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

Take off the uniform and say goodbye…Nogizaka 46

Nogizaka46 Taking Off the Uniform to Say Goodbye…

A Nogizaka46 song that portrays the feelings of a girl saying goodbye to the special time called “uniform” and taking her first step into adulthood.

Sung by Asuka Saito and Minami Hoshino, who were both in high school at the time, their true-to-life voices further enhance the song’s fresh, innocent charm.

Listening to this track—which conveys not only hope for the future but also a tinge of sadness at leaving a familiar place—may bring back nostalgic memories of your own youth.

It’s included on the single Taiyo Knock, released in July 2015.

A refreshing, hope-filled anthem that gently supports hearts swaying with expectation and anxiety at the major milestone of graduation.

A Clockwork DreamKeyakizaka46

Keyakizaka46 “Clockwork Dream” Short Ver.

It’s a song that vividly brings back a page of youth that everyone experiences—the farewell to a friend seen off on the station platform.

Sung by Keyakizaka46’s popular unit “Yui-chans,” this track was included on the single Glass wo Ware!, released in March 2018.

The gentle tones of the acoustic guitar delicately portray the distance between the city and one’s hometown, as well as a sense of loss for one’s dreams, as if a spring had suddenly unwound.

When you’re separated from your best friend and feel just a little lonely, this bittersweet yet warm melody may resonate in your heart.

It’s a work that softly stays by your side, as if to remind you that precious memories never fade, no matter how far apart you are.

Promise The StarBiSH

BiSH / Promise the Star [OFFICIAL VIDEO]

A completely new kind of hit song by a currently hot idol, unlike anything before.

The lyrics sing about promises to fans and the feeling of “come with me.” One reason for its popularity is the novelty of an idol singing over a punk melody.

Aina the End’s husky voice is especially captivating.

aitaiKato Miria

Miliyah Kato - “Aitai”

This is Miliyah Kato’s fourth original album, released in 2009.

It features a song that gives voice to a girl’s bittersweet feelings after a breakup, longing to see the person she loves.

It’s a track that, when listened to in the painful aftermath of heartbreak, might help you take a small step forward.

Isn’t it a song that gently stays by the side of a broken heart?

Goodbye ElegySuda Masaki

Masaki Suda “Sayonara Elegy”

It was released as the third single in 2018 and was selected as the theme song for the Nippon TV drama series Kiss That Kills starring Kento Yamazaki.

The acoustic guitar-centered sound pairs perfectly with Masaki Suda’s vocals, making it a very pleasant track.

The world still doesn’t know you yet.Abe Mao

Mao Abe – The World Still Doesn’t Know You [Official Music Video]

This is Mao Abe’s eighth single, released in 2015.

It’s a song I want students doing job hunting to listen to.

Even when you feel like running away from job hunting, this track can make you feel like giving it your all.

When you listen to it during the toughest times, it gives you a strong push forward.

The lyric “If you don’t give it everything you’ve got, you’ll end up with just so-so results” feels like it could become the motivation to keep trying.

MINTSuchmos

Suchmos – MINT [Official Music Video]

They’re a six-piece band whose fame skyrocketed after being chosen for a car commercial song.

Their stylish sound is incredibly cool, and they’re very popular among college students.

Suchmos’s soulful, Jamiroquai-like sound is distinctive and awesome.