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A Look Back at Heisei-Era Friendship Songs Through the Hit Tracks of the 2026s: A Collection of Classics to Sing with Friends

Many of the hit songs from the 2000s that colored the Heisei era are timeless anthems celebrating the bonds of friendship.

These tracks, which rose to popularity alongside the culture of the time, still make our hearts swell today.

For many, they may bring back memories of humming along with friends during school days.

In this article, we’ll introduce a variety of friendship songs that resonate with the generation that lived through the Heisei era.

Why not take a moment to reminisce and bask in the nostalgia?

A look back at Heisei-era friendship songs through hit tracks of the 2026s: a collection of classics to sing with friends (21–30)

There is love in the vast universe.Mōningu Musume.

Morning Musume – Dekkai Uchuu Ni Ai Ga Aru (Album Version)
There is love in the vast universe.Mōningu Musume.

With its very gentle lyrics, this is a song that lets you express warmth even if you can’t be straightforward.

Even if you’re too shy to say it in words, I think you can use this song to convey affection and encouragement to a friend.

It might also be nice to try singing it to a friend at karaoke.

Ah, what a relief.Hana*Hana

Hana Hana Ah, that's great Lyrics: Subtitles
Ah, what a relief.Hana*Hana

It’s a song filled with a straightforward feeling of being truly glad to have met someone special.

How about using this song to convey your feelings to a friend you find too shy to tell directly?

A Look Back at Heisei-Era Friendship Songs Through the Hit Tracks of the 2026s: A Collection of Classics to Sing with Friends (31–40)

In the Morning of DeterminationAqua Timez

Aqua Timez 'Ketsui no Asa ni' Music Video (Theme song of the film 'Brave Story')
In the Morning of DeterminationAqua Timez

From the rock band Aqua Timez, this song features lyrics that pierce straight into the heart.

It helps you acknowledge your own weakness and feel ready to try hard again from here.

I recommend it as a song to encourage a dear friend.

Michishirube ~a road home~ORANGE RANGE

This song has lyrics about being a guidepost for yourself and for your friends, and it’s a wonderful track that, when listened to with someone important, lets you encourage each other.

ORANGE RANGE sings many songs packed with different messages, but this one is recommended as a friendship song.

If I sing to the sky175R

175R "If You Sing to the Sky" OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO
If I sing to the sky175R

From the very beginning it’s energetic, and once you hear it, you won’t forget it.

The lyrics are powerful, making it a great song to boost yourself or encourage a friend.

It has a catchy rhythm and is easy to remember, so it’s sure to hype things up when you sing it with friends at karaoke.

RPGSEKAI NO OWARI

This song teaches the important value of believing in your friends.

It carries the message, “You’re not alone.

It’s going to be okay,” and is an uplifting, encouraging track that fills you with a bright, positive feeling.

It’s the perfect song to dedicate to a dear friend.

GIRL TALKAmuro Namie

GIRL TALK -Live edit- / (2022 updated version)
GIRL TALKAmuro Namie

Namie Amuro has a way of turning any song into a hit, and this one is popular too.

The lyrics vividly paint a scene of girl talk, making it a blast to listen to or sing along with your girlfriends.

It also reminds you just how important female friendship is.