A song themed around friendship. A track that conveys the importance of friends.
There are times in life when you’re saved by friends, and times when you argue with them—moments that make you feel just how big a part friends play in your life.
This time, we’ve gathered a selection of Japanese songs that sing about friendship.
Listening to these tracks, you may feel that it’s thanks to friendship that you’ve been able to help each other in tough times and overcome various hardships together.
Each song is wonderful, and they’ll help you once again appreciate how important friends are and how precious friendship is—so be sure to check them out!
These songs might even make you want to go see the friend who comes to mind as you listen.
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A song themed around friendship. A track that conveys the importance of friends (101–110)
Private Superstaryukkyun × Kimishima Oozora
A heartwarming number themed around youth and friendship.
Yukkyun’s energetic vocals and Ohzora Kimishima’s delicate arrangement are a perfect match.
Released in August 2024, the track beautifully fuses their musical sensibilities into a poppy, catchy sound.
The lyrics celebrate a relationship that lets you feel the bond with the other person, no matter the situation.
Kimishima has said it’s “a song we could create precisely because we’re friends,” and you can feel the mutual respect throughout.
A live tour is also in the works, so it looks like we’ll be able to immerse ourselves in the song’s world on stage as well.
It’s the perfect track to enjoy while listening with friends.
Team friendsChiba Yūki
This is a track by Yuki Chiba that celebrates the beauty of friendship.
Released in February 2024, it portrays bonds that transcend regions like Kansai and Kanto, expressing deep connections among friends through everyday joys such as sharing okonomiyaki.
It has been a hot topic among hip-hop fans, and about 80 local friends gathered to shoot the music video, creating a festival-like atmosphere.
Chiba plans to release multiple remix versions of the song in the future.
It’s a must-listen for anyone who values time with their friends!
Invincible GirlfriendŌhara Sakurako
A lively, feel-good song by Sakurako Ohara that celebrates the wonder of friendship.
It captures the importance of having friends who make you feel invincible just by being together, set to a poppy melody.
Included on her first album “HAPPY,” released in March 2015, it was also used as the commercial song for DHC’s Medicated Acne Control series.
This track gives you the courage to keep moving forward with your friends.
It reminds you of the importance of taking on challenges without fearing failure.
When you’re feeling down or losing confidence, listening to it will surely lift your spirits.
Why not listen to it with your close friends and deepen your bond?
THE GIFTHirai Dai
The title track of Dai Hirai’s album THE GIFT, released in July 2019, is a gem of a love song that celebrates the wonder of meeting someone special.
Memories shared under the moonlight and gratitude for the days spent together are woven into a gentle yet powerful melody.
The song was also used as the theme for the animated film Doraemon: Nobita’s Chronicle of the Moon Exploration.
It’s a perfect piece for moments when you want to feel the bond with someone important, or when you want to recognize life’s gifts.
Why not look back on those unforgettable encounters, wrapped in Dai Hirai’s warm vocals?
Goodbye for today.Moriyama Ryoko
This is a song released by Ryoko Moriyama in 1966.
The lyrics and music were written by Shoichi Kaneko.
It is said that Kaneko, who at the time was running the Harmony Center Foundation, composed the piece with the aim of deepening young people’s friendships.
It was also broadcast on NHK’s “Minna no Uta,” and it remains a popular standard in choral repertoire.