Spring songs for people in their 60s: A collection of classic tracks about cherry blossoms and farewells

When it comes to spring songs, there are all kinds: songs about cherry blossoms and other flowers, as well as songs that depict farewells with themes like graduation or moving to a big city.

Many such songs set in spring have been sung since the Showa era.

In this article, we’ll introduce a selection of spring songs recommended for people in their 60s.

We’ve gathered a wide range—from tracks you likely listened to in your youth to songs you may have discovered as an adult—so please take your time, read the lyrics, and listen closely.

Playlist

Spring songs for people in their 60s: A collection of classic tracks about cherry blossoms and farewells
	Title	Playlist	One point
1	Sakura, flutterSouthern All Stars		Southern’s spring song that portrays cherry blossoms and hope
2	Cherry blossomSeiko Matsuda		A classic that sings of new love and hope in spring, heart‑stirring
3	Sakura (Solo)Naotaro Moriyama		Conveying happy memories and the fleeting nature of farewells through cherry blossoms...
4	GraduationYuki Saito		A haunting masterpiece that symbolizes the end of youth…
5	GraduationYutaka Ozaki		Yutaka Ozaki’s message of youth, expressing a longing for freedom
6	SakurazakaMasaharu Fukuyama		A love song that portrays a bittersweet farewell and hope
7	Graduation PhotoYumi Arai		A classic of youth and memories, painted with a gentle singing voice
8	MY GRADUATIONThe Checkers		A classic song that depicts youthful memories and farewells
9	Words of FarewellKaientai		When you hear it, you can feel the spring sunlight—nostal...
10	A Good Day to Set Out on a JourneyMomoe Yamaguchi		An anthem from Momoe to brighten life’s milestones
11	It was spring, wasn’t it?Takuro Yoshida		It's a masterpiece beautifully depicting a spring landscape. Yoshida...
12	Lingering Snowdolphin		The classic song that symbolizes spring, “Nagori-yuki.” A faint, budding love…
13	Lingering SnowPrincess Kaguya		It’s a classic song that beautifully portrays a winter farewell. Kaguya-hime...
14	the first strong spring windCandies		One of Candies’ signature songs, heralding the arrival of spring…
15	Even though it’s springYoshie Kashiwabara		A poignant classic that resonates with the heart, where nostalgia and bittersweetness intertwine…
16	uniformSeiko Matsuda		A fresh, gentle portrayal of a faint first love and the bittersweet pain of parting…
17	O-Shichi and the Night Cherry BlossomsFuyumi Sakamoto		The graceful cherry blossoms dance dreamily, evoking the ache of a heartbreaking lost love...
18	Cotton HandkerchiefHiromi Ohta		A bittersweet song about long-distance love, nostalgic memories
19	12th graderKazuo Funaki		A classic song about a youthful parting, and one of Kazuo Funaki’s signature hits.
20	Come, spring.Yumi Matsutoya		A masterpiece that beautifully expresses the feelings of longing for the arrival of spring…
21	cherrySpitz		A classic song that sings of youthful memories and a positive outlook
22	Goodbye once moreThe Checkers		A classic hit by The Checkers that portrays adult romance
23	March of 365 StepsKiyoko Suizenji		A beloved song of encouragement in life for many years, co...
24	Slow motionAkina Nakamori		A love song depicting a fateful encounter on the beach
25	poppy flowerAgnes Chan		The feelings of a girl who tells her fortune in love with poppy flowers
26	Spring sceneryYoko Minamino		A classic song about youthful farewells and new departures
27	Song of Springsong		A heartwarming national song that sings of the arrival of spring
28	Lips NetworkYukiko Okada		The charm of Yukiko Okada’s classic song “Red Sweet Pea”
29	My heart is stop-motionTomoko Kuwae		A heartwarming classic that portrays the budding love of spring
30	tricolor violetJunko Sakurada		A poignant tale of first love woven with pansies
31	Azusa No. 2hunter		Scenes of urban love and parting in a classic spring song
32	To my distant loverHideki Saijo		Hideo Saijo of the city: a classic song about love from his hometown
33	Song of Seeing Spring OffGoro Noguchi		A heartrending rose that delicately portrays the moment spring fades away
34	dandelionHiromi Ohta		Sing a bittersweet love that’s like a dandelion
35	Ringo OiwakeHibari Misora		Scenes of Tsugaru, a classic song by Hibari Misora
36	Blue MountainsIchiro Fujiyama		A classic song about the postwar hope sung by the Yukiwari-zakura
37	Tears of MagnoliaStardust☆Revue		A song of bittersweet memories of a love lost forever
38	Snow in MarchNoriyuki Makihara		A coming-of-age ballad after graduation, springtime emotions
39	A rose has bloomed.Mike Maki		Inspired by the fairy tale The Little Prince...
40	GraduationChiharu Matsuyama		A gentle singing voice warmly watching over the start of a new chapter in life...
41	Sakura RabbitTakaya Kawasaki		Bittersweet feelings of youth woven by a graduation song
42	Aizen BridgeMomoe Yamaguchi		The feeling of not wanting to be bound by the institution of marriage...
43	Mischief of the spring breezeMomoe Yamaguchi		The four ... released by Momoe Yamaguchi in March 1974
44	spring hazeHiromi Iwasaki		Against a backdrop of spring scenery, feeling uneasy about my relationship with my lover...
45	Like a flower, like a birdHiromi Go		The scene, beautifully depicting the arrival of spring, is exquisitely rendered...
46	Spring comes from the southKaientai		A heartfelt scene of spring, rich with nature, that you can almost picture before your eyes…
47	The Days of Rainbows and SneakersTulip		A classic song that sings of the bittersweetness of youth and the gentle kindness of heartbreak
48	spring thunderbutterbur sprout		Thunder that heralds the arrival of spring and cherry blossom petals dancing in the air...
49	Premonition of SpringAmi Ozaki		Ami Ozaki’s songs evoke the arrival of spring...
50	Red Sweet PeaSeiko Matsuda		Seiko Matsuda’s cuteness and charisma…
51	The Apple SongMichiko Namiki		A classic song that lit a beacon of hope in postwar Japan, Namiki…
52	A Letter Waiting for SpringTakuro Yoshida		A man and a woman, far apart, convey their feelings to each other through letters…
53	I hope it’s sunny.DREAMS COME TRUE		Memories of Childhood and Family Bonds
54	When the cherry blossoms bloomMisato Watanabe		Misato Watanabe’s moving song that accompanies spring
55	school daysPeggy Hayama		A timeless song that sings of youthful memories, resonating in the heart.
56	era; age; time; periodMiyuki Nakajima		Miyuki Nakajima: a heartwarming classic that resonates in spring
57	Spring in its gentle gloryMasamitsu Tayama		This work, titled “Spring Uraraka,” begins while it is still cold…
58	Far, far awayNoriyuki Makihara		A masterpiece that resonates in the heart with feelings for one’s hometown. Noriyuki Makihara…
59	Beautiful SpringYuzo Kayama		A light, lively rhythm and a refreshing feel that evoke the arrival of spring…
60	The arrival of springRumiko Koyanagi		A heartwarming piece that conjures up a gentle spring landscape...
61	SaraiYuzo Kayama & Shinji Tanimura		A heartwarming classic that gently embraces feelings for one’s hometown...
62	The Splendor of the PrairieAgnes Chan		Agnes Chan’s signature song “Hinageshi no…”
63	Like a flower that blooms in the fieldDa Capo		Even when blown by the wind or battered by the rain, in the midst of nature…
64	Northern SpringMasao Sen		Lyrics that evoke thoughts of spring in my northern hometown are impressively...
65	Premonition of Spring — I’ve been mellow —Saori Minami		Gently embrace the new shifts in your feelings that come with the arrival of spring…
66	Tomorrow, when spring comesTakako Matsu		As Takako Matsu’s debut single in 1997...
67	Spring La! La! La!Mako Ishino		Mako Ishino’s song lightly expresses the arrival of spring with a cheerful r...
68	Mysterious Peach PieMariya Takeuchi		Bamboo, woven with graceful melodies and poetic lyrics...
69	Color · White BlendMiho Nakayama		A refreshing piece that evokes the arrival of spring by Nakayama...