[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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Yosutakyarī pamyu pamyu

Kyary Pamyu Pamyu – Easta (Kyary Pamyu Pamyu – Yoshita) Official Music Video

If you want to enjoy a brand-new life with a bright, cheerful feeling, we recommend “Iisuta.” Released by Kyary Pamyu Pamyu in 2017, it was featured in AEON’s “Let’s start EASTER party!” commercial.

The performance reminiscent of a marching band combined with EDM-style arrangement feels fresh.

Its pop and fancy vibe is truly one of a kind.

Her cute, charming voice has a way of easing anxiety and nerves.

The carefree lyrics, which help you stop overthinking, will cheer you on as you start your new life!

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Que sera, seraMrs. GREEN APPLE

Mrs. GREEN APPLE “Que Sera Sera” Official Music Video

An anthem brimming with kindness and vitality has been born.

This song by Mrs.

GREEN APPLE is a warm work that gently nudges those taking a new step forward.

With a refreshing melody and a comfortable rhythm, it sings of self-affirmation and the courage to take on challenges.

While acknowledging the hardships and anxieties of life, it conveys—filled with deep affection—the importance of keeping your head up and continuing to move forward.

Released in April 2023 as the theme song for the TV drama “At Least on Sunday Nights,” it went on to win the Japan Record Award that same year.

It is a heartwarming track that stands by those starting a new chapter, those at a crossroads, and everyone who lives each day to the fullest.

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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Morning of the BeginningOfisharu Higedan Dism

Official HIGE DANDism – Morning of the Beginning [Official Audio]

A perfect song to recommend for junior high school students starting out at a new school is Official HIGE DANDism’s “Hajimari no Asa” (Morning of Beginnings).

It’s included on the album Report, released on April 19, 2017, and it’s a wonderful track that colors the arrival of spring and the start of a new chapter in life.

Its straightforward, positive message fits perfectly with the mix of anxiety and anticipation at entrance ceremonies and resonates powerfully with listeners.

The fresh, signature melody of Official HIGE DANDism will give students the courage to take their first steps in junior high school.

For first-year students who feel both nervous and excited, Satoshi Fujihara’s soaring vocals will be the perfect cheer.

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.

Starting lineFLOWER FLOWER

FLOWER FLOWER – START LINE (au perfect sync)

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?