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Classic and popular songs recommended for high school girls

What kind of music do high school girls usually listen to?

Maybe it’s artists recommended by friends, songs you heard on TV, or tracks you came across on social media.

You might also be curious about what everyone else is listening to.

Here, we’ll introduce popular artists as well as timeless classics that, while older, we definitely want you to hear.

We’ve picked songs that can brighten up your high school life, spark some excitement in your everyday routine, or even make you feel like falling in love.

Perfect companions for your commute, too!

Recommended classic and popular songs for high school girls (71–80)

Summer LoveInoue Sonoko

Natsukoi, which was used as the ending theme for the drama Koe Koi starring Mei Nagano, is, just as the title suggests, a love song packed with the feelings of a summer romance.

It portrays the emotions of a girl who worries about how things might change if she confesses her feelings.

The cuteness of being in love is sung in an adorable voice that makes your heart skip a beat.

Song of LoveKōda Kumi

Kumi Koda / “Ai no Uta” (from the new album “WINTER of LOVE”)
Song of LoveKōda Kumi

This is one of Kumi Koda’s signature songs, showcasing the powerful vocals and delicate vibrato that move listeners and lead Japan’s music scene.

It’s a love ballad about tucking away memories of a former lover and taking a step forward, and it’s a popular number among younger women.

Girls’ RuleNogizaka 46

Nogizaka46 'Girls' Rule' Short Ver.
Girls' RuleNogizaka 46

Released in July 2013 as the group’s sixth single, this song drew major attention as Mai Shiraishi took the center position for the first time.

It was featured in a Rakuten commercial and as the opening theme for NTV’s variety show “NOGIBINGO!,” and it debuted at No.

1 on the Oricon weekly chart.

The music video, shot at an abandoned school in Ibaraki Prefecture, became a hot topic for its dramatic story depicting students trying to protect their swimming pool.

With a perfect summertime drive, it’s an ideal track for an all-girls hangout when you want to get fired up, or when you want to reminisce about school-day friendships.

Recommended classic and popular songs for high school girls (81–90)

summer festivalWhiteberry

Summer Festival – Whiteberry (Full)
summer festivalWhiteberry

This is Whiteberry’s smash hit that made them popular with a beautifully clear voice that seems to carry forever and a friendly melody you can’t help but hum along to.

The lyrics portray memories of summer days spent with someone you love, and it’s also a favorite at karaoke.

secret base ~What You Gave Me~ZONE

secret base ~What You Gave Me~ – ZONE
secret base ~What You Gave Me~ZONE

This is ZONE’s biggest hit, which made them popular thanks to their clear, cute vocals and unforgettable, catchy melody.

The lyrics, capturing the sweet-and-sour romance of youth, have been loved across generations and continue to be sung even now since their release in 2002.

Who’s the One That Made You So Cute? feat. Nagisa Shiranami (CV: Junya Enoki)HONEY WORKS

Who’s the One That Made You So Cute? feat. Nagisa Shiranami (CV: Junya Enoki) / HoneyWorks
Who’s the One That Made You So Cute? feat. Nagisa Shiranami (CV: Junya Enoki)HONEY WORKS

Another bittersweet love song that captures the hearts of young women has been born.

The newest track in HoneyWorks’ “Confession Executive Committee” series centers on long-distance love and a long-awaited reunion.

Set to an upbeat rhythm, the lyrics portray the bewilderment at changes in a lover, sure to make listeners’ hearts flutter.

It’s included on the album “Confession Executive Committee -FLYING SONGS- Omoiai,” so be sure to check it out.

Released in October 2024, this song beautifully expresses the complex emotions of youth.

It’s a track you’ll surely relate to—perfect for your commute or chatting with friends.

EverythingMISIA

MISIA – Everything (Official HD Music Video)
EverythingMISIA

It’s MISIA’s magnificent love song.

This track was also a perfect fit for the drama.

The song and lyrics really resonate with women.

At the time, it was so popular that it became the go-to wedding song—the quintessential number for weddings.