Spring songs trending on TikTok. A handpicked selection of catchy hits you’ll find yourself humming!

In the blue springtonun

tonun – In the Blue Spring (Lyrics)

A comforting beat and a sweet, smoky voice melt into the gentle air of spring.

Singer-songwriter tonun’s Aoi Haru ni, released in March 2021, is a mellow track that portrays the faint feelings of first love and the sparkle of new encounters in the cherry blossom season.

Back in 2021, it ranked high on iTunes’ R&B chart, captivating many listeners not only in Japan but overseas as well.

The lyrics, which hold unspoken feelings close to the chest, overlap with the anxieties and hopes of a new chapter in life and are sure to resonate.

It’s perfect for a springtime stroll—just let yourself sink into its laid-back groove.

Spring Dayaimyon

Aimyon – Harunohi [OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO]

Aimyong’s seventh major-label single.

Released in April 2019, this song was written as the theme for the film Crayon Shin-chan: Honeymoon Hurricane – The Lost Hiroshi, and it’s also known for a title inspired by Kasukabe, the story’s setting.

Told from the perspective of Hiroshi, the father in the story, the lyrics carefully trace his proposal to his family and his hopes for the future—moving many listeners each time they hear it.

Also included on the album Heard There’s Delicious Pasta, it’s a gem of a track that makes you want to reaffirm your love for someone special along with the cheerful vibes of spring.

Song of Springsupittsu

Spitz / Spring Song

As the intro with its gentle, cheerful warmth begins to play, you can’t help but feel your heart lift.

It’s also popular on TikTok as a BGM that signals the arrival of spring.

This track is a number by Spitz, a rock band with unshakable popularity.

It was originally included in January 2005 as the opening song of the album “Souvenir,” but after being selected for a Coca-Cola “Aquarius” commercial, it was released as a single in April of the same year.

The lyrics, which accompany a season where anxiety and anticipation intermingle, are sure to give a gentle nudge to those starting a new chapter in life.

If you walk through the city while listening to this song, the usual scenery might look just a little different.

Cherry blossom seasonEXILE ATSUSHI

EXILE ATSUSHI / “Cherry Blossom Season” MV

This is a song written by EXILE’s vocalist ATSUSHI as the set piece for the Junior High School Division of the 81st NHK All-Japan School Music Competition.

It carries a message that, without denying the sorrow of parting, encourages moving forward while cherishing memories.

It was broadcast on NHK’s Minna no Uta in August 2014 and received a tremendous response.

Released in February 2015 following the album Love Ballade, this work also has a choral side.

Its beautiful melody and ATSUSHI’s gentle vocals are sure to softly push the backs of those embarking on a new chapter.

As the cherry blossoms dance, try humming it along with your precious memories.

CHE.R.RYYUI

CHE.R.RY

When you feel the gentle warmth of spring, it brings on that bittersweet feeling that makes you want to fall in love, doesn’t it? The perfect song for such a season is this spring classic sung by YUI.

Released in March 2007 as her eighth single, it became a hot topic as the CM song for au by KDDI’s “LISMO!”.

It captures the joy and sorrow of texting someone you like and the fluttery excitement while waiting for a reply—just listening makes your heart skip a beat.

It’s also beloved on social media like TikTok, and it’s truly a spring staple that people across generations can’t help but hum along to.

Blue Springback number

back number – Aoi Haru (full)

This rock tune rides on a driving beat that captures the youthful impulse to struggle toward becoming someone.

Even while suffering from the gap between ideals and reality, its stance of overcoming walls by dancing in your own way has resonated widely on TikTok.

Released as a single in November 2012, it was written as the theme song for the drama “High School Entrance Exam” starring Masami Nagasawa.

It’s also included on the acclaimed album “blues” and is known as back number’s first self-produced work.

If you listen to it when you feel anxious about a new life starting in spring or when you want to spur yourself on, it’s sure to become a powerful ally.

cherry blossomKobukuro

Kobukuro “Sakura”

A signature ballad that paints a fleeting yet beautiful scene—one you’ll want to hear with the arrival of spring.

Known as one of Kobukuro’s hallmark works, this single was released in November 2005, but in fact it first appeared during their indie days and has been lovingly sung by fans ever since.

Embraced widely as the theme song for the Fuji TV drama “Ns’ Aoi” and even featured in high school textbooks, it continues to be cherished across generations.

Its lyrics, which overlay the subtleties of life onto falling petals, and the duo’s warm harmonies are sure to resonate in your heart.

In this season where partings and encounters intersect, it’s a moving number that seems to wrap unspoken words and everyday pains in comfort, gently encouraging those taking a new step forward.