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Friendship Songs: Rediscover Your Bonds! A Carefully Curated Selection of Moving Masterpieces That Will Bring You to Tears

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Primarily active in Tokyo, I have experience as a backup dancer for artists, a music video dancer, and a commercial dancer. I continue to work as a dancer while also engaging in article production. After discovering Michael Jackson in junior high school, I began dancing in my second year of high school. Since starting dance, in addition to the J-Pop and Japanese rock I had been listening to, I began exploring Western R&B, rap, alternative music, and other tracks commonly used for dance. In elementary school, I spent three years in a choir, and because I love singing, I often go to karaoke for fun. These days, I enjoy a wide range of music, from Japanese rock and rap to K-pop.
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Accompanist pianist × piano instructor × web writer. I began piano lessons at age four and, inspired by my piano teacher, decided to pursue music. I went on to specialized music programs in high school and university, where I discovered the appeal of accompanying instrumentalists and singers. Currently, alongside teaching piano, I work mainly in my home region of Aichi as an accompanist for flute, voice, choir, and more. Through lessons, my students often introduce me to trending songs, and my hobby is trying anything on the piano—Japanese and Western pop, commercial jingles, and beyond. Since 2021, I’ve also been active as a web writer, covering music and a variety of other genres.

There are times when we end up parting ways with close friends because of graduation, transferring schools, or starting a job.

Some of you may also have gone through the pain of a big fight that made it hard to make up.

In times like these, what you want to listen to are friendship songs that remind you of just how precious friendship is.

In this article, we’ll introduce moving songs about friendship.

If you’re looking for songs to listen to with friends at graduation, tracks that can help you reconcile after a fight, or tunes to become even closer with your friends, be sure to give these a listen.

[Friendship Songs] Reaffirm Your Bonds! A Carefully Selected Collection of Moving Masterpieces That Will Bring You to Tears (91–100)

FriendFujii Fumiya & Noritake to Hiromi

"Tomo yo" Official Music Video (Full Version) / Fumiya Fujii & Noritake and Hiromi

FriendFujii Fumiya & Noritake to Hiromi

This is a friendship song created in collaboration by singer-songwriter Fumiya Fujii and talents Noritake Kinashi and Hiromi.

The track was produced as the theme song for the travel program “Noritake, Fumiya, and Hiromi’s Camping-Car Training Camp: A Journey of Encounters, Connections, and Happiness,” and was released digitally in 2015.

Since the three were already friends, the lyrics are filled with unadorned, straightforward words.

No matter how old you get, that kind of closeness is something to admire, isn’t it?

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My friend,taiyozoku

Sun Tribe – My Friend

My friend,taiyozoku

This is a friendship song by Taiyozoku, a band that has led the youth punk rock scene with their stylish, aggressive sound.

It’s a tearjerker with the charm of simple, down-to-earth vocals and lyrics that resonate with both younger and middle-aged listeners.

Its moving progression might just bring a tear to your eye.

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Friendshipkingu gidora

Friendship / King Ghidorah

Friendshipkingu gidora

While it’s rooted in a hardcore hip-hop sound, this track digs deep and pushes inward, prompting you to reflect on what true friendship really is.

Overflowing with the allure of essential, heartfelt lyrics, it stands out for lines that are moving enough to bring you to tears.

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GIVE ME FIVE!AKB48

[MV full] GIVE ME FIVE! / AKB48 [Official]

GIVE ME FIVE!AKB48

If you don’t want to end the graduation event with just tears, choose this song! It’s a hit by the popular idol group AKB48, released in 2012 as their 25th single.

Since it was featured in docomo commercials and more, many of you have probably heard it.

Its appeal lies in the refreshing band sound blended with brass.

It has the power to blow away the haze that’s been lingering in your heart.

The message that “graduation isn’t an end, but a beginning” really hits home.

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treasurewacci

wacci “Treasure” (Lyric Video)

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It’s a coming-of-age song wrapped in a warm singing voice and gentle melody.

Released in August 2017 on the album “Nichijo Dramatic,” this celebrated track by wacci praises the wonder of meeting cherished people and the beauty of friendship.

It is also known for being used as speed skater Miho Takagi’s go-to song when she won the gold medal at the 2018 PyeongChang Olympics.

Featuring a soothing piano tone and the warm vocals of wacci’s lead singer Yohei Hashiguchi, the piece is perfect as background music for a video gift on a friend’s birthday or as part of a surprise event.

It’s a highly recommended song for moments when you want to say “thank you” to someone special or look back on shared memories.

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