[2026] Recommended Entrance Ceremony Songs for Junior High Students: Popular J-POP Roundup

to clear up (weather)Yorushika

Yorushika – Haru (OFFICIAL VIDEO)

This song features a beautiful worldview woven from pop music and synthesizers, expressing the exquisite balance of nature.

Carried by a fragile, gentle voice like the spring sky, it conveys a message of strength to keep moving forward, with themes of natural scenery and change.

Released by Yorushika in January 2024, it was used as the opening theme for the second cour of the TV anime Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End, and also featured in Suntory’s SUI web commercial.

It’s a track you’ll want to listen to when you feel anxious about a new environment or filled with anticipation for what’s to come.

WINDING ROADAyaka × Kobukuro

Kobukuro – WINDING ROAD (Ayaka × Kobukuro)

The three years of junior high school are a time when many things are different from before, and you may find yourself confused or worried more often.

However, beyond those difficulties, fun and hope await you.

The lyrics of this song carry that message, so please listen to it when you feel like you’re about to lose heart.

Song of BeginningsRyokushokushakai

Ryokuoushoku Shakai 'Song of Beginnings' Official Video / Ryokuoushoku Shakai – Hajimari no Uta

A perfect song for a fresh start is Ryokuoushoku Shakai’s “Hajimari no Uta” (“Song of Beginnings”).

Just as the title suggests, this track, themed around new beginnings, is ideal for kicking off a new chapter like starting school.

Its catchy, uplifting melody and positive message will surely bolster hearts filled with both anxiety and anticipation.

As you listen, you’ll gain the courage to step into a new world.

Brimming with the pop-rock charm characteristic of Ryokuoushoku Shakai, it’s a wonderful song that will vividly color the youth of junior high school students.

Bring it on, spring.non

[Official Music Video] Non – I’ll Stand to Face Spring

A heartwarming rock number that sings of youthful passion and the courage to take a new step forward.

Non wrote the lyrics, crafting an energetic anthem that blows away the stifling feeling of everyday life.

With refreshing guitar tones and powerful drum beats, it’s a perfect song for spring—the season when life begins.

Released digitally in January 2025, the track finally saw an official audio release after being performed at a solo concert.

It gently supports new students brimming with anxiety and excitement, as well as anyone about to embark on a new chapter.

Non’s clear, translucent vocals and the song’s positive message truly resonate.

At any timeYugeda Kensuke

[Lyrics Video] Donnatokimo (Alto) — Vocals: Oita City Matsuoka Elementary School Music Club

Set to a gentle melody that feels familiar to everyone, Kensuke Yugeda’s song expresses gratitude at the milestone age of ten.

It warmly conveys precious memories with friends and heartfelt thanks to family and teachers.

Its tender, embracing tune resonates deeply with listeners and invites empathy.

The piece is included on the album “Dream & Dream: Yume o Tsunagou,” and it has been selected for inclusion in elementary school music textbooks starting in 2024.

Mr.

Yugeda, who holds school concerts nationwide, has performed over 2,000 times and continues composing with children in mind.

It is a song you’ll want to sing with care when expressing gratitude to important people, such as at a “Half-Coming-of-Age Ceremony” or end-of-year school events.

Everyone, everyone is shining.Yugeda Kensuke

Everyone, everyone is shining (unison chorus)

Riding on a cherry-blossom-colored breeze, this heartwarming song by Kensuke Yugeda gently sings of the hopeful arrival of spring.

It carries a message of encouragement for children taking their first steps forward, conveying a sense of anticipation for a shining future.

Its melody, expressing both endearing freshness and the courage to walk toward one’s dreams, tenderly nestles against the listener’s heart.

The piece is included on the album “Shiawase ni Naare” and is a beloved song performed at entrance ceremonies and welcome events for new students in elementary schools across Japan.

Since June 2018, it has been passed down in schools nationwide, and through more than 2,000 school concerts, Mr.

Yugeda has delivered it directly to children.

It is a springtime song brimming with joy, one we hope new students, teachers, and families will listen to.

Cherry blossoms → school entrance ceremonyBerryz Kobo

Berryz Kobo 'Sakura → Entrance Ceremony'

Berryz Kobo’s “Sakura → Entrance Ceremony” is a limited-edition CD that was distributed at the evening performance of their solo concert “2007 Sakura in Full Bloom Berryz Kobo Live ~This Is a Once-in-a-Lifetime Moment of Emotion!~” held at Saitama Super Arena on April 1, 2007.

While there are many songs about graduation ceremonies, there are few about entrance ceremonies, so this is recommended for those who are unsure about what BGM to play at an entrance ceremony.