[Coming-of-Age Ceremony] A Song Dedicated to You at 18: Recommended Tracks for New Adults
Coming-of-Age Day is an important milestone marking one’s entry into adulthood, isn’t it? What song would you send to someone becoming a new adult? Or, if you’re the one celebrating Coming-of-Age Day, what song would you like to listen to? In this article, we introduce songs you might want to gift for the occasion and tracks you’ll want to listen to yourself.
You’ll find many songs filled with gratitude for the parents who raised you, as well as uplifting anthems to carry you forward in life.
Be sure to find a favorite from among these popular tunes!
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Lovin’LifeFUNKY MONKEY BABYS
“Lovin’ Life” is a love song that sings of unwavering devotion.
Released in 2007 as FUNKY MONKEY BABYS’ fourth single, it’s also known for being used by professional baseball player Ryota Wakiyama as his 2007 theme song.
The message—”Because you were there, I became stronger; I was happy”—likely reminds many people of their first love or youthful romance.
For a Coming-of-Age Day ceremony, it can serve as an anthem that encourages you to think of someone special and stride powerfully into the future.
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Rose of PassionTHE BLUE HEARTS
Just listening to this powerful rock sound blows away all kinds of worries and pain—THE BLUE HEARTS’ “Rose of Passion.” Chosen as the theme song for the drama High School Graffiti 2 and later used in countless commercials, it has remained a beloved track for many people over the years.
To make the “rose of passion” deep inside you bloom in full, keep pouring on the water of effort without holding back! That’s the feeling this song conveys.
If you never give up, you can surely reach your goals.
When you feel like breaking and giving up, remember this song.
SaraiKayama Yūzō & Tanimura Shinji
It was released in 1992 as the theme song for Nippon TV’s “24-Hour Television: Love Saves the Earth.” Since the song’s theme is one’s spiritual hometown, it’s a perfect piece for reflecting once more on what “hometown” means when you turn 20.
It will surely make you appreciate your local roots and your family.
It’s okay.Mayo Okamoto
Okamoto Mayo’s seventh single, released in February 1998.
Although it’s a heartbreak song, it has a bright, upbeat tone and a positive message.
It conveys a mood of moving on to a new life—cutting one’s hair, rearranging the room, and leaving the past behind.
It peaked at No.
10 on the Oricon Weekly Chart and sold 120,000 copies.
Cherry blossomMatsuda Seiko
Cherry Blossom is a song that feels like it could lead you to a new future—and to love.
It’s a hit by Seiko Matsuda released in 1981, with lyrics by Noriko Miura and music by Kazuo Zaitsu.
It’s perfect for anyone thinking of trying something new as they come of age, or hoping to fall in love again; listening to it fills you with excitement.
It’s a pep song that makes you think, “Let’s give it a try! Let’s move forward without fear!” as your newly reborn self.
Words of FarewellKaientai
A representative song by Kaientai, it’s often used for scenes of parting and new beginnings in life.
At coming-of-age ceremonies, many people leave their hometowns and start a new life.
This warm, encouraging song is a perfect choice for such a major life event.
homeKiyama Yusaku
A song of love from a father to his child.
Yusaku Kiyama’s gentle, embracing voice blends with a heartwarming melody to vividly portray the bond between parent and child.
Through its calm tone, it conveys a parent’s feelings as they stay close to their child’s growth and the importance of cherishing the small joys of everyday life.
Released in February 2008, it was used as the ending theme for Nippon TV’s “Uta-Suta!!” and Yomiuri TV’s “Joho Live Miyane-ya,” and later that year Kiyama performed it at the NHK Kohaku Uta Gassen.
Beloved at important life moments such as graduations and weddings, this song is a perfect choice when you want to express gratitude to someone special or deepen your family bonds.