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[High School] Perform at the Cultural Festival Live! A Collection of Exciting Japanese Band Songs

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When it comes to classic events at high school culture festivals, live performances are a must!

Some of you might have even formed a band just for this day.

And maybe hearing a band at a culture festival inspired you to start playing an instrument yourself.

In this article, we’ll introduce the perfect Japanese band songs to perform at culture and school festivals!

From cool tracks to emotional numbers, every pick is sure to hype up the crowd.

Be sure to read to the end and choose the songs that best fit your band!

[High School] Perform at the school festival live! A roundup of crowd-pleasing Japanese band songs (101–110)

Heroineback number

back number – Heroine (full)

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A heartrending love song that gently embraces a fleeting winter crush.

The whiteness of the snow and the warmth of the heart are strikingly portrayed, and the protagonist’s inability to put their feelings into words is beautifully expressed through a delicate melody.

Released in January 2015 by back number, it gained attention as the JR East “JR SKISKI” campaign song, also featured in a commercial starring Suzu Hirose.

It’s a perfect choice for bands looking for a calm, mellow piece.

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Wish Upon a Starflumpool

flumpool “Wish Upon a Star” MUSIC VIDEO

Wish Upon a Starflumpool

A heartwarming medium ballad that begins with the sense of loss from losing someone important and portrays the protagonist’s earnest desire to win them back after realizing how much they meant.

It was flumpool’s first CD single, released in February 2009, and was featured in NTT Communications’ MUSICO commercial.

Debuting at No.

2 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart, it’s a celebrated song that was also performed at that year’s Kōhaku Uta Gassen.

Built on fundamental rhythm patterns that form the basis of band performance, this piece is a perfect fit for school cultural festivals and campus stages.

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Vermillionsumika

sumika / Vermillion【Music Video】

Vermillionsumika

This is a refreshing, pop-tinged song by sumika that evokes the spring season, where anxiety and anticipation about new surroundings intermingle.

With clear, gentle vocals, it tenderly recounts how feelings from a time when spring wasn’t yet lovable gradually turned positive through experiences as a musician.

Released in advance from the March 2025 album “Vermillion’s” and chosen as the theme song for Duskin Co., Ltd.’s new TV commercial “Let’s Connect Our Feelings,” the track charms with lyrics that convey the warmth and joy of walking forward together with someone.

It would be perfect for a band set at a school festival, helping everyone share the resolve to face forward and move ahead.

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Fanfaresumika

sumika / Fanfare [Music Video]

Fanfaresumika

A refreshing yet powerful cheer song that portrays facing hardships and holding hope for the future.

Its lyrics gently accompany anxious hearts and give a supportive push to walk forward together, inspiring the courage to take a new step.

Released in August 2018 as sumika’s second single, it also drew attention for being chosen as the opening theme for the feature-length anime Let Me Eat Your Pancreas.

It’s a perfect song for school and cultural festivals—moments that will likely be etched into many students’ memories as a page of their youth.

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March 9Remioromen

Remioromen – March 9

March 9Remioromen

A gentle love song by Remioromen that wraps together the changing seasons and a feeling of gratitude.

Written as a gift for a friend’s wedding, the song blends down-to-earth lyrics drawn from the real experiences of the three band members with the tight-knit sound only childhood friends from Yamanashi Prefecture could create.

Released in March 2004, it was later featured in an AOKI Holdings commercial and as the ending theme for an information program on the TBS network.

It was also used as an insert song in the drama “1 Litre of Tears,” and a remake version was released in 2007.

Because it can be performed with a limited instrumental setup, it’s perfect for creating memories at a school culture festival.

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[High School] Perform at the School Festival Live! A Collection of Hype Japanese Band Songs (111–120)

Is youth embarrassing, or is it youth if it’s embarrassing?Ryokushokushakai

Ryokuoushoku Shakai 'Is Youth Embarrassing?' Official Video / Ryokuoushoku Shakai – Hazukashiika Seishun wa

Is youth embarrassing, or is it youth if it's embarrassing?Ryokushokushakai

A power-charged, feel-good song that captures the straight-from-the-heart spirit of youth in sound and lyrics! Ryokuoushoku Shakai’s exhilarating, fast-paced sound is packed with the passion of young people chasing their dreams head-on.

Featured on the album “Channel U,” this track was chosen as the theme song for ABEMA’s original romance show “Kyou, Suki ni Narimashita: Summer Vacation 2024,” and was released in July 2024.

This piece, which gives a strong push to everyone living in the here and now, is also perfect as stage BGM to brighten the opening of school and culture festivals!

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Youth Group Filled with DesireONE OK ROCK

Youth Group Filled with Desire

Youth Group Filled with DesireONE OK ROCK

A rock number that sings about confronting oneself! Centered on themes of regret from school days and rising from inner darkness, ONE OK ROCK delivers it with a powerful sound and Taka’s emotionally charged vocals.

Riding on an emotional melody, the determination and passion of young people striving once more toward the light will grip your heart.

Released in November 2007, this track is sure to give you a push when you’re chasing your dreams or trying to overcome emotional wounds.

It’s also a perfect match for fiery performances at school festivals and cultural festivals that mark a page of youth!

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