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Recommended for cherry-blossom viewing season! Classic sakura songs and spring songs

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As the cherry blossoms begin to bloom and the full-fledged hanami season arrives, many of you are probably looking for sakura songs and spring songs.

You’ll want some BGM for your hanami, and maybe songs to sing at karaoke afterward too!

But sometimes it’s hard to find a song that really clicks, isn’t it?

So in this article, we’ll introduce must-hear classics and perfect Japanese tracks for the hanami season, focusing on staple sakura songs and spring songs.

There are also some recently released tunes, so be sure to read through to the very end!

Recommended for cherry blossom viewing season! Classic Sakura songs and spring songs (61–70)

Dear Sir or Madam, on this day when cherry blossoms flutterMafumafu

[MV] Dear Sir/Madam, On This Day When Cherry Blossoms Flutter Down / Mafumafu [Shonen Janmaga Gakuen]

Dear Sir/Madam, on this day when cherry blossoms flutter, Mafumafu

Beginning with a depiction of a school building dyed in the colors of spring, this piece gently envelops the fleeting nature of youth alongside Mafumafu’s delicate vocals.

Included on the October 2019 album “Kagurairo Artifact,” it was also used as the theme song for “Shonen Janmaga Gakuen.” With lyrics that sing of school-day memories, friendship, and partings amidst a flurry of cherry blossoms, it’s sure to resonate deeply with listeners.

It’s a track you’ll want to hear during graduation season or when you feel the arrival of spring.

It’s also recommended for anyone who wants to experience Mafumafu’s unique world.

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Only the graduation photo knowsHinatazaka46

The Only One Who Knows Is the Graduation Photo by Hinatazaka46

Only the graduation photos know Hinatazaka46

A fresh, springlike song from Hinatazaka46! Centered on the theme of graduation, it gently sings of feelings for days gone by.

It delicately portrays the bittersweetness of cherry blossom season and unspoken first love.

Released in January 2025 with Nao Kosaka as center, the music video unfolds a fantastical world inspired by a “parade that heralds spring.” It’s a perfect track for graduation season—recommended not only for students but also for anyone who wants to look back on fond memories.

Its heartfelt lyrics and clear, luminous vocals are sure to move you.

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Come, spring.Yumi Matsutoya

Yumi Matsutoya – Come, Spring

Spring, Come — Yumi Matsutoya

A celebrated song by Yumi Matsutoya that gently sings of the coming of spring.

Its lyrics beautifully depict the fragile scent of flowers and unforgettable feelings for someone, resonating deeply with listeners.

Released in October 1994 as the theme song for an NHK morning drama series, it reached No.

1 on the Oricon weekly chart.

With sales of approximately 1.

164 million copies, it became a million-seller.

Cherished as a school graduation song and even included in textbooks, it’s loved across generations.

It’s perfect for the season when you can feel spring’s arrival, accompanying the start of a new chapter.

Highly recommended for those about to take a new step or for anyone who has experienced a farewell with someone dear.

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Sakura (Solo)Naotaro Moriyama

Naotaro Moriyama – Sakura (Solo)

Sakura (Solo) by Naotaro Moriyama

A beautiful, heart-touching ballad that layers the transience of cherry blossoms with the changing course of life.

Naotaro Moriyama’s clear voice, together with the warm melodies woven by piano and strings, gently envelops the listener’s heart.

Released in March 2003, the song became a massive hit, selling over one million copies.

It’s a perfect piece to listen to in spring—a season of graduations, farewells, and new beginnings.

Under the cherry blossoms, as you reflect on memories with someone dear, why not take a new step forward with this song?

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Sakura RabbitTakaya Kawasaki

Takanori Kawasaki - Sakura Usagi [OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO]

Sakura Usagi Kawasaki Takaya

A warm spring ballad in which Takaya Kawasaki gently sings of the aching feelings of unspoken love.

Set in the cherry-blossom graduation season, it delicately portrays the protagonist’s emotions—harbored over three years—by likening their timid heart to a “rabbit.” The interweaving of a faint crush and parting resonates deeply alongside his husky vocals.

Released in January 2021, with the music video following in February, the song is also included on the album “Nukumori.” Its closeness to fans is another draw, with the MV cast selected through a LINE LIVE audition.

It’s a track that tenderly colors a page of youth you’ll want to revisit with the arrival of spring, offering comfort to anyone who has experienced unrequited love.

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Song of SpringUkasukaji

"Song of Spring" (Ukasuka-G ver.) MUSIC VIDEO short ver.

Spring Song Ukasuka-G

Created to coincide with cherry blossom season, this refreshing track evokes the arrival of spring and the start of new beginnings.

Led by the duo Ukasuka-G, it was crafted with contributions from many prominent artists.

Produced in 2014 as the campaign song for FM802’s “ACCESS!”, it later appeared as a self-cover version on Ukasuka-G’s album “AMIGO.” Serving as an encouraging anthem for those stepping into new environments, it’s a song many people want to listen to with the coming of spring.

Highly recommended for anyone marking a milestone in life, such as graduation, school entrance, or starting a new job.

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Sakura, flutterSouthern All Stars

Southern All Stars – Sakura, Hirari [Official Visualizer]

Cherry Blossoms, Gently — Southern All Stars

It’s a pop number themed around cherry blossoms, the symbol of spring.

Released by Southern All Stars in January 2025, the track served as the lead single from the album “THANK YOU SO MUCH.” Unveiled on the first anniversary of the Noto Peninsula earthquake, the song carries deep sentiments for the affected regions.

It features Keisuke Kuwata’s characteristically poetic lyrics and a sound that evokes a light spring breeze.

Through the image of falling sakura petals, it conveys messages of hope and renewal.

It’s a perfect song for when you want to feel the arrival of a new season.

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