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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 Classics and Popular Love Songs to Listen to During Cherry Blossom Season (51–60)

cherry blossomKobukuro

Kobukuro “Sakura”

Sakura Kobukuro

This is Kobukuro’s 12th single, released in 2005, and it served as the theme song for the Fuji TV drama “Ns’ Aoi.” It’s a famous masterpiece that has become one of the quintessential “sakura songs,” even being included in a high school Japanese textbook.

While the song invites various interpretations, its theme of thinking about someone special makes it perfect for lovers who care deeply for each other.

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SAKURAIkimonogakari

Ikimono-gakari “SAKURA” Music Video

SAKURA Ikimonogakari

Spring is also a season of partings, isn’t it? With graduations and new jobs, many people find they can no longer be together.

For those in that situation, I recommend Ikimono-gakari’s “SAKURA.” Released on March 15, 2006, it was the band’s debut single.

The song tells of a romance that ended because of graduation.

It’s a track that resonates with anyone who has looked at cherry blossoms and remembered days spent with a lover.

The fact that they didn’t break up because they disliked each other makes it all the more bittersweet.

It’s a song I hope you’ll listen to to help you get through that heartache.

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spring breezeLeo Ieiri

Leo Ieiri - Harukaze (Full ver.)

Haru Kaze Ieiri Leo

Sung by singer-songwriter Leo Ieiri, this track—evoking the feeling of spring air—is included on the album “TIME.” Its refreshing sound leaves a strong impression, as if expressing the gradual warmth that comes with the arrival of spring.

Amid that warm scenery, the bittersweet lyrics, which look back on memories with someone far away, resonate deeply alongside Ieiri’s straightforward, heartfelt vocals.

While depicting the sorrow of a broken heart, the song also conveys a gentle sense of hope that looks ahead.

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Cherry blossom seasonConton Candy

Conton Candy – Around the Time of Sakura [Official Video]

Sakura Season Cotton Candy

A single released by Conton Candy in March 2023 that portrays a love striving to shine with all its might before the cherry blossoms fall.

It weaves the joy of love carried by the warm spring breeze—and the feelings that fade away—into a beautifully wistful melody.

Its worldview overlays the fleeting passage of the seasons with a love etched into memory, vividly evoking a page of youth that everyone experiences.

The track is also included on the album “melt pop,” where vocalist Tsumugi’s clear, translucent voice blends perfectly with meticulously crafted rock sounds.

A heartwarming youth anthem for the young experiencing new spring meetings and farewells, and for anyone who carries unforgettable memories in their heart.

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[Spring Love Songs] Recommended Masterpieces and Popular Love Songs to Listen to During Cherry Blossom Season (61–70)

scale (as of a fish or reptile)Motohiro Hata

Motohiro Hata - Uroko (Scales) - 2011.3.16

Uroko / Hajime Motohiro

This is Motohiro Hata’s second single, released on June 6, 2007.

As the lyrics say, it includes phrases that compare the singer to a fish and strongly expresses pure love.

The straightforward, honest words give me a push every time I listen to the song.

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SakuraMyuk

Myuk – Sakura (Music Video)

SakuraMyuk

A fleetingly beautiful love ballad that resonates with the heart as spring arrives.

Released by Myuk in March 2025, “Sakura” sings of lingering attachment and a sense of farewell to a loved one you can no longer meet.

Her mysterious, gentle voice seems to tenderly envelop an unfulfilled love.

Coupled with the song’s dramatic progression, it’s truly a tearjerker.

It’s the perfect track for a quiet spring night, sitting by the window and getting lost in thought.

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navel orangeNogizaka46

Nogizaka46 'Navel Orange'

Navel Orange Nogizaka46

A gem of a song infused with a sweet-and-sour freshness and a touch of wistfulness that symbolize the spring season.

With double centers Nagi Inoue and Aruno Nakanishi of Nogizaka46’s 5th generation, it expresses feelings for a lost youth as they look back on past love.

Under the blue sky, the protagonist’s memories of a nostalgic romance vividly come back through the piece of fruit they hold.

Set for release on March 26, 2025, the single will be available in six formats: First-Press Limited Edition TYPE-A through TYPE-D, a Regular Edition, and a Special Edition.

The melody and arrangement carry a sense of nostalgia, with beautiful, Showa-era-style phrasing and a memorable refrain.

It’s a perfect song for anyone experiencing new encounters or farewells with the arrival of spring, or for those who want to bask in bittersweet memories.

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