[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.

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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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.

See you again.THE FRANK VOX

THE FRANK VOX – Let's Meet Again [Music Video]

This is the first graduation song by THE FRANK VOX, a male vocal group from the Kansai region.

It not only conveys the sadness of parting but also carries a positive message of “Let’s meet again.” Released digitally in January 2025, it was selected as the ending theme for ABC TV’s Bukatsu People Zenryoku Ouen Bukapi! and for the TBS/MBS network show Pre-Battle!!.

It is also included on the mini-album VOX BOX 2.

Packed with the wish to cherish graduation—this milestone in life—as a “bookmark of precious time,” the song gently supports those who, even if they feel lonely saying goodbye to friends, want to keep looking forward, believing they’ll meet again.

A bouquet for meAdo

[Ado] A Bouquet for Me

A track by Ado that aired as the commercial song for Japan Coca-Cola’s “Georgia” in March 2025 and became a hot topic.

Written by HoneyWorks, the song carries a positive message that accompanies the start of your morning.

Without rejecting failures or regrets, it embraces who you were yesterday and helps you step into today—a theme of restoring self-affirmation that resonates deeply.

Ado’s powerful yet warm vocals gently give listeners a push forward.

This piece is positioned as a song marking the 5th anniversary of her debut.

If you listen to it on a morning when you feel anxious or lonely, it will give you the strength to affirm who you are today.

The meaning of goodbyeNogizaka 46

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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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!