[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.

Playlist

[Farewell Party Songs] From hidden gems to the latest hits: a collection of classics to color the moment of parting
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	Maximum reachSEKAI NO OWARI		The power of music that supports the departure on a journey toward dreams
2	OrangeSPYAIR		A youthful song that powerfully sings about SPYAIR’s reunion
3	Bridge of Gloryyuzu		An inspiring cheer song where effort leads to the future
4	Heretical StarOfisharu Higedan Dism		An anthem that encourages and conveys the importance of living true to yourself.
5	Something CertainOda Kazumasa		A classic by Kazumasa Oda that sings of eternal love and gratitude
6	spring melancholyMrs. GREEN APPLE		The arrival of spring, the bittersweetness of graduation, and youth
7	We againSG		A heartwarming, moving song about graduation and reunion
8	Full-Power BoySukima Suichi		A masterpiece by Sukima Switch that gives you a push on the back
9	HarukaYOASOBI		YOASOBI: Turning Novels into Music
10	Kitearashi		Arashi, a moving song with lyrics by Kenshi Yonezu
11	together; along with; bothWANIMA		WANIMA’s anthems that inspire hope and empathy
12	far; distant; by farGReeeeN		A heart-touching classic that sings of setting off toward dreams and of gratitude
13	MiracleGReeeeN		A moving song that expresses gratitude and bonds
14	one’s true feelingssumika		A song about acknowledging weakness and having the courage to take a step forward
15	road; way; path; street; route; Tao (in philosophy)EXILE		An inspiring song for graduation and new beginnings, giving you courage at the start of life’s journey.
16	CheersNagabuchi Tsuyoshi		A classic filled with heartfelt passion for a dear friend
17	Song of DepartureMr.Children		A song of encouragement and hope for the journey ahead
18	Sakura (Solo)Moriyama Naotaro		Noratao Moriyama’s masterpiece that resonates with spring farewells
19	JourneyFuji Kaze		Fujii Kaze’s moving theme song depicts the journey of life.
20	Thank youInoue Yōsui & Okuda Tamio		A song to give to someone special, filled with gratitude
21	HikariIkuta Rira		Lila Ikuta’s heartwarming song of friendship
22	Laughing and falling downHanbaato Hanbaato		A warm song that gently watches over a departure
23	ChessboardOfisharu Higedan Dism		A moving piece that portrays life's journey through the metaphor of chess
24	A bouquet for meAdo		Ado’s uplifting cheer song that gives you courage
25	sasanqua (Camellia sasanqua)SEKAI NO OWARI		An anthem of encouragement like the sasanqua that overcomes hardship
26	Thank youSUPER BEAVER		A masterpiece by the emotionally stirring rock band SUPER BEAVER
27	Stand by MeSaucy Dog		A coming-of-age song that sings of anxiety and courage on the way to adulthood
28	something irreplaceableHirai Dai		A song of gratitude for someone dear, with a gentle tone
29	evening primroseNovelbright		Farewell BGM “Tsukimisou” is moving
30	cheerMarushii		A song that affirms effort and encourages a troubled heart
31	Youth and a momentmakaroni enpitsu		A rock band that captures the fleeting nature and brilliance of youth
32	YELL ~Yell~Kobukuro		An encouraging anthem that gives you a push forward: “YELL” by Kobukuro
33	AlwaySNiziU		A heartwarming song that colors NiziU’s farewell
34	theme songPorunogurafiti		An anthem that embraces life's ups and downs
35	Best FriendKiroro		A heartwarming classic filled with feelings for a best friend, “Best Friend.”
36	BOYKing Gnu		A famous song by King Gnu that delivers courage
37	Last SongOfisharu Higedan Dism		A beautiful moment of living with farewell
38	On the day of departure…Kawashima Ai		A song of emotion and hope on the day of departure
39	allyGReeeeN		A warm farewell song honoring friendship
40	Words of FarewellGReeeeN		A graduation song that honors friendship and sings of hope for the future
41	Kaiju no Hanabuta (Monster’s Flower Song)Vaundy		Vaundy’s “Kaijū no Hanauta,” which was the talk of the town at Kōhaku, is moving
42	YELLikimonogakari		An inspiring, moving song to support graduation and new departures
43	A Bouquet for YouUtada Hikaru		A song of gratitude delivered with a warm singing voice
44	My friend — from here on out, forever…Ketsumeishi		An inspiring masterpiece that celebrates friendship: Ketsumeishi’s “Tomoyo (Dear Friend)”
45	horizonback number		An iconic song that gave hope to high school students during the COVID-19 pandemic
46	My NoteSukima Suichi		A classic hit by Sukima Switch becomes a cheer song
47	Thank youFUNKY MONKEY BABYS		The graduation song “Arigatou” is moving.
48	Our TomorrowElefanto Kashimashi		A masterpiece that gives you the courage to part ways with your companions
49	Even if we forget springaibii karaa		A spring song that gently embraces the loneliness of graduation
50	HarukaLACCO TOWER		A moving song about feelings for someone far away
51	STARTING OVERLittle Glee Monster		A graduation song that depicts parting and reunion with friends
52	See youDREAMS COME TRUE		The theme song of the Chopper movie, a moving piece
53	threadNakajima Miyuki		A timeless song and a gift that convey the moving emotions of encounters and legacy
54	Spring Comes to UsUNISON SQUARE GARDEN		UNISON SQUARE GARDEN’s spring song
55	March 9Remioromen		Lyrics filled with feelings of graduation and marriage
56	TokimekiVaundy		Vaundy’s “Tokimeki” is a breakup song.
57	Don’t give upZARD		Find courage with the cheer song “Don’t Give Up”!
58	Words of FarewellKaientai		The classic song for farewell parties, 'Okuru Kotoba' (Words of Gift).
59	I can’t put it into wordsofukōsu		Moving songs and music that resonate with the heart
60	Far, far awayMakihara Noriyuki		An uplifting anthem to cheer you on as you set off
61	road; way; path; street; route; Tao (in philosophy)EXILE		The graduation season: the moving song “Michi” that sings of farewells
62	Aoiaimyon		A heartwarming song and a cheer for those setting off on a new journey
63	Ballad of a SingerSaitō Kazuyoshi		Kazuyoshi Saito’s classic song “Utautai no Ballad”
64	A bouquet of flowers with loveSuperfly		A classic song to convey gratitude and blessings
65	Your Song (Kimi no Uta)Abe Mao		Abe Mao’s encouraging song cheering on the journey toward a new path
66	Endless JourneyMr.Children		“Endless Journey” is a song that encourages those who set out on a journey.
67	Youth PhotographLittle Glee Monster		An anthem to help you positively get through a farewell
68	Friend ~Time to Depart~yuzu		Yuzu’s graduation song. A moving classic themed around friendship and bonds.
69	365 Days’ Paper AirplaneAKB48		“365 Nichi no Kamihikōki” is a moving masterpiece that resonates with the heart.
70	GraduationKobukuro		A moving graduation song by Kobukuro
71	New EraAdo		Ado, with outstanding vocal prowess, sings the fiery theme song.
72	To the futureKiroro		A moving song that sings of graduation, gratitude, and hope.
73	Beyond the GoodbyeYamaguchi Momoe		Momoe Yamaguchi’s retirement song, “The Other Side of Goodbye”
74	Sakura AleAdachi Kana		A moving song that colors the farewells of spring
75	proofflumpool		A classic graduation song and a moving masterpiece
76	Thank youikimonogakari		Ikimono-gakari’s classic of gratitude, perfect for farewells
77	Letter ~Dear You at Fifteen~Anjura Aki		Cheering Song: “Letter ~Dear You at Fifteen~”
78	flameLiSA		Demon Slayer movie theme song, feelings for a precious person
79	SolaninASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION		Loss and rebirth of youth, a resolve to overcome farewell
80	A place where smiles awaitOfisharu Higedan Dism		A heartwarming farewell song by a band from the San'in region.
81	Sakura RockCHERRYBLOSSOM		A catchy rock band from Nagoya
82	Let It GoMatsu Takako		Elsa's song gives people courage.
83	Thank youSMAP		SMAP’s gratitude song “Arigatou” is moving.
84	C.h.a.o.s.m.y.t.h.ONE OK ROCK		A graduation song that conveys a strong bond with friends
85	I should be able to fly (in the sky).supittsu		Song of Departure, Hope Taking Flight into the Future
86	Gift SongCHiCO with HoneyWorks		A graduation song, a classic by CHiCO × HoneyWorks
87	Nobody’s HomeONE OK ROCK		A moving song that cheers on those striving toward their goals
88	Sing my soulBeverly		A moving song that sings of a future walking forward
89	Bond.haji→		A timeless, heartfelt song that sings of the bonds of friendship
90	Best FriendNishino Kana		A masterpiece that movingly conveys a farewell to a friend
91	Thank you.Ōhara Sakurako		Sakurako Ohara's “Thank You” is a song of gratitude.
92	CorrectRADWIMPS		A song to cheer on the departure of the 18-year-old generation
93	Graduation Elegy3B LAB.☆S		A song that encourages you when you feel anxious at graduation
94	Promise of SunflowersHata Motohiro		Hata Motohiro’s “Himawari no Yakusoku” resonates with the heart.
95	Thanks to you.Sukaipīsu		A moving farewell anthem celebrating friendship
96	The scenery I saw at the breakwaterBEGIN		The appeal of BEGIN, a band from Okinawa
97	lightly; nimbly; flutteringlyŌhara Sakurako		Sakurako Ohara’s moving graduation song “Hirari”
98	A Thank-You GiftMomoiro Kurōbā Zetto		An inspiring song that gives you courage for a new environment
99	Full of memoriesH₂O		The classic graduation song “Omoide ga Ippai” (“Full of Memories”)