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

A Vocaloid producer who is also a music writerWakachan Araki
I started playing guitar in middle school and focused on band activities during my student years. I’ve been a hobbyist Vocaloid producer for over 15 years. After entering the workforce, I gained experience in various roles, including event sound engineering and videography/photography. As a writer, I’ve contributed introduction articles for music and manga websites, and in 2022 I had the opportunity to write the bonus liner notes for IA SUPER BEST. My specialties are Japanese rock, Vocaloid, and manga.
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Deputy Editor of the web media RAG MUSIC. I’m Sasashina, a mom currently raising an elementary schooler and a preschooler. In my student days, I studied broadly at Kyoto College of Science and Technology, covering sound, lighting, and video technology, and acquired skills from comprehensive stage production to the fundamentals of creative expression. After graduation, I joined a music production company, where I still work, and have consistently built my career on the production side, taking on diverse tasks centered around music. Currently, I mainly handle articles for children, drawing on what I’ve learned about parenting in my own way, as well as insights and discoveries from interacting with my kids every day. I hope I can be of help to you, even just a little!

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 (31–40)

Tomorrow, when spring comesTakako Matsu

Takako Matsu – When Spring Comes Tomorrow

If tomorrow, when spring comes — Takako Matsu

A gem of a melody played as if to celebrate the arrival of a new season, carried by the refreshing spring breeze.

Takako Matsu’s clear voice gently wraps nostalgic memories and the hope of reunion.

Feelings for someone devoted to baseball, cherished places shared with a loved one—vivid snapshots of youth are drawn and resonate deeply with listeners.

Released in March 1997 as her debut, it was featured in an NTT commercial and reached No.

8 on the Oricon charts.

Lyrics by Yuji Sakamoto, music and arrangement by Daisuke Hinata, the song is polished and refined.

It’s perfect for a drive under gentle spring sunshine—highly recommended for those starting a new chapter or wishing to look back on precious memories.

When the warm weather lifts your spirits, this song will be there, close to your heart.

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Sakura RoadAqua Timez

Sakura Road

Sakura Road Aqua Timez

Released as a digital-only single in April 2015, this Aqua Timez track was chosen as the ending theme for the information program “PON!”, warming the hearts of many.

Announced to commemorate the band’s 10th anniversary, this medium-tempo song is also included on the album “10th Anniversary Best RED.” Its lyrics depict the arrival of spring and the happiness of having someone special with whom to share that joy—something many listeners can likely relate to.

As you think of your important person, give it a listen at the start of this new season.

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YumemigusaBLUE ENCOUNT

BLUE ENCOUNT “Yumemigusa” Music Video [Theme Song for the Film “Blue, Painful, and Brittle”]

Yumemigusa BLUE ENCOUNT

A heartwarming song that captures the fragility of youth and the journey of growth—perfect for the season when cherry blossoms dance.

While beautifully depicting the bittersweet scenes of spring, it weaves in reflections on lost time and feelings for someone precious.

The grand band sound intertwined with strings resonates deeply with listeners.

Released by BLUE ENCOUNT in September 2020, the track was created as the theme song for the film ‘Aokute Itakute Moroi’ (Our Blue Moment), based on a novel by Yoru Sumino.

It’s a rearrangement of a song from their indie days, newly adapted to match the film’s worldview.

A true gem that supports those trying to move forward while looking back on the past, it’s highly recommended for spring farewells and new encounters—sure to touch the heart.

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cherry blossom night breezeSukima Switch

Sakura Yokaze

Sakurayokaze Sukima Switch

A piece marked by the gentle tones of piano and acoustic guitar and softly resonant harmonies.

It carefully portrays the emotions deep within the heart, overlaying the image of walking down a lane lined with cherry blossoms onto the journey of life, where we sometimes pause.

It was included on the 2004 album “Natsugumo Noise.” A song that stays close to the heart—one you’ll want to listen to alone on a spring night.

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Let the cherry blossoms bloomYoshida Yamada

Sakura, Bloom / Yoshida Yamada [MUSIC VIDEO]

Sakura Sake Yoshida Yamada

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.

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Recommended for cherry-blossom viewing season! Classic sakura songs & spring songs (41–50)

Thunder Sakura feat. 9Lana, SAKURAmotiMAISONdes

Urusei Yatsura Season 2 Ending Full – Raiou by MAISONdes feat. 9Lana, SAKURAmoti

Thunder Sakura feat. 9Lana, SAKURAmotiMAISONdes

Let me introduce a memorable track marked by gentle vocals and a wistful melody that evokes the arrival of spring.

In this work from MAISONdes, the fleeting time spent with a loved one is delicately portrayed through scenes of a thunder-rumbling city and fluttering cherry blossoms.

Its calm melody and 9Lana’s translucent voice wrap tenderly around the feelings for someone special, conveying a warm embrace.

Chosen as the ending theme for the third cour of the Fuji TV anime “Urusei Yatsura” starting in January 2024, the song was written and composed by SAKURAmoti.

It’s a recommended piece for those beginning a new life in spring or wishing to look back on memories with someone dear.

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A Single Cherry Blossom PetalMaica_n

Maica_n – Sakura Petal (Official Music Video)

Sakura Petal Maica_n

It’s an uplifting song woven from a melody that resonates deep in the heart and vocals tinged with poignancy.

It gently wraps the anxiety and uncertainty that come with chasing a dream, along with the courage to move forward, into a warm, comforting track.

Drawing on her own experiences, Maica_n’s words offer a message that stands close to the listener’s heart.

Having stepped into the major scene with the album “Replica,” Maica_n has also worked on numerous tie-in projects, including the ending theme for the anime Digimon Adventure: and a commercial song for the brand Ukon no Chikara.

This song is perfect for the season when spring is in the air, and it’s sure to become a reassuring companion that quietly gives a nudge to those feeling anxious about starting a new chapter in life.

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