[2026] Recommended for Women! A Collection of Moving J-POP Graduation Songs

My Best FriendLittle Glee Monster

Little Glee Monster 『My Best Friend』Music Video-Short Ver.-

A heartfelt best-friend song by Little Glee Monster that conveys the wonder of friendship through warm, moving vocals.

It gently wraps the bond between close friends—and the unspoken feelings they sense in each other—in harmonies only Litte Glee Monster can deliver.

Released in May 2016, the track was also featured in a Round One commercial, resonating with many listeners.

It gained enthusiastic support especially among junior high and high school girls, earning high praise not only for the group’s vocal skill but also for their unity as a team.

It’s the perfect song for reminiscing about treasured memories with dear friends or for students approaching graduation.

Sing it at karaoke, and your friendship is sure to grow even stronger!

secret base 〜What You Gave Me〜ZONE

ZONE “secret base ~What You Gave Me~” MUSIC VIDEO

When it comes to classic graduation songs loved by a wide range of generations, “secret base ~Kimi ga Kureta Mono~” comes to mind.

Released by the girls’ rock band ZONE in 2001, it has been covered by numerous artists.

Its nostalgic band sound features the gentle timbre of a mellotron.

The lyrics depict scenes that bring to mind precious memories spent with friends or a lover.

The bittersweet line about wanting to smile precisely because it’s a moment of parting is sure to tug at your heart.

Sung by the members when they themselves were teenagers, the song resonates with genuine, down-to-earth emotion.

It’s also a great pick to listen to while reminiscing about memories with your female friends.

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10-year cherry blossomsAKB48

[MV full] 10nen Zakura / AKB48 [Official]

A heartwarming AKB48 song that accompanies the season of graduations and farewells.

Its lyrics, depicting friends vowing to reunite in ten years, beautifully capture the universal loneliness of parting and the hope for the future.

Released in March 2009, the track became the group’s first to reach the Oricon Top 3.

It’s a gentle push for those taking a new step with the arrival of spring, and is also recommended as background music for send-offs and graduation ceremonies.

CorrectRADWIMPS

RADWIMPS – The Answer [Official Music Video]

RADWIMPS delivers a tender melody with a profound message that resonates deeply during graduation season.

The warm soundscape woven by piano tones and a student choir gently embraces moments of looking back on youthful days.

The lyrics, which depict the search for the right answers in life and the journey to find one’s true self, strike a universal chord that anyone can relate to.

Released for streaming in January 2024 and followed by a limited-production CD in February, this work was born from encounters with the younger generation and takes on a new challenge by incorporating a student choir.

It is a heartwarming song that stands beside young people leaving their schools and those facing turning points in life.

SAKURA GoodbyeSCANDAL

SCANDAL “SAKURA Goodbye” / Sakura Goodbye – Music Video

A number that became one of SCANDAL’s signature early works, beautifully capturing both the bittersweetness and freshness that accompany graduation scenes.

Its message, told from a true-to-life perspective, carries a power that evokes universal empathy.

The song had existed since the band’s formation and drew attention when it was used as the ending theme for Fuji TV’s variety show “Mecha-Mecha Iketeru!” Its up-tempo rock sound and the sense of parting—and anticipation for a new journey—set against the season of cherry blossoms are sure to resonate as spring arrives.

It can be called a gem of a pop tune that colors a page of youth, perfect for listening to at life’s important milestones.

sentimentalculenasm

culenasm “Sentimental” (Official Music Video)

culenasm’s latest work beautifully portrays memories and regrets from the past.

Focusing on relationships with friends and lovers, it looks back on how a single casual remark can change everything.

Its distinctive sound—memories expressed through guitar tones and regrets through roaring noise—leaves a strong impression.

Released in February 2025, the song has garnered a huge response at live shows.

The music video, shot by the members themselves on an iPhone, is also available, allowing listeners to immerse themselves even more deeply in the song’s world.

It’s a highly recommended track for the graduation season, especially for those reflecting on past relationships or seeking music that truly resonates.

BeginningChekikko

Beginning

A heartwarming youth song that transforms the farewells of graduation season into a refreshing sense of hope.

Released by Cheki☆Girls in March 1999, this track gently embraces the positive feelings of young people stepping onto new paths under the theme of graduation.

First unveiled on Fuji TV’s popular program “DAIBA Atteki!!,” its breezy melody and uplifting message captured the hearts of many.

Created during Mikuni Shimokawa’s pivotal graduation period, the song is also included on the album “392 ~mikuni shimokawa BEST SELECTION~,” and is cherished as one of the group’s signature numbers.

It remains as captivating as ever—an encouraging anthem for anyone taking a new step, perfect for the spring graduation season.