Tear-jerking songs recommended for high school students: classic and popular Japanese hits
I think there are many kinds of tear-jerking songs—love songs, songs about dreams, songs about friends and family, and more.
I’ve gathered songs you’ve probably heard at least once, so if you listen while taking a close look at the lyrics, some of them might even make you cry!
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Tearjerker songs recommended for high school students: Japanese classics and popular hits (31–40)
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RADWIMPS delivers a tender melody with a profound message that resonates deeply during graduation season.
The warm soundscape woven by piano tones and a student choir gently embraces moments of looking back on youthful days.
The lyrics, which depict the search for the right answers in life and the journey to find one’s true self, strike a universal chord that anyone can relate to.
Released for streaming in January 2024 and followed by a limited-production CD in February, this work was born from encounters with the younger generation and takes on a new challenge by incorporating a student choir.
It is a heartwarming song that stands beside young people leaving their schools and those facing turning points in life.
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This song delicately captures the doubts and expectations of high school students.
It has also drawn attention as the theme song for Recruit’s “High School Ring.” Imbued with a message of turning anxiety and hope into hope, it vividly expresses the emotions of its generation.
Released in February 2023, the track portrays the resolve to take a step toward the future and the inner conflicts of facing oneself.
The music video is said to depict a contrast between the self on social media and the inner self—one person versus the crowd.
This work conveys the importance of finding your place amid uncertainty and moving forward for yourself.
It’s a highly recommended song for high school students who feel conflicted or anxious about the future.
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The cool electronic sound pairs perfectly with the powerful vocals.
This is a track by lecca, a reggae singer from Tokyo.
It’s included on the 2012 album “ZOOLANDER.” It’s a breakup song that expresses gratitude to a former lover.
Recommended for high school students who like reggae.
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This is a song by plenty, a three-piece band from Ibaraki Prefecture.
It’s included on their first album, “plenty,” released in 2012.
The lyrics make you reflect on the word “love.” The fragile, fleeting vocals leave a strong impression.
Recommended for high school students who enjoy ambient atmospheres.
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A refreshing song that evokes a vivid page of youth—blue skies, gentle spring breezes, and a sparkling sun.
Atarayo’s delicate lyrics and a melody that brings back glittering youthful days resonate deeply.
Released in May 2022, the track was also used as the theme song for Nippon TV’s program “Zeroichi.” It quietly sings of attachment to things we don’t want to lose, and the strength to move forward nonetheless.
It’s perfect for the season when anxiety and anticipation mingle just before stepping into a new environment.
As you face parting with friends, why not listen while reflecting on the memories you’ve shared?
Tearjerker songs recommended for high school students: Classic and popular Japanese tracks (41–50)
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A heartwarming coming-of-age story by Mafumafu that vividly captures the emotion of spring as cherry blossoms dance in the air.
The song’s structure is striking, beginning with gentle piano melodies and unfolding into an exhilarating, fast-paced rhythm.
It delicately weaves universal themes of school-day memories, friendship, and farewells, highlighted by a warm vocal delivery that feels close to the listener’s heart.
Included on the album “Kagurairo Artifact,” released in October 2019, it was also used as the theme song for the website Shonen Janmaga Gakuen.
It’s a track to listen to when you want to feel the tender memories of student days, the arrival of spring, or when you’re going through a parting from someone important.
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How about a wonderfully refreshing band sound? This song was released in 2016 as Spitz’s 41st single.
The lyrics depict someone singing at a port while remembering a former lover, and they’re truly heart-wrenching.
Rather than tears of sorrow, it feels like tears that bring a sense of release come flowing out.