Moving songs recommended for high school students: classic and popular Japanese hits

Before GoodbyeAAA

AAA / "Before the Goodbye" Music Video

AAA can dance, every member sings, and some members are active as actors as well, so they work across a wide range of fields.

Even as their individual activities stand out, their love for the group remains unchanged, and they likely have many loyal fans.

TOKYO GIRLPerfume

[Official Music Video] Perfume 「TOKYO GIRL」

Perfume is a group that is active and popular worldwide.

TOKYO GIRL is also the theme song for the drama Tokyo Tarareba Musume, so many women who watched the show are familiar with it, and it’s a song that gives you energy.

The dance is cute, and many people probably try to imitate it.

pupilŌhara Sakurako

Sakurako Ohara – Hitomi (Music Video Short ver.)

Sakurako Ohara is a standout talent selected from the general public through an audition, and she has been in the spotlight since her debut.

The song “Hitomi,” sung by Sakurako Ohara, has been chosen as the support song for the All Japan High School Soccer Tournament and is very popular among young people.

First loveFlower

Flower 'First Love'

Flower is perfect at both dancing and singing.

The sole vocalist, Reina Washio, has a singing voice that’s popular with people of all genders.

“First Love” is a song that captures the feeling of autumn while portraying a girl’s unrequited love.

It’s a track that feels bittersweet, yet somehow fills you with courage.

Memories of Tomorrowarashi

ARASHI – Memory of Tomorrow [Official Music Video]

When it comes to Johnny’s, I think many people would say Arashi.

Among their many well-known songs, I’d like to introduce “Ashita no Kioku,” the theme song for a drama starring Sho Sakurai.

I believe it’s a song that gives courage to people who work hard every day.

365 Days’ Paper AirplaneAKB48

Paper Airplane of 365 Days – AKB48 (Full)

AKB48 are the top idols.

It’s no exaggeration to say that everyone in the country knows them.

Among their songs, “365 Nichi no Kamihikōki” (“365-Day Paper Airplane”) is especially beloved.

The lyrics carry deep meaning and are truly moving.

It’s also a popular choice at karaoke.

lamplightYuga

Yuga – Tomoshibi (Official Music Video) / Theme song for the TBS Friday drama “My Wife Is a Elementary School Student.” Sea of Light by Yuga

This song was written as the theme for the TBS Friday drama “Tsuma, Shogakusei ni Naru” (My Wife Is a Little Girl Now).

It delivers, on a gentle melody, the message that no one is ever truly alone—we live alongside the feelings of someone precious to us.

Many listeners will likely see themselves in the lyrics, which say that the presence of a loved one is a sure light illuminating the night road.

Please give it a listen when you want to once again feel the presence of someone important to you.