Japanese Pop ‘Sakura’ Song Rankings [2025]

O-Shichi and the Night Cherry BlossomsFuyumi Sakamoto29rank/position

Fuyumi Sakamoto – Yozakura O-Shichi

A major long-selling hit by Fuyumi Sakamoto, featuring a novel arrangement that fuses jazz, pop, and enka.

Released as a single in 1994, it’s a number that evokes the bewitching allure of yozakura—cherry blossoms at night—rather than daytime blossoms.

The backing track employs brass, koto, and strings, creating a sound that appeals not only to enka fans but also to listeners of kayōkyoku and rock.

Above all, Sakamoto’s vocals are breathtaking, rendering an overwhelming depth of passion that shakes the listener to the core.

cherry blossom rainJUJU30rank/position

JUJU “Sakura Ame” (Cherry Blossom Rain)

A poignant medium-tempo ballad by JUJU, layered with reflections on a beautiful cherry blossom rain.

Visiting a riverside path of memories alone, the protagonist wistfully recalls a past love—tenderly portraying the bittersweetness of spring in a gem of a song.

Released in February 2010, it was featured as the March opening theme for TBS’s CDTV and in a RecoChoku commercial, and is also included on the album “JUJU.” It’s a song to listen to on nights when the coming of spring makes you look back, or when you’ve said goodbye to someone dear.

CHERRY BLOSSOM10-FEET31rank/position

Kyoto Daisakusen 2011 CHERRY BLOSSOM

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.

Cherry Blossom Societyyuzu32rank/position

Yuzu “Sakura-kai” Music Video

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.

Let the cherry blossoms bloomYoshida Yamada33rank/position

Sakura, Bloom / Yoshida Yamada [MUSIC VIDEO]

Released in February 2019, Yoshida Yamada’s work expresses the feelings of a bud enduring winter’s cold and waiting to bloom, overlapping them with the determination to forge one’s own path.

Chosen as the ending theme for the anime Hinomaru Sumo, its bright, upbeat melody and powerful message warm the hearts of those striving toward their dreams.

Portraying hope and growth in life through the image of cherry blossoms blooming vigorously toward spring, it’s a beautiful cheer song.

Give it a listen as a warm track that gently nudges you forward when starting a new chapter or taking the first step toward your goals.

SakurabitoSun Set Swish34rank/position

SunSet Swish – Sakurabito (Cherry Blossom People) M/V

This song was used as the 21st ending theme for the anime BLEACH.

It’s a track by SunSet Swish, a three-piece band from Hirakata, Osaka, released in 2010 as their 11th single.

A heart-trembling ballad, it wraps a warm band sound in the timbre of strings.

As the beautiful choral work layers with the straightforward feelings expressed in the lyrics—“I want to see someone precious”—you may find yourself moved to tears before you know it.

The flowers are cherry blossoms; you are beautiful.Ikimonogakari35rank/position

Flowers are cherry blossoms, you are beautiful — Ikimono-gakari cover

A refreshing spring song themed around cherry blossoms, it captivates with its heartwarming melody and poetic lyrics.

By layering the beauty of cherry blossoms with that of a loved one, it delicately portrays budding feelings of love and the anticipation of new beginnings that come with the arrival of spring.

Released in January 2008 as Ikimono-gakari’s eighth single, it was also featured in a commercial for au by KDDI.

It’s a perfect track to listen to in the spring season, recommended for those embarking on new encounters or beginnings.

Ideal for leisurely moments under the cherry trees or for reminiscing about precious memories with someone special.