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