Recommended music for high school students to listen to during their commute
Students! How do you spend your time on your commute to school? Many of you probably listen to your favorite music during longer stretches on the train or bus, or while you’re waiting around.
Among the many ways to get to school, we’ve handpicked energizing tracks, popular songs, and standout commuting tunes that will lift your spirits from the moment you wake up until you arrive at school! From Japanese rock to a variety of hit songs, there’s plenty to choose from.
Just listening can boost your mood and make you want to move—setting you up for a fun day! Be sure to charge yourself up by listening to the songs you love.
Wishing you a wonderful day!
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Recommended music for high school students to listen to on their commute (21–30)
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It’s a lively love song by aiko, and its light, refreshing feel and the upbeat banjo sound make the start of the day enjoyable when I listen to it on my way to school.
If you head to school in high spirits, you’ll probably be able to put real energy into your studies too.
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A celebrated hit by Vaundy that also made waves when the music video featuring actress Nana Komatsu surpassed 10 million views in about a month after its release.
His multifaceted talent shines through, from writing and composing to video production.
The track boasts a simple yet unforgettable rhythm and bassline, and once you hear it, you’ll be hooked by its groovy sound.
The lyrics depict lingering feelings for a past love and a poignant wish to start over, with a phrase reminiscent of a phone’s ringing tone evoking the ache of unreturned sentiments.
Released in November 2021 and included on the acclaimed album “replica,” this medium-tempo number offers a slightly bitter, stylish vibe that you’ll want to listen to during your commute or while relaxing in a café.
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Written by the rock band Macaroni Empitsu as the theme song for the film “Devour the Firebird,” slated for release in October 2025, this track marks a new challenge for them in the mystery-horror genre.
With lyrics that liken anxiety and suspicion to monsters and a tense arrangement interwoven with shouts, it creates a dark atmosphere previously unseen in Maca-En’s work.
It’s a rock tune that vividly portrays the human psyche as it’s consumed by madness.
There’s always tomorrowUrufuruzu
The well-known canned coffee commercial song.
Even if something unpleasant happens at school, it makes you feel like you can start fresh and do your best again tomorrow.
It laughs off one or two failures as trivial incidents for high schoolers who still have big dreams.
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It’s a song that offers a stylish, introspective charm, distinctly different from Mrs.
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The minimal, pleasant beat makes you feel as if you’re strolling somewhere.
The lyrics convey a delicate, somewhat philosophical sense—wishes to be cherished and a gentle closeness to anxieties carried alone.
Released in November 2022 as part of the single “Soranji,” this track emerged from a unique collaboration project called “PARFA TUNE,” which pairs perfume with music.
It’s a number with a mysterious allure that you can listen to as if you were wearing a scent.
Perfect for when you want to feel a bit grown-up—on the train to school or at a café after classes.
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Vaundy, who debuted while still an art school student and is popular for his multifaceted talent spanning music to artwork, delivers this track from the acclaimed 2020 May release strobo.
It’s a song that portrays peaceful moments spent with someone dear, along with the fleeting pangs of sadness that occasionally pass through them.
The chill R&B sound and his whispery, breath-tinged vocals bring to life the ephemeral yet precious moment called “now.” Although included on the album, the track also drew attention when it was used as the theme for Bourbon’s Alfort Mini Chocolate commercial starting in September 2021.
It’s a stylish and sentimental tune you’ll want to play on the train to school or on nights when you feel like getting a little lost in thought.
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Back number is a three-piece rock band that enjoys overwhelming support for their vividly descriptive lyrics.
This song is a warm number that reminds us that the most precious treasures are found in ordinary, everyday scenes.
From simple images like fallen leaves in a park or a bakery by the station, the lyrics convey a clumsy yet earnest desire to make a loved one happy—something that truly hits home.
Many listeners will likely be moved by its gentle worldview.
Released in October 2022, the song is also included on the album “Humor” and was selected as the theme song for the NHK morning drama “Maiagare!” Why not listen to it during a quiet moment—like on your way to school—while thinking of someone special?