[2026] Recommended Entrance Ceremony Songs for Junior High Students: Popular J-POP Roundup
Slipping on a brand-new uniform and stepping through the school gates feeling a little more grown-up—the junior high school entrance ceremony is a special day filled with both excitement and nerves.At such a milestone moment, what gently stays by your side are moving entrance songs that resonate with the heart.Cheer songs that give you a gentle push and J-pop classics that express hope for the future have the power to turn anxiety about a new life into excitement.In this article, we introduce a wide range of recommended tracks perfect for the junior high school admission season—from buzzworthy new releases to long-beloved standards.We hope you’ll find them useful for BGM at entrance ceremonies or for karaoke with new friends you’ve just gotten close to!
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Starting lineFLOWER FLOWER
It’s a perfect song for setting sail into the new chapter of starting junior high school.
Led by yui, FLOWER FLOWER included this track on their album Mi.
Centered on life’s turning points and fresh beginnings, it beautifully captures the mix of anxiety and anticipation.
Released in November 2014, the song is memorable for its lyrics that evoke the refreshing feeling after a cold rain has stopped—almost as if you’re greeting a new morning where you don’t even need an umbrella.
As you head into your upcoming junior high school life, why not give it a listen as a supportive anthem to cheer you on?
Song of BeginningsGReeeeN
GReeeeN is strongly associated with youthful, coming-of-age songs.
Their track “Hajimari no Uta” is perfect for anyone starting fresh after graduation or entering junior high or high school with a mix of excitement and uncertainty.
Released in 2016 as GReeeeN’s 27th single, this song speaks to the courage it takes—whether you’re shy or not—to dive into a new life surrounded by unfamiliar faces.
When everything around you feels new, let this song give you the courage to move forward!
cherry blossomKALMA
A song dedicated to all junior high school students whose hearts are leaping at a fresh start as cherry blossoms flutter in the air.
Released by KALMA in February 2021, this track gently embraces the feelings of those beginning anew with the arrival of spring.
Starting with a quiet guitar and gradually building with a powerful rhythm, it beautifully captures the anticipation of a hopeful new life, even while carrying anxiety and loneliness.
The lyrics, where the sadness of saying “goodbye” intertwines with the excitement of new encounters, perfectly mirror the complex emotions of an entrance ceremony day.
Listen to this piece, and you’re sure to gain the courage to overcome any challenge.
realize.Melody.
When you’re stepping into a new school building for the first time, you just want to listen to upbeat music that gives you courage, right? “realize.” by melody., released in 2005, was featured in the drama Dragon Zakura.
Her clear, airy vocals and a rhythmic disco sound make you want to start dancing! The positive, hopeful lyrics cheer on everyone taking a step toward the future.
Add it to your playlist for the commute to and from school, and it’s sure to put you in a buoyant mood!
SpeakingMrs. GREEN APPLE
Mrs.
GREEN APPLE is a rock band known for their beautiful high-tone vocals and exceptional musicianship.
Their 2015 release “Speaking” is a track that resonates with a wide range of student emotions.
The music video, set in a classroom that evokes school life, leaves a strong impression.
The refreshing sound is embellished with colorful synth tones.
The lyrics, which embrace the loneliness and anxiety felt during school life, convey the band’s warmth.
It’s a sparkling song that lifts your spirits on days when nerves build as the entrance ceremony approaches.
parabolaOfisharu Higedan Dism
This song, “Parabola” by Official HIGE DANDism, was used as the commercial song for Asahi Soft Drinks’ Calpis Water.
It was released digitally in April 2020.
The lyrics express the inner feelings of a protagonist starting a new chapter in life, making it perfect for anyone stepping into or trying to get used to a new environment.
Diving into something new is scary for everyone, but if you feel even a little spark of excitement, this song makes you want to nurture that feeling and take on the challenge.
premonitionSUPER BEAVER
This song teaches us the importance of those casual moments during our school days.
As the title suggests, it carries the message: “Let’s cherish the new life that’s about to begin.” Released by SUPER BEAVER in November 2018, the song was also used as the theme for the drama “We Are Made of Miracles.” As you begin your junior high school life, make the most of every moment and enjoy it to the fullest.
If you do, by the time you graduate, the memories you’ve made at this school will become treasures for a lifetime.