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[2026] Tearjerker Songs That Bring the House Down at School Culture Festivals

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The school cultural festival, held once a year, is always a fun event.

From exhibitions and food stalls to volunteer performances on stage, there are all kinds of activities.

Amid all that, music plays an important role.

Whether it’s band performances, singing, dance routines, background music at the venue, or a theme song, music adds color to every moment.

In this article, we’ll spotlight tear-jerking, deeply moving songs from among our recommended tracks for cultural and school festivals.

Be sure to check out this playlist of masterpieces that will bring back memories of school life and the bonds with friends—and might just move you to tears!

[2026] Tearjerker Songs That Bring the House Down at School Culture Festivals (91–100)

Blue and SummerMrs. GREEN APPLE

Mrs. GREEN APPLE – Blue and Summer

Blue and SummerMrs. GREEN APPLE

The song vividly depicting summer youth is loved as one of Mrs.

GREEN APPLE’s signature tracks.

Written as the theme for the film “Blue Summer: 30 Days of You and Me,” it was included on a single released in August 2018.

With a driving, exhilarating melody, it captures the energetic emotions of young people and weaves into its lyrics the hallmarks of summer and the preciousness of each fleeting moment of adolescence.

The track has resonated with many listeners, surpassing 500 million total streams.

It’s a wonderful song that colors a page of youth—one you’ll want to hum along to with friends at cultural and school festivals.

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I’ll call your name.SUPER BEAVER

SUPER BEAVER “I’ll Call Your Name” MV (Theme Song for the Film ‘Tokyo Revengers’)

I'll call your name.SUPER BEAVER

A memorable number by SUPER BEAVER that brings back that day.

Released in July 2021, this song drew attention as the theme for the film Tokyo Revengers.

Through the act of “calling someone’s name,” it portrays the bonds with loved ones and the miracle of encounters.

While looking back on days gone by, its lyrics teach the importance of living in the present, resonating deeply with listeners.

Play it at a school or cultural festival, and it’s sure to bring back memories of days spent with friends and move you to tears.

It’s the perfect song for anyone who wants to cherish the memories of their youth.

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Full-Power BoySukima Suichi

Sukima Switch – “Zenryoku Shonen” Music Video : SUKIMASWITCH / Zenryoku Shonen Music Video

Full-Power BoySukima Suichi

A song that celebrates the brilliance of youth and the courage to take on challenges, it delivers a moving, unforgettable experience at school festivals and cultural events.

Released by Sukima Switch in July 2005, the track gained wide popularity as the theme for NTT DoCoMo Kansai’s commercials and as an insert song in the film “Rough.” The lyrics depict young people facing adversity, and the message “If you’re afraid, nothing will be born” is sure to give a push to anyone trying to take a new step.

Sing it together with friends at your school festival, and it will surely become an unforgettable memory.

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Maplesupittsu

Spitz / Kaede

Maplesupittsu

At school festivals, there’s often some kind of awards ceremony at the end.

You decide by everyone’s votes which stage dance performance or class project was the best, right? How about using Spitz’s “Kaede” as the BGM for that ceremony? It was also used for Kirin’s “Gogo no Kocha” and as the opening theme for the music program COUNT DOWN TV, so I think everyone has heard it at least once.

Since it’s a song everyone knows, it’s easy to create a moving atmosphere.

If you’re unsure, give it a try!

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The meaning of goodbyeNogizaka 46

Nogizaka46 'The Meaning of Goodbye'

The meaning of goodbyeNogizaka 46

A Nogizaka46 song where wistfulness and freshness coexist.

Released in November 2016, this track is also known as Nanami Hashimoto’s graduation single.

Its lyrics delicately depict the moment of parting, and the clear, beautiful melody resonates deeply.

The final conversation exchanged beneath the elevated tracks—it feels as if the scene is unfolding right before your eyes.

The song is imbued with the courage to say goodbye and the strength to take a new step forward.

Singing it at the end of a school or cultural festival can prompt reflections on the bonds with friends and memories of student days.

The piece was also performed on the NHK Kouhaku Uta Gassen, moving the hearts of many.

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