Recommended coming-of-age songs for women

Nectarorenji supainikurabu

ORANGE SPiCE CLUB “Nectar” Music Video

Orange Spiny Club is a rock band that delicately portrays the struggles of youth and the small emotions of everyday life, resonating with many listeners.

This track is included on their mini-album “Knife,” released in September 2025.

It was inspired by a dream seen by Naoto Suzuki, who wrote and composed the song, and it uses sweet canned juice as a motif to depict memories with friends and a faint first love.

The sense of urgency and wistful longing for days gone by rides on an emotional band sound that hits you right in the chest.

Try listening to it on your way home from school, and you might find that ordinary scenery starts to look special.

Girls’ RuleNogizaka 46

Nogizaka46 'Girls' Rule' Short Ver.

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.

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.

Because I met youmiwa

miwa “Because I Met You -short ver.-”

Released in 2014 as miwa’s 14th single.

The song was used in Shiseido’s “Sea Breeze” commercial and reached No.

4 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.

With its lively sound, miwa’s clear, transparent vocals, and a depiction of the bittersweet romance of youth, it’s an irresistibly cute track.

How many times have I seen the blue sky?Nogizaka 46

Nogizaka46 'How Many Times Has That Blue Sky Appeared?' Short Ver.

It was released in 2014 as Nogizaka46’s 10th single.

Erika Ikuta served as the center for the song, which is themed around reflecting on one’s present self.

It was used as the commercial song for the HTC J butterfly HTL23 and reached number one on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.

secret base ~What You Gave Me~ZONE

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

Released in 2001 as ZONE’s third single.

Chosen as the theme song for the drama “Kids War 3” starring Mao Inoue, it became one of ZONE’s signature songs with sales of 700,000 copies.

It has been covered by many artists and carries a somewhat nostalgic feel.

Unwavering WishTamura Naomi

Naomi Tamura - Unyielding Wish

It was released in 1994 as Naomi Tamura’s fourth single.

The song was used as the opening theme for the TV anime Magic Knight Rayearth, with lyrics and music written by Naomi Tamura.

It achieved million-seller status, and thanks to its success, she performed this song at the 1995 NHK Kōhaku Uta Gassen.