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

mouth fireworksHasegawa Hakushi

Hakushi Hasegawa – Mouth Flash (Kuchinohanabi) (Official Video)

An exhilarating number that overwhelms you with a rollercoaster-like whirlwind of twists and turns! It’s a song by singer-songwriter Hakushi Hasegawa, released in 2023.

Its unpredictable sound—where jazz, electronic music, and pop intermingle seamlessly—leaves an unforgettable impact after just one listen.

It seems to capture the precise moment when the inexpressible emotions swirling inside you burst forth from your mouth like fireworks in vivid color.

Give it a listen when you want to punch a hole through the monotony of everyday life or need a spark to break out of your shell.

Sequin Womanrikon densetsu

Rikon Densetsu – Sequin Woman (Official Music Video)

It’s a track that city pop lovers won’t be able to resist.

Performed by Rikon Densetsu, formed in 2022, this song blends funky and sweet sounds into a comfortable number.

It sings of a precarious love: being captivated by someone dazzling, knowing you shouldn’t be drawn in, yet wishing “just for tonight.” Play it as BGM before heading out into the night with friends, and your everyday life might take on a slightly more dramatic hue.

first stepAme no Parēdo

ame no parade – first step (Official Music Video)

This pop number comes from ame no parade, a band that blends diverse musical styles like post-rock and electronica.

It’s a cheer song that gives a push to anyone taking a new step forward.

Kohei Fukunaga’s clear, transparent vocals affirm those delicate feelings where excitement about change mixes with a touch of anxiety.

Released in March 2022, the track was featured in a GLOBAL WORK fashion brand commercial starring Tsubasa Honda.

Its sprightly synths and bouncy beat are sure to lift your spirits on your way to school!

Campus mode!!Hatsuboshi Gakuen

Hatsuboshi Academy “Campus mode!!” Lyric Video (HATSUBOSHI GAKUEN – Campus mode!!) Short Size

“Campus mode!!” is a full-group song from Hatsuboshi Academy, a sparkling cheer anthem with “youth” as its theme! The lyrics and tempo are super energetic, making it perfect for teenage girls! Since multiple people sing the track, it might be tricky to perform solo, but if you have friends who like Hatsuboshi Academy, splitting parts and singing together would definitely be a blast! The tempo is a bit fast, and for the A and B sections, try singing as if you’re having an excited conversation—you’ll naturally get a bright tone.

For the chorus, crank the energy even higher and project your voice as if you’re reaching far; it’ll carry better, feel more idol-like, and be even more fun to sing! For the fast lines, it’s fine to enunciate each word clearly.

The earnestness will become a charm of the performance, so try singing as if you’ve become an idol yourself!

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Kubota Mami

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Heroineimase

[imase] Heroine (Music Video)

This work depicts the feelings of love that boldly transform everyday life.

Paired with a music video featuring a dark hero as the protagonist, it brings out a new side of imase.

Released as a digital single in December 2023, it was also chosen as the TV commercial song for the global sushi chain “Genki Sushi Hong Kong.” The song is characterized by lyrics that portray a faint budding affection and a lively arrangement with striking accents.

“Feelings of love don’t need a reason” is one of the standout lines.

It might be the perfect track for when you want to sink into a romantic mood or feel the beginning of a new love.

a tease prince ;;takayan

Flirtatious Prince;; / Takayan (Official Music Video)

Takayan, a singer-songwriter who’s active as a vocalist and YouTuber and also known as a member of STUPID GUYS.

His 47th single, “Omowase Prince;;,” makes an impact with its airy, cute sound and relentless, driving melody.

The lyrics, which depict a scene of being tossed around by someone’s suggestive behavior yet unable to stop loving them, may remind listeners of the fun and heartbreak of unrequited love.

It’s an eccentric number with a hooky melody that sticks in your ears.

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Hoshino Takashi

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Goodbye-byeTomioka Ai

Ai Tomioka – Goodbye Bye (Music Video)

This is a song by Ai Tomioka that pierces the heart with bittersweet longing.

The lyrics, which sing of unrequited love, capture emotions that many of us have experienced.

Your eyes meet, your heart is stolen, yet it never comes true in the end—the pain of such a love comes through.

Released in September 2023, the song also gained popularity in South Korea, even reaching the top 10 on the country’s Japan Songs chart.

It’s a perfect track for those in the midst of a one-sided love or fresh from a breakup—sure to offer comfort to your heart.