Recommended songs for university students. Classic and popular Japanese songs.

Having someone you likeJY

JY 'Have Someone You Like' Music Video Short Ver.

This is the second single by JY (Jiyoung), known as a former member of KARA, who was active as a national idol in South Korea.

It was released on August 31, 2016 by Sony Records.

The song was used as the theme for the Fuji TV drama “A Girl & Three Sweethearts.” Since the drama was especially popular among university students, this is a highly recommended track.

signMr.Children

Mr.Children「Sign」 TOUR POPSAURUS 2012 Live

The 26th single by the nationally beloved band Mr.Children, released by Toy’s Factory on May 26, 2004.

It was used as the theme song for the TBS drama Orange Days.

Since it was a hugely popular campus drama, many people probably associate this song with university life.

Precious Friendgirl next door

Precious Friend – girl next door [BGM] Precious Friend – Girl Next Door TV Asahi BroSar ending

A song by girl next door, an artist under Avex, which represents many artists.

The lyrics are sprinkled with words like graduation and campus, making it a track that brings university memories to mind.

It’s a bittersweet song that should resonate with students.

University student in Kyotokururi

Kyoto university student Kururi cover

A track included on Kururi’s 20th single “Sayonara Regret,” released by SPEEDSTAR RECORDS on September 3, 2008.

As a rock band with many fans, Kururi broke new ground with this song, featuring Kyoto dialect and lyrics from a female perspective.

Gaze ☆ Daydreamsakaiyuu

Yu Sakai / Manazashi☆Daydream

The second single by Yu Sakai, a highly popular artist among young people, released on February 3, 2010.

It was used as the theme song for the Fuji TV anime Nodame Cantabile Finale.

Since the anime is themed around a music university, it’s a song that university students should definitely give a listen to.

SOStamurapan

Tamurapan / SOS

Tamurapan’s fifth single, released on July 21, 2010 by Columbia Music Entertainment, has a devoted core fan base.

It was selected as the opening theme for the Fuji TV drama “Moyashimon,” which features college students.

Open☆CanvasYuno (CV. Asumi Kana), Miyako (CV. Mizuhashi Kaori), Hiro (CV. Gotou Yuko), Sae (CV. Shintani Ryoko), Nori (CV. Harada Hitomi), Nazuna (CV. Omigawa Chiaki)

Open☆Canvas – Hidama Remix♪

A single released by GloryHeaven on October 24, 2012, featuring popular female voice actresses singing in character as Yuno (CV: Kana Asumi), Miyako (CV: Kaori Mizuhashi), Hiro (CV: Yuko Goto), Sae (CV: Ryoko Shintani), Nori (CV: Hitomi Harada), and Nazuna (CV: Chiaki Omigawa).