[Heartfelt] A Collection of Japanese Graduation Songs to Sing and Play on Guitar [2026]
Graduation is a special season, and there’s a warmth in singing a graduation song with just a guitar that seeps right into the heart.
Unlike karaoke, it’s the sound and voice spun from your own fingertips.
That resonance reaches the listener’s heart quietly, yet unmistakably.
Many of you may feel, “I want to express my gratitude through my own performance,” or “I want to create a special moment for a farewell with someone important.” In this article, we’ve gathered standout graduation songs by Japanese artists that you’ll want to perform with just a guitar and your voice.
From songs with relatively simple chords to those worth the challenge, we’ll introduce a wide range.
Find the one song that carries your feelings.
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[Heartfelt] A Collection of Japanese Graduation Songs You’ll Want to Play and Sing on Guitar [2026] (71–80)
Sakura SongKANA-BOON
“Sakura no Uta” is a track included on KANA-BOON’s first mini-album, “Boku ga CD wo Dashitara,” released in 2013.
It’s a driving rock tune with bittersweet lyrics that reminisce about memories with you during cherry blossom season, which also coincides with graduation time.
An acoustic version with a slightly slower tempo is included on the 2018 compilation album “KBB vol.1,” and this arrangement might be better suited for guitar-and-vocal performances.
Sky-blue DaysSHISHAMO
“Mizuiro no Hibi” is a single released in 2018 by SHISHAMO, a three-piece all-girl rock band.
The song expresses the bittersweet feeling of graduation—the farewells to teachers and friends.
It was chosen as the tie-in track for a Calpis Water commercial, something guitarist and vocalist Asako Miyazaki had long hoped for.
With its aggressive electric-guitar strumming that gives it a driving sense of speed, it also seems well-suited for an acoustic arrangement for solo singing with guitar.
Spring-colored Love SongSaku
Singer-songwriter saku, who works on the external sales team at Tower Records Shibuya—often called a sacred ground for music—while pursuing her music career, has become a hot topic as their real-life poster girl.
Her second single, “Haru-iro Love Song,” is a pleasant track featuring a clear, translucent voice and a straightforward message.
Although the arrangement has a sense of speed, the chord changes are relaxed, making it easy to play for those with guitar experience.
It’s a cute pop tune that will make you reminisce about your youth even as you sing along.
[Heartfelt] A Compilation of Japanese Graduation Songs to Play and Sing on Guitar [2026] (81–90)
together; along with; bothWANIMA
WANIMA’s “Tomoni” is regarded as a song well suited to the new beginning that graduation represents.
Their warm message and refreshing melody will give courage to young people stepping onto a new path.
And not only as a graduation chorus—performing it as a guitar-and-vocal piece makes it even more moving.
It’s a recommended song to gift at life’s milestones, entrusting feelings of friendship and gratitude to the music.
It carries a powerful ability to connect hearts in many different situations.
As Children Forevermihoro*
Singer-songwriter mihoro*, who began her music career in high school and drew attention across various fields—such as appearing on the 2019 romance reality show “Shirayuki to Ookami-kun ni wa Damasarenai”—has been in the spotlight.
Her first digital-only single released during her indie days, “Kodomo no Mama de,” has gained popularity primarily on social media.
Because the chord changes are quick over a bouncy shuffle beat, be sure to practice pronouncing the chords cleanly before performing it in front of others.
It’s a bright, uplifting pop tune perfect for gifting to anyone taking a new step forward after graduation.
graduation songwhiteeeen
“Sotsugyo Song” is a track from whiteeeen’s first mini-album Koe, released in 2016; whiteeeen debuted as the sister act to GReeeeN.
It’s a 12/8 piano-based ballad, and the music video—made from publicly submitted photos and videos related to graduation—is lovely as well.
The lyrics, which look back on various school memories during a graduation ceremony, really hit you in the heart when you listen.
While the piano leaves a strong impression in the original, I think it would also turn out nicely on guitar with a different vibe.
Melancholy Cherry Blossomsatarayo
The song Urei Zakura by the band Atarayo is a masterpiece that depicts the bittersweetness and hope of graduation as a turning point.
In spring, when cherry blossoms are in full bloom, its delicate yet beautiful melody—symbolizing farewells and new beginnings—loses none of its appeal even when played on a single guitar.
The deeply moving lyrics, filled with heartfelt emotions, evoke bonds and memories with loved ones.
It’s a song that resonates deeply, whether as a cheer for those setting out on a new path or when reminiscing about days spent with friends.
Give it a try!