[Farewell Party Songs] From hidden gems to the latest hits: a collection of classics to color the moment of parting
Many people likely hold farewell parties during the season of goodbyes and send-offs at schools and workplaces—whether for graduations, retiring from clubs and circles, transfers, or resignations.
Music is essential for these moving moments! Some of you may be struggling to choose background music to liven up the atmosphere or songs to accompany videos played at the venue.
In this article, we’ve carefully selected Japanese songs that are perfect for farewell parties where gratitude and congratulations are shared.
They’re all classic tunes befitting a fresh send-off, so please use them as a reference.
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[Farewell Party Songs] From Hidden Gems to the Latest Hits: A Collection of Masterpieces to Color the Moment of Parting (61–70)
Beyond the GoodbyeYamaguchi Momoe
In August 1980, when Momoe Yamaguchi retired, she sang a farewell song called “Sayonara no Mukōgawa” as an expression of gratitude to those who had supported her.
The image of her quietly setting down the microphone and walking off after finishing the song at the Budokan on October 5, 1980, is very well known.
If anything, the lyrics are from the perspective of the person being sent off at a farewell gathering.
365 Days’ Paper AirplaneAKB48
AKB48’s “365 Nichi no Kamihikōki” (“365-Day Paper Airplane”) is the celebrated song that brightened up the mornings as the theme for NHK’s Asadora Asadora “Asa ga Kita.” Its lyrics, which liken life to a paper airplane, gently touch the heart, don’t they? The song’s simple, folk-like sound—quite a departure from AKB48’s earlier tracks—also leaves a strong impression.
It’s very popular as a graduation song or wedding song to celebrate new beginnings, making it perfect for farewells as well.
It’s a great choice to play as background music at a send-off party or to include in a message video!
Sakura RockCHERRYBLOSSOM
CHERRYBLOSSOM is a rock band from Nagoya known for its powerful twin female vocals.
Their 2009 release Sakura Rock was used as an ending theme for the anime Katekyo Hitman Reborn! The straightforward guitar sound is striking, and the song features a catchy melody typical of anime music.
The vocals that deliver the bittersweet lyrics themed around cherry blossoms are also noteworthy.
If you use this upbeat rock number at a farewell party, it will brighten up the atmosphere of the venue!
Youth PhotographLittle Glee Monster
When it’s time to say goodbye and your heart feels heavy with loneliness, you just want to listen to a song that lifts you up, don’t you? “Seishun Photograph,” released in 2015 by the female vocal group Little Glee Monster, is a pop song marked by its cheerful clapping.
The piano and strings brighten their humming even more.
It’s a number that helps you embrace graduations and the culmination of club activities with positivity.
Once you’ve captured memories with your precious teammates and friends in photos, turn this song on as the BGM and get hyped!
Far, far awayMakihara Noriyuki
This encouraging song by Noriyuki Makihara evokes the image of a beloved person far away—perfect for a moment of departure.
The upbeat, positive vibe of the melody is wonderful, isn’t it? There are surely many occasions at farewell parties where a song with this mood fits perfectly as background music.
I can’t put it into wordsofukōsu
Partings from those dear to us, encounters with the ones we love, and emotions too deep for words.
This gem of a ballad, released by Off Course in February 1982, gently sings of such delicate moments in life.
Kazumasa Oda’s clear, pure voice and the beautiful melody seep deep into the heart.
The song is included on the album “over” and was released as a double A-side single with “Kimi ni Okuru Uta.” In 1999, it was chosen for a life insurance company’s commercial, once again moving the hearts of many.
It’s a song to play when your feelings for someone overflow or when you want to express gratitude to someone precious.
Endless JourneyMr.Children
Endless Journey is one of the signature songs by Mr.Children, a band that has led the J-POP scene for many years.
Just from the title, it perfectly fits a farewell party for someone leaving their current environment and heading to a new stage.
Reading the lyrics, you find uplifting words brimming with ambition to move forward to a new chapter, which are sure to support anyone setting off on their journey.
The band is especially popular among people in their 30s and 40s, so it’s a song that will really shine at workplace farewell gatherings.
