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)
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.
SONG 4 UGReeeeN
This is an uplifting song that warmly portrays the bonds of friendship.
It’s filled with heartfelt gratitude for the friends who walked through our youthful days together.
Featured on GReeeeN’s album “Rockin’ Beats,” the track was released early in December 2022.
The music video stars young actors and depicts friendships striving toward their dreams.
It was performed as a surprise at the final show of their tour, moving many fans.
It’s the perfect song for reaffirming bonds with friends or expressing gratitude to someone special.
Sing it at karaoke, and it’s sure to warm your heart.
Why not listen to it with your friends and rediscover how much you mean to each other?
Hidden gems of friendship songs. Recommended popular tracks (61–70)
My friendZARD
A captivating song with a clear, translucent vocal and melodies that resonate with the heart! Its lyrics celebrate the importance of friendship, giving you courage and energy every time you listen.
Released in January 1996, ZARD’s 17th single is also known as the ending theme of the anime Slam Dunk.
It topped the Oricon charts and became a major hit, staying on the charts for 21 weeks.
This work expresses a forward-looking resolve to overcome tough days through friendship.
Listen while thinking of your friends, and it will surely warm your heart.
A timeless youth anthem recommended for all generations!
To my friendShunsuke Kiyokiba
A song that resonates with the heart, filled with Shunsuke Kiyokiba’s gentle yet powerful vocals! The lyrics are striking, evoking scenes everyone experiences at least once, like “parting with a friend” or “setting off on a new journey.” Released in March 2017, this track is said to have been created with thoughts for his former EXILE comrade, ATSUSHI.
It carries gratitude for the days they walked together and a wish to keep their unchanging bond moving forward.
Give it a listen when you’ve gone through a farewell with a dear friend or feel like reaching out after a while—you’ll surely feel your heart swell.
FriendFujii Fumiya & Noritake to Hiromi
A catchy song with friendship as its theme.
It features Fumiya Fujii’s profound lyrics and a heartwarming melody.
Created in collaboration with Noritake Kinashi and Hiromi, it was released exclusively for digital distribution in June 2015 as the theme song for the TV program “Kinashi, Fumiya, and Hiromi on the Road! Camping Car Training Camp.” This work gently portrays conversations and memories with friends, as well as values that change over time.
It’s a song you’ll want to dedicate to someone special as an expression of gratitude.
It might be nice to listen to it with friends and share some smiles.