Recommended coming-of-age songs for women
This is a playlist of Japanese pop youth songs recommended for women.
It features a selection of bittersweet classics with female vocals that will lift your spirits when you listen.
We hope not only junior and senior high school girls in the midst of adolescence, but also grown-up women will enjoy it.
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Recommended coming-of-age songs for women (41–50)
cheerInoue Sonoko
It was released in 2016 as Sonoko Inoue’s third single.
The lyrics were written by Sonoko Inoue, and their positive, forward-looking message resonates deeply.
The theme of wanting to support the person who once supported you is the essence of youth and is truly moving.
Recommended coming-of-age songs for women (51–60)
Girls and Ivorykaren na aibori
A song by HoneyWorks, the sound producer for Charming Ivory.
It depicts girls aboard a ship sailing across the open sea.
Released early in November 2024, the track is included on the major-label debut album “We Can’t Stay Pure White,” out in January 2025.
With themes of dreams, love, and bonds, the song portrays the girls growing as they experience repeated meetings and farewells.
The ship’s name is “Ivory,” too.
The lyrics, which show them pressing on to the rhythm without yielding to rough seas, convey the girls’ pure wishes and strong will.
It’s a perfect track for a new departure day or when you want to deepen bonds with your friends.
Get fired upDaikoku Maki
It was released in 1996 as Maki Ohguro’s 14th single.
The song was chosen as the theme for NHK’s broadcasts of the Atlanta Olympics, with lyrics and composition by Maki Ohguro, and it reached number one on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.
It’s a song that gives courage to anyone striving toward something.
Our Futureieiri reo
It was released in 2016 as Leo Ieiri’s 12th single.
Written specifically as the theme song for the Nippon TV drama “Omukae Desu,” it’s a pop tune characterized by hopeful lyrics and grand choral work.
It’s a song that gives courage and hope when you’re troubled or feeling down.
Savoring youthIkuta Rira feat. ano
A song has been born that portrays the syrupy monotony of everyday life while showing how those very days will one day shine as treasured memories.
The warm voices of Lila Ikuta and ano ride the melody and quietly resonate.
Pure bewilderment at changes in the world and our surroundings, along with a strong resolve to overcome them together with someone dear, gently seep into the heart alongside the tender tune.
Released in March 2024 as the theme song for the latter chapter of the film Dead Dead Demon’s Dededede Destruction, the work also drew attention for the two artists’ performances as voice actors.
It is a heartwarming piece that embraces those who cherish the small joys hidden in a student’s daily life, the casual conversations with friends, and those who strive to face forward without fearing change.
Cherry blossomMatsuda Seiko
It is a classic song with a refreshing melody that evokes the arrival of spring and heartwarming lyrics portraying the beginning of a new romance.
Seiko Matsuda’s poised vocals beautifully express the feelings of a protagonist taking a brave first step.
The sense of anticipation for the future beneath a blue sky, and the joy of being in love, resonate deeply alongside her clear, transparent voice.
Released in January 1981, this piece was born from producer Muneo Wakamatsu’s challenge to explore new music.
It reached No.
1 on the Oricon Weekly Chart and was also included on the album “Silhouette.” Loved for many years by countless listeners as a song to enjoy in spring—especially during cherry blossom season—it’s a lively, hopeful track that cheers on the start of a new chapter, and is highly recommended when you want to make a fresh start.
Our FailureMorita Doji
Starting with a scene bathed in spring sunlight, Morita Doji’s classic masterfully portrays the delicate feelings and subtle shifts of a young person’s heart.
Many will be moved by the protagonist, who acknowledges their fragility yet strives to move forward.
Featured on the album Mother Sky, the song initially garnered support for its unique worldview upon its November 1976 release.
Later, in 1993, it was chosen as the theme song for the TBS drama High School Teacher, becoming a major hit with over 900,000 copies sold.
Its melody—woven from a softly spoken, intimate vocal and the gentle timbre of an acoustic guitar—is the perfect companion when you’re carrying something in your heart or want to immerse yourself in memories of someone dear.