Recommended ballad songs for junior high school students. Famous and popular J-Pop songs.

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flumpool “Proof” Music Video (Full Chorus ver.)

It’s a moving song filled with youthful feelings.

It’s a track by flumpool, released in December 2011.

Chosen as the set piece for the NHK National School Music Competition’s junior high division, it became a major talking point.

The gently resonant guitar and memorable melody really touch the heart.

The lyrics speak of the courage to take steps toward your dreams and the bonds with those dear to you.

It’s recommended for junior high students who want to get the crowd going at karaoke.

If everyone raises their voices together, it’s sure to become an unforgettable memory.

To the days without a nameyama

yama “To the Nameless Days” MV

Yama has been active as a vocalist since 2018 and is well known for Haru wo Tsugeru.

In contrast to that song, the ballad-style track Nameless Days has a completely different vibe.

Yama’s husky, powerful voice brings out a unique romantic quality in the ballad.

I’ll say it again: it’s a ballad, so the music flows slowly.

That makes breathing technique crucial—be careful not to take breaths in awkward places.

If you want to imitate Yama’s voice, aim for strength without straining.

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Eine KleineYonezu Kenshi

Kenshi Yonezu – Eine Kleine

When it comes to junior high schoolers, many are probably excited or troubled about romance, right? Falling for someone brings lots of fun, but there are times when you suddenly feel sad or scared and your mood drops.

A sentimental love song that perfectly matches those feelings is Kenshi Yonezu’s “Eine Kleine.” Even though thinking about someone you like should make you happy, it’s easy to slip into negative thoughts—that happens to everyone.

It’s a sad yet deeply moving love song about wishing for that person’s happiness, even if it means sacrificing your own feelings.

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365 Days’ Paper AirplaneAKB48

[MV] Paper Airplane of 365 Days (Short ver.) / AKB48 [Official]

This song was included as a coupling track on AKB48’s 42nd major single, “Kuchibiru ni Be My Baby,” released in 2015.

Sayaka Yamamoto served as the center for this track.

It was produced as the theme song for the NHK morning drama series “Asa ga Kita,” and has gained support not only among younger listeners but also among middle-aged and older audiences.

Letter to TomorrowTeshima Aoi

Aoi Teshima “Letter to Tomorrow (Drama Version)”

Released in 2016 as Aoi Teshima’s fifth single.

It was chosen as the theme song for the Fuji TV drama “Love That Makes You Cry” (Itsuka Kono Koi o Omoidashite Kitto Naite Shimau), and many listeners were moved to tears by how the drama’s story and the lyrics intertwine.

With lyrics that feel like reading a letter and a delicate, conversational vocal delivery, it’s a gentle ballad that resonates deeply with the heart.