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

DarlingMrs. GREEN APPLE

Mrs. GREEN APPLE "Darling" Official Music Video

An uplifting anthem that gently stays by your side and gives you a push forward, dedicated to everyone who feels anxiety and uncertainty in their youth.

Mrs.

GREEN APPLE’s signature emotional, catchy melody and strongly affirmative lyrics that boost self-esteem will resonate in your heart.

Released in January 2025, this song was written for NHK General’s special program “Mrs.

GREEN APPLE 18 Festival,” and featured a special performance with 1,000 members of the 18-year-old generation.

It’s a track to listen to when you feel like you’re losing your sense of self or want a chance to face your true self.

Sing it with your friends on a school festival stage, and it will surely become an unforgettable memory.

RomanticismMrs. GREEN APPLE

Mrs. GREEN APPLE – Romanticism Cultural Festival Kinki University Higashi-Hiroshima Dance Club High School Performance

A refreshing love song where coolness and passion intertwine! With the feeling of being gently pushed forward by a summer day, it portrays a protagonist who carries feelings of love yet struggles to convey them, all set to Mrs.

GREEN APPLE’s signature buoyant melody.

Released in April 2019 as the commercial song for Shiseido’s SEA BREEZE, this track was also included on the album Attitude and has surpassed 340 million streams.

You’ve started to notice that special someone, but just can’t bring yourself to speak up… It’s filled with emotions that students grappling with that frustrating feeling will surely relate to.

Perform it on a cultural festival dance stage, and you’re bound to spark a sense of unity with the audience!

spring melancholyMrs. GREEN APPLE

Mrs. GREEN APPLE – Spring Melancholy (Chorus ver.) by Waseda Jitsugyo School Music Club, Chorus Section

A heartwarming message song that accompanies the spring season, where anxiety and anticipation intertwine.

Released by Mrs.

GREEN APPLE in February 2018, this work gently portrays the importance of human connection ahead of graduation, when memories from school days begin to feel especially dear.

The music video by the Waseda Jitsugyo School Music Club Choir is also captivating, carefully expressing the delicate emotions unique to students.

It’s a recommended piece for those who want to deepen bonds with friends as a choral song for cultural or school festivals.

Take a pictureNiziU

NiziU 2nd Single『Take a picture』 Dance Performance Video

J-pop with an uplifting melody and exhilarating dance beat! This bright and energetic track captures the feeling of wanting to preserve memories with someone special in photos.

It sings about the value of being in love and those youthful, radiant moments, naturally bringing smiles to listeners’ faces.

Released in April 2021, NiziU’s song topped the Oricon Weekly Single Ranking and became a massive hit, selling 317,000 copies in its first week.

Perfect for dance performances at school and cultural festivals! Paired with its catchy choreography, it’s sure to bring the whole venue together in excitement.

Walking with youNovelbright

Novelbright – Walking with you [Official Music Video]

This song strikes a chord with its warmly resonant melody and a message that sings of the resolve to walk through life together.

Released in October 2018 and featured on the album “SKYWALK,” it became one of Novelbright’s signature tracks.

It was used as an insert song for AbemaTV’s drama “Koisuru ❤ Shūmatsu Homestay 2020 Spring,” capturing many hearts with Yudai Takenaka’s soaring vocals and the song’s exhilarating sound.

It’s perfect for moments when you want to hype things up with friends—like school sports days, cultural festival dance events, or band performances.

Its energetic melody and lyrics brimming with hope for the future are sure to fill the entire venue with a sense of unity.

winding roadNovelbright

Novelbright – Winding Road [Official Music Video]

An uplifting coming-of-age anthem that depicts the journey from boyhood to adulthood along the winding road of life, set to a sweeping melody.

The track brings out Novelbright’s appeal to the fullest, portraying the anxieties and inner conflicts of everyday life, as well as the strength to overcome them.

Yudai Takenaka’s expansive vocals and the invigorating sound unique to a rock band resonate deeply.

Released for streaming in January 2025, the song was chosen as the theme for the TV Tokyo drama “Courtroom Dragon,” and its music video—directed by Hiroshi Tamaki—also became a hot topic.

It’s the perfect song for those moments when you strive to achieve something together with friends, like in club activities, cultural festivals, or school festivals.

GOD_iNumber_i

Number_i – GOD_i (Official Music Video)

A track that shines with refined synchronized dance and a fresh musical edge! It’s an ambitious work produced by Number_i member Yuta Kishi.

The poignant top line and the hook’s driving beat make for an impressive sound, balanced by a powerful message of hope and moving forward.

Released digitally in January 2025, this song encapsulates their bold musical vision.

Add it to a cultural or school festival dance performance and it’s sure to bring the crowd together.

Why not captivate the audience with seamless group choreography only a team like theirs can deliver?