Hidden gems of friendship songs. Recommended popular tracks.

Old FriendsYonYon

Old Friends

A moving song themed around friendship has been born! Crafted by YonYon together with her old friends SIRUP and Shin Sakiura, this piece gently sings of the precious bonds nurtured through life’s uphill climbs.

Blending elements of hip-hop and gospel, and featuring a performance by Gen Z trumpet virtuoso Reiya Terakubo, the sound exudes a comforting warmth.

Released in January 2025, this track is perfect for expressing gratitude and support to cherished friends.

As a song that accompanies life’s milestones—weddings, graduations, and more—it’s sure to resonate in your heart.

Scooping up blueatarayo

ATARAYO – Scoop the Blue (Music Video)

A refreshing song that conjures a scene of blue skies, gentle spring breezes, and a glittering sun—like a page of youth unfolding before your eyes.

Set in spring, the season of meetings and farewells, it portrays the delicate hearts of young people swaying between loneliness and hope.

Released digitally in May 2022, it was written as the theme song for Nippon TV’s program “Zeroichi.” Through Atarayo’s fresh performance and resonant vocals, it delivers a message of gratitude and friendship.

Parting with friends with whom you could say anything without holding back is a profound sorrow, but beyond painful farewells, wonderful encounters that will color your life surely await.

As you listen to this song, why not etch the best memories with your best friends deep in your heart and take a step toward the next stage?

Thank youikimonogakari

Arigatou – Ikimono-gakari (Full)

A song with a gentle, heartwarming melody and lyrics that anyone can relate to.

Ikimono-gakari’s warm harmonies tenderly embrace delicate emotions.

Released in December 2010, this track was written as the theme song for the NHK morning drama “Gegege no Nyobo.” It was created as a “vessel” for expressing various feelings of gratitude, and is often sung at graduation ceremonies and farewells among friends.

It’s a recommended song for moments when you want to sing your appreciation to someone important or convey a heartfelt “thank you” that you don’t usually say.

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wacci “Treasure” (Lyric Video)

It’s a coming-of-age song wrapped in a warm singing voice and gentle melody.

Released in August 2017 on the album “Nichijo Dramatic,” this celebrated track by wacci praises the wonder of meeting cherished people and the beauty of friendship.

It is also known for being used as speed skater Miho Takagi’s go-to song when she won the gold medal at the 2018 PyeongChang Olympics.

Featuring a soothing piano tone and the warm vocals of wacci’s lead singer Yohei Hashiguchi, the piece is perfect as background music for a video gift on a friend’s birthday or as part of a surprise event.

It’s a highly recommended song for moments when you want to say “thank you” to someone special or look back on shared memories.

My dear best friendShonan no Kaze

Shonan no Kaze “Dear Friend” MUSIC VIDEO

A signature hit by Shonan no Kaze that passionately sings of the greatness and importance of friendship, delivering a powerful message that resonates deeply.

Perfectly aligned with the world of the film Drop—which portrays the bonds and growth of youths set against the backdrop of yankee (delinquent) culture—it drew major attention as the theme song.

Included on the album “Shonan no Kaze ~JOKER~,” the track reached No.

10 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.

While looking back on past memories, it expresses the strength to face forward and move into the future despite struggles, as well as the enduring warmth of friendship that doesn’t fade with time.

It’s an ideal song to give to a dear best friend at life’s milestones, such as graduations and weddings.

Dear My FriendOurin-ōrin-

Ourin - Ōrin - “Dear My Friend” Music Video

A warm piece that celebrates the preciousness of friendship.

Ourin’s refreshingly clear vocals bring back memories of bonds with close friends.

It conveys the beauty of stepping away from busy days to spend time with those who matter.

Released in March 2024, this song is perfect for the season of graduations and farewells.

The music video features Ourin’s friends, expressing genuine, real-life friendship.

It’s a song you’ll want to listen to when looking back on memories with friends or when you want to express your gratitude.

It’s sure to warm your heart.

Sun Goddessieiri reo

Leo Ieiri – The Sun Goddess

A friendship song by Leo Ieiri, a unique vocalist whose acoustic style still carries a sense of grandeur.

With a comfortably feminine sound and approachable lyrics, it’s a hidden gem that suggests the potential to lead the future of the pop scene.