[Moving] Heartfelt Japanese Songs Recommended for Graduation Season [2026]
Have you ever had tears well up when a song suddenly started playing on your way home from graduation after parting with your friends? The graduation season that arrives with the coming of spring is a special time when joy and bittersweet feelings mingle.
The songs that gently embrace those emotions are graduation songs that stay close to the heart.
This time, we’ll introduce a wide range of Japanese tracks—from timeless classics that have been loved for years to the latest hits.
They’re perfect for reminiscing about memories with friends or listening as you set your resolve for a new beginning.
You’re sure to find a song that will accompany your most precious moments.
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[Moving] Heart-Touching Japanese Songs Recommended for Graduation Season [2026] (81–90)
bookmarkkuriipuhaipe
The song’s appeal lies in its lyrics, which portray unfinished emotions and relationships that never quite move forward—symbolized by a bookmark.
It reflects Sekai Kan Ozaki’s meticulous word choice and his unique perspective on human relationships.
Released in 2018, the track was created as the campaign song for “FM802 × TSUTAYA ACCESS!”.
It features a calm, melodic sound centered on acoustic guitar.
It’s perfect for the graduation season—a song that encourages you to take a new step while looking back on your student days.
Best FriendNishino Kana
One of Kana Nishino’s signature songs, “Best Friend.” It’s a track she created for a friend, and the lyrics overflow with her feelings for that friend.
Nishino’s lyrics often use simple, accessible expressions, making them easy to relate to and especially popular among younger generations.
Why not use this song to convey the things you’re usually too shy to say to your friends?
Nostalgic FutureKamishiraishi Mone
Mone Kamishiraishi is a singer known for her beautifully clear voice.
Her acting ability and expressive power as an actor also shine in the world of music! Her song “Natsukashii Mirai,” released in January 2022, was chosen as the theme song for the All Japan High School Soccer Tournament.
At first glance, the title seems puzzling, but it’s said the lyrics express the idea that if you fulfill the future you’ve always envisioned, that future will feel nostalgic.
If everyone were to sing this song together at a graduation ceremony—a turning point before spreading their wings toward the future—it would surely move anyone to tears.
oneselfTani Yuuki
Tani Yuuki’s “Jibun Jishin,” a song that accompanies the important milestone of graduation, has moved many people with its stirring melody and lyrics.
The piano lines and powerful vocals portray the reality of youth pressing forward despite various struggles.
Perfect for the graduation season that symbolizes endings and beginnings, the lyrics embrace the anxieties of a new life and are sure to give courage to everyone standing at the start of a new chapter.
The happiest treasuresutopuri
Stopuri is a six-member entertainment group known for each member’s distinctive charm and their wide-ranging activities.
Their 27th single, “Saikou no Takaramono” (“The Most Wonderful Treasure”), pairs cute vocals with a refreshing ensemble that feels delightful.
Its positive lyrics, which both reminisce about dazzling youthful days and celebrate new beginnings, are sure to brighten the sentimental mood of graduation ceremonies.
It’s a heartwarming graduation song we hope you’ll listen to while thinking of your beloved friends.
Sakura MelodyMakihara Noriyuki
This song, which begins with a beautiful piano accompaniment, is a graduation song crafted by Noriyuki Makihara.
Many graduates will likely find their hearts moved by the lyrics, which portray the feelings of two people walking separate paths.
In the latter part of the track, there is a scene that recalls days spent as cherry blossoms fluttered, evoking a sense of nostalgia and warmth.
The piece is included on the album “Bespoke,” released in March 2022.
If you’re looking for a song that resonates not only with graduates but also with anyone embarking on a new chapter in life, this is the one.
[Moving] Recommended Heart-Touching Japanese Songs for Graduation Season [2026] (91–100)
Gift SongCHiCO with HoneyWorks
When it comes to graduation songs, many tend to look back on school life and are addressed to friends, but this is one song I’d love to dedicate to the teachers and mentors who supported us.
It’s a moving song that lets you take your time remembering the fun days, reflect on yourself, feel your growth, and gain the strength to move forward and take a big step ahead.
