[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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[2026] Recommended Entrance Ceremony Songs for Junior High School Students: Popular J-POP Roundup (21–30)
SUNHoshino Gen
For those who feel scared or anxious about starting a new life, listening to this song might help those feelings lift.
Not knowing anything can be unsettling, but it can also be filled with anticipation.
Gen Hoshino’s gentle, embracing voice will make you feel even more at ease.
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The 13th single, released on June 18, 2014.
This song was written as the theme for the NHK morning drama Hanako to Anne.
It was later also used in a UQ mobile commercial.
The lyrics, which make you reflect on the importance of friendship, gently warm your heart when you listen.
This gentle, upbeat song is perfect for freshmen starting a new chapter in life.
[2026] Recommended Entrance Ceremony Songs for Junior High School Students: Popular J-POP Compilation (31–40)
To tomorrowLittle Glee Monster
The vocal group Little Glee Monster is highly acclaimed for their strong singing ability and enjoys considerable popularity among women.
Their song “Ashita e” (“To Tomorrow”) stands out with its powerful lyrics and moving melody.
Spring is a season of farewells, but it’s also a time when we must look forward.
It’s the kind of song you’ll want to listen to in such a spring.
Next Stage!!sutopuri
Strawberry Prince is an entertainment group that’s active mainly on the internet.
“Next Stage!!,” included on their 2020 release “Strawberry Next!,” is an upbeat dance track that makes you want to sing it live.
Its message about moving forward together with your friends is perfect for life at a new school! If you split up the lyrics by parts and sing them together at karaoke, it’s a great way to break the ice and become friends!
In the Morning of DeterminationAqua Timez
It’s also a song famous as Aqua Timez’s major-label debut single.
When you enter junior high school, many people start club activities or try new things, and this song carries a message that gives you the courage to take those steps.
Give it a listen when you’re struggling or feel like giving up.
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This is the song that was used as the theme for the TV drama “Gokusen.” I think its lyrics that naturally lift your spirits and its easy-to-remember melody are particularly notable.
If you’re about to become a junior high school student, or whenever you want to give something your all or make a fresh resolve, please give this song a listen.
It will surely give you courage!
SignalWANIMA
WANIMA’s song “Signal” is perfect for a fresh start.
Featured on their 2018 major-label debut album “Everybody!!,” this track is a true cheer for every junior high school student taking a step into the future.
New friends, unfamiliar environments, the excitement of joining clubs—so many things await, and a whirlwind of emotions comes with them.
In those moments, these lyrics are sure to resonate with new students.
With WANIMA’s trademark powerful, positive message, take your first step into your new life.