[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.

Playlist

[Farewell] A selection of moving, tear-jerking Japanese songs recommended for graduation ceremonies
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	Last SongOfisharu Higedan Dism		A moving ballad that portrays parting and hope
2	Bye, my friendbokula.		A moving song that sings of the emotions of graduation and parting
3	allyGReeeeN		An inspiring song by GReeeeN that sings about deep bonds of friendship
4	HarukaYOASOBI		YOASOBI’s songs that turn novels into music
5	horizonback number		A love song that cherishes others and oneself
6	Kokoro-eroodo obu mejyaa		A song that cheers on friends as they pursue their dreams
7	road; way; path; street; route; Tao (in philosophy)EXILE		A moving graduation song by EXILE that resonates with the heart
8	Daphne (winter daphne)DISH//		DISH's hit song that sings of gratitude and memories
9	GIFTMr.Children		A moving song by Mr.Children that keeps evolving
10	FateOfisharu Higedan Dism		Cheer with “destiny,” sharing effort and inspiration
11	JUMPIkuta Rira		Be moved by the FIFA World Cup soccer theme song “JUMP.”
12	spring melancholyMrs. GREEN APPLE		A song by Mrs. GREEN APPLE that depicts the emotions of spring
13	YELLikimonogakari		Hope for the future conveyed by graduation songs
14	Bridge of Gloryyuzu		A song of courage to move forward toward dreams and goals
15	Letter ~Dear fifteen-year-old you~Anjura Aki		A letter to my future self, with honest feelings
16	JourneyFuji Kaze		A heartwarming song that encourages you on life's journey
17	SMILE ~Like a Clear, Sunlit Sky~Kuwata Keisuke		Keisuke Kuwata’s cheer song conveys hope and bonds.
18	proofflumpool		An emotional song depicting friendship and parting, a classic by flumpool
19	far; distant; by farGReeeeN		Inspiring songs for graduations and team farewells, with uplifting lyrics
20	Live in the present.Saucy Dog		A song that gives you courage at a team graduation ceremony
21	We againSG		A heartwarming graduation team song that depicts farewell and hope
22	Shining, I run forward.Sambomasutā		A song of courage and hope in the face of adversity
23	HIGH FIVETakahashi Yuu		A cheer song that celebrates the bonds with friends and hard work
24	Spring Dayaimyon		A moving song that portrays the bonds between friends
25	If you laugh at the skywacci		An inspiring song that supports effort and dreams
26	C.h.a.o.s.m.y.t.h.ONE OK ROCK		ONE OK ROCK: Bonds with Companions and the Courage to Move Forward
27	sasanqua (Camellia sasanqua)SEKAI NO OWARI		An anthem to cheer on children striving toward their dreams
28	Something CertainOda Kazumasa		A heart-touching ballad by Kazumasa Oda
29	Brilliant RainKing Gnu		King Gnu's refreshing, heart-stirring song
30	Youth and a momentmakaroni enpitsu		An inspiring youth song by Macaroni Enpitsu
31	A bouquet for meAdo		Ado’s uplifting cheer song that gives you courage
32	Laughing and falling downHanbaato Hanbaato		A warm song that gently watches over a departure
33	tear(s)Ketsumeishi		A masterpiece that lets you feel the bonds of comrades through tears
34	Words of FarewellGReeeeN		A passionate anthem of support for comrades, infused with bonds and hope.
35	Gate of GloryHirai Dai		A heartwarming song supporting high school baseball
36	together; along with; bothKis-my-ft2		A song of gratitude for farewells in club activities
37	You are not aloneDUFF		A cheering song that cherishes the bonds of comrades
38	BOYKing Gnu		King Gnu's 'BOY' is a song that supports children's futures.
39	About meMrs. GREEN APPLE		An inspiring anthem that affirms the value of effort
40	migratory bird[Alexandros]		A hopeful song that takes flight toward dreams
41	Sakura Clear SkiesYuuri		Yuri’s graduation song: feelings of gratitude and setting off on a new journey
42	Tomorrow, again[Alexandros]		A refreshing rock song by [Alexandros]
43	Long Hope PhiliaSuda Masaki		A classic song that sings of trust and hope in one’s companions
44	CorrectRADWIMPS		RADWIMPS's moving ballad colors the moment of graduation from the team.
45	MiracleGReeeeN		GReeeeN’s classic song that portrays gratitude to friends and their bonds
46	cherry blossomKobukuro		A song that moves forward like cherry blossoms
47	Until we meet againHirai Dai		A moving ballad, hope for parting and reunion
48	DreamerJO1		An uplifting anthem that encourages the courage to pursue dreams, moving the heart.
49	Thank youikimonogakari		Ikimonogakari's song of gratitude, 'Arigatou'
50	bookmarkkuriipuhaipe		Creephyp’s moving spring song “Shiori”
51	Time ParadoxVaundy		A song of hope for the future and farewell to companions
52	Homeward Road in MarchHirai Dai		A spring ballad that sings of the joy and loneliness of setting out on a journey
53	Fly Highmilet		An uplifting cheer song that inspires the courage to soar into the future
54	Don’t give upZARD		Don’t be defeated by adversity! ZARD’s cheer song delivers courage.
55	Friend ~Time to Depart~yuzu		Farewell to a friend, memories woven into a song
56	One moreFUNKY MONKEY BABYS		We’re strong because we fought until the very end!
57	Horse and deerYonezu Kenshi		A moving song filled with effort and love for friends
58	rainbowTakahashi Yuu		High school baseball cheer song, singing about a step toward the dream
59	paprikaFoorin		Foorin’s “Paprika” is a 2020 cheer song and it’s moving.
60	Me for youBEGIN		A song of gratitude and farewell to someone dear
61	OrangeSPYAIR		A moving song about youthful friendship and parting
62	Melancholy Cherry Blossomsatarayo		A ballad that brings moving emotions to a graduation ceremony
63	Precious thingsroodo obu mejyaa		A rock ballad depicting friendship and farewell
64	Graduation, goodbye.haji→		Season of graduation, a song of parting and hope
65	Friend ShipHoshino Gen		Gen Hoshino’s Heartfelt Song of Friendship
66	HeroAmuro Namie		Cheering for Athletes and Encouragement for the Future
67	flameLiSA		Expressing the bonds of comrades in the theme song “Homura” from Demon Slayer
68	Kitearashi		A cheer song for the children graduating from the team, supporting their dreams