Hidden gems of friendship songs. Recommended popular tracks.
Music captures an ordinary moment from everyday life and, through the singer’s sensibility, turns it into a drama.
Music is truly wonderful.
When we talk about friendship with our friends, cultural expressions like music and literature have become indispensable.
All the gratitude and deep emotion for our friends—feelings too powerful for words—and the many shifts of the heart can surely be expressed through music.
We’ve picked out some hidden gems among Japanese friendship songs.
Give them a listen while thinking of your friends.
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Hidden gems of friendship songs. Recommended popular tracks (51–60)
no planRozarīna
A song by Rosalina that celebrates the preciousness of friendship.
The lyrics, which depict the everyday moments shared with friends, resonate deeply.
You can feel the sentiment: “Even without a plan, just being with you is enough.” It’s included on the album “sweet ring” and was also used as an insert song in the film “Aibō na Keiji Returns.” The music video, released in May 2024, features Rosalina’s real friends, capturing the natural feel of their friendship.
It’s a recommended track for anyone who wants to cherish the time spent with dear friends.
20-cry-Kato Miria
This is a friendship song by Miliyah Kato, who has established her position as a charismatic figure for women and leads many followers.
Although it tends to be overshadowed by her many hit songs, it’s a hidden gem whose lyrics project a distinctly compelling worldview, resulting in a uniquely crafted piece.
Bestieyuka
A song that radiates the warmth of deep friendship! The lyrics crafted by Yuka are filled with gentle acceptance, with lines like “It’s okay to cry” and “It’s okay to be unsure.” Released in September 2022 and included on the album “messy bag” released in October of the same year, this track’s warm vocals and melody gently embrace the listener and evoke profound empathy.
It’s perfect for when you want to express gratitude to a dear friend or reaffirm the importance of supportive bonds.
Why not give it a listen and bask in the beauty of friendship?
Best FriendNishino Kana
A heartfelt ballad by Kana Nishino that straightforwardly conveys feelings of friendship and gratitude.
Set to a gentle melody, it warmly expresses precious memories shared with a best friend and a bond of trust that never changes.
It resonates with the feelings for an irreplaceable person—someone you can sometimes encourage and sometimes be completely honest with.
Released in February 2010 and used as the campaign song for NTT Docomo’s “Ganbare Jukensei ’09–’10,” this piece is perfect for moments when you want to express thanks before parting from a close friend, or when you want to reaffirm the ties with dear companions.
It gently teaches the beauty of friendship and the importance of conveying gratitude, and is sure to become a memorable song.
Dear My FriendEvery Little Thing
This is a memorable track whose gentle musicality tenderly embraces memories with dear friends and feelings of gratitude.
Released in January 1997, the song resonated with many listeners, even breaking into the top 10 on the Oricon charts.
Its lyrics, which sing of the value of friendship and the warmth of bonds, speak to the heart and evoke deep empathy.
Widely recognized for its appeal, it received the Excellence Work Award at the 39th Japan Record Awards.
It’s a recommended listen when you want to feel the connection with someone important or express your thanks.
Kaori Mochida’s clear, translucent vocals from Every Little Thing further enhance the song’s world.