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Recommended songs for female college students. Classic and popular Japanese songs.

A female college student who’s super busy with studying, love, part-time work, and job hunting.

Even so, she still wants to make lots of memories with her friends.

We’ve gathered songs that are popular with busy college girls like her!

We’ve prepared plenty of tracks you can relate to—songs that bring back memories with friends and boyfriends.

Recommended songs for female university students: Classic and popular Japanese tracks (81–90)

need for approvalSakurazaka46

Sakurazaka46 “Desire for Approval”
need for approvalSakurazaka46

Sakurazaka46 is a girls’ group that has drawn attention since their Keyakizaka46 days, known for performances with a distinctly different vibe from conventional idol groups.

Their 7th single, “Shōnin Yokkyū” (“Craving Approval”), pulls you into its world right from the intro, with hysteric sound and a mysterious melodic line.

Its cynical lyrics, characteristic of the social-media era, can also feel like a plea to stop escalating desires.

With its cool melody and ensemble creating a strong impact, it’s a modern track—message and all.

Heisei Dawn GALMayumura Chiaki

Chiaki Mayumura “Heisei Dawn GAL” MV (眉村ちあき – 平成黎明GAL)
Heisei Dawn GALMayumura Chiaki

When you’re worn out from studying for exams, why not look back on memories with your friends? Chiaki Mayumura’s song themed around “Heisei-born gals” celebrates the importance of friendship.

Its lyrics, packed with moments when you can’t stop laughing with friends and photos that make you crack up on the train, are sure to resonate.

Included on the album SAI, released in May 2023, this track helps you rediscover the bonds you share with your friends.

Mayumura says she infused it with the message, “Friends are the best.” To all the busy college women out there, give this song a listen and remember the irreplaceable ties you have with your friends.

URLSakaguchi Ami

Ami Sakaguchi “URL” Music Video / Ami Sakaguchi – URL
URLSakaguchi Ami

Singer-songwriter Anbo Sakaguchi, who aspired to be a musician in elementary school and even worked as a radio DJ in high school.

Her 6th single “URL,” chosen as the ending theme for the TV anime Horimiya -piece-, is delightful with its cute vocals and pop ensemble.

The lyrics tell the story of wanting to be able to go see the person you like right away, a feeling that resonates even more strongly thanks to the instantly imaginable phrase “URL,” especially for younger generations.

It’s an emotional number that brilliantly contrasts a timeless, universal longing for love with contemporary imagery.

Bring it onKishidan

Kishidan / 'Kenka Joto' MUSIC VIDEO - Short Ver -
Bring it onKishidan

This song boldly sings about a uniquely feminine way of fighting, and if a woman belts it out at karaoke, the contrast is sure to attract the opposite sex.

It’s also a song that lets women pour out their rough, unguarded feelings, making it a hit at girls’ nights, too.

A gentle feelingChara

Chara “Yasashii Kimochi” OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO
A gentle feelingChara

This is a classic song by Chara, known for her distinctive nasal singing style.

Her cute vocals are loved across generations, and with the current trend of returning to J-Pop roots, this track is enjoying a resurgence in popularity.

It’s a love-themed song, and lyrically I think it suits students well.

The Future Projection IIDREAMS COME TRUE

Future Prediction Map II – DREAMS COME TRUE (Full)
The Future Projection IIDREAMS COME TRUE

This song by DREAMS COME TRUE, released in 1989, is said to be a piece vocalist Miwa Yoshida wrote back in her high school days, along with “Mirai Yosouzu.” High school is a time when you’re filled with both excitement and anxiety about what the future holds, isn’t it? This song has been covered by many artists over the years, and the version by Acid Black Cherry released in 2018 is also recommended for high school girls.

Recommended songs for female college students: Classic and popular Japanese hits (91–100)

The season of farewellSHISHAMO

SHISHAMO, known for their realistic love songs and cute tracks, are especially popular among women of the same generation.

This song, “Season of Goodbyes,” is about love in the season of graduation.

If you’re a high school girl, you might find yourself in a similar situation and feeling the same way.

It expresses feelings for a senior who’s about to graduate—how much you’ve always watched him, yet the distance never closed and graduation comes anyway—making it a song that keeps your heart fluttering and aching.

May your love be fulfilled, with no regrets!