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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[Culture Festivals & School Festivals] Youthful songs perfect for theme music and openings (51–60)
About meMrs. GREEN APPLE
A perfect coming-of-age song for culture and school festivals where everyone can forget everyday stress and get fired up is “Boku no Koto.” Known for portraying the delicate emotions of youth, the rock band Mrs.
GREEN APPLE released it in 2019.
It was also chosen as the support song for the 97th All Japan High School Soccer Tournament.
This soulful rock ballad features sweeping strings.
It offers encouragement to those doing their best while struggling with club activities and studies.
It’s the ideal number for key moments like award ceremonies and endings.
From inside the windowBUMP OF CHICKEN
The four-piece rock band BUMP OF CHICKEN made their name known to listeners across generations with the massive hit of their third single, “Tentai Kansoku.” “Mado no Naka Kara,” included as the B-side of their 19th digital-only single “SOUVENIR,” is a track written specifically for NHK’s event, 18-Fes.
Its lyrics tell a story that looks back on student days as a chapter of life, and will likely strike a chord with anyone in the midst of their youth.
It’s a hopeful rock tune that’s perfect for events where young people take center stage, such as school culture festivals.
InfernoMrs. GREEN APPLE
This song, used as the opening theme for the anime Fire Force, conveys a sense of speed from the very first drum beats and a feeling that something is about to begin.
In events where momentum is crucial—like cavalry battles—it will surely boost athletes’ motivation with a “Let’s go!” spirit.
In fact, the song encapsulates both transience and passion, asking what meaning we find in a life that will one day end and how we live with that awareness.
It’s an ideal track for spending your school days—a youth that will inevitably come to an end—with burning intensity.
To Hikarimiwa
The perfect song for background music at a school festival, where the whole student body comes together to enjoy music and the arts, is Hikari e.
Released in 2012 by miwa, a singer-songwriter active since the 2010s, it was used as the theme song for the drama Rich Man, Poor Woman.
It’s an electronica-pop track distinguished by beautiful synth tones.
Her emotional vocals, filled with hope for the future, are heart-melting.
It’s a song that cheers on each and every person who has worked hard for this special day.
[School Culture Festival] Youth songs recommended for theme songs and openings (61–70)
Everyone is free.Half time Old
A bursting wave of sound comes crashing in! This is “Minna Jiyuu da,” an arrangement cover of Half time Old’s “The Entertainer,” which drew attention after being featured in an au commercial.
Its straightforward lyrics and familiar melody are sure to lift your spirits! How about kicking off your school or cultural festival by singing it together?
Summertime CinderellaRyokushokushakai
A pop tune that sweetly portrays summer romance.
Ryokuoushoku Shakai’s translucent sound and Haruko Nagaya’s vocals beautifully capture both fluttering excitement and bittersweet longing.
Written as the theme song for Fuji TV’s July 2023 drama “Midsummer Cinderella,” the track breezily sings about a love story sparked by a chance encounter, winning listeners’ hearts along the way.
Released digitally in August 2023, it’s also perfect as BGM for school festivals.
Its liberating melody and hopeful lyrics are sure to lift everyone’s spirits!
Philosophy[Alexandros]
![Philosophy[Alexandros]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/jIysnJZewLQ/sddefault.jpg)
[Alexandros] is a four-piece rock band that has gained popularity for its piercing, sky-high high-tone vocals and a rock sound that feels both modern and classic.
Their fourth digital-only single, “Philosophy,” written in 2019 for NHK’s event ‘18-Fes,’ features an ensemble highlighted by the warm tones of acoustic guitar.
Its message, which seems to empathize with the real-life struggles of youth, is likely to resonate especially strongly with younger generations.
It’s a highly recommended track for a school festival BGM—one that many listeners will inevitably find themselves relating to.