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A wonderful, moving song

An uplifting, moving song to liven up the school festival—one that will be etched into your memories.

Music is essential for boosting the atmosphere at school festivals! Not only does it work perfectly as background music to energize stages and booths, but it also adds sparkle to band performances, choirs, and dance acts.

In this article, we’ll introduce our top recommended inspirational songs for cultural and school festivals.

Heart-stirring tracks that evoke memories with your friends will make this once-a-year celebration shine even brighter.

May you create wonderful memories with the best music!

Uplifting, moving songs that hype up school culture festivals. Heart-touching tracks that will be etched into your memories (21–30)

LaughterNEW!Ofisharu Higedan Dism

Official HIGE DANDism – Laughter [Official Video]
LaughterNEW!Ofisharu Higedan Dism

It’s a track that begins with a gentle, moist piano melody and then swells toward the latter half with a breathtaking sense of scale as emotions overflow.

The clear, expansive vocals delivered by Official HIGE DANDism and the warm message found beyond pain resonate deeply in the heart.

Released digitally in advance in July 2020, this work served as the theme song for the film The Confidence Man JP: Episode of the Princess.

It was later included on the acclaimed album Editorial and has continued to be loved for a long time.

Precious memories of laughing together and sometimes clashing are beautifully revived alongside the grand sound, coloring the greatest moments that will remain for a lifetime.

FateNEW!Ofisharu Higedan Dism

Official HIGE DANDism – Fate [Official Video]
FateNEW!Ofisharu Higedan Dism

Just a school event, and yet more than a school event.

This moving number by Official HIGE DANDism resonates powerfully in the heart, as if embracing that burning passion.

The beautiful piano melodies and the vibrant horn arrangements blend magnificently, gently enveloping both the victories and setbacks you seize together with your friends.

Released as a single in July 2019, it was chosen as the Asahi Broadcasting Corporation’s summer National High School Baseball Championship support song and the theme for “Nettō Kōshien.” It was later included on the acclaimed album Traveler.

It’s a perfect song for students who want to color a page of their youth vividly—whether performing as a band on the culture festival stage or singing in chorus with the whole class.

Heart-stirring songs that light up school festivals. Moving tracks that will be etched into your memories (31–40)

Kokoro-eNEW!roodo obu mejyaa

A number packed with the raw passion of youth, its energetic sound strikes straight to the heart.

Kenichi Kitagawa of Road of Major delivers a powerful vocal that vividly paints the hope of charging toward your dreams.

Released in November 2004, this track still enjoys enduring popularity.

Beloved as the opening theme for the first season of the NHK Educational TV anime “Major,” it was later included on the album “ROAD OF MAJOR II.” Its exhilarating, fast-paced rock sound is guaranteed to ignite any crowd when performed by a band at a school culture festival.

It’s a recommended youth anthem for anyone taking on big goals with friends, perfect for creating unforgettable memories.

Our FutureNEW!ieiri reo

Leo Ieiri - “Our Future” (Full Ver.)
Our FutureNEW!ieiri reo

This is a song by singer-songwriter Leo Ieiri, whose powerful, emotionally rich vocals resonate deeply.

Released in May 2016 as her 12th single, it was chosen as the theme song for the NTV drama “Omukae Desu.” It’s a grand, pop-rock number themed around human bonds and hope, celebrating the joy of living together with someone.

Brimming with a liberating melody that feels like breaking free from loneliness and moving forward, it’s perfect for cultural or school festival stages.

It warmly supports the passion of creating something together with friends and the positive feeling of walking toward the future.

It’s a song you’ll want to link arms and sing together, one that will be etched deeply in your memories.

Critical HitRADWIMPS

RADWIMPS – A Masterstroke [Official Music Video]
Critical HitRADWIMPS

This is a rock anthem packed with a grand message that resonates with young people, included on RADWIMPS’ December 2013 album “X to O to Tsumi to.” The protagonist’s struggle and growth as they try to find their own path in the thick of youth unfolds over powerful guitar riffs and driving drum rhythms.

Its uncompromising alternative sound brims with the kind of energy perfect for school festivals, cultural festivals, and sports days.

The music video was filmed at Ageo Municipal Baseball Stadium in Saitama Prefecture, featuring a massive scale with 1,500 extras.

It’s the perfect track for when you need the courage to take a new step forward.

Happy Endingback number

back number – “Happy End” Music Video
Happy Endingback number

If you’re forming a band with classmates or performing in a light music club, we recommend back number’s “Happy End.” back number often has bittersweet lyrics, and this song is another moving track.

Since back number is a three-piece band, it’s perfect even if you’re struggling to gather many members.

Whether it’s your first time performing in a band or you’re experienced, it’s sure to become a memorable experience.

LemonYonezu Kenshi

Kenshi Yonezu, whose song has won the Japan Record Award.

Let’s try singing his signature hit “Lemon” at your school festival.

It’s recommended for those who want to jump on trends early.

You can sing it solo or perform it with a band—there are many ways to express it.

Sweep the venue into a wave of emotion with its heartrending lyrics and melody.

Since it’s a song everyone knows, there’s no worry about losing the audience.

It’s also great as background music for exhibits and attractions.