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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.
Deputy Editor of RAG MUSICSasashina
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 (51–60)

Homeward Road in MarchHirai Dai

Dai Hirai / The Way Home in March (Lyric Video)

March no Kaerimichi by Dai Hirai

A heartwarming song that fits perfectly with the cherry blossom season has arrived.

Carried by Dai Hirai’s gentle vocals, it weaves together the complex emotions of parting and new beginnings.

Set against the backdrop of March’s scenery, it carefully portrays a blend of loneliness and dignity, resonating deeply with listeners.

Released digitally in February 2022, the track is also included on the best-of album “LOVE＋PEACE.” Its piano and strings arrangement makes for a moving listen.

It’s a song we especially recommend to those entering graduation season or anyone standing at a turning point in life.

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spring thunderKenshi Yonezu

Kenshi Yonezu – Spring Thunder

Spring Thunder Kenshi Yonezu

This song expresses the fleeting, cherry blossom-like beauty of first love by likening it to spring thunder.

Kenshi Yonezu’s poetic lyrics and distinctive melody resonate deeply with listeners.

It artfully depicts the emotional shifts from the beginning to the end of a romance.

Included on the album “BOOTLEG,” the track was released in November 2017.

Its music video also drew attention and became immensely popular, surpassing 100 million views on YouTube.

It’s especially recommended for the season when you can feel spring’s arrival.

It’s a song that will stay close to your heart when you want to look back on your first love or when you’re feeling wistful.

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spring skySuzuki Suzuki

【Graduation】Spring Sky – Suzuki Suzuki【Official Music Video】

Harusora Suzuki Suzuki

Suzuki Suzuki delivers a song that feels like it celebrates a new beginning alongside the cherry blossoms that herald the arrival of spring.

Marked by beautiful harmonies and heartwarming lyrics, this piece gently embraces graduation, farewells, and new encounters.

Released in February 2022 and included on their first album, “313,” it has become a beloved track that resonates with many listeners.

It’s a song you’ll want to hear in the spring, especially recommended for those approaching graduation or starting school.

Even if you’re feeling anxious about a new environment, listening to this track is sure to give you courage.

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Sakura Weather and a Time Machine with Hatsune MikuAdo

[Ado] Cherry Blossom Weather and a Time Machine with Hatsune Miku

Sakura Weather and a Time Machine with Hatsune Miku Ado

This song beautifully captures the bittersweet feeling of cherry blossoms in the air and the longing for time gone by.

The collaboration between Ado and Hatsune Miku deepens the emotions embedded in the lyrics.

Released on October 24, 2024, it’s a single commemorating Ado’s 22nd birthday.

The lyrics, where the warmth of spring intersects with the fragility of farewells, portray both new beginnings and lingering attachment to lost memories, carrying a message that resonates deeply.

It’s a track you’ll want to listen to during cherry blossom season—perfect for those feeling the arrival of spring or looking to reflect on cherished memories.

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

Heralding springyama

yama – Harbinger of Spring (Official Video)

yama who heralds spring

A song that yama sings with heartfelt emotion, portraying the feelings of today’s youth.

Set in late-night Tokyo, it delicately captures loneliness and the struggle with reality.

It’s packed with relatable themes, like the fragility of connections on social media and the pain of pretending to be a perfect version of yourself.

Released digitally in April 2020, the track became a major hit on TikTok, racking up over 300 million streams.

Highly recommended for anyone who wants to feel the subtle emotional currents of young people living in modern society.

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Melancholy Cherry Blossomsbeautiful night

Atarayo – Sorrowful Sakura (Music Video)

Melancholy cherry blossoms in the long, transient night

It’s a ballad that evokes the feeling of spring and gently stays close to the listener’s heart.

In the season of graduations and farewells, it warmly embraces those setting out on a new path.

Atarayo’s delicate vocals and the emotionally resonant lyrics leave a strong impression.

Released in March 2023, this track has become a beloved staple for the graduation season.

It’s especially nice to listen to when the cherry blossoms are in bloom.

It’s a perfect song for those experiencing parting with friends or feeling anxious about a new chapter in life.

A wonderful piece that soothes the heart and gives you the courage to look forward.

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Yozakura feat. Mei-chanwhale

Yozakura feat. Mei-chan (Official Video)

Night Sakura feat. Mei-chan Kujira

A song by Kujira that overlays the shifting feelings of love with cherry blossoms on a spring night.

Set to a lively melody, it vividly portrays love from its beginning to its end.

Released in June 2020, it’s a popular track with over 2.

5 million views on YouTube.

Like blossoms that bloom and fall, it reminds us that love, too, holds both transience and beauty.

Mei-chan’s delicate vocals are captivating.

It’s perfect for listening alone on a spring night or sharing with someone special.

A heartwarming track that comforts anyone struggling with love.

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