Recommended coming-of-age songs for women

Blue BirdHamasaki Ayumi

Ayumi Hamasaki / BLUE BIRD

A summer hit that captures everyone’s heart, featuring Ayumi Hamasaki singing with a fresh, radiant smile on a sun-drenched tropical beach.

It’s a simple, heartwarming love song about the joy of spending time with someone you love under a blue sky.

Released in June 2006, the track was also used in a Zespri Gold Kiwi commercial and debuted at No.

1 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.

Included on the album “Secret,” it has continued to be cherished by many listeners.

It’s a must-listen for anyone who cherishes spending precious time with their significant other.

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Yumi Matsutoya – Vapor Trail (Yumi Arai The Concert with Old Friends)

The story of a boy drawn on a white slope reflects Yumi Arai’s inner landscape from her youth.

With a clear, crystalline voice and beautiful piano lines, she gently sings of a longing for the heavens and a parting from the earthly world.

Inspired by feelings for a classmate from her elementary school days, the piece takes flight on a fragile yet refreshing melody, brimming with the radiance of life and hope for liberation.

Released in November 1973 as the title track of the album “Hikōki Gumo,” it drew renewed attention in 2013 as the theme song for Studio Ghibli’s “The Wind Rises.” It is a gem of a song that tenderly supports those who have experienced the loss of someone dear, as well as young people standing at a crossroads in life.

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Kana Nishino 'Watashitachi (short ver.)'

It was released in 2012 as Kana Nishino’s 17th single.

The song was used as the theme for the Toho-distributed film “Girl” and is a friendship anthem depicting bonds between women.

It topped RecoChoku for nine consecutive releases, setting a new record for the most No.

1s on RecoChoku by a female artist, the first in history.

A community of shared destiny!Otoniriame

Community of Fate! / Otoriame [Official MV]

A refreshing song that stirs the emotions.

It portrays bonds and friendship with melodies that resonate in the heart.

Set against beaches and café terraces, it sings of special moments spent with treasured friends, wrapping the listener in warmth.

Released in April 2023, it was used as the opening theme for the TV anime The Café Terrace and Its Goddesses.

It’s the perfect track for those who cherish the bittersweet memories of youth and the ties with their friends.

Why not listen to it with your friends and make some fun memories? You’re sure to have a wonderful time.

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Youth Photograph

It’s a refreshing spring song that captures a fleeting moment of youth.

Little Glee Monster’s overwhelming vocal prowess and the warmth of the lyrics blend beautifully.

The scenes of a graduation ceremony and friends saying goodbye, snapping photos to remember it by, are depicted vividly.

Released in March 2015, this is a track you’ll want to listen to during graduation season, and it’s also recommended for anyone who wants to look back on memories with friends.

For those feeling anxious before a new beginning, it’s sure to gently nudge you forward.

I’m your girlfriend starting today.Yumcha

Yumcha: “From today, I’m your girlfriend.” [Lyric Video]

An enigmatic singer-songwriter, Yumcha.

With a voice that sounds like a teenage girl and a cute, upbeat style, she’s been winning a lot of fans.

Among Yumcha’s songs, the one I especially recommend is “From Today, I’m Your Girlfriend.” Because of its high energy, you might think it requires a wide upper range, but the overall range isn’t that broad, so as long as you set the key properly, you should be able to sing it without issue.

The vocal line does have a fair number of words, but there are plenty of rests built in, so there’s no need to worry about not having time to catch your breath.

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back number – Aoi Haru (full)

Known for their strong image as a love song band, back number deliver a track that sings of youthful struggles.

Chosen as a TV drama’s theme song, it became a hot topic.

The lyrics, which express the wavering hearts and desperation of adolescence, and the melody, which evokes a sense of bittersweetness, make this a memorable song.