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[Culture and School Festival Songs] A curated selection of popular and hit songs to brighten up your venues and events!

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Graduated from Kunitachi College of Music, Faculty of Music (now: Department of Music Culture and Education, Early Childhood Music Education major). In elementary school, my homeroom teacher was Jun Kusaba, a game researcher. After graduating from university, I worked as a kindergarten teacher for 10 years and as an after-school childcare instructor for 7 years, then took a position as a music teacher at an international school in Singapore. In addition to music education, I engaged in activities that introduced Japanese culture, traditional games, and recreational activities, working with many children. Later, through freelance writing, planning, and editing at Shogakukan, I met many delightful adults and experienced the joy of communicating and sharing. Drawing on the perspective cultivated in the field of education and my experience as an editor, I provide practical information with an emphasis on both input and output, mainly in areas related to music and children. My hobbies include instruments, singing, handicrafts, toys, drawing, traditional games, the outdoors, and books. My special skill is spinning-top tricks.
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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.

Among the many events in school life, the culture festival is one of the most memorable!

At culture festivals, there are countless moments where music plays a crucial role—whether it’s background music at the venue, songs for band performances, or tracks for dance numbers.

In this article, we’ll introduce songs that are guaranteed to hype up the culture festival, aimed at those running the event as committee members and those performing on stage.

With these picks, your festival production is sure to shine!

If you’re in the middle of choosing songs, be sure to use this as a reference.

[Culture Festival & School Festival Songs] Carefully selected popular and hit songs that light up venues and events! (151–160)

Heart Throbsnobobyknows̟+

Kokoro Odoru danced at the school festival [Team Black Starz]

Heart Throbsnobobyknows̟+

From the very first beat, your heart starts to dance! Released by nobodyknows+ in May 2004, this track is a high-energy number woven from up-tempo beats and rhythmic rap.

With members taking turns to spit verses, the style won support not only from hip-hop fans but from a wide audience.

Featured on the album “Do You Know?”, it topped the Oricon weekly chart for two consecutive weeks.

Crank it up loud and dance to it at school festivals or dance events, and the entire venue is guaranteed to unite in excitement!

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Anthemtimelesz

timelesz「Anthem」Dance Practice Video

Anthemtimelesz

This dance tune, brimming with burning resolve and strength, marks the beginning of timelesz.

Produced by Tomohisa Yamashita, it expresses the determination to face challenges and the desire to become a legend.

Set to a bass-heavy track, its powerful dance performance is captivating, resulting in a piece that gives a strong push to anyone who listens.

Included on the first EP “timelesz,” released in June 2024, this song is perfect for those who want to take a bold first step on a school festival or event stage.

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You don’t listen to rock.aimyon

Aimyon – You Don’t Listen to Rock [OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO]

You don't listen to rock.aimyon

A youthful, bittersweet song that portrays the tender feelings between two people with different musical tastes.

Aimyon’s unique worldview and melodic sensibility blend beautifully, gently wrapping the desire to bridge the distance through the music you love.

Released by Warner Music Japan in August 2017, this track’s simple yet resonant sound strikes a chord with listeners, becoming a massive hit with over 300 million streams.

Perform it on a school festival stage, and it’s sure to move the audience as well.

It’s a perfect song for creating memories of your youth.

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Moechakka FireIssei

[Anatacia] Moechakka Fire - Tried Dancing

Moechakka FireIssei

A poppy dance number laced with satire of modern society, this standout track unleashes the emotions of today’s youth.

Riding a high-velocity beat that fuses EDM and trap elements, it breezily depicts everyday life bound by social media dependence and the craving for approval.

With a melodic sound and addictive choreography, it grabs listeners’ hearts and won’t let go.

Released in July 2024, it also drew attention for its distinctive visual direction by illustrator Hatsumino.

Why not have your class or club master the moves and bring explosive energy to your school festival stage? Alongside Issei’s powerful vocals, you’ll be able to express youthful passion and energy to the fullest.

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KICKBACKYonezu Kenshi

[Chainsaw Man OP] KICK BACK / Kenshi Yonezu – Tried Dancing [Bakekai]

KICKBACKYonezu Kenshi

The opening theme of the anime Chainsaw Man is packed with a sense of speed and fierce energy.

Crafted by Kenshi Yonezu with his unique sonic sensibility, it was released in November 2022.

The complex key changes woven from electro-rock and drum’n’bass create rollercoaster-like twists and turns, vividly portraying a surge of emotion.

The lyrics, which sing of the emptiness and hope of people striving to rise from rock bottom, would lend themselves well to the intense emotional expression of a cultural festival dance performance.

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GO FOR IT!!Nishino Kana

Kana Nishino 'Go For It (Short 4-minute Excerpt Ver)'

GO FOR IT!!Nishino Kana

A refreshing cheer song that gives a powerful push to those who can’t take the first step.

With a catchy melody and an upbeat message, it gives courage to anyone feeling timid about love.

The cheerleader-style calls and rhythmic tempo are memorable too.

Released in July 2012, the song was used in Yamazaki Baking’s “Lunch Pack” commercial and is also included on the album Love Place.

It’s perfect not only for dance events, but also as an opener for school and cultural festivals.

Delivered through Kana Nishino’s cute vocals, its energetic message is sure to get your heart dancing.

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[Culture Festival & School Festival Songs] Carefully selected popular and hit songs that color the venues and events! (161–170)

Daphne (winter daphne)DISH//

DISH// – Sweet Daphne [Official Video]

Daphne (winter daphne)DISH//

It’s not easy to put feelings of gratitude toward one’s parents into words.

This song gently embraces the heartfelt emotions of exam-takers who feel that way.

Released by DISH// in November 2021, it drew attention as the theme song for the NTV drama “The Winners in February.” Co-written by DISH// vocalist Takumi Kitamura and Hattori from Macaroni Empitsu, it carefully portrays the pressure and anxiety students feel, as well as their gratitude toward family.

With a powerful, march-inspired sound and wishes embedded in the daphne’s flower language—“glory” and “victory”—it’s sure to resonate with anyone awaiting the fruits of their efforts.

Deliver a breathtaking performance with this moving band number and leave your audience in awe!

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