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

Starting Line ~ A New BreezeBaba Toshihide

Toshihide Baba / Starting Line ~ A New Wind

Toshihide Baba’s signature song “Start Line ~A New Wind~” became famous as a deeply moving track that resonates with the heart and is embraced by people of all generations.

Entering junior high, you may find that you don’t know most of your classmates, wonder whether to join a club, or worry if you can keep up with your studies… A lot of anxieties are bound to surface.

But holding on to those worries won’t solve anything.

I hope that by carefully reading and listening to the lyrics of this song, you’ll be able to stand on your own “start line.”

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utatane

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People and PeopleYugeda Kensuke

"Hito to Hito" (Lyrics: Tomohiro Iwai, Music: Kensuke Yugeda, Performance: Toin Gakuen Elementary School) — a choral piece for a music concert

This is a warm piece that sings about the importance of encounters through music.

The fresh melodies woven by Kensuke Yugedate carry a gentle calm while conveying a moving message.

In clear, resonant words, it speaks of the joy born from human connections and the inevitable meaning hidden within chance meetings.

Delivered by the pure voices of the Toin Gakuen Elementary School Choir, the work is also slated to appear in elementary school music textbooks starting in 2024.

Its kind, uplifting message is perfect for children who are about to meet new people in a new environment.

As they take their next step in school life, this wonderful song will give them courage and hope—please give it a listen.

SpeakingMrs. GREEN APPLE

Mrs. GREEN APPLE – Speaking

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.

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Hajimari no Uta ~The Distant Sky Clears~ikimonogakari

Ikimono-gakari “Hajimari no Uta ~The Distant Sky, Clear~” Live 2010 (Short Version)

A perfect song for a junior high school entrance ceremony, where excitement and anxiety about a new environment mix together.

Known as one of Ikimono-gakari’s signature works, this track is included on their album “Hajimari no Uta,” released in December 2010.

It debuted at No.

1 on the Oricon chart and won the Best Album Award at the 52nd Japan Record Awards.

Characterized by a refreshing melody and lyrics that resonate deeply, it embraces themes of dreams, hope, and self-discovery on life’s journey.

Filled with a warm message that cheers on new students, this piece will gently encourage everyone taking their first step forward.

I’ve gotta do the thing that seems impossible.Sambomasutā

Sambomaster / We’ve Gotta Do the Impossible MUSIC VIDEO

A powerful song that gives middle schoolers a strong push as they take on a new environment.

Sambomaster delivers a fiery message just for you.

Its lyrics give you the courage to face things that seem impossible, while the rocking sound stirs your soul.

Released in February 2010, the track was also used in commercials and as a drama theme, resonating with many people.

It’s the perfect cheer song for anyone standing at the starting line of a new life.

Listen to it when you want to blow away your worries or fire yourself up.