[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.

Playlist

[Heartfelt] A Collection of Japanese Graduation Songs to Sing and Play on Guitar [2026]
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	March 9Remioromen		Remioromen’s classic graduation song
2	sunflowerAdo		A heartwarming song that evokes courage and hope
3	The meaning of goodbyeNogizaka 46		Overcoming a farewell, a step toward the future
4	Sakura, Bloom!arashi		A cheering song by Arashi, a track that gives you the courage to move forward.
5	Daphne (winter daphne)DISH//		A heartwarming song perfect for graduation season
6	Sakura Clear SkiesYuuri		Yuuri’s graduation song, a song of gratitude and departure
7	I should be able to fly (in the sky).supittsu		Youth Song 'Cherry'
8	Best FriendKiroro		“Churasan” theme song: a song of gratitude to a friend
9	About meMrs. GREEN APPLE		A life anthem played on guitar, a song of hope and inspiration
10	far; distant; by farGReeeeN		A heartwarming song about graduation and gratitude to one’s parents
11	HarukaYOASOBI		A heartwarming song of farewell born from a novel
12	proofflumpool		An inspiring song that portrays the bonds with companions and the pain of parting
13	The season of farewellSHISHAMO		A bittersweet crush on a senior I can’t confess to at graduation
14	Thank youikimonogakari		Ikimono-gakari’s heartfelt masterpiece of gratitude
15	Don’t give up on your dreamsOkamura Takako		Takako Okamura’s cheer song, beloved as a graduation anthem
16	Graduationsaitou yuki		Yuki Saito’s graduation song reflects youth.
17	We againSG		SG's graduation song, a track overflowing with the warmth of friendship
18	Primal.THE YELLOW MONKEY		A classic before a hiatus, depicting scenes of farewell and departure
19	Sakura RabbitKawasaki Takaya		A classic song that sings of a student's unrequited love and the fleeting nature of graduation.
20	Sakura, You, and Ituki.		A poignant youth song about scenes of cherry blossoms and farewell
21	Endless JourneyMr.Children		A masterpiece by Mr. Children that gives you the courage to move forward
22	cherry blossomKobukuro		A song that sings about the strength to overcome life's hardships
23	From me to youGalileo Galilei		An inspiring graduation song to cheer on exam-takers
24	See you again.kawanishi natsuki		Kawanishi from Nara sings a song of his hometown.
25	rainbowELLEGARDEN		ELLEGARDEN's heart-touching graduation song
26	crossroadYUI		YUI’s warm songs portray life’s crossroads.
27	Good-bye daysYUI		A song that resonates deeply as a graduation anthem
28	Song of PointillismMrs. GREEN APPLE		A graduation song that resonates with the heart, 'Tenbyou no Uta'
29	road; way; path; street; route; Tao (in philosophy)EXILE		A masterpiece by EXILE themed around graduation and friendship
30	YELLikimonogakari		Ikimonogakari “YELL” – a graduation song
31	Future airplaneakairo no gurittā		A coming-of-age graduation song with red glitter
32	Sakuraayaka		A song of parting and reunion woven into cherry blossom petals
33	Letter ~Dear fifteen-year-old you~Anjura Aki		A graduation song singing of Angela Aki’s youth
34	Promise of SunflowersHata Motohiro		The connections between people, as depicted in Motohiro Hata’s masterpiece.
35	GraduationOzaki Yutaka		Rebellious graduation song by Yutaka Ozaki, the voice of youth
36	Sakura (Solo)Moriyama Naotaro		A classic graduation cheer song that spurs on friends as they move forward.
37	A Bouquet for YouUtada Hikaru		Songs about graduation, farewells, and gratitude are popular.
38	era; age; time; periodNakajima Miyuki		A timeless song beloved by a wide range of artists
39	CheersNagabuchi Tsuyoshi		A folk song cherished at graduations and weddings, celebrating a new beginning.
40	Graduation PhotoArai Yumi		A graduation song that nostalgically reminisces about youthful memories
41	To the futureKiroro		A heartfelt ballad filled with gratitude to my mother
42	Friend ~Time to Depart~yuzu		Yuzu’s graduation song: friendship that resonates in the heart and a departure
43	LullabyRADWIMPS		A touching masterpiece from RADWIMPS 2 that sings of graduation
44	SolaninASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION		An inspiring signature song by a rock band that portrays youth
45	Song of DepartureMr.Children		Theme song of the film Koizora: a classic that resonates with hearts setting out on a journey
46	CorrectRADWIMPS		RADWIMPS’ graduation song, singing of friendship and departure
47	Farewell, YouthChatto Monchī		Chatmonchy's youth song
48	DepartureFUNKY MONKEY BABYS		A song that portrays the anxiety of youth and the courage to move forward
49	A graduation song, a song of friends.19		Express the moment of graduation with a bittersweet song
50	Just a little longer until graduationGLAY		GLAY’s moving song that looks back on their school days
51	On the day of departure…Kawashima Ai		A moving work whose graduation song resonates with the heart
52	Kitearashi		A heartfelt song that sings of the hope of graduation and moving forward
53	spring melancholyMrs. GREEN APPLE		A heartfelt ballad with a graduation theme
54	one’s true feelingssumika		High School Soccer Cheering Song “True Feelings” — Moving Lyrics and Melody
55	Youth and a momentmakaroni enpitsu		Youth is fleeting—feel the precious time.
56	Teenage ~Graduation~Raphael		Band breakup song, filled with thoughts of graduation
57	SO YOUNGTHE YELLOW MONKEY		Kazuya Yoshii’s languid, moody song that exudes sensuality
58	spring breezewacci		A heartwarming song that sings about memories of graduation
59	To the days without a nameyama		yama draws attention with their first solo song
60	GraduationCharcoal Filter		A classic youth punk anthem about graduation
61	Full of memoriesH₂O		The story of a timeless classic loved across generations
62	GraduationTakahashi Yuu		A heartwarming song that expresses gratitude to friends at a graduation ceremony
63	Hey, my friendMr.forute		The graduation song “Hey, My Friend” really touches the heart.
64	Your FriendWEAVER		WEAVER’s graduation song is a moving masterpiece.
65	Until the day we meet againyuzu		An emotional graduation song by Yuzu with a moving melody
66	Bridge of Gloryyuzu		The appeal of Yuzu’s signature song “Eikou no Kakehashi” (Bridge of Glory)
67	Precious thingsroodo obu mejyaa		A graduation song that sings of friendship, believing in an eternal bond
68	I won’t forget the days with you.Te ga kuriimu pan		An anthem that cherishes memories of graduation
69	Don’t bloom.WHITE JAM		The music group WHITE JAM that made their major-label debut
70	Sakura: To You Who Couldn’t GraduateHanzaki Yoshiko		An independent, real-life songstress whose moving voice captivates
71	Lingering Snowiruka		A wistful folk song resonates in the heart.
72	The happiest treasuresutopuri		Strawberry Prince’s 27th single, a moving song
73	Words of FarewellKaientai		Kaientai’s signature song, a graduation classic.
74	365 Days’ Paper AirplaneAKB48		A famous AKB48 song, a gentle tune that resonates with graduation
75	Gazing up, the sky is blueHata Motohiro		Graduation song, resonating with hope and gratitude
76	To the skyYamazaki Masayoshi		Masayoshi Yamazaki’s “Sora e” is a graduation song.
77	Graduation SongHUNGRY DAYS		A moving song that sings of graduation as a new beginning
78	Sakura SongKANA-BOON		A bittersweet rock song of memories and farewells in cherry blossom season
79	Sky-blue DaysSHISHAMO		A famous SHISHAMO song that sings of the bittersweetness of graduation
80	Spring-colored Love SongSaku		A coming-of-age pop song from saku, a Tower Records staff member
81	together; along with; bothWANIMA		WANIMA's 'Tomoni' is a graduation song.
82	As Children Forevermihoro*		mihoro*'s graduation song, 'Kodomo no Mama de'
83	graduation songwhiteeeen		A heart-touching song that sings of graduation memories
84	Melancholy Cherry Blossomsatarayo		In graduation season, songs about cherry blossoms touch the heart.
85	Graduationgagaga supi		An uplifting, passionate song that celebrates graduation
86	Thank you, and goodbye.koaramōdo		Popular graduation song on TikTok, a song by Coalamode.
87	Graduation Daynamu abedabutsu		A true-to-life graduation song by a high school band
88	Because we’re friends.Ochiai Wataru		A graduation song by Wataru Ochiai from Osaka
89	That paper airplane breaks through the cloudy sky.19		Paper Airplane, a Graduation Song of Dreams and Hopes
90	Before the cherry blossoms bloomkinoko teikoku		A classic song that colors the youth of Kinoko Teikoku
91	If I can laughUrufuruzu		A famous song by Ulfuls with the theme of graduation
92	I’m glad I met you.Inoue Sonoko		A refreshing song that colors the memories of graduation.
93	Homeward Road in MarchHirai Dai		Dai Hirai's graduation song: a moving farewell and a new beginning
94	GIVE ME FIVEAKB48		A moving AKB48 song that cheers on graduation