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A lovely graduation song

[Farewell] A selection of moving, tear-jerking Japanese songs recommended for graduation ceremonies

The graduation ceremony is held to bid farewell to cherished teammates and coaches.

It’s a major event where you look back on how hard you’ve worked so far and send off friends who are taking their next step.

For parents, it might also be a moment to reflect and think, “Our child has grown so much.” In this article, we’ll introduce moving, tear-jerking songs that are perfect for a graduation ceremony.

Please consider performing these classic Japanese tracks that celebrate new beginnings during the ceremony or using them as background music.

[Farewell] A Selection of Moving, Tear-Jerking Japanese Songs Recommended for Graduation Ceremonies (61–70)

Graduation, goodbye.haji→

Set against the cherry blossom–filled spring season, this song captures the feelings of farewell and reunion before a new departure.

It delicately portrays the emotions of graduating students—reluctant to part from the friends they’ve walked with, yet quietly holding hope for the future.

HAZZIE→’s gentle vocals tenderly embrace the listener’s heart.

Released in March 2014, the track reached No.

36 on the Oricon chart.

Live “in-person singing” events were also held at graduation ceremonies and farewell parties, resonating with many.

It’s a perfect song not only for students about to graduate, but for anyone standing at a milestone in life.

A heartwarming piece that helps you look back on your memories and find the courage to take a new step forward.

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Friend ShipHoshino Gen

This is a gentle song that tenderly embraces the warm feelings of parting from and reuniting with someone important, and the hope of meeting again.

Gen Hoshino’s heartfelt vocals and the warm melody evoke the beauty of precious memories and bonds with friends.

Included on the album “YELLOW DANCER,” the track was written as the theme song for the film “Moriyamachu Driving School” and was also used in NTT Docomo’s “Docomo no Long Gakuwari” commercial.

During the “Continues” tour in September 2017, it was performed with passion at Saitama Super Arena.

It’s a heartwarming piece to listen to when you’re thinking of a dear friend you’ve been separated from, or when you’ve made plans to see each other again after a long time.

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HeroAmuro Namie

Hero – Namie Amuro (Full)
HeroAmuro Namie

Namie Amuro’s “Hero” is a song that conveys the message, “I’ll always be on your side, even after you leave the team.” Released in 2016, it was chosen as NHK’s broadcast theme song for the Rio de Janeiro Olympic and Paralympic Games that year.

We’ve cheered you on countless times in practices and matches, and that feeling won’t change even after you graduate from the team! With that sentiment in mind, it’s a great song to sing to the children who are moving on.

Even those who feel anxious about the future will find the strength to keep going when they receive that encouragement.

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flameLiSA

LiSA “Homura” -MUSIC CLIP-
flameLiSA

LiSA’s “Homura” gives us the strength to step into the future, drawing on everything we’ve worked through with our teammates.

Released in 2020, the song was chosen as the theme for the film Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Movie: Mugen Train, which became a social phenomenon.

The teammates who have fought alongside us are also the rivals we want to surpass.

The days spent with those friends and rivals become the power to keep walking forward into the future.

After graduating from the team and going our separate ways from our rivals, this song brings back the memories of those battles together and inspires the feeling of “Let’s do our best again.”

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Kitearashi

ARASHI – Kite [Official Music Video]
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Arashi’s “Kite” is a song that conveys the feeling of cheering on the future of children graduating from the club.

Released in 2020, the song was created by Kenshi Yonezu as the “NHK 2020 Song.” It expresses the desire to support the dreams they’ve envisioned.

It’s recommended as a message song to sing when sending off the graduates, wishing them success in the years ahead.

With a soaring melody like a kite flying in the sky, it gives a gentle push to the children as they step into the future.

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In conclusion

The graduation ceremony is a special moment to celebrate the children’s growth and to express gratitude for the days spent together. Choosing songs to accompany the graduation video or performances helps make the occasion even more memorable. Whether it’s a tearjerker or an uplifting, inspirational song, you’re sure to find a piece that resonates with both the children and their parents. May it be an unforgettable graduation ceremony.