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[2026] A Collection of Youthful Songs to Play at Graduation Ceremonies [J-POP]

A graduation ceremony is a major event that brings your youthful days to a close.

You fought, encouraged each other, shared your dreams… Graduation arrives after all those different days you’ve lived through, doesn’t it? On such an important graduation day, don’t you feel like listening to songs that capture the spirit of youth? In this article, we’ll introduce especially youth-evoking graduation songs—from timeless classics to the latest tracks! We’ll also recommend youth anthems that perfectly fit graduation scenes, so be sure to give a variety of songs a listen.

[2026] A Collection of Youthful Songs to Hear at Graduation Ceremonies [J-POP] (151–160)

Sakura (Solo)Moriyama Naotaro

Sakura (Dokusho) by Naotaro Moriyama has long been beloved as both a graduation song and a cherry-blossom song.

The band-performance version was included on his 2002 album Kawaita Uta wa Sakana no Esa ni Chodo Ii, and the following year the single release featured this solo-vocal version.

It’s a piece that brings back memories of the many days spent with friends who helped you through tough times, alongside the beautiful scenery of cherry blossoms.

Give it a sing at your graduation ceremony—or at the after-party that follows!

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In conclusion

Graduation songs are precious companions that color those special moments where partings and new beginnings intersect. I hope that among the graduation songs introduced here, you’ll find one that resonates perfectly with your feelings. Songs have the power to convey emotions that words alone cannot. May this milestone of a graduation ceremony be etched deeply in your heart as an irreplaceable memory, accompanied by voices that truly move you.