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

Cherry blossoms are indispensable during graduation and school entrance seasons, aren’t they?

Some children shed tears at life’s crossroads, while others, dressed in brand-new uniforms, look a little nervous.

Spring may be the most memorable season for children.

This time, we’re introducing songs themed around cherry blossoms.

We’ve gathered popular sakura songs recommended for elementary schoolers, including nostalgic graduation songs and cherry blossom tunes sung by artists kids love.

If you’re looking for “sakura songs you can sing at a graduation ceremony” or want to “listen to popular sakura songs,” be sure to check these out.

Playlist

Recommended sakura songs for elementary school kids: classic and popular spring tunes
	Title	Playlist	One point
1	Only the graduation photo knowsHinatazaka46		Bittersweet youth of cherry blossoms and graduation, the singing voices of Hinatazaka46
2	We againSG		An inspiring masterpiece perfect for listening to during cherry blossom season
3	Sakura, You, and Ituki.		A bittersweet song of cherry blossoms and farewell, a tune that lingers in the heart
4	Cherry Blossom MoonSakurazaka46		In cherry blossom season, songs about parting and friendship are striking.
5	Yozakura feat. Mei-chanwhale		A heart-stirring song that portrays feelings of love beneath the spring night’s cherry blossoms.
6	Dear Sir or Madam, on this day when cherry blossoms flutterMafumafu		A moving masterpiece that sings of the fleeting nature of youth
7	I heard the sound of cherry blossoms blooming.＝LOVE		A song whose melody of cherry blossoms and first love makes the heart dance
8	Sakura Weather and a Time Machine with Hatsune MikuAdo		An inspiring song that portrays cherry blossoms and the passage of time
9	spring melancholyMrs. GREEN APPLE		A timeless, heartfelt song that captures the feelings of youth
10	Fluttering Cherry BlossomSnow Man		Spring hope for children through songs of cherry blossoms
11	cherry blossomNaotaro Moriyama		A famous song that depicts the beauty of cherry blossoms and the emotions of parting.
12	SAKURAIkimonogakari		Ikimono-gakari’s graduation song, Spring Resolve
13	CHE.R.RYYUI		YUI’s youthful love song “CHE.R.RY”
14	to clear up (weather)Yorushika		Yorushika’s new song, a song of hope and courage
15	Sakura (Solo)Naotaro Moriyama		The fleeting beauty of cherry blossoms and the song of life
16	The flowers are cherry blossoms; you are beautiful.Ikimonogakari		A bittersweet cherry blossom song that echoes with memories of spring
17	Homeward Road in MarchHirai Dai		In the season when the cherry blossoms bloom, Dai Hirai’s songs resonate with my heart.
18	spring thunderKenshi Yonezu		A moving song that likens the bittersweetness of first love to spring thunder
19	10-year cherry blossomsAKB48		AKB48’s classic song “10nen Zakura,” an anthem of youth
20	I want to become a cherry blossom tree.AKB48		Atsuko Maeda’s “Let’s Become a Cherry Tree” is a masterpiece.
21	At dawn again today, with cherry blossoms dancingCHiCO with HoneyWorks		A powerful song filled with feelings for a loved one.
22	SenbonzakuraWagakki Band		A traditional-meets-modern cover featuring Japanese instruments
23	cherry blossomDA PUMP		DA PUMP's Japanese-style song 'Sakura,' a track that feels like spring
24	Sakura: To You Who Couldn’t GraduateYoshiko Hanzaki		Yoshiko Hanzaki, a beautiful-voiced singer from Hokkaido
25	Sakura PhotographHatsuboshi Academy		A ballad for the season when cherry blossoms dance, an emotional song
26	On the Day of DepartureAi Kawashima		Ai Kawashima’s moving singing voice and graduation songs
27	A single petal of cherry blossomMISIA		A single cherry blossom petal—MISIA’s moving sakura song.
28	Cherry Blossom Rainabsorb		A poignant cherry blossom song of youth, a moving piece that colors graduation
29	Cherry Blossom Societyyuzu		A warm love song with folk instruments, a classic by Yuzu
30	YellKobukuro		Kobukuro’s classic to celebrate a spring send-off
31	Spring ThiefYorushika		Expressing the transience of cherry blossoms and the passage of time
32	SAKURA DropsHikaru Utada		Hikaru Utada: a singing voice and bittersweet love songs
33	Let the cherry blossoms bloomstorm		Arashi’s cheer song “Sakura Sake” is popular
34	Sakura RabbitTakaya Kawasaki		A bittersweet youth song about cherry blossoms and unrequited love
35	When the cherry blossoms bloomMisato Watanabe		Uplifting, heartfelt message in a cherry blossom song
36	Gachi SakuraShonan no Kaze		Shonan no Kaze’s powerful “Gachi Zakura”
37	A hundred flowers in full bloomLila Ikuta		A song of hope that overcomes hardship and envisions the future
38	cherry blossomKobukuro		Kobukuro’s classic spring song that sings of individuality and love
39	SAKURARemioromen		A famous hit by Remioromen, known for their cherry blossom song.
40	Bring it on, spring.Non		An anthem cheering on the passion and courage of youth
41	A Single Cherry Blossom PetalMaica_n		An anthem of support depicting the arrival of spring and dreams
42	Sakura, Bloom!storm		A song of life's hope riding on the spring breeze
43	cherry blossomMakoto Kawamoto		Graduation song where spring’s light and music color the heart
44	Thunder Sakura feat. 9Lana, SAKURAmotiMAISONdes		A song with a wistful voice that makes you feel the arrival of spring
45	You know what,Are-kun & ‘Yuika’		A spring love song that depicts youthful romance
46	Sakura, flutterSouthern All Stars		Southern’s new song sings of springtime hope.
47	Sakura Clear SkiesYuri		Yuri’s graduation song delivers emotion and hope.
48	Cherry Blossom BookmarkAKB48		AKB48’s iconic graduation song “Sakura no Shiori”
49	Sakura ApprelationDempagumi.inc		Dempagumi.inc’s spring song soothes the heart
50	Cherry Blossoms of HopeDEEP		A group of vocalists from DEEP and EXILE
51	cherry blossomFUNKY MONKEY BABYS		The History of FUNKY MONKEY BABYS and Their Masterpiece “Sakura”
52	cherry blossomJanne Da Arc		The elegant song “Sakura” by Janne Da Arc
53	Sakura SongKANA-BOON		A sentimental KANA-BOON masterpiece that cherishes the present
54	Cherry Blossom Timeaiko		Aiko’s masterpiece that portrays adult romance
55	When spring comesmiwa		A moving song that sings of the emotions of spring and the anticipation of a new beginning
56	cherry blossom colorAngela Aki		Sakura-Colored, Angela Aki’s Heart-Resonating Masterpiece
57	cherry blossomKetsumeishi		In the season when cherry blossoms dance, gently singing of meetings and farewells
58	Sakura SoundPico		Piko’s “Sakura Ne,” sung in both male and female voices
59	S.A.K.U.R.A.Sandaime J Soul Brothers from EXILE TRIBE		A cool, bass-driven dance track—an absolute must-listen!
60	cherry blossomKyogo Kawaguchi		Kawaguchi Kyogo’s moving cherry blossom song
61	Song of the Cherry BlossomsNorimasa Fujisawa		A singer from a family of musicians dreams of performing at the Tokyo Olympic opening ceremony
62	Sakura AleKana Adachi		A moving song about high school graduation and cherry blossoms
63	Sakura SongYu Takahashi		Yu Takahashi's major song 'Sakura no Uta'
64	cherry blossomKenichi Takano		A memorial and song of memories for my beloved dog, “Sakura”
65	Sakura ~I’m glad I met you~RSP		A masterpiece of sakura songs that resonates with the heart