Classic and popular songs recommended for high school girls

dogwood (flowering dogwood)Hitoto Yo

Hitoto Yo – Hanamizuki

This is the biggest hit by Yo Hitoto, an artist whose clear, beautiful voice and emotionally resonant expression have won popularity across ages and genders.

The single-minded lyrics wishing happiness for a loved one and the approachable melody are the reasons it is so well received.

BEST FRIENDKiroro

Best Friend – Kiroro (Full)

It’s a moving friendship song that was also used as the theme for the NHK morning drama series “Churasan.” As expected from Kiroro.

Younger people today might not have many chances to hear it, so I highly recommend this classic.

It’s also famous as a graduation song.

Blue JeansHANA

HANA / Blue Jeans -Music Video-

It’s a mid-tempo ballad that sings of the bittersweetness of being in love and the down-to-earth longing to see the person you like.

The lyrics cleverly and stylishly overlay complicated feelings of love onto worn-in jeans and sneakers.

It portrays the emotions of nights when you feel insecure and lack confidence—something many high school students will surely relate to.

The song is by HANA, a girl group born from an audition program, and it was released as their second single in July 2025.

Their debut track, ROSE, even hit No.

1 on the Billboard JAPAN HOT 100, showing no signs of their momentum slowing down.

This release also features a collaboration with the casual brand DIESEL, and its visuals drew considerable attention.

It’s the kind of song you’ll want to listen to on your way to school or on nights when you’re feeling a bit sentimental.

Snow Magic FantasySEKAI NO OWARI

SEKAI NO OWARI “Snow Magic Fantasy”

As the title includes ‘Snow Magic,’ this is a song I recommend for winter.

Many people spend Christmas with friends or with a significant other, and this is a romantic track I hope you’ll listen to and sing together.

I tried falling in love with you.chay

chay "I Tried Falling in Love with You" (short ver.)

A song that captures that feeling when you fall in love and a mysterious strength wells up from somewhere.

Its poppy, cute sound lets you feel the buoyant, bubbly excitement.

The retro vibe of the melody and chay’s mature, lovely vocals are absolutely captivating!

Black sheepKeyakizaka46

Keyakizaka46 'Black Sheep'

There are plenty of youthful, exuberant idol songs, but I don’t think there are many that are a bit dark and really pierce the heart.

Keyakizaka46’s “Black Sheep,” however, is a track that hits incredibly hard for those it resonates with—one that delves deep into the darker side and makes you think.

It’s a song that encourages you to take pride in not just going with the flow.

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On nights when I’m too lonely to sleepAimer

Aimer 'On Nights When I’m Too Lonely to Sleep'

This is a signature song by Aimer, an artist drawing attention from music fans with a distinctive voice that sticks in your head after just one listen and lyrics that tighten your heart.

It’s a classic in which Aimer gently sings about the unforgettable experience everyone has had—being unable to sleep because you’re thinking of someone you love.