[Recommended for High School Students] New Graduation Songs & Classic Tearjerkers Collection

On nights when cherry blossoms fallaimyon

Aimyon – On the Night the Cherry Blossoms Fall [OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO]

This is a digital single released in February 2021, a track by Aimyon that was chosen as the theme song for the romance reality show “Koi to Ookami ni wa Damasarenai” (You Can’t Fool the Wolf in Love).

It delicately portrays a scene where cherry blossoms scattered across the April night sky overlap with feelings for a loved one.

As Aimyon herself has described it as “a love song from a girl’s perspective,” the piece is filled with the thrill of being in love, the anxiety of growing apart, and the poignant wish for the other person’s happiness.

For those stepping into a new environment this spring or facing a farewell with someone important, it’s sure to hit home.

Us, againSG

Us, Again – SG (Official Lyric Video)

When graduation arrives, our hearts dance with excitement for a new beginning while also feeling the sorrow of parting.

SG’s song “Bokura Mata” gently embraces those shifting emotions, and its quietly resonant melody has earned strong support from many high school students.

SG’s vocals, tinged with melancholy, still give listeners a forward-looking strength.

The lyrics feel so real they seem drawn from lived experience, leaving a deep imprint on the heart.

For anyone stepping into a new world at the milestone of graduation, this song will be a reassuring companion.

As you think about each of your futures, be sure to give it a listen.

JourneyFuji Kaze

Fujii Kaze – Tabiji (Official Video)

A perfect graduation song to dedicate to high school students about to embark on a new chapter is Fujii Kaze’s “Tabiji” (The Journey).

This song is ideal for the season of farewells and fresh beginnings, gently accompanying young people as they take their first steps into the future while engraving the time they spent together in their hearts.

Its tender yet powerful vocals and melody will give courage to those leaving their hometowns and setting off on their own paths.

His performance on the TV program “Houdou Station,” dedicated to graduates across the country, also captivated many.

Each time you listen to “Tabiji,” the memories of days gone by softly warm your heart.

Song of a FriendBUMP OF CHICKEN

BUMP OF CHICKEN “Friend’s Song”

BUMP OF CHICKEN has many songs that slide gently into your heart and are pleasant to the ear.

“Tomodachi no Uta” is exactly that kind of song—one that slips right in and moves you to tears.

Released as a single in 2011, it’s well known for being the theme song of the movie Doraemon: Nobita and the New Steel Troops—Angel Wings.

It’s a perfect song for those on the verge of graduation, and it offers a different kind of emotional impact even when you listen to it as an adult.

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Nogizaka46 'The Meaning of Goodbye'

Nogizaka46’s 16th single “Sayonara no Imi,” released in 2016.

When you read the lyrics, it can be taken as a heartbreak song, but it also fits as a farewell to friends or a graduation song.

No matter the situation, it may be hard to easily accept saying “goodbye” to someone, but this song makes you reflect on its meaning.

It’s not just a simple farewell song—it encourages you to truly accept it, turn those feelings into strength, and move forward.

It’s a song that can make you feel a little stronger.

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RADWIMPS – The Answer [Official Live Video from “ANTI ANTI GENERATION TOUR 2019”]

This song that RADWIMPS created for “RADWIMPS 18-sai 2018” had an incredibly moving scene where they sang together with 1,000 eighteen-year-olds.

It would be wonderful if we could share that same emotion at graduation ceremonies, too.

The song’s content questions the current education system: it’s about high school students who have focused only on studying for entrance exams, yet it seems to teach what truly matters as they step out into society.

Three types of choral scores are available on RADWIMPS’ official website, so be sure to check them out.

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YOASOBI 'Haruka' Official Music Video

What makes YOASOBI great is the sense of speed in their music, the unpredictable song structures, and vocalist ikura’s crystal-clear high notes and breath-defying singing—things that are all nearly impossible to imitate.

Haruka is a track that reins in some of that difficulty and lets you really listen.

It’s surprisingly easy to sing for a YOASOBI song, so it’s a great recommendation for anyone looking for something to perform at a graduation ceremony.

And it’s not just easy to sing—the lyrics, which are mindful of graduation, are also outstanding.

First, I’d love for everyone in the class to at least read the lyrics together!