[2026] Songs for Graduation Season: Exquisite Japanese Unrequited Love and Breakup Tracks
When graduation season approaches, don’t you ever find yourself wanting to listen to bittersweet love songs? Unspoken feelings, the ache in your chest as a farewell draws near.
It’s precisely in this season that classic Japanese songs that embrace those emotions resonate deeply in the heart.
Songs about the sorrow of parting ways while still in unrequited love, or saying goodbye to someone precious, take on a special resonance as they overlap with each listener’s own memories.
In this article, we’ve gathered a wide range of exquisite love songs perfect for graduation season—from the Showa era to Heisei and the latest Reiwa hits.
Whether you want to relive the feelings of that time or are right now burning with emotion, take your time and immerse yourself to your heart’s content!
Playlist
| [2026] Songs for Graduation Season: Exquisite Japanese Unrequited Love and Breakup Tracks | |||
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| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1east | The season of farewellSHISHAMO | play_arrow | A classic song that sings of the bittersweet unrequited love of a graduation ceremony |
| 2east | evening primroseNovelbright | play_arrow | A love ballad that portrays the ache of a heartbreaking romance |
| 3east | Even though it’s springKashiwabara Yoshie | play_arrow | A masterpiece that portrays the bittersweetness of spring farewells, with lyrics that stir the heart. |
| 4east | Winter and Springback number | play_arrow | A masterpiece by back number that sings of a heartrending love |
| 5east | To my dear youInoue Sonoko | play_arrow | A youth song by Sonoko Inoue that conveys her feelings |
| 6east | Graduationsaitou yuki | play_arrow | Yuki Saito’s classic song that sings of the subtleties of youth |
| 7east | Because I like you.Yuika | play_arrow | Yuika’s famous song that portrays mutual unrequited love in youth |
| 8east | I hope I can be your lover.Kaneyori Masaru | play_arrow | A coming-of-age song that portrays the bittersweet feelings of unrequited love |
| 9east | Graduation -GRADUATION-Kikuchi Momoko | play_arrow | A classic by Momoko Kikuchi that colors graduation |
| 10east | GraduationMy Hair is Bad | play_arrow | The heart-touching songs of the rock band My Hair is Bad |
| 11east | First loveMurashita Kōzō | play_arrow | A classic song that sings of the bittersweet feelings of youth |
| 12east | forget-me-notAwesome City Club | play_arrow | Beautiful memories of love like flowers, and moving forward |
| 13east | Snow WhiteFlower | play_arrow | A bittersweet love ballad with a fairy-tale motif |
| 14east | When I turn around…Janne Da Arc | play_arrow | A ballad that portrays the radiance of youth, vowing farewell and reunion |
| 15east | Shout BabyRyokushokushakai | play_arrow | Ryokuoushoku Shakai’s graduation song gives your heart a push |
| 16east | wishMarushii | play_arrow | Marcy’s love song, comforting the heart |
| 17east | Thinking of youKEISUKE | play_arrow | A heartfelt song that captures the bittersweet love of youth. |
| 18east | Cherry Blossom MoonSakurazaka46 | play_arrow | Farewell and resolve of youth layered upon cherry blossoms |
| 19east | navel orangeNogizaka 46 | play_arrow | A poignant song depicting memories of youth and unrequited love |
| 20east | merry-go-roundYuuri | play_arrow | Gently singing of the regrets and bittersweet feelings after a heartbreak |
| 21east | somedaySaucy Dog | play_arrow | A poignant song depicting the feelings of unrequited love, “Someday” |
| 22east | loveback number | play_arrow | A classic back number song brimming with unrequited-love vibes |
| 23east | Senpai.HoneyWorks meets TrySail | play_arrow | A bright unrequited love song that portrays feelings for a senior (senpai) |
| 24east | Time capsuleRinu | play_arrow | An empathetic song imbued with hopes for the future |
| 25east | By your side.riria. | play_arrow | A coming-of-age song that portrays faint first love and courage |
| 26east | Sakura, You, and Ituki. | play_arrow | A song depicting spring farewells and a bittersweet love |
| 27east | pupilŌhara Sakurako | play_arrow | Sakurako Ohara’s youth anthem “Hitomi,” the theme song supporting high school soccer |
| 28east | I miss youAdo | play_arrow | A poignant love song depicting a youthful farewell |
| 29east | Sakura (Solo)Moriyama Naotaro | play_arrow | Sakura, the graduation song by Naotaro Moriyama |
| 30east | What I want to tell you before graduationerica | play_arrow | A song that expresses the farewell of graduation through music |
| 31east | budKobukuro | play_arrow | Kobukuro “Tsubomi,” an emotional masterpiece |
| 32east | Time-Limited Unrequited LoveNogizaka 46 | play_arrow | A Nogizaka song that sings about the bittersweet unrequited love of youth |
| 33east | HarukaLACCO TOWER | play_arrow | 15th Anniversary LACCO TOWER Inspirational Song |
| 34east | PrologueUru | play_arrow | A song with a charmingly languid, ennui-tinged singing voice |
| 35east | Blue BenchSasuke | play_arrow | A lingering feeling resonates deep and quietly. |
| 36east | KanadeSukima Suichi | play_arrow | A classic song that sings of feelings for a loved one |
| 37east | A Little Love SongMONGOL800 | play_arrow | Melodic punk anthem “A Little Love Song” |
| 38east | GarnetOku Hanako | play_arrow | A classic song that poignantly sings of unrequited love in a school romance |
| 39east | periodIshizaki Hyuui | play_arrow | The bittersweet feeling of being unable to forget a love that has ended. |
| 40east | Anemone nikoensis (Ichirin-sō)Yamamoto Aya | play_arrow | The Appeal of Sayaka Yamamoto’s Solo Song “Ichirinso” |
| 41east | Sakura Lovemosao. | play_arrow | Unspoken feelings and the bittersweetness of graduation |
| 42east | Sakura RabbitKawasaki Takaya | play_arrow | A heartwarming song that overlays bittersweet feelings of love with cherry blossoms |
| 43east | Cherry blossom seasonEXILE ATSUSHI | play_arrow | ATSUSHI’s masterpiece depicting graduation and parting |
| 44east | Word(s) / Words of language / Utterance (kotonoha)EVE | play_arrow | A heartfelt ballad that captures the emotions of youth |
| 45east | A bouquet of flowers with loveSuperfly | play_arrow | 'A Bouquet with Love' is a song by Shiho Ochi. |
| 46east | Don’t bloom.WHITE JAM | play_arrow | Moved by the graduation song “Don’t Bloom” |
| 47east | First loveaiko | play_arrow | Aiko’s “First Love,” a song that captures the bittersweetness of unrequited love |
| 48east | Unrequited lovemiwa | play_arrow | A masterpiece that sings of unrequited love, stirring a storm of empathy |
| 49east | Last sceneikimonogakari | play_arrow | Season of farewells, the bittersweet feelings of unrequited love |
| 50east | A Clockwork DreamKeyakizaka46 | play_arrow | A song depicting youthful farewells and a sense of loss |
| 51east | I’ll confess my feelings on graduation day.eijun feat. miyuhan | play_arrow | A confession at graduation, a bittersweet love song |
| 52east | meteor showerUwasano Petaruzu | play_arrow | Feelings and longings I couldn't put into words |
| 53east | The Story You Don’t Knowsupercell | play_arrow | A bittersweet love song that brightly sings of feelings of love I couldn’t bring myself to confess. |
| 54east | palettesaidāgāru | play_arrow | Cider Girl, a refreshing, catchy song that sticks in your ears |
| 55east | March of MarchDoramasure | play_arrow | A coming-of-age anthem by a rock band from Osaka |
| 56east | Until graduationBoku ga mitakatta aozora | play_arrow | A single that portrays unrequited love before graduation and the bittersweetness of youth. |
| 57east | CorrectRADWIMPS | play_arrow | RADWIMPS Graduation Support Song |
| 58east | Beyond nostalgiaNogizaka 46 | play_arrow | An emotional song dedicated to Yuki Yoda’s graduation from Nogizaka46 |
| 59east | SAKURAikimonogakari | play_arrow | Sakura and spring songs, Ikimono-gakari classics |
| 60east | March of the PetalsAimer | play_arrow | Unspoken love in the spring of graduation |
| 61east | graduating from loveCHIHIRO | play_arrow | A cheer song about graduation and unrequited love |
| 62east | Unrequited loveGENERATIONS from EXILE TRIBE | play_arrow | A poignant song about unrequited love from my student days |
| 63east | 365 daysMr.Children | play_arrow | Mr.Children's moving love song |
| 64east | graduation ceremonySARD UNDERGROUND | play_arrow | ZARD successor band covers classic hits |
| 65east | We againSG | play_arrow | An inspiring masterpiece perfect for listening to during cherry blossom season |
| 66east | Hey,SHISHAMO | play_arrow | A song that encourages the courage to confess unrequited love |
| 67east | Melancholy Cherry Blossomsatarayo | play_arrow | A moving song for graduation ceremonies: Atarayo, “Urei Sakura” (Wistful Cherry Blossoms) |
| 68east | The happiest treasuresutopuri | play_arrow | An inspiring graduation season anthem |
| 69east | Say goodbye to the love I clung to.matsuri | play_arrow | The feelings of a woman trying to move forward and break free from the pain of heartbreak |
| 70east | Dear Sir or Madam, on this day when cherry blossoms fluttermafumafu | play_arrow | Mafumafu’s Spring Youth Story |
| 71east | sparklingmosao. | play_arrow | A song about Ms. Mosao’s aching love |
| 72east | It’s goodbye, but it’s not goodbye.yamadakatsutenai Wink | play_arrow | A classic spring song, a moving tune that accompanies the graduation season |
| 73east | Goodbye Busyuzu | play_arrow | Yuzu’s gemlike love song portraying a springtime farewell |
| 74east | When cherry-blossom hues danceNakajima Mika | play_arrow | A classic song that sings of graduation memories when cherry blossom hues dance in the air. |
| 75east | Homeward Road in MarchHirai Dai | play_arrow | A heartfelt song depicting the season of graduation |
| 76east | Only the graduation photo knowsHinatazaka46 | play_arrow | Singing of the bittersweet feeling of graduation and of love in the season of cherry blossoms |
| 77east | Gazing up, the sky is blueHata Motohiro | play_arrow | An inspiring song by Motohiro Hata that captures the milestone of graduation |
| 78east | Graduation PhotoArai Yumi | play_arrow | A classic of youth and memories, painted with a gentle singing voice |
| 79east | I wish you were hereLEGO BIG MORL | play_arrow | Introducing representative songs of LEGO BIG MORL |
| 80east | OrangeSMAP | play_arrow | SMAP's 'Orange,' a tear-jerking love song that resonates with the heart |
| 81east | Heroineback number | play_arrow | A beautiful love song that sings of winter scenes of unrequited love. |
| 82east | Message Songsumika | play_arrow | A poignant love song filled with aching feelings |
| 83east | Doodlemosao. | play_arrow | Mosawo-san’s moving graduation song |
| 84east | cherry blossomKetsumeishi | play_arrow | Ketsumeishi’s “Sakura” is a masterpiece. |
| 85east | To you, my best friend in the worldHakoniiwa Ririi | play_arrow | A coming-of-age ballad that sings of the space between friendship and budding love |
| 86east | When I realized it, I was in unrequited love.Nogizaka 46 | play_arrow | Nogizaka46’s heart-touching love song |
| 87east | Your SongYasuda Rei | play_arrow | The ending theme song of the anime Natsume’s Book of Friends |
| 88east | Peach-Colored Unrequited LoveMatsuura Aya | play_arrow | A hopeful song about plotting ways to make a one-sided love come true. |
| 89east | Unrequited loveHamada Shogo | play_arrow | A sad tale of regret and a bittersweet love |
| 90east | I want to be your lover.Abe Mao | play_arrow | A heartrending love song that sings of the pain of unrequited love |
| 91east | I like you.YOASOBI | play_arrow | A story of the courage to confess and the bittersweet feelings of love |
| 92east | lensIkuta Rira | play_arrow | Lila Ikuta's poignant unrequited love song “Lens” |


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