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

SenbonzakuraWagakki Band

Wagakki Band / Senbonzakura

This song is a cover by Wagakki Band—formed in response to the call to “make traditional performing arts more pop and spread them worldwide”—of a Vocaloid track by Kurousa-P.

Wagakki Band’s style, which fuses traditional Japanese instruments with contemporary music, perfectly matches the original song’s world, which incorporated the atmosphere of the Meiji Restoration and Taisho romanticism while satirizing the modern era.

The term “Senbonzakura” originally praised the cherry blossoms of Mount Yoshino in Nara Prefecture, and by extension came to describe the peak bloom at famous cherry blossom viewing spots.

Inspired by cherry trees that are not only beautiful but also bloom with powerful vigor, the piece imparts an energizing sense of noble, life-affirming strength.

cherry blossomDA PUMP

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

After the unprecedented smash hit “U.

S.

A,” I figured their next track would be another upbeat dance number in DA PUMP’s signature style—but what they released was this surprising, Japanese-flavored piece, “Sakura.” It’s a song where vocalist ISSA’s captivating voice truly shines.

With costumes reminiscent of cherry blossom petals in shades of pink and purple, a chorus dance move where fingers overlap to draw an arc, and even the buzzworthy catchphrase “fabulous,” this track stirred up a level of attention to rival “U.

S.

A.” The lyrics feel like a soliloquy of unrequited love, which might be a bit mature for elementary schoolers, but through the dance and costumes, please enjoy a taste of Japan’s spring!

Sakura: To You Who Couldn't GraduateYoshiko Hanzaki

Yoshiko Hanzaki “Sakura — To You Who Couldn’t Graduate —” Anime ver. (Short)

“Sakura: To You Who Couldn’t Graduate” is Misako Hanzaki’s debut song.

She is a woman from Sapporo, Hokkaido.

Her singing voice is very beautiful.

A talented woman who discovered her passion for music while studying in the Faculty of Business Administration at Sapporo University, she is also a hard worker who lived in a bakery and kept writing songs while working.

Sakura PhotographHatsuboshi Academy

Hatsuboshi Academy “Sakura Photograph” Official Music Video (HATSUBOSHI GAKUEN – Sakura Photograph)

It’s a moving ballad perfect for the season when cherry blossoms dance.

Released in April 2025, this song is the theme for the season event “Sakura-Mau Start Line” in the game Gakuen Idolmaster.

The gentle harmonies of the trio—Liliya Katsuragi, Sayaka Shiun, and Saki Hanami—leave a lasting impression.

It’s as if the tender melody rides the spring breeze and soars into the sky.

The lyrics, which portray meetings, farewells, and irreplaceable friendship, will especially resonate with those graduating from school.

Be sure to give it a listen during cherry blossom season.

On the Day of DepartureAi Kawashima

Ai Kawashima “On the Day of Departure” Ultra High Quality Audio

Ai Kawashima, also known as the vocalist of I WiSH, is a highly skilled artist who made her major-label debut while continuing to perform street concerts.

Her voice, often described as an “angelic singing voice,” is filled with clarity and is sure to bring a refreshing breeze to listeners’ hearts.

“Tabidachi no Hi ni” is a perfect piece for graduation, and it’s no wonder it has been selected for choir competitions and graduation ceremonies.

A single petal of cherry blossomMISIA

A single cherry blossom petal ~ MISIA (covered by yuka & shihomi)

MISIA’s 31st single, “Sakura Hitohira,” also drew attention for featuring SHIROSE from WHITE JAM.

It’s a gently emotive cherry blossom song that pairs beautifully with MISIA’s resonant, full-bodied vocals.

It stands as a quintessential sakura song that we hope will touch the hearts of elementary school children as well.

Cherry Blossom Rainabsorb

absorb "Sakura no Ame" MV Full

Absorb’s song “Sakura no Ame” was originally released on Nico Nico Douga, where it drew attention as a “bittersweet graduation song” and became a popular cherry blossom tune.

It’s a moving classic that evokes timeless youth, and it was even adapted into a novel and a film.

It’s often performed at actual graduation ceremonies, too.