[2026] Recommended for Women! A Collection of Moving J-POP Graduation Songs
Graduation songs that color farewells with friends and new beginnings are beloved across generations, no matter the era.
In this article, while focusing on the theme of graduation songs, we’ll introduce a wide range of tracks sung by female artists that we especially recommend for women.
From nostalgic tunes to songs that mark fresh encounters, we’ve selected pieces from the Showa, Heisei, and Reiwa eras across genres and periods, so you’re sure to find a song that resonates with your heart.
Use this as a reference not only for choosing BGM for graduation ceremonies and farewell parties, but also for karaoke at after-parties following the ceremony!
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[2026] Recommended for Women! A Moving Collection of J-POP Graduation Songs (61–70)
Sakura RabbitKawasaki Takaya
It’s a heart-wrenchingly bittersweet graduation song that makes you see your timid self in a “rabbit.” After three years of pent-up feelings, all you can manage to say in the end is “thank you.” Doesn’t it make you overlay your own image onto that sweet-and-bitter page of youth? Takaya Kawasaki’s husky yet warm voice gently wraps around the protagonist’s frustrating, unrequited feelings.
Released in January 2021, this song is also included on the album Nukumori (Warmth).
For those who couldn’t say that single word, “I like you,” its message tenderly embraces those painful memories—and if you’ve ever had a one-sided crush, it will surely warm your heart.
When cherry-blossom hues danceNakajima Mika
Sakurairo Maukoro, Mika Nakashima’s 14th single released in 2005.
The piano melody combined with Nakashima’s delicate, beautiful voice grips your heart and is a song that might just loosen your tear ducts.
Cherry blossoms are among Japan’s most iconic trees and flowers, beloved abroad as well, and this number brims with a distinctly “wa” (Japanese) sensibility.
It’s also a song you’ll want to listen to while savoring its beautiful Japanese lyrics.
To you, my best friend in the worldHakoniiwa Ririi
Hako Niwa Lily is a musical duo made up of Hanon, whose vocals are overwhelmingly powerful, and Kotoha, whose clear, transparent voice leaves a strong impression.
Their song “To You, My Best Friend in the World,” included on their major-label debut album Lily’s Plage, wraps you in an ensemble that features delicate acoustic sounds.
The lyrics, which portray the desire to express one’s feelings even if they go unreciprocated, may resonate with those who’ve had a similar experience on a milestone day like graduation.
It’s a sentimental pop tune that evokes a delicate sense of distance and a heartrending scene.
Kadode no Ippo (feat. CHICO CARLITO)ASOBOiSM
Created through a collaboration between ASOBOiSM and CHICO CARLITO, this work beautifully captures the mingled feelings of courage and anxiety that come with taking a new step forward.
The lyrics, infused with the resolve to leave a familiar environment and the anticipation of an unknown world, gently push listeners from behind.
ASOBOiSM’s self-produced, distinctive sound meshes perfectly with CHICO CARLITO’s unique lyricism.
Recommended not only for graduation season, but for anyone moving on to a new stage in life.
MemoriesNiziU
This new song from NiziU is perfect for creating memories during graduation season.
With its bright melody, it carries a message of cherishing fun times with friends forever.
It was selected as the theme song for Universal Studios Japan’s “UniHaru” campaign and was also used in TV commercials.
Released on February 6, 2024, the track is recommended not only for those graduating, but also for anyone looking forward to new encounters in spring.
Why not create irreplaceable memories accompanied by NiziU’s vocals?
On nights when cherry blossoms fallaimyon
Aimyon’s songs are loved by a wide range of people across generations, right? Among them, I especially recommend her love songs set in the spring season.
The friendly lyrics, sprinkled with conversational language, feel very much like Aimyon.
Released digitally in February 2021, this track was also used as the theme song for a romance reality show on AbemaTV.
She actually wrote and composed it three to four years earlier, and she says recording it made her reconnect with her inner self.
It’s the perfect song to listen to on a spring night while gazing at rows of cherry blossoms.
Azure Swimnishina
Nishina’s Seiran Yuuei, a song you’ll want to hear at the milestone of graduation, delicately captures the experiences and emotions of youth.
Its heartfelt lyrics and refreshingly clear vocals seize listeners’ hearts.
By overlapping the image of goldfish released into a pool with themselves on the verge of graduation, the song conveys a message of continuing to swim freely from here on out.
Reading lyrics that express a determination to keep moving forward no matter what may ease the anxiety of taking a new first step.
With its relaxed tempo, it should also be easy to sing at karaoke.