura’ Song Rankings [2025]

DarlingMrs. GREEN APPLE92rank/position

Mrs. GREEN APPLE "Darling" Official Music Video

A heartwarming song woven with emotive vocals and a striking melody, reflecting the anxieties and hopes of youth.

Its message—reminding us of the importance of living true to ourselves and of the bonds we share with others—will gently encourage anyone ready to take a new step forward.

Released in January 2025, this track by Mrs.

GREEN APPLE was produced as the theme song for a special NHK General TV program.

Accompanied by visuals featuring a collaboration with 1,000 18-year-olds, it received an overwhelming response and stands as an ambitious work befitting the band’s 10th anniversary.

It’s the perfect song for the start of a new chapter or the spring season, when new encounters abound.

A resonant track you’ll want to play while chatting with friends or meeting new companions.

Love is litgood-for-nothing93rank/position

Rokudenashi “The Flame of Love” / Rokudenashi – The Flame of Love [Official Music Video]

This song, where a poignant sense of loneliness intersects with forward-looking hope, is perfect for the spring season.

It has the potential to become Rokudenashi’s new signature track.

Ninjin-san’s delicate vocals gently envelop the lyrics, which resonate deeply in the heart.

Since its release in February 2023, it has captured the hearts of many listeners.

It’s recommended for those who feel lonely or want to take a new step forward.

It’s great to listen to alone on a spring night, or to share with someone special.

If you listen to this piece, a light of hope for tomorrow is sure to be kindled.

gardenFujii Kaze94rank/position

Fujii Kaze – Garden (Not a MV)

A song by Fujii Kaze that interweaves the changing of the seasons with the fragility of human relationships.

Its gospel-tinged, soothing melody and profound lyrics resonate deeply with listeners.

Included on the album “LOVE ALL SERVE ALL,” the track was also featured in NatureLab’s “Laundrin” TV commercial.

Since its release in March 2022, it has been widely embraced by fans.

It’s a piece that stays close to those experiencing new encounters and farewells with the arrival of spring.

Recommended for anyone seeking a fresh start or wishing to keep moving forward while feeling life’s impermanence.

It's love, right?wacci95rank/position

wacci 'Koi Daro' Music Video

A heartwarming love song by wacci that offers the most straightforward answer to the question, “What is love?” Its lyrics teach us that love transcends gender, age, background, and nationality—resonating with many listeners.

Written as an insert song for the Fuji TV drama ‘A Family Undisturbed,’ it was released in April 2022 and won the Excellence Award at the 64th Japan Record Awards.

Brimming with warmth, this track gently encourages those struggling with love or lacking confidence.

EnchantedSaucy Dog96rank/position

Saucy Dog “Enchanted” Music Video

Saucy Dog is a three-piece band that even performed at NHK’s Kōhaku Uta Gassen at the end of 2022.

Their song “Mahō ni Kakararete” (Enchanted) was released digitally in March 2022 and served as the theme song for Abema’s dating show “Koisuru ♡ Shūmatsu Homestay 2022 Spring.” It’s a heart-fluttering tune—not exactly a “spring song” with explicit spring imagery, but it gently warms the heart with its depiction of love, making it perfect to listen to in spring and a great pick for couples who are mutually in love.

It will truly make you think, “I hope this happiness lasts forever.”

Fluttering Cherry BlossomSnow Man97rank/position

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

Snow Man sings a cherry blossom–themed song that resonates with children’s hearts.

Premiered in the stage production “Takizawa Kabuki ZERO,” the piece embodies both tradition and hopes for a new era.

Its elegant Japanese lyrics and dazzling performance are captivating.

Released as the theme song for the stage show that debuted in 2019, it has enchanted many fans.

The sight of the nine members dancing amid a flurry of cherry blossoms is breathtaking and became a hot topic on social media.

It’s a perfect song for elementary school students preparing for graduation or entrance ceremonies.

While feeling the season of spring, it will give you the courage to take a new step forward.

Nameless PoemMr.Children98rank/position

Mr.Children “Nameless Poem” Mr.Children “HOME” TOUR 2007 ~in the field~

This is a masterpiece—their 10th single—that achieved double million sales.

It’s a song about the shape of love that makes you think deeply about what love really is.

At first, it may sound like a straightforward love song, but the more you listen, the more the difficulty of love—and feelings of sadness and poignancy—grow stronger.