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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 & spring songs (11–20)

SakuraRemioromen

Remioromen – Sakura LIVE HD (Japanese lyrics)

Sakura Remioromen

Remioromen’s first digital-only single.

Since it was used as the campaign song for au and LISMO, some of you might still have it stuck in your head.

Try listening to it when you’re thinking about a former lover you parted ways with—it’ll hit home.

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S.A.K.U.R.A.Sandaime J Soul Brothers from EXILE TRIBE

Sandaime J SOUL BROTHERS from EXILE TRIBE / S.A.K.U.R.A.

S.A.K.U.R.A. Third Generation J Soul Brothers from EXILE TRIBE

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is a cherry blossom-themed song by Sandaime J Soul Brothers from EXILE TRIBE, released on March 26, 2014.

With its cool vibe and impressive member rap parts, it’s a standout track.

You definitely want to get hyped during cherry blossom viewing season, and this is the perfect song for everyone to sing together at karaoke.

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cherry blossoms drifting awayHikaru Utada

Hikaru Utada – Sakura Nagashi (Short Ver.)

Sakura Nagashi by Hikaru Utada

Utada Hikaru, truly a charismatic female vocalist, delivers a stunning cherry-blossom song with ‘Sakura Nagashi’—it’s so good you can’t help but think, “as expected!” Her unique artistic world is fully expressed in this track, and the more you listen, the more depth you’ll discover.

Beyond a sense of poignancy, the song evokes a range of emotions that seem to call out to you.

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SAKURA -We Must Sing of Spring-Yajima Beauty Salon

Yajima Beauty Salon / SAKURA -We Must Sing of Spring-

SAKURA - Must Sing Haru wo Utawanebada - Yajima Beauty Salon

This is the second single by the musical unit Yajima Biyoshitsu, formed by the comedy duo Tunnels and DJ OZMA, the alter ego of Show Ayanocozey, who is also active as the vocalist of Kishidan.

Its impactful lyrics sprinkled with intriguing phrases and its brisk, dance-inducing beat make it irresistibly catchy.

The catchy melody and pop arrangement evoke scenic images of cherry blossoms, just like the title suggests.

It’s a karaoke staple that everyone can sing together to get the party going.

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Sakura AleKana Adachi

Kana Adachi “Sakura Yell”

Sakura Yell Adachi Kana

Sakura Yell is a cherry blossom song released around the same time as Kana Adachi’s high school graduation.

Her feelings about graduating come through in her vocals.

While many sakura songs evoke the sadness of parting, this one sings of a positive farewell.

It conveys a bright, springtime atmosphere full of hope.

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Cherry Blossom ForestGen Hoshino

Gen Hoshino – Crazy Crazy (Official Video)

Sakura no Mori Hoshino Gen

Among fans, this song is interesting because it can be seen in many ways depending on your perspective: some say it portrays the birth of life, while others feel it’s a more deeply human tale.

I hope you’ll listen and reflect on its meaning.

It was released in 2014 as a double A-side single with “Crazy Crazy/Sakura no Mori,” and was selected as J-WAVE’s spring campaign song.

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Recommended for cherry-blossom viewing season! Classic sakura songs and spring songs (21–30)

cherry blossomDA PUMP

DA PUMP / Sakura MV+SPOT (short ver.)

Sakura DA PUMP

This is the 30th single by DA PUMP, a male dance and vocal group that has long energized the J-POP scene with catchy melodies and rap over hip-hop, as well as high-level, impactful dance performances.

Following their single “U.

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,” which made a splash in the 2018 J-POP scene, this track offers a different flavor with Japanese-inspired melodies and a lyrical atmosphere that feels soothing.

Its relaxed tempo highlights their strong vocal abilities, showcasing DA PUMP’s wide expressive range.

It’s a song that embodies the beauty of Japanese aesthetics—perfect as background music for cherry-blossom viewing, especially under the night sakura.

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