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

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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 (121–130)

cherry blossom frontRumiko Koyanagi

Cherry Blossom Front by Rumiko Koyanagi

Cherry Blossom Front Rumiko Koyanagi

A classic that heralds the arrival of spring, this is one of Rumiko Koyanagi’s signature songs.

The lyrics, which trace a woman’s inner journey as she travels across Japan, beautifully capture the shifting sense of the seasons alongside the blooming of cherry blossoms.

Released in January 1976, the track, paired with Koyanagi’s warm vocals, gently yet poignantly paints scenes of spring.

Spring is a time of new encounters and farewells—making this the perfect song for the season.

It’s recommended both for those seeking to heal the pain of heartbreak and for those brimming with anticipation for a new chapter.

In cherry blossom season, be sure to give it a listen.

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Mischief of the spring breezeMomoe Yamaguchi

Momoe Yamaguchi – Prank of the Spring Breeze

Harukaze no Itazura - Momoe Yamaguchi

One of the classic songs that depicts springtime romance is a track by Momoe Yamaguchi.

This work delicately portrays the feelings of a woman walking home in tears after a quarrel with her lover.

Emotions such as loneliness, anxiety, and fear are woven together with the cityscape, resonating deeply with listeners.

Released in March 1974, it drew attention as Yamaguchi’s fourth single.

It was also included on the album “15-sai no Theme: Momoe no Kisetsu,” becoming an important song in her career.

It’s especially recommended for the season when the beginning of spring can be felt.

It’s the perfect song for those who want to savor the complex emotions of love or fully appreciate Momoe Yamaguchi’s appeal.

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spring hazeHiromi Iwasaki

spring haze

Spring Oboro by Hiromi Iwasaki

This is a classic song that portrays a heartrending farewell between lovers against the backdrop of spring, when the cherry blossoms are about sixty percent in bloom.

Hiromi Iwasaki’s clear, translucent voice brilliantly conveys the protagonist’s fluctuating emotions.

While understanding the other person’s feelings, the anxiety and resolve about love falling apart press upon the heart.

Released in February 1979, the song was also featured on TBS Television’s “The Best Ten.” Rofu Yamagami’s delicate lyrics and Kyohei Tsutsumi’s beautiful melody are in perfect harmony.

It is recommended for those who have experienced a springtime parting or who are struggling with a relationship with someone dear.

You’re sure to find resonance in its moving lyrics and melody.

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First loveKozo Murashita

Kozo Murashita “Hatsukoi” Music Video

First Love Kozo Murashita

One of Kozo Murashita’s signature songs—and a classic spring tune—is this one.

It’s a bittersweet youth song that paints the memories of a first love.

The protagonist gazes at their crush from afar, unable to express their feelings—something that’s sure to bring a tear to your eye.

Spring is a season of encounters, and a season of love.

If you’re secretly pining for someone too, give it a listen.

Hiroko Sanda has covered the song as well, so if you want to sing it at karaoke, be sure to check out her version.

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[Spring Love Songs] Recommended Masterpieces and Popular Love Songs to Listen to During Cherry Blossom Season (131–140)

Cherry Blossom MoonSakurazaka46

Sakurazaka46 'Sakuzuki'

Sakura Moon Sakurazaka46

Sakurazaka46, whose group name also includes the word “sakura,” released Sakurazuki in 2023, a song about a heartbreaking farewell.

Its beautiful melody, which conjures up the fleeting scene of cherry blossoms scattering, heightens the song’s sadness.

It portrays a parting at graduation: someone dear goes far away, yet they separate without ever expressing their desire not to be apart—or their love.

Like the short life of cherry blossoms, the song evokes memories of youth that pass in an instant and bittersweet feelings, while conveying a wish to live with the strength and dignity of the sakura.

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cherry blossomKyogo Kawaguchi

Kyogo Kawaguchi – Sakura

Kyogo Sakurakuchi

A heartwarming ballad that gently sings of the cherry blossom season.

Kyogo Kawaguchi’s warm vocals envelop the listener’s heart.

Released in December 2003, the song became a major hit, reaching No.

4 on the weekly Oricon chart and No.

9 for the year.

The lyrics express a resolve to walk into the future with a loved one, evoking the arrival of a new season.

The background that it was created with the relationship between Doraemon and Nobita in mind also adds to the song’s warmth.

Celebrating an eternal bond through cherry blossoms that herald the coming of spring, this is a track you’ll want to listen to with someone special.

It’s also recommended for those starting a new chapter in life.

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When the cherry blossoms bloomMisato Watanabe

Misato Watanabe — When the Cherry Blossoms Bloom

Misato Watanabe When the Cherry Blossoms Bloom

Released in 1988 by Misato Watanabe, this song is a classic that evokes the arrival of spring.

Using cherry blossoms as its motif, it was created as an anthem of encouragement for girls.

Inspired by her own struggles with arithmetic and mathematics, the piece carries a wish for listeners to retain their beauty even when faced with harsh realities.

Its gentle melody and lyrics, carried on the spring breeze, offer comfort to the heart.

It’s a perfect track for those starting a new chapter or taking a fresh step in spring.

Listen to it during cherry blossom season, and it will resonate even more deeply.

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