Soothe your nerves! Uplifting songs to listen to for the entrance ceremony.

Let’s give it a tryWANIMA

au Santaro TV commercial: “Let’s Try It” edition (60 seconds + making-of footage)

WANIMA’s song “Yatte Miyou” (“Give It a Try”) became a big hit in 2017 as the theme for an au commercial.

The song encourages taking on new challenges and emphasizes the importance of taking that first step, while its titular phrase offers repeated encouragement and uplifting energy.

When you feel anxious in a new environment, it can be a power song to help you regain your spirit.

On the day of your school entrance ceremony, or when you feel a bit nervous about making new friends, try listening to this WANIMA track.

It will surely make you feel like giving it your best shot!

Hajimari no Uta ~The Distant Sky Clears~ikimonogakari

Ikimono-gakari “Hajimari no Uta ~The Distant Sky, Clear~” Live 2010 (Short Version)

It’s a gentle song that tenderly embraces the mix of hope and anxiety before starting school.

Its calm melody and emotionally resonant lyrics are especially notable.

Released in December 2009, the track debuted at No.

1 on the Oricon chart and went on to win the Best Album Award at the 52nd Japan Record Awards.

It’s an encouraging anthem for anyone stepping into a new environment, perfect for easing pre-entrance-ceremony nerves.

Why not let Ikimono-gakari’s warm vocals fill your ears and let your expectations for your new life grow?

Shineyuzu

Yuzu - Hikare

As a pioneering presence that emerged from street musicianship and continues to lead the J-pop scene, the folk duo Yuzu releases their 41st single.

Featured in a Nippon Life commercial, the song’s brisk, translucent sound driven by acoustic guitar strumming feels wonderfully refreshing.

A new chapter in life brings not only excitement but also setbacks that come from meeting many new people.

Even so, its message—keep moving forward as long as your feelings endure—gives you a push on the back, offering the courage to stay true to yourself and do your best in a new environment.

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To the Sun in the Palm of Your Hand

Hands to the Sun — Vocals: AI Kiritan (with lyrics)

This is a classic children’s song brimming with the joy and hope of life.

Through the sight of lifeblood glowing red when you hold your palm up to the sun, it gently conveys the preciousness of life.

With creatures like earthworms, dragonflies, and frogs making appearances, its warm melody teaches the wonder of living together.

The lyrics, imbued with Takashi Yanase’s deep sentiments, harmonize beautifully with the bright tune crafted by Taku Izumi.

First broadcast on NHK’s “Minna no Uta” in 1962, it was performed by the Boys Jacks on the 1965 Kohaku Uta Gassen.

It later appeared in elementary school music textbooks and has continued to be loved by many.

It’s a perfect cheer song for children who are filling their hearts with hope and taking a new step forward.

For now, just bite it.Yabai T-shatsu Yasan

Yabai T-Shirts Yasan - “For Now, Just Chew” Lyric Video (Lotte “Xylitol Gum” 20th Anniversary Project Song) *First verse only

Yabai T-Shirts Yasan’s songs are always fun and uplifting.

This track, “Toriaezu Kamu” (“Just Chew for Now”), is one of those songs that leaves you feeling positive by the time it’s over.

Written as the 20th anniversary project song for Lotte’s Xylitol Gum, it’s themed around gum.

Packed with the kind of clever wordplay that’s so characteristic of Yaba-T, just listening to it is exciting and fun—but beyond that, it’s a number that feels like it accepts everything about you, flaws and all.

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utatane

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sakura colorGReeeeN

GReeeeN – Cherry Blossom Color

I’m sure there are many people who enter high school without knowing anyone around them, feeling anxious because they don’t have any friends yet.

For those people, I highly recommend GReeeeN’s “Sakura color.” This song resonates with anyone who, in spring, faces a new beginning and finds themselves alone in an unfamiliar place, feeling isolated.

Some of you may miss your middle school friends and even wish you could go back.

But this track encourages you to look forward and try your best here and now—it will become a cheer song that supports your anxious heart.

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utatane

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Laugh awayYUI

YUI　『Laugh away-short ver.-』

Perfect for those who want to greet their entrance ceremony with a fresh feeling is “Laugh away.” It’s included on YUI’s 2008 release “I LOVED YESTERDAY” and was used in a commercial for “Watering Kissmint.” The acoustic sound and her beautiful vocals really resonate.

It’s a song that makes you want to hop on a bike as you get lost in its light, upbeat groove.

Everyone feels anxious about meeting people they’ve never met or going to places they’ve never been, but listening to this song gives you the courage to move lightly toward tomorrow.

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mutō

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