A friendship song I want to send to my friends. A track that sings about connections with people that stay in your heart.

C.h.a.o.s.m.y.t.h.ONE OK ROCK

ONE OK ROCK 「C.h.a.o.s.m.y.t.h.」

A gem of a ballad by ONE OK ROCK that sings about the importance of friendship.

It’s included on the album “Zankyo Reference,” released in October 2011.

The lyrics delicately portray irreplaceable memories with friends, partings, and hopes for the future, and are sure to resonate deeply with listeners.

This piece carries the longing to reunite with friends and a cheer for those who are setting off toward their own dreams.

It was also used as the ending theme for the TV program “To the Summit of the Earth: Nobukazu Kuriki’s New Challenge.” It’s a song you’ll find yourself wanting to listen to when you think of a dear friend.

road; way; path; street; route; Tao (in philosophy)EXILE

EXILE / Michi (Short Ver.)

This is a ballad that makes you want to express gratitude to the friends who stood by your side when you’re at a crossroads in life.

Released by EXILE in February 2007 as their 23rd single, the song warmly reflects on the days spent walking together, with themes of graduation and new departures.

It reached No.

1 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart and became the 1,000th song in Oricon history to top the chart, marking a milestone.

It was featured in MTI’s “music.jp” commercial and selected by the National Karaoke Business Association as a recommended song for the graduation season, resonating with many listeners.

First included on the album “EXILE EVOLUTION,” it was later featured on releases such as “EXILE BALLAD BEST.” Loved as a staple performed at graduation ceremonies, a choral version was also produced.

When you and your dear friends begin to walk separate paths, it gives you the courage to move forward while holding your memories close.

Even when you’re apart, your hearts remain connected.

It’s a song that makes you feel exactly that.

Our TomorrowElefanto Kashimashi

Elephant Kashimashi – “Our Tomorrow”

This is a powerful song about friendship that passionately sings of life’s joys and hardships.

Hiroji Miyamoto’s passionate vocals and the band’s dynamic sound are striking.

It was also used as the theme song for the TV drama “Shudan Sasen!!,” resonating with many people.

Released in November 2007, it was also featured in a House Foods commercial.

Recommended for adults struggling with work or relationships.

When you want to reaffirm the bonds with your friends or need hope for tomorrow, listening to it will surely give you courage.

footprint(s)Little Glee Monster

Little Glee Monster “Ashiato” Music Video

Little Glee Monster is a vocal group whose overwhelming singing ability moves listeners to the core.

Their 16th single, “Ashiato” (Footprints), released in September 2020, is a grand number penned by the members themselves that gives you the courage to keep moving forward even in times of uncertainty.

Its powerful lyrics, which seem to affirm their own journey, are perfect for looking back on the days spent with friends during graduation season, when everyone sets off on separate paths.

Written as the required piece for the Junior High School division of the NHK All-Japan School Choir Competition and also broadcast on NHK’s “Minna no Uta,” the song has become widely loved as a choral piece.

It’s a moving track we hope you’ll listen to when you want to send thanks and cheers for the future to the dear friends with whom you’ve laughed and supported each other along the way!

We’ll go togetherSnow Man

Snow Man「Weʼll go together」Music Video YouTube Ver.

Graduation season brings the excitement of a new environment along with the sadness of parting from familiar friends.

This song, included on Snow Man’s 10th single released in February 2024, gently accompanies those wavering emotions.

It also drew attention as the theme song for the drama “Sensei, Sayonara,” starring group member Shota Watanabe.

Its warm melody evokes hope even within heartache, and its strong message—let’s keep walking forward together—strikes a chord.

It seems to tell us that even if we’re separated, the time we shared won’t disappear, and we’ll always be friends.

Why not send this song, which gives you the courage to face forward despite anxiety and inner conflict, to a dear friend as a token of gratitude?

MemoriesNiziU

NiziU 「Memories」 Dance Performance Video (One Take ver.)

Born from an audition show, NiziU has been captivating the world with their cute dancing and vocals.

Released digitally in February 2024, this track is an emotional pop song that blends the excitement and bittersweetness unique to spring.

It was chosen as the theme song for Universal Studios Japan’s “Uni Spring 2024,” and it was also announced that it will be included on the mini-album AWAKE.

The message—depicting the moment when everyday life with friends, once taken for granted, becomes an irreplaceable treasure at the milestone of graduation—is sure to resonate with students in the same situation.

Believing that bonds won’t fade even when you’re apart, it’s the perfect song to express your gratitude to your cherished friends!

Friend ~ If you smilemiwa

miwa friend ~ If You Smile

A song where miwa portrays friendship in down-to-earth words: memories of laughing together, the bittersweet thought that you might drift apart someday, and still wanting to say “I like you” and “thank you.” It’s included on her first album, guitarissimo, released in April 2011, which debuted at No.

1 on the Oricon Weekly Albums Chart.

Though not a single, it’s remained a live staple.

The gentle, acoustic guitar–centered sound and her clear, airy voice quietly nestle close to the listener’s heart.

The charm of this piece lies in its delicate distance—something that can be read as friendship or romance.

Perhaps that’s why it feels right to hear during seasons when relationships waver—graduations, moves, changes in life.

If someone special comes to mind, try humming along together.