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Friendship songs recommended for high school students: classic and popular J‑pop hits

Editor-in-Chief, RAG MUSICHane Keisuke
Editor-in-chief of RAG MUSIC. JFC-certified fact-checker. After working in a music studio and handling wedding sound, joined the RAG MUSIC editorial team in 2016. Experienced with a variety of instruments: marching band in elementary school, clarinet in junior high school wind ensemble, and drums in a band from high school onward. Drawing on my own musical activities and the experience gained through my work, I produce daily articles, including various song introductions, features on music festivals around the country, and live reports. In music, I enjoy not only rock from Japan and abroad but, lately, a wide range of J-pop as well.

I think high school students meet their friends at school every day, talking, hanging out, and spending irreplaceable time together.

Would you like to listen to some friendship songs that celebrate the bonds with those friends—your lifelong treasures?

In this article, we’ll introduce songs that sing about different kinds of friendship and bonds!

Friendship between girls, friendship between boys, lyrics that especially resonate with those in school clubs… and more.

You’re sure to find songs that perfectly match the relationship between you and your friends.

The songs we’re about to introduce will surely add wonderful color to your youth!

Friendship songs recommended for high school students: Classic and popular Japanese hits (71–80)

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Friends / NMB48 Nana Yamada, Sayaka Yamamoto

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You know that feeling when you think, “With this person, I can keep walking together from here on”? Whether it’s because you’re alike or share the same hobbies, this is a gentle song about friends who can understand anything about each other.

“Tomodachi” (Friends) was released as a coupling track to “Rashikunai” by NMB48, an idol group active mainly in the Kinki region, on November 5, 2014.

Wouldn’t it be lovely to deepen your bond by singing this song as a duet at karaoke, so you can stay friends forever?

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CorrectRADWIMPS

RADWIMPS – The Answer [Official Music Video]

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Digital distribution started in January 2024, and the CD was released in February.

It’s a song that RADWIMPS created for the event “18-sai.” The lyrics, which support people at graduation or standing at life’s crossroads, are striking and give you the courage to find your own path.

It also touches on worries unique to youth, such as friendship and how to engage with society.

The fusion of choral and rock sounds feels fresh, making it a perfect track for graduation season.

It’s a song I’d love for anyone facing a life milestone to hear.

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In conclusion

We introduced lots of friendship songs recommended for high school students.

There were songs that fit same-gender friendships, bonds with club teammates, and tracks you’ll want to hear before graduation—songs that portray many forms of friendship and connection! I’m sure you found a song that’s perfect for you and your friends, so if you have a favorite, try listening to it together!