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

Let me give you a songTakeuchi Mariya

Mariya Takeuchi – Let Me Give You a Song (Official Music Video)

It’s a song filled with gentle warmth that seems to embrace the anxieties and loneliness within the heart.

Mariya Takeuchi’s soothing voice stays close to the listener, offering words of encouragement throughout.

Released in August 2024, the track was written as the theme song for the drama “What a Wonderful Teacher!” Starring Erika Ikuta, the drama’s world is beautifully mirrored in the music, which portrays the protagonist’s struggles as a dedicated teacher.

It’s a piece we especially hope graduating students and those standing at new crossroads in life will listen to.

This song will stay by your side and give you the courage to face forward.

We againSG

Us, Again – SG (Official Lyric Video)

When it comes to songs you want to hear during cherry blossom season in full bloom, this is the one! Sung by SG, this heartwarming track centers on the themes of parting and reunion.

It carries messages that support life’s turning points—like graduation or changing jobs—and resonates deeply with listeners.

It was also featured in a Calorie Mate commercial cheering on exam-takers, and a wind ensemble version was released digitally in November 2024.

The lyrics are memorable, reflecting on past memories while inspiring hope for the future.

It’s the perfect song to play at graduations or during farewells with friends.

Listen to it while viewing the spring blossoms, and it’s sure to warm your heart.

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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bouquetarban & crhug

arban & crhug “Bouquet” OFFICIAL MV

arban & crhug’s song, which likens memories from meeting to parting to a “bouquet,” is a moving piece perfect for graduation season.

The lyrics, centered on friendship and bonds, express gratitude for the days spent together and the memories that continue to bloom in our hearts even after we part.

Released in March 2024, the track was born from a project originating from ABEMA’s popular show “Kyo, Suki ni Narimashita” (Today, I Fell in Love).

It’s sure to be a comforting song not only for students about to graduate but also for anyone who has experienced a farewell with someone dear.

Futabaaimyon

Aimyon – Futaba [OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO]

A heartwarming song by Aimyon that evokes the musical sensibilities of Chiaki Mayumura.

Chosen as the theme song for a special NHK program, it serves as an anthem of encouragement for 18-year-olds.

The lyrics are filled with support for young people whose potential is about to bloom.

With a warm message like “Fall in love,” along with words that offer the courage to overcome life’s trials, it’s the perfect track for anyone anxious about stepping into a new environment or looking to find hope for the future.

Wrapped in Aimyon’s gentle vocals, why not imagine a future that’s true to yourself?

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.

A bouquet of flowers with loveSuperfly

Superfly “A Bouquet With Love” Music Video

Superfly’s fourth single, “Ai o Komete Hanataba o” (“A Bouquet With All My Love”), was released in 2008.

It’s a moving masterpiece that has long been popular as a graduation song and as a track for conveying heartfelt feelings.

As graduation approaches, many people want to thank the friends and teachers they’ve spent time with, as well as the parents who have always supported them, but find it embarrassing to put those feelings into words.

If you convey your feelings through this song, it’s sure to create an unforgettable, moving moment.