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[Spring Love Songs] Recommended Classics and Popular Love Songs to Listen to During Cherry Blossom Season

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Accompanist pianist × piano instructor × web writer. I began piano lessons at age four and, inspired by my piano teacher, decided to pursue music. I went on to specialized music programs in high school and university, where I discovered the appeal of accompanying instrumentalists and singers. Currently, alongside teaching piano, I work mainly in my home region of Aichi as an accompanist for flute, voice, choir, and more. Through lessons, my students often introduce me to trending songs, and my hobby is trying anything on the piano—Japanese and Western pop, commercial jingles, and beyond. Since 2021, I’ve also been active as a web writer, covering music and a variety of other genres.
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Deputy Editor of the web media RAG MUSIC. I’m Sasashina, a mom currently raising an elementary schooler and a preschooler. In my student days, I studied broadly at Kyoto College of Science and Technology, covering sound, lighting, and video technology, and acquired skills from comprehensive stage production to the fundamentals of creative expression. After graduation, I joined a music production company, where I still work, and have consistently built my career on the production side, taking on diverse tasks centered around music. Currently, I mainly handle articles for children, drawing on what I’ve learned about parenting in my own way, as well as insights and discoveries from interacting with my kids every day. I hope I can be of help to you, even just a little!

Spring is a season of meetings and farewells.

Some loves begin, while others quietly come to an end.

In this article, we introduce recommended springtime love songs that capture all kinds of romances.

This time, we’ve picked a wide range—from timeless spring classics to the latest hits.

Whether you want to revisit a beloved masterpiece or discover a tear-jerking spring ballad, this playlist is perfect for you.

They’re also great for karaoke, so why not enjoy them with new friends you meet this spring?

[Spring Love Songs] Recommended Masterpieces and Popular Love Songs to Listen to During Cherry Blossom Season (111–120)

Swayed by spring, yet thinking of you (feat. Kopi)Kobasolo

[MV] As Spring Sways, I Think of You feat. Kopi / Kobasolo

Swayed by Spring, I Think of You (feat. Kopi) - Kobasolo

Swaying in the spring breeze, this song weaves bittersweet emotions.

Showcasing Kobasolo’s delicate sensibility, it beautifully captures both the new encounters that come with spring’s arrival and the loneliness of parting.

Included on the album “Clumsy,” released in March 2019, this track fully displays Kobasolo’s multifaceted talent.

It’s the perfect song for reflecting on your feelings for someone dear while wrapped in the warmth of spring.

As a companion to the start of a new season, be sure to give it a listen.

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[Spring Love Songs] Recommended masterpieces and popular love songs to listen to during cherry blossom season (121–130)

A spring without cherry blossomsDramastore

A spring without cherry blossoms

The Spring Drama Store Where Cherry Blossoms Don’t Bloom

Drama Store is a four-piece rock band from Osaka.

Their song “Sakura no Sakanai Haru” is a cherry-blossom tune distinguished by emotionally rich, kayōkyoku-inspired vocals.

The track was included on their 2002 album “LAST DAY(S) LAST.” The album features many songs that address difficult themes with beauty, and it’s one you’ll want to experience from start to finish.

Vocal-guitarist Kai Hasegawa’s clear, translucent voice can move your heart no matter the style of the song.

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Forget-me-notMarcy

Marcy – Forget-me-not (Official Music Video)

Wasurenagusa Marcy

It’s a song that tenderly portrays the bittersweet feeling of fearing the arrival of spring while believing in a promise with a lover who will be far away.

Marcy’s clear, transparent voice beautifully captures the poignancy of the cherry blossom season.

Released in June 2022, this piece is perfect for the season of farewells and new beginnings.

With a pop melody produced by Akimitsu Homma and the band’s rock-infused sound, it strikes a superb balance.

It’s a song we especially recommend to those feeling anxious before starting a new chapter in life or to anyone in a long-distance relationship.

Its gentle, comforting lyrics and hope-filled sound are sure to give you a push forward.

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Love is litgood-for-nothing

Rokudenashi “The Flame of Love” / Rokudenashi – The Flame of Love [Official Music Video]

A good-for-nothing lit by love

This song, where a poignant sense of loneliness intersects with forward-looking hope, is perfect for the spring season.

It has the potential to become Rokudenashi’s new signature track.

Ninjin-san’s delicate vocals gently envelop the lyrics, which resonate deeply in the heart.

Since its release in February 2023, it has captured the hearts of many listeners.

It’s recommended for those who feel lonely or want to take a new step forward.

It’s great to listen to alone on a spring night, or to share with someone special.

If you listen to this piece, a light of hope for tomorrow is sure to be kindled.

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It was spring, wasn’t it?Takuro Yoshida

It Was Spring... Takuro Yoshida

It was spring, wasn’t it, Takuro Yoshida.

A renowned masterpiece that portrays springtime scenery and a lost love is known as a signature work by a folk singer.

It was included on the 1972 album “Genki Desu.” and has continued to be cherished across generations.

Its gentle yet powerful melody and deeply resonant lyrics are captivating.

The beauty of a bygone spring and the sentiment woven into it are expressed magnificently.

The tune, which leaves a deep impression on listeners, evokes the preciousness of time that passes along with the changing seasons.

It’s recommended listening for the season of new encounters and farewells.

If you listen while feeling the spring breeze, nostalgic memories may come flooding back.

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cherry (cherry fruit; sakuranbo)Ai Otsuka

Ai Otsuka / Sakuranbo (Short Ver.)

Sakuranbo Otsuka Ai

Ai Otsuka is a singer-songwriter who creates a wide range of songs from pop to ballads.

Among her signature tracks loved by people of all ages is the classic “Sakuranbo,” released in 2003.

Her cute vocals shine over a passionate band performance.

The sweet-and-sour lines that evoke fun days with a lover are sure to lift your spirits.

It’s a love song that celebrates the joy of being with someone you love and reaffirming your feelings for each other.

Give this rock number a listen to enliven the spring season when new romances begin.

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The arrival of springRumiko Koyanagi

HQ Spring’s Arrival ... Rumiko Koyanagi

Haruno Otozure by Rumiko Koyanagi

This song paints a happy spring day, walking with a lover along a cherry blossom–strewn beach.

It warmly depicts the fluttering excitement of visiting the lover’s home for the first time and enjoying a conversation with their father.

Released in February 1973, the song became a big hit, reaching No.

4 on the Oricon chart.

Rumiko Koyanagi’s clear, pure voice evokes the arrival of spring.

It’s recommended for those excited by new encounters and budding romance, or anyone who wants to feel the cheerfulness of spring.

Listen to it during cherry blossom season, and it’s sure to warm your heart.

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