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

JuneYuga

Yuga – June

This is a work by singer-songwriter Yuga, whose minimal and refined sound is soothing.

Through depictions like rainy-day scenes and the moon floating in the night sky, the song expresses an introspective state of mind that quietly tries to accept oneself despite doubt and imperfection.

The track is included on the mini-album “Meguru,” released in May 2019.

Whether you put it on while studying in a café or walking alone at night, its cool sonic palette and delicate yet powerful vocals may help calm a restless heart.

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Fujii Kaze – Mo-Eh-Wa (Official Video)

Singer-songwriter Fujii Kaze, who had been posting piano performance videos since childhood and drawing attention for his exceptional technique.

Released in December 2019, this track later became a core piece of his debut album, HELP EVER HURT NEVER.

It features a sound defined by a minimalist, hip-hop-influenced beat interwoven with gospel-style choruses.

The lyrics, which step away from entanglements like competition and the desire for approval to free the self, gently resonate with hearts weary of the daily clamor.

Rather than resignation, it’s a song that offers a positive sense of release, embracing everything and moving forward.

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Official HIGE DANDism – Bedroom Talk [Official Lyric Video]

This track, co-arranged with mabanua, is perfect for late-night vibes.

It’s included on the album “Editorial,” released in August 2021, and was written and composed by guitarist Daisuke Ozasa.

For Official HIGE DANDism, it’s a slightly unusual but pleasantly neo-soul-tinged number.

Its laid-back beat and mellow melody feel like they gently wrap away the fatigue of the day.

The song depicts the importance of stepping away from social media and outside voices to face your own heart on a quiet night, or to have an honest conversation with someone you care about.

It’s recommended for when you want to relax in your room after studying, or spend a peaceful moment in a café.

A stylish, warm song that softly stays by your side.

Nagisaimase

【imase】Nagisa（MV）

Singer-songwriter imase, whose track “NIGHT DANCER” recently became a global hit, is still fresh in our memories.

He also made waves by making his major debut just one year after starting his music career.

This song is a refreshing, danceable number inspired by 1980s city pop.

The retro synthesizer tones evoke the arrival of summer and feel so pleasant.

The lyrics feature a strong-willed woman who boldly pushes a romance forward, yet the nuanced shifts in his vocals convey her fragility too, making your heart skip a beat.

Released in May 2023, the track was also used as the theme song for the news program ABEMA Prime, so many listeners may find it familiar.

It’s a stylish song you’ll want to play on your way to school, and it’s included on his first album, Bonsai.

TOGEAKASAKI

【AKASAKI】TOGE (Lyric Video)

AKASAKI is one of the singer-songwriters who drew attention following the breakout hit “Bunny Girl.” This track is his work from September 2025.

It marks a clear departure from his previously catchy style, tackling a very serious theme as he confronts his own painful experiences.

Carried by a quiet, minimal sound, his vocals vividly convey pain and memory, powerfully stirring the listener’s heart.

It’s the kind of song that will surely offer deep comfort on nights when you want to sit alone and face yourself in silence.

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Homecomings – slowboat (Official Music Video)

Homecomings is a band that captivates listeners with their delicate sound.

Many of you may have come to know them through Cakes, the theme song for the film Just Only Love.

Slowboat is a guitar rock track included on the album see you, frail angel.

sea adore you., released following a lineup change in February 2024.

Its lyrics, depicting a journey setting out by boat toward dawn, mirror the very essence of university life—where anticipation and anxiety about the future intermingle.

Ayaka Tatano’s fragile yet beautiful vocals deepen the song’s emotional world.

If you listen on nights when you’re contemplating your future or on mornings when you’re taking a new step, it’s sure to give you a gentle push forward.

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scenario – Rin-ne (Official Music Video)

A hip-hop number brimming with storytelling, where a gentle warmth can be felt amid the wistfulness.

Rapper Rin-ne created it as the theme song for the film “Rewrite.” The lyrics, aligned with the film’s world where time loops and youth intersect, portray feelings for days gone by and futures left unchosen.

For any college student who listens, it’s bound to overlap with their own sentimental memories.

With a soft flow and lyrical melody that resonate in the heart, it’s the perfect track for a sentimental mood.