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

Girls’ RuleNogizaka 46

Nogizaka46 'Girls' Rule' Short Ver.

Released in July 2013 as the group’s sixth single, this song drew major attention as Mai Shiraishi took the center position for the first time.

It was featured in a Rakuten commercial and as the opening theme for NTV’s variety show “NOGIBINGO!,” and it debuted at No.

1 on the Oricon weekly chart.

The music video, shot at an abandoned school in Ibaraki Prefecture, became a hot topic for its dramatic story depicting students trying to protect their swimming pool.

With a perfect summertime drive, it’s an ideal track for an all-girls hangout when you want to get fired up, or when you want to reminisce about school-day friendships.

Turn off the neon.chilldspot

chilldspot – Turn Off the Neon (Official Music Video)

chilldspot, a band hugely supported by people their age.

This track, which they made while still in high school, features a mellow R&B-driven groove that feels incredibly smooth.

While the song centers on the theme of “the beautiful aspects of sexuality,” it also delicately portrays the inner conflicts and subtle, realistic emotions that lie beneath.

Its slightly mature worldview—like facing your true self on a quiet night after the neon lights have gone out—will likely resonate gently with university students.

The song is included on the November 2020 EP “the youth night,” and was later used as an insert track in the film Thorn of Love.

It’s a perfect number to accompany a solitary nighttime walk for reflection or to help you focus while studying.

Voice of the SeaKiritani Kenta

"The Voice of the Sea" Full ver. / Urashima Taro (Kenta Kiritani) [Official]

It’s a digital single released in 2015, used as the CM song for the au Santaro series, in which Kenta Kiritani, playing Urashima Taro, sings within the commercial.

It was created as an original track for the au feature phone “Voice of the Sea” commercial.

The sound of the sanshin, which evokes an Okinawan atmosphere, pairs well with Kiritani’s husky vocals, making it a very soothing song.

Let’s go selfishly!Nogizaka 46

Nogizaka46 'Let's Go Selfishly!'

Released in 2018 as their 21st single, it debuted at No.

1 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart dated August 20, 2018, selling an estimated 989,000 copies.

Its light, beautiful sound lingers in your ears, and the catchy melody makes you want to hum along.

LaundryLUCKY TAPES

LUCKY TAPES – Laundry (Official Music Video)

LUCKY TAPES is the solo project of Kai Takahashi, notable for its sound that blends J-pop with elements of indie pop and R&B.

Released in October 2020 and included on the album “Blend,” this track portrays the process of facing daily struggles and learning to live with them while moving forward.

The lyrics give voice to the conflict between the pressure to become “someone” and the reluctance to conform, yet ultimately offer a glimmer of hope.

It’s a song that seeps in during moments when you want to pause—while studying or on a walk.

The music video—Kai Takahashi’s first as a director—also drew attention, making this a number that gently accompanies quiet times.

JuneYuga

Yuga – June

This is a work by singer-songwriter Yuga, whose minimal and refined sound is soothing.

Through depictions like rainy-day scenes and the moon floating in the night sky, the song expresses an introspective state of mind that quietly tries to accept oneself despite doubt and imperfection.

The track is included on the mini-album “Meguru,” released in May 2019.

Whether you put it on while studying in a café or walking alone at night, its cool sonic palette and delicate yet powerful vocals may help calm a restless heart.

Anniversary!!E-girls

E-girls / Anniversary!!

This is E-girls’ 13th single, released in 2015.

It’s the kind of song you’ll want to listen to when something happy happens with your partner or when you hear from your crush.

With its bright, positive lyrics, it’s a beloved track that warms your heart and fills you with happiness just by listening.