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

Anthemtimelesz

timelesz「Anthem」Dance Practice Video

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.

Kono Yubi Tomareyosugala

Yosugala – Kono Yubi Tomare

This song by yosugala delivers a powerful message centered on encouragement and compassion for those facing hardship.

It reaches out to anyone feeling defeat or loneliness, expressing—through an emotional melody—the importance of extending a hand and continuing to believe in their inner light.

Created by members of the band AliA, the piece premiered at the hall concert “progress the night -LINE CUBE SHIBUYA-” held in February 2025 and was released in March of the same year.

As a heartwarming anthem that supports friends practicing for school festivals and cultural events, and companions walking together toward their goals, it is sure to resonate with many people.

You don’t listen to rock.aimyon

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

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.

March 9Remioromen

Remioromen – March 9

A gentle love song by Remioromen that wraps together the changing seasons and a feeling of gratitude.

Written as a gift for a friend’s wedding, the song blends down-to-earth lyrics drawn from the real experiences of the three band members with the tight-knit sound only childhood friends from Yamanashi Prefecture could create.

Released in March 2004, it was later featured in an AOKI Holdings commercial and as the ending theme for an information program on the TBS network.

It was also used as an insert song in the drama “1 Litre of Tears,” and a remake version was released in 2007.

Because it can be performed with a limited instrumental setup, it’s perfect for creating memories at a school culture festival.

Precious thingsroodo obu mejyaa

Lord of Major / Precious Things

A heartwarming message song that reminds you of the bonds with cherished friends.

It’s a track where a driving, high-energy rock sound—packed with Road of Major’s musical essence—beautifully harmonizes with straightforward lyrics.

Portraying encounters and partings, friendship, and hope for the future, the words continue to resonate deeply with many young people.

Released as an indie single in September 2002, it remained in the Oricon Top 10 for 19 consecutive weeks and achieved an astonishing total of 900,000 copies sold.

In 2009, it was also featured in a commercial for the Taiwan-market Mazda Mazda3, becoming a song loved across borders.

Its band-friendly arrangement makes it easy to perform, and it has the power to unite the audience during live shows.

DREAMERIkuta Rira

DREAMER

A gently embracing song that captures the feelings of young people chasing their dreams was released by Lila Ikuta in March 2025.

This work conveys a strong will to stay true to a passion for music while facing one’s inner self and overcoming anxieties and conflicts about the future.

The lyrics, filled with Ikuta’s authentic feelings, resonate deeply with listeners.

Released in three formats as a track on the single CD Hyakka Ryoran, it gained attention as an insert song in the drama Paripi Komei.

It’s a perfect cheer song for friends striving toward their dreams on culture festival and school festival stages, and a reliable companion when you want to rally yourself.

Moechakka FireIssei

[Anatacia] Moechakka Fire - Tried Dancing

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.