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

Gachi SakuraShonan no Kaze

Shonan no Kaze “Gachi Zakura” MUSIC VIDEO

Released in 2010 and selected as the theme song for the film “Negotiator THE MOVIE: A Battle of Wits at 10,000 Meters,” Shonan no Kaze’s 10th single, “Gachi Zakura,” is a standout.

The cherry blossom song, delivered with Shonan no Kaze’s powerful vocals, is truly overwhelming.

A hundred flowers in full bloomLila Ikuta

Lilas Ikuta “Profusion of a Hundred Flowers” Official Music Video

A dramatic song by Rira Ikuta that paints a vividly colored future beyond hardship.

The melody, infused with traditional Japanese elements, blends beautifully with the grand sound.

Her translucent vocals and powerful beat deftly express the protagonist’s inner strength and delicate emotions.

Released in December 2024, the track was chosen as the opening theme for the anime “The Apothecary Diaries,” which begins airing in January 2025, and its vibrant jacket photo by Mika Ninagawa also drew attention.

It’s a song not only for anime fans, but one to hear when you’re at a crossroads or feeling lost.

It will surely awaken the courage sleeping in your heart.

Bring it on, spring.Non

[Official Music Video] Non – I’ll Stand to Face Spring

A heartwarming rock number that sings of youthful passion and the courage to take a new step forward.

Non wrote the lyrics, crafting an energetic anthem that blows away the stifling feeling of everyday life.

With refreshing guitar tones and powerful drum beats, it’s a perfect song for spring—the season when life begins.

Released digitally in January 2025, the track finally saw an official audio release after being performed at a solo concert.

It gently supports new students brimming with anxiety and excitement, as well as anyone about to embark on a new chapter.

Non’s clear, translucent vocals and the song’s positive message truly resonate.

cherry blossomKobukuro

Sakura – Kobukuro (Full)

Released in 2005 as their 12th single, this is a spring song that stands as one of Kobukuro’s signature tracks.

It’s said that after hearing them perform this song at a street live, the president of the agency they would later join decided to support the duo.

Their supple, beautiful vocals and melody touch listeners’ hearts.

The lyrics, which sing of the delicate strength of a single flower and the importance of each individual’s uniqueness, convey a vast, unforced love.

It’s a song you’ll want to send with a gentle push to the backs of children setting out on the road toward the future.

SAKURARemioromen

Remioromen – Sakura LIVE HD (Japanese lyrics)

Released exclusively for download on Valentine’s Day 2009, “Sakura” is Remioromen’s cherry blossom song.

While Remioromen is well-known for “Konayuki” and “March 9,” they’re unbeatable across the board—winter songs, graduation songs, and cherry blossom songs alike.

A Single Cherry Blossom PetalMaica_n

Maica_n – Sakura Petal (Official Music Video)

This is a striking song with a warm voice that seems to herald the fresh arrival of spring.

It gently speaks to the wonder of dreaming and the importance of taking small steps to make those dreams come true.

Maica_n’s clear, expansive vocals seep into the heart alongside images of fluttering cherry blossoms.

Released in February 2025 to commemorate the fifth anniversary of her major-label debut, the track is also used as the theme song for NHK Saga Broadcasting Station’s “SAGA SOUL.” It’s an encouraging anthem that gives a gentle push to those who move forward without fearing change.

A perfect song to play on a spring drive under avenues of cherry trees, taking in the scenery outside your window.

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Sakura, Bloom!

This is a masterpiece in which gem-like messages that seep into the heart on a gentle spring breeze are expressed through Arashi’s magnificent vocals and harmonies.

Through the beauty and transience of cherry blossoms, it gently sings of life’s changes and renewal, and hope for the future.

Filled with feelings that resonate with the arrival of spring—moving forward as if guided by the wind, understanding that deepens over time, and challenges toward a new self—it was released in February 2015 and chosen as the theme song for the TBS drama “Ouroboros: This Love Is, Indeed, Justice.” It is also included on the album “Japonism,” and you can see it performed in the live video work “ARASHI BLAST in Miyagi.” With a refreshing vibe perfect for a spring drive and lyrics that give you the courage to move forward, it’s a song I wholeheartedly recommend for the start of a new season.