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!

Playlist

An uplifting, moving song to liven up the school festival—one that will be etched into your memories.
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	lilacMrs. GREEN APPLE		A song that depicts the anxieties and growth of youth
2	together; along with; bothWANIMA		WANIMA’s youthful rock song “Tomoni”
3	I wonderDa-iCE		A high-energy drama theme song by Da-iCE
4	DarlingMrs. GREEN APPLE		An anthem that embraces the anxieties of youth, helping you find your true self.
5	fireworks (launched into the sky)DAOKO × Yonezu Kenshi		The theme song of a coming-of-age love story that paints memories of summer
6	Kaiju no Hanabuta (Monster’s Flower Song)Vaundy		Vaundy’s classic song has been re-recorded with a new arrangement
7	OrangeSPYAIR		An anthem of youth that portrays the bonds with friends and the journey of growth
8	Perfect-Sense DreamerONE OK ROCK		ONE OK ROCK's powerful cheering song
9	earnest desireSUPER BEAVER		A exhilarating melody that colors the memories of the school festival
10	Let’s give it a tryWANIMA		An anthem that gives you the courage to move forward
11	A Little Love SongMONGOL800		The signature song by MONGOL800 has been adapted into a film and its popularity continues.
12	Blue and SummerMrs. GREEN APPLE		A refreshing love song for a school festival
13	horizonback number		back number’s cheer song “Suiheisen”
14	Highlight (feat. ROCK KIDS 802)berii guddoman		Berry Goodman's Youth Cheering Song
15	The world is smiling at you.Little Glee Monster		An upbeat cheer song for a school festival
16	It doesn’t meltmakaroni enpitsu		A song that portrays the joy and transience of youth
17	Happy Endingback number		Recommended happy end by back number
18	As many times as you likeDREAMS COME TRUE		Keep challenging yourself without giving up, even if you fail
19	Beautiful finsupittsu		A message of courage and hope from Spitz
20	LemonYonezu Kenshi		Let's sing Kenshi Yonezu's 'Lemon' at the school festival.
21	HappinessAI		A festive Christmas song with a theme of smiles
22	sasanqua (Camellia sasanqua)SEKAI NO OWARI		Recommendation for SEKAI NO OWARI’s dream-support song
23	Philosophy[Alexandros]		Dross accepts failure and moves forward
24	ImaginationSPYAIR		A fiery song that hypes up the crowd at a school festival
25	Marigoldaimyon		Aimyon's 'Marigold' is popular.
26	Wasted NightsONE OK ROCK		ONE OK ROCK songs that give you courage
27	Youth and a momentmakaroni enpitsu		A moving song that colors the memories of youth.
28	We’ve gotta do what seems impossible.Sambomasutā		A popular Sambomaster song that cheers on youthful challenges
29	SiriusMr.forute		Each Person’s Role and Feelings at the School Festival
30	monologueAkiyama Kiiro		Introduction to the song “Monologue” by Akiyama Kiro
31	Amazing Gracego!go!vanillas		Youth song by go!go!vanillas
32	HumanWANIMA		WANIMA's songs liven up the school festival.
33	I became someone else’s girlfriend.wacci		Introduction to wacci's breakout hit song(s)
34	I LOVE…Ofisharu Higedan Dism		Official HIGE DANDism’s love drama theme song
35	If I could become a constellationkessoku bando		Kessoku Band from Bocchi the Rock!
36	Tomorrow as wellSHISHAMO		SHISHAMO's Youth Rock
37	Dear, boyHump Back		Hump Back made their major debut in 2018
38	My friend — now and forever…Ketsumeishi		Ketsumeishi’s new song, the theme song for a friendship-themed film
39	STARTING OVERLittle Glee Monster		Little Glee Monster's new song, themed around the bond with friends
40	Spot the differenceSuda Masaki		Let's get hyped with the collaboration song by Kenshi Yonezu and Masaki Suda
41	First LoveUtada Hikaru		A signature song by Hikaru Utada and a classic that ranks on karaoke charts.
42	Watercolor MoonHata Motohiro		A moving production set to Motohiro Hata’s ballad
43	YC&K		Memories are precious things that remain in the heart.
44	Your SongYasuda Rei		A moving song that brings tears to your eyes
45	Always With MeKimura Yumi		The moving song from Spirited Away
46	Song of DepartureMr.Children		Mr. Children graduation song movie theme song
47	Is there still anything that love can do?RADWIMPS		Liven up the school festival with RADWIMPS’ moving theme song
48	ScarsdaleUNISON SQUARE GARDEN		A moving number that invites us to reflect on the importance of each day
49	Letter ~Dear You at Fifteen~Anjura Aki		Angela Aki’s moving youth-empowerment song
50	RAINSEKAI NO OWARI		Theme song of a movie by SEKAI NO OWARI
51	About meMrs. GREEN APPLE		Acknowledge differences, cooperate, and move forward
52	It’s okay.BLUE ENCOUNT		A powerful cheer song that embraces everything
53	An empty kitchenTakahashi Yuu		Looking back on memories and walking toward the future
54	AdventureYOASOBI		YOASOBI 'Adventure' Adventure Song
55	Because you were thereCrystal Kay		Bittersweet longing and gratitude when looking back on memories
56	Start to shine and run forwardSambomasutā		Expressing clumsy youth through rock
57	Bridge of Gloryyuzu		Yuzu’s signature song “Eikou no Kakehashi” is an enduring classic that transcends generations.
58	So, you are not alone.Little Glee Monster		Little Glee Monster’s moving song is popular at the school festival
59	cherry blossomKetsumeishi		Ketsumeishi's iconic spring song of emotion
60	Opening DeclarationNovelbright		An uplifting message song filled with determination and hope for dreams
61	DepartureFUNKY MONKEY BABYS		Nostalgic classic songs, memories from my school days
62	DepartureGReeeeN		GReeeeN 6th single, an emotional song
63	somedaySaucy Dog		The band’s emotional ballad song “Someday”
64	YELLikimonogakari		Introduction to Ikimonogakari's Cheer Songs
65	JupiterHirahara Ayaka		Ayaka Hirahara’s debut single “Jupiter”
66	ifNishino Kana		An epic ballad that served as a theme song for a Naruto movie
67	Never Be AloneBecky Hill, Sonny Fodera		Dance-pop to break free from loneliness
68	AmyTHE ORAL CIGARETTES		A fast-paced song with the theme of youthful romance
69	Tell memilet		Mirei’s new song “Tell me” is captivating for its one-of-a-kind vocals.
70	ultramarineYOASOBI		A YOASOBI song. A song of courage and hope.
71	catDISH//		DISH//'s tear-jerking song is trending
72	Beyond the Night SkySMAP		SMAP’s 1998 classic song
73	Try EverythingDream Ami		Dream Ami's Zootopia theme song
74	Kitearashi		“Kite,” the sports day song sung by Arashi
75	FRIENDS!!!imase		A heartwarming song that celebrates the importance of friendship
76	futureKobukuro		Introduction of a heartwarming ballad song
77	Goodbye, see you again in the next life.Innā Jānī		A hopeful anthem of support that portrays parting and reunion
78	A March for Youchesu maika		An anthem that stands by the hearts of young people, a force to move forward
79	lightly; nimbly; flutteringlyGReeeeN		An Encouragement Song by GReeeeN
80	1999Hitsuji Bungaku		The appeal of Hitsujibungaku’s signature song, “1999”
81	NAOHY		A warm song that cheers on unrequited love
82	Overdrive feat. Norma Jean MartineJacques Offenbach		An introduction to songs that will become a ray of hope for J
83	flareSuperfly		Superfly's heartful song
84	Resolution on the Seventh DayUVERworld		UVERworld’s passionate message song
85	I loved (it/you)erica		Erica’s heartbreak song. From pain to a resolve to move forward.
86	FairyŌhashi Torio		Ohashi Trio’s uniquely airy, floating sound
87	Live in the present.Saucy Dog		Theme song of the High School Soccer Championship, expressing the bonds of friendship
88	Teenage SunsetHump Back		Powerful guitar rock song for a school festival
89	KizunaORANGE RANGE		ORANGE RANGE moving ballad
90	LiarWHITE JAM		WHITE JAM's signature song, Usotsuki
91	wishsumika		sumika's moving J-POP song
92	dogwood (flowering dogwood)Hitoto Yo		Dogwood is moving and perfect for presentations.
93	ReunionRADWIMPS		The appeal of RADWIMPS’ friendship song “Reunion”
94	ParadiseNiziU		NiziU’s “Paradise” is the theme song for the Doraemon movie.
95	SNOW SOUND[Alexandros]		A coming-of-age song that portrays winter romance
96	Horse of YouthHinatazaka46		Seishun no Uma is a cheer song by Hinatazaka46.
97	Youth PhotographLittle Glee Monster		Little Glee Monster Youth Photograph
98	Forever YoungTakehara Pisutoru		Let's embrace sleepless nights
99	Love SongGReeeeN		A moving song of love and bonds that stay by your side
100	hundreds of millions of light-yearsOmoinotake		A masterpiece that conveys feelings across distances measured in light-years
101	migratory bird[Alexandros]		A song of courage and comrades brimming with a sense of speed
102	Critical HitRADWIMPS		RADWIMPS' youth-supporting rock song
103	A victorious smile with youUkasukaji		A youth anthem that portrays friendship and bonds, conveying passionate feelings.
104	superstarKetsumeishi		The importance of letting hidden talents shine
105	C.h.a.o.s.m.y.t.h.ONE OK ROCK		ONE OK ROCK’s songs that sing of youth and the courage to face the future
106	Friendswacci		wacci song depicts friendship
107	Full-Power BoySukima Suichi		A signature song that celebrates the power and spirit of youthful challenge
108	It starts here!DREAMS COME TRUE		A heart-pounding song that cheers on friendship and challenge
109	winding roadNovelbright		An anthem that sings of the trials of youth, cheering you on as you step toward your dreams.
110	paper airplanesuis from Yorushika × Evan Call		Expressing a beautiful story of friendship through song
111	Kono Yubi Tomareyosugala		An encouraging and supportive song that stands by people going through difficulties
112	Unable to become an adultkujira		Warm lyrics that embrace solitude and affirm oneself
113	Friends Friends FriendsMomoiro Kurōbā Zetto		A warm song with the theme of eternal friendship
114	I am the strongest.Ado		A cheer song that sings of dreams and hope
115	Someday, these tearsLittle Glee Monster		A rallying song that celebrates the challenge of pursuing dreams and the bonds between companions
116	to youMONGOL800		A timeless anthem of gratitude infused with youthful spirit, transcending generations
117	MagicMrs. GREEN APPLE		A song that enjoys each day with a positive attitude
118	We areONE OK ROCK		ONE OK ROCK's fight song
119	gradationSUPER BEAVER		Youth rock that paints a gradient of emotions
120	THE BALLERSSixTONES		SixTONES' sports theme song
121	Run, SAKAMOTOVaundy		An anime theme song that conveys momentum and power.
122	SignalWANIMA		A fiery rock song that cheers on youth
123	Fanfaresumika		An anthem of speed and hope that lifts the heart
124	one’s true feelingssumika		High school soccer fight song depicting the bonds of teammates and moving forward
125	bookmarkkuriipuhaipe		A coming-of-age song portraying farewell and hope
126	Be the soil that makes flowers bloom, rather than the flowers themselves.berii guddoman		A song that honors the preciousness of those who support others
127	BOW AND ARROWYonezu Kenshi		A song that supports young people pursuing their dreams in figure skating
128	Gray and Blue (+Masaki Suda)Yonezu Kenshi		A duet that layers memories with a friend onto the present
129	Mela!Ryokushokushakai		A youth anthem of courage and hope, giving your heart a gentle push
130	Is youth embarrassing, or is it youth if it’s embarrassing?Ryokushokushakai		An anthem that sings of youthful passion, delivering heartfelt fervor.
131	A bouquet for meAdo		Ado’s new song: a message of self-affirmation and courage
132	One Heartatarashii gakkou no rīdāzu		A youth-empowerment song. A track that cheers on the new school term.
133	DREAMERIkuta Rira		A heartwarming song that sings of love for music and passion for dreams
134	HarukaYOASOBI		YOASOBI, a moving tale of parting and bonds
135	Photograph feat. Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra Horn SectionEXILE ATSUSHI		A heartfelt song that reflects the memories of youth
136	Best FriendKiroro		Introduction to Kiroro's friendship songs
137	Hana no YumeChatto Monchī		A song where poignancy and hope coexist
138	Precious thingsAI		AI's 2008 single
139	TekaDJ Snake, Peso Pluma		A fusion dance track by DJ Snake and Peso Pluma
140	IllusioDua Lipa		A pop song that cherishes being yourself
141	road; way; path; street; route; Tao (in philosophy)EXILE		EXILE's moving song
142	I don’t plan to see you again—take care.SCANDAL		A youthful, moving song by SCANDAL
143	C.O.S.M.O.S. ~Cosmos (Autumn Cherry Blossoms)~Sandaime Jē Sōru Burazāzu fromu Eguzairu Toraibu		A moving autumn-themed song by Sandaime, suitable for a school festival, including dance.
144	When cherry-blossom hues danceNakajima Mika		Mika Nakashima's first cherry-blossom song
145	MetroToukyou Jihen		A fairytale-like, moving song by Tokyo Jihen
146	season (best time for something, especially when a food is at its peak), in vogueShiina Ringo		A Shina Ringo jazz-style song suitable for a school festival
147	Not fleetingSUPER BEAVER		An inspiring song of youth that cherishes living in the moment
148	Dear Sir or Madam, on this day when cherry blossoms fluttermafumafu		Mafumafu’s coming-of-age story song
149	Youth DiaryRyukku to soine gohan		A moving masterpiece that captures the exhilarating rush of youth
150	beautiful-nessBiSH		Overcoming the failure at the school cultural festival
151	Closest to meHY		HY 'Closest to You' - a moving ballad