Youthful songs recommended as theme songs and openings for cultural and school festivals
Music that makes school culture festivals even more special.
It can boost excitement as BGM for stage performances, as a theme song, or as an opening track.
In this article, we’ve picked recommended Japanese songs and J-pop perfect for culture festivals and school festivals.
From tracks that refresh your mood, to songs overflowing with youthfulness, to tunes that capture the momentum of a great start—there’s plenty to choose from! Create unforgettable memories with a colorful soundtrack to match.
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[School Culture Festival] Youth songs recommended for theme songs and openings (61–70)
A Long, Short FestivalShiina Ringo
Since her debut, singer-songwriter Ringo Sheena has captivated fans with her one-of-a-kind voice and worldview, and she is also highly popular as the central figure of Tokyo Jihen.
Her 16th single, Nagaku Mijikai Matsuri, released as a double A-side with Kamisama, Hotokesama, was featured as the song for Coca-Cola’s 2015 summer campaign commercial.
The Autotune-tinged duet with Ukigumo, the guitarist of Tokyo Jihen, has a distinctive, floating sensation that gently lifts your spirits.
It’s a track with a comfortably adult atmosphere that heightens the anticipation for any event.
Yeah! Yeah! Yeah!Androp
It makes you want to raise your fist high and sing along! It’s a youthful anthem that became a hot topic after being featured as the theme song for the Mitsuya Cider commercial.
The track is by the rock band androp and was released as a digital single in 2015.
The sparkling band sound pairs perfectly with vocalist Takahito Uchisawa’s gentle voice, giving you the feeling that the song’s message slips smoothly into your heart.
Play this at a school festival or campus event and it’s sure to unite the whole venue.
A Cheer Song Dedicated to YouHIPPY
A rousing cheer song packed with a passionate message that powerfully emphasizes the importance of believing in yourself.
Taken from the album “HomeBase ~Arigatou~,” released in March 2017, this track showcases HIPPY’s powerful vocals that stir deep emotion.
The song topped the 2020 Pro Baseball Players’ Walk-up Music Rankings and has been adopted by many baseball players as their entrance song.
Its sound, which fuses pop rock with an emotional ballad style, is sure to shine on any karaoke competition stage!
hurrayYabai T-shatsu Yasan
Yabai T-Shirts Yasan is a three-piece rock band from Osaka.
True to their style of crafting many comical songs, their track “hurray” is a fun number with quirky, muttered-aside phrases.
Precisely because the lyrics are so unique, playing it as a theme song is sure to lift everyone’s spirits.
Along with its positive lyrics, the irresistibly bright melody is bound to raise the energy the more you listen.
It would be great if everyone could make good memories together while listening to this song.
F.L.Y. BOYS F.L.Y. GIRLSGENERATIONS from EXILE TRIBE
This is a 2018 danceable single by GENERATIONS, a group of younger members from the EXILE family.
The title “F.L.Y.
BOYS F.L.Y.
GIRLS” seems perfect for high school and college students enjoying their youth.
With a song that evokes a soaring future, I think it’s well-suited as an opening track.
Youth and a momentmakaroni enpitsu
Seishun to Isshun is a rock number featuring emotionally charged vocal melodies and sweet-and-sour lyrics that celebrate the brilliance of youth.
The song is a popular track by the band Macaroni Empitsu, who made their major debut in 2020 with Ai o Shirazuni Mahō wa Tsukaenai.
Centered on the joys, pains, and complex feelings of adolescence, it’s a perfect choice for cultural and school festivals.
Its clear, refreshing melody also beautifully captures the essence of youth.
DarlingMrs. GREEN APPLE
An uplifting anthem that gently stays by your side and gives you a push forward, dedicated to everyone who feels anxiety and uncertainty in their youth.
Mrs.
GREEN APPLE’s signature emotional, catchy melody and strongly affirmative lyrics that boost self-esteem will resonate in your heart.
Released in January 2025, this song was written for NHK General’s special program “Mrs.
GREEN APPLE 18 Festival,” and featured a special performance with 1,000 members of the 18-year-old generation.
It’s a track to listen to when you feel like you’re losing your sense of self or want a chance to face your true self.
Sing it with your friends on a school festival stage, and it will surely become an unforgettable memory.