Recommended ballad songs for junior high school students. Famous and popular J-Pop songs.
I’ve put together a collection of ballad-style songs I’d recommend to junior high school students!
Every one of them is epic and gives you goosebumps!
They carry various messages, but listening to grand ballads really fires you up, doesn’t it?
Personally, I often listened to them when I couldn’t get motivated.
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Recommended ballad songs for junior high school students. Classic and popular J-pop tracks (31–40)
road; way; path; street; route; Tao (in philosophy)EXILE
Released in 2007 as EXILE’s 23rd single, this song became their fourth to debut at No.
1 on the Oricon Weekly Rankings.
It was featured in a music.jp commercial.
Frequently sung at graduation ceremonies, it’s a ballad that perfectly suits the time when students transition from junior high to high school and begin to walk separate paths.
Thank youFUNKY MONKEY BABYS
Released in 2013 as FUNKY MONKEY BABYS’ 21st single.
The song was selected as the theme for MBS/GAORA’s “85th Senbatsu” and Nippon TV’s “Akamru! Scoop Koshien.” Akashiya Sanma appears on the cover and also in the music video.
It’s a perfect ballad for expressing gratitude to someone.
tear(s)GENERATIONS from EXILE TRIBE
Released in 2016 as the 12th single by GENERATIONS from EXILE TRIBE, it reached No.
1 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.
Known for their dance performances, the group explores new territory with this ballad—a song that conveys a refreshing feel despite its heartrending lyrics.
It’s a track I’d love to hear sung by a male vocalist.
beautiful daysGReeeeN
It was released in 2016 as GReeeeN’s 28th single.
Chosen as the theme song for the Nippon TV drama “Your Home Is My Business!,” it’s a grand love song that cries out a deep love for someone you can no longer meet.
With lyrics that warm the heart—whether you’re in love or have just been rejected—it’s a ballad that gives you strength.
366 daysHY
It’s a song included on HY’s fifth album after their indie debut, “HeartY,” released in 2008.
It was chosen as the theme song for the Fuji TV drama and Toho-distributed film “Akai Ito” (Red Thread), and it’s a classic that has been covered by many artists.
HY is a band very popular among high school students and has many fans.
The lyrics are deeply moving.
Recommended ballad songs for junior high school students: Classic and popular Japanese tracks (41–50)
May it be filled with kindnessJUJU
Released in 2009 as JUJU’s ninth single.
The song was used in the commercial for “MTV meetalk with NEW NISSAN cube,” in which JUJU herself also appeared.
The ringtone version surpassed 100,000 downloads in four days.
It is one of JUJU’s signature songs—a ballad that has been covered by many artists, regardless of gender.
Unrequited lovemiwa
It was released in 2012 as miwa’s eighth single.
It’s her first song performed on piano since her debut, and it reached No.
7 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.
The lyrics are filled with a painfully strong “love,” vividly expressing the feelings of a girl with a crush.
It’s a beautiful ballad I’d love people who have unrequited feelings for someone to listen to.