[Grateful for Encounters] A Collection of Classic Songs Celebrating Cherished Meetings [Love & Friendship]
When you hear “a song about encounters,” what kind of meeting do you imagine?
Perhaps the first thing that comes to mind is a man and woman meeting in a romantic context!
But there are many kinds of encounters—between friends, between teammates—and there are songs that celebrate each kind of meeting.
In this article, I’ll introduce songs themed around all sorts of encounters!
Just as people say “after parting comes a new meeting,” some songs that seem at first glance to be about farewells are actually about encounters when you look closely at the lyrics!
We’ll be introducing lots of songs, so read on to the end!
Playlist
| [Grateful for Encounters] A Collection of Classic Songs Celebrating Cherished Meetings [Love & Friendship] | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1east | Run Through the MemoriesMy Hair is Bad | play_arrow | An anthem to encourage people who grow through meetings and farewells |
| 2east | I’ll call your name.SUPER BEAVER | play_arrow | Gratitude and Bonds of the Tokyo Revengers Theme Song |
| 3east | THE GIFTHirai Dai | play_arrow | A beautiful song that sings gratitude for the encounter |
| 4east | Eine KleineYonezu Kenshi | play_arrow | Kenshi Yonezu’s “Eine Kleine” is a song that sings of strength born from weakness. |
| 5east | Fragments of an EncounterKetsumeishi | play_arrow | The joy of encounters and the happiness in life found through farewells |
| 6east | Song of PointillismMrs. GREEN APPLE | play_arrow | A heartbreak support song by Mrs. GREEN APPLE |
| 7north_east | Your Song for YouKawasaki Takaya | play_arrow | A love song that expresses gratitude to a loved one |
| 8south_east | From Me to Youflumpool | play_arrow | A band song that sings about feelings for a loved one |
| 9east | treasurewacci | play_arrow | A cheering song where the bonds with friends become strength |
| 10east | knot; tie; bind; concludeSaucy Dog | play_arrow | The appeal of Saucy Dog’s love song “Yui” |
| 11east | Song of a FriendBUMP OF CHICKEN | play_arrow | A story of friendship and gratitude by BUMP OF CHICKEN |
| 12east | Promise of SunflowersHata Motohiro | play_arrow | Hata Motohiro’s signature ballad that expresses gratitude to a loved one |
| 13east | ReunionRADWIMPS | play_arrow | Introducing RADWIMPS’ classic friendship-themed songs |
| 14east | FriendKetsumeishi | play_arrow | A classic song that celebrates the importance of friendship |
| 15east | Reunion SongKawasaki Takaya | play_arrow | Kawasaki Takaya’s new song with a reunion theme |
| 16east | My dear best friendShonan no Kaze | play_arrow | Shonan no Kaze’s friendship and youth support song |
| 17east | Best FriendKiroro | play_arrow | Kiroro’s signature song, celebrating friendship and gratitude |
| 18east | Friend’s PoemNakamura Ataru | play_arrow | Many people resonate with Ataru Nakamura's moving piano pieces. |
| 19east | Bond.haji→ | play_arrow | Hajime's friendship song resonates in my heart |
| 20east | Soulmatesupittsu | play_arrow | A masterpiece that contemplates life from the sway of a bus |
| 21east | EverythingMISIA | play_arrow | MISIA’s signature song where a chance encounter becomes destiny |
| 22east | New meYOASOBI | play_arrow | YOASOBI's new song: a moving track that portrays encounters and change |
| 23east | New WorldBUMP OF CHICKEN | play_arrow | A song that celebrates the joy of meeting |
| 24east | best friendSG | play_arrow | A warm message song that sings about the bond with friends |
| 25east | mysteryHoshino Gen | play_arrow | A song that warmly expresses an inexplicable, tender feeling of love |
| 26east | Is that okay?RADWIMPS | play_arrow | Introduction to RADWIMPS' happiness-themed song |
| 27north_east | DarlingMrs. GREEN APPLE | play_arrow | Mrs. GREEN APPLE’s Theme of Encounter and Growth |
| 28south_east | Circle of Thanksayaka | play_arrow | A heartwarming song that conveys feelings of gratitude |
| 29east | EncounterHY | play_arrow | Gratitude and support for precious encounters |
| 30east | I’m glad I met you.Inoue Sonoko | play_arrow | A refreshing graduation song that sings of gratitude for our encounters |
| 31east | Baby, I love youTEE | play_arrow | TEE's representative love ballad |
| 32east | I want to keep looking at youflumpool | play_arrow | Depicting encounters and farewells, happiness and sorrow |
| 33east | Maiden in Loveikimonogakari | play_arrow | Ikimono-gakari's love ballad |
| 34east | Gray and Blue (+Masaki Suda)Yonezu Kenshi | play_arrow | A collaboration song by Kenshi Yonezu and Masaki Suda |
| 35north_east | RPGSEKAI NO OWARI | play_arrow | SEKAI NO OWARI’s songs that give me courage |
| 36south_east | The reason I was bornTakahashi Yuu | play_arrow | Takahashi Yu’s Wedding Song |
| 37south_east | MiracleGReeeeN | play_arrow | GReeeeN’s “Kiseki” is a song that sings about memories of youth. |
| 38east | HarukaYOASOBI | play_arrow | Expressing gratitude and hope with YOASOBI’s song “Haruka” |
| 39east | Words of FarewellGReeeeN | play_arrow | GReeeeN’s graduation song |
| 40east | We were looking at the same moon.GOING UNDER GROUND | play_arrow | GOING UNDER GROUND, a warm song loved at weddings |
| 41east | Thank you!!HOME MADE kazoku | play_arrow | HOME MADE's third single, which was used as a BLEACH ending |
| 42east | qualiaUVERworld | play_arrow | UVERworld, theme song for a Gundam movie |
| 43east | Love letterYOASOBI | play_arrow | A masterpiece that depicts the power of music and the warmth of the heart |
| 44east | Someday, these tearsLittle Glee Monster | play_arrow | A powerful work that sings of the bonds with comrades and the value of hard work |
| 45north_east | Still…arashi | play_arrow | A song that sings of parting as a step toward the next encounter |
| 46south_east | BOY MEETS GIRLTRF | play_arrow | TRF makes first Kōhaku appearance with a song using traditional Japanese instruments |
| 47south_east | BraveNaoto Intiraymi | play_arrow | If you overcome a parting, an encounter will come |
| 48south_east | I want to hug you.Mr.Children | play_arrow | Mr.Children’s second single. |
| 49south_east | Friend ~Time to Depart~yuzu | play_arrow | Farewells with friends and hope for new encounters |
| 50south_east | Friendswacci | play_arrow | A heartwarming wacci song about friendship and bonds |
| 51south_east | Because you are hereUru | play_arrow | A ballad by Uru singing of gratitude and bonds |
| 52south_east | Thank you for meeting me.Rihwa | play_arrow | Rihwa’s love song expresses feelings of love and gratitude |
| 53north_east | together; along with; bothWANIMA | play_arrow | WANIMA's youth support song |
| 54south_east | LemonYūsuke | play_arrow | Yusuke single, theme song about meetings and farewells |
| 55south_east | Futari SaisonKeyakizaka46 | play_arrow | Encounters and farewells that change like the seasons |
| 56east | Spring, Summer, Autumn, WinterHilcrhyme | play_arrow | A song that chronicles memories with a loved one through the seasons |
| 57east | Life encountersRADWIMPS | play_arrow | A RADWIMPS coming-of-age song. A love story where a meeting changes a life. |
| 58east | Sakura (Solo)Moriyama Naotaro | play_arrow | A song about the ephemerality of cherry blossoms and cherishing the present |
| 59east | Encounters are seeds of growthKetsumeishi | play_arrow | Ketsumeishi’s moving song: Grateful for every encounter |
| 60east | MIRAIShonan no Kaze | play_arrow | A moving song by Shonan no Kaze that sings of gratitude to one’s comrades |
| 61east | Love ForeverShimizu Shota × Kato Miliyah | play_arrow | A bittersweet love song that sings of gratitude for a broken heart |
| 62east | With youSandaime Jē Sōru Burazāzu fromu Eguzairu Toraibu | play_arrow | The theme song of meeting for Sandaime J Soul Brothers |
| 63east | Have you seen the crimson-red sky?BUMP OF CHICKEN | play_arrow | A hidden gem by BUMP OF CHICKEN |
| 64east | Best FriendNishino Kana | play_arrow | A friendship song that sings gratitude to friends |
| 65east | Like a song that will be passed down and sungYamaguchi Momoe | play_arrow | Momoe Yamaguchi's bittersweet and beautiful songs |
| 66east | Angel BlossomMizuki Nana | play_arrow | Nana Mizuki’s Nanoha ViVid OP song |
| 67east | Encounter.. feat. RED RICE, BIG RONKyūshūdan | play_arrow | A song themed around a romantic encounter |
| 68east | MissingKubota Toshinobu | play_arrow | A signature song by Toshinobu Kubota with an adultery theme |
| 69east | Futabaaimyon | play_arrow | Aimyon, a message song about parting and the future |
| 70east | SAKURA DropsUtada Hikaru | play_arrow | Hikaru Utada’s “First Love” tops the Oricon chart |
| 71east | Snow SmileBUMP OF CHICKEN | play_arrow | A single by BUMP OF CHICKEN that sings about bonds |
| 72east | BelieveChe’Nelle | play_arrow | A song that expresses gratitude for a precious encounter |
| 73east | Encounteranzenchitai | play_arrow | Anzen Chitai’s “Deai” is a beautiful breakup song that expresses gratitude for the encounter |
| 74east | Because I met youmiwa | play_arrow | A refreshing cheer song that sings gratitude for the encounter |
| 75east | Flower in the mirror, moon on the waterThe SHIGOTONIN | play_arrow | The SHIGOTONIN single song |
| 76east | 45 minutes to the backsawada kenji | play_arrow | A single by Kenji Sawada, lyrics and music by Yosui Inoue |
| 77east | I can’t put it into wordsOda Kazumasa | play_arrow | A farewell song by Off Course, expressing emotion and gratitude |
| 78east | Human CrossingKetsumeishi | play_arrow | A song by Ketsumeishi themed around fate/connections |
| 79east | Second Encounterwacci | play_arrow | wacci "Second Encounter" Childhood Friend Romance |
| 80east | Momentary as it is≠ME | play_arrow | ≠ME’s Encouragement Message Song |
| 81east | I love you!Hirano Aya | play_arrow | Aya Hirano’s coupling songs |
| 82east | I’ve got friends.Elefanto Kashimashi | play_arrow | A famous song by The Elephant Kashimashi about the importance of friendship |
| 83east | Our dizzying encounterŌhashi Torio | play_arrow | A romantic song about a fateful encounter |
| 84east | I thought about killing myselfNakajima Mika | play_arrow | Mika Nakashima sings from despair to hope |
| 85east | True truly loveHorie Yui | play_arrow | Immoralist Coupling Song |
| 86east | First loveUtada Hikaru | play_arrow | A song by Hikaru Utada that expresses the feelings of first love |
| 87east | I’m glad I met you.Koizumi Kyoko | play_arrow | Kyōnkyon’s love songs: gratitude and positivity |
| 88east | EncounterMACO | play_arrow | MACO’s warm songs that sing of love and happiness |
| 89east | Lion HeartSMAP | play_arrow | SMAP’s love song that vows eternal love |
| 90east | heartbeatFukuyama Masaharu | play_arrow | A love song by Masaharu Fukuyama that portrays the struggle of a protagonist who had been avoiding romance as he falls in love anew |
| 91east | with a gentle heartSuperfly | play_arrow | A heartwarming classic that sings of the hope of encounter |
| 92east | YESCHIHIRO | play_arrow | A special love song about the bond with someone important |
| 93east | Goodbye, see you again in the next life.Innā Jānī | play_arrow | A springtime song that lightly sings of parting and reunion |
| 94east | I’m glad I met you.Tomo to Suzannu | play_arrow | A wedding song that sings gratitude for a fateful encounter |
| 95east | Thank you for meeting me.Kawakita Kimiko | play_arrow | A song with a deep singing voice filled with love and gratitude for a late husband |
| 96east | one’s true feelingssumika | play_arrow | Singing about the bonds with clubmates in sumika’s song “Honne” |
| 97east | SakuraRemioromen | play_arrow | Remioromen spring encounter song |
| 98east | First LoveUtada Hikaru | play_arrow | A love ballad by Hikaru Utada |
| 99east | My GraduationSPEED | play_arrow | SPEED Start walking like white clouds |
| 100east | I was looking for you.CHEMISTRY | play_arrow | Walking forward with gratitude for our encounters |
| 101east | You are here.wacci | play_arrow | A heartwarming song that portrays the bond with someone special |
| 102east | If I sing to the sky175R | play_arrow | 175R’s classic youth punk anthem |
| 103east | My friendMiyuhan | play_arrow | “Boku no Friend” by Miyuhan is a graduation song that sings of friendship and parting |
| 104east | C.h.a.o.s.m.y.t.h.ONE OK ROCK | play_arrow | A powerful youth song by ONE OK ROCK |
| 105east | Tears are about to fall.[Alexandros] | play_arrow | A lonely protagonist falls in fateful love and is enveloped in happiness. |
| 106east | I like you.Shimizu Shota | play_arrow | A love song by Shota Shimizu about fated love |
| 107east | companion; comrade; friend; fellow; teammate; allyKetsumeishi | play_arrow | A moving song that portrays friendship and bonds |
| 108east | A Song for a FriendSonar Pocket | play_arrow | A coming-of-age pop tune that sings about the bonds of friendship |
| 109east | Meeting youKetsumeishi | play_arrow | Ketsumeishi's Wedding Song |
| 110east | Romeo+Juliet -Love goes on-Hirai Dai | play_arrow | HIRAIDAI's love song portraying fateful love |

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