Recommended sakura songs for elementary school kids: classic and popular spring tunes

Sakura Weather and a Time Machine with Hatsune MikuAdo

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

Songs themed around cherry blossoms are perfect for creating spring memories that stay with children.

The collaboration between Ado and Hatsune Miku beautifully captures the fleeting nature of sakura and the passage of time.

Released in October 2024, this track commemorates Ado’s 22nd birthday.

Singing of lingering attachment to the past, regret, and the courage to move forward, the piece will surely resonate with elementary school students facing graduation or entrance ceremonies.

It’s a song we’d love children to hear as they take a new step forward, recalling days spent with friends beneath the cherry blossoms.

spring melancholyMrs. GREEN APPLE

Mrs. GREEN APPLE – Spring Melancholy

This song delicately portrays the transience of youth and the emotions of adolescence.

It’s said that Motoki Omori, the vocalist of Mrs.

GREEN APPLE, wrote it the day after his high school graduation ceremony.

It’s a perfect track to listen to during graduation season.

The song was tied in as the theme for Suntory’s “Craft Boss” commercial and became widely loved.

In March 2024, it surpassed 100 million cumulative streams on the Billboard JAPAN charts.

Why not give it a listen this spring, a season that evokes farewells and growth? Its heartfelt lyrics and beautiful melody are sure to color your memories.

Fluttering Cherry BlossomSnow Man

Snow Man “Hirari to Sakura” (from “Takizawa Kabuki ZERO 2020 The Movie”)

Snow Man sings a cherry blossom–themed song that resonates with children’s hearts.

Premiered in the stage production “Takizawa Kabuki ZERO,” the piece embodies both tradition and hopes for a new era.

Its elegant Japanese lyrics and dazzling performance are captivating.

Released as the theme song for the stage show that debuted in 2019, it has enchanted many fans.

The sight of the nine members dancing amid a flurry of cherry blossoms is breathtaking and became a hot topic on social media.

It’s a perfect song for elementary school students preparing for graduation or entrance ceremonies.

While feeling the season of spring, it will give you the courage to take a new step forward.

cherry blossomNaotaro Moriyama

Sakura

It’s one of the quintessential “sakura songs” you want to listen to when spring arrives.

Virtually synonymous with Naotaro Moriyama, this track was released as a single in March 2003 and sold over a million copies.

Its lyrics superimpose farewells to dear friends and moments of new beginnings onto the image of cherry blossoms that bloom beautifully and fall all too quickly, resonating deeply in the heart.

Beyond the sadness of parting, the song also conveys a warm, resilient strength, pledging to reunite in the future while holding onto unchanging feelings.

It was also beloved as the ending theme for the MBS/TBS program “Sekai Ururun Taizai-ki.” It’s a classic you’ll want to play on the day of graduation, reminiscing about the days spent with your friends.

SAKURAIkimonogakari

SAKURA – Ikimonogakari (Full)

Ikimono-gakari’s major-label debut single, released in 2006.

From the very first lines, its emotional lyrics grab your heart.

Though it’s a classic graduation-themed song with a touch of loneliness, it carries the message of never forgetting the promise made in spring, making it perfect for anyone taking a new step forward.

The bittersweet feelings evoked by cherry blossoms, combined with lyrics that also convey positivity and a simple, heartwarming melody, are sure to gently resonate with elementary school children as they spread their wings toward the future.

CHE.R.RYYUI

CHE.R.RY – YUI (Full)

A smash hit by the eternal guitar girl, YUI.

If you’re a woman who sings while playing guitar, you’ve almost certainly gone through this song, CHE.

R.

RY.

Just like its tagline—a sweet-and-sour spring song like fruit—it’s a truly splendid anthem of youth and love.

When this song came out, smartphones didn’t exist yet; everyone was tapping out emails on flip phones.

The nostalgia of pressing the same key multiple times instead of flick input! Even if today’s elementary school kids don’t know flip phones, any girl wishing for someone to notice her budding feelings is sure to get butterflies from this springtime song!

to clear up (weather)Yorushika

Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End Non-Credit Opening (Cour 2) / Opening Theme: Yorushika — Haru

Yorushika’s new song captivates with its transparent tone and striking lyrics.

Released in January 2024, it was also chosen as the opening theme for the TV anime Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End.

It carries a hopeful message: even if the rain keeps falling, the sky above the clouds is always clear.

It’s the perfect track for those taking a new step forward with the arrival of spring.

Suis’s delicate vocals gently accompany listeners and give them courage.

It’s also recommended for elementary school students experiencing new encounters and farewells in the season when cherry blossoms are in full bloom.