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[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)

Precious thingsroodo obu mejyaa

A gem of a pop melody that portrays the precious friendships of adolescence.

Its warm feelings for friends at a parting and the vow never to forget those bonds are deeply moving.

Centered on themes of meeting and parting, growth and hope, it masterfully fuses driving rock sounds with lyrics that resonate in the heart.

Released as an indie single by Road of Major in September 2002, the song stayed in the top 10 of the Oricon chart for 19 consecutive weeks and achieved an astonishing 900,000 in total sales.

In 2009, it was also featured in a Mazda commercial in Taiwan, drawing attention both domestically and abroad.

It’s a track you’ll want to play when making up with a friend or when reaffirming the bonds with those who matter most.

It’s also a perfect cheer song for anyone facing farewells such as graduation or transferring schools.

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Melancholy Cherry Blossomsatarayo

Atarayo – Sorrowful Sakura (Music Video)
Melancholy Cherry Blossomsatarayo

Choosing the right song for a graduation ceremony that marks a new beginning is never easy.

Among the options, a track I highly recommend for its emotional impact is “Urei Zakura” by the band Atarayo.

This ballad features lyrics about parting and hope, set against a backdrop of falling cherry blossoms, that truly resonate.

Its message and sound arrangement convey a bittersweet feeling while also radiating forward-looking energy.

It’s a perfect song to color one of the most important days in life.

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flameLiSA

LiSA “Homura” -MUSIC CLIP-
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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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HeroAmuro Namie

Hero – Namie Amuro (Full)
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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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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.