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

WonderlandNEW!Omoinotake

Omoinotake | Wonderland 【Official Music Video】

Here’s a song I want those of you slipping into new uniforms and taking a small step into adulthood to hear.

Performed by Omoinotake, a piano trio from Shimane Prefecture, this track is a dance tune where poignancy and exhilaration intertwine.

Released in January 2026, it drew attention as the theme song for Universal Studios Japan’s “Uniharu 2026” commercial.

With Koichi Tsutaya as producer, its UK garage–inspired, breezy beat turns the loneliness of parting into forward-moving energy.

With a Nippon Budokan show scheduled for March 2026, the band released this ambitious work as their follow-up to the album “Pieces.” Carrying the message that relationships with those you cherish don’t end, it’s perfect for a morning when you want to blow away your anxieties and step through the school gate with a smile.

Blossom declaration!NEW!Chou Tokimeki♡Sendenbu

Blossom declaration!

The idol group Cho Tokimeki♡Sendenbu, who are gaining popularity for bringing heart-fluttering excitement to their audience, released “Kaika Sengen!” in January 2026—a track marked by a bright, springlike, sparkling sound.

The song was selected as the theme for the film “Secret AiPri the Movie: Mankai Bazurium Live!” Its lyrics portray a resolve to bloom as oneself while hiding a timid heart, offering strong encouragement to new students filled with both hope and anxiety.

It’s also included on their March 2026 album “Tokimeki Egao,” showcasing the group’s momentum.

Even on a nerve-wracking entrance ceremony morning, receiving their cheer will help you step forward with a smile!

You can do it.NEW!okayu

Okayu “You Can Do It” Music Video / Okayu “Kiminara Dekiru” Music Video

On the morning you slip into a brand-new uniform, the words “You can do it” are what warm your nervous heart.

This piece by singer-songwriter Okayu, released in December 2025, was selected as Cultural Broadcasting’s “Plus Tune” for December.

The episode of how it gave courage to so many people through radio is wonderful, too.

Its melody feels like moving from winter’s chill toward spring’s warmth, and the earnest vocals leave a strong impression.

Blending the nostalgic essence of Showa-era kayōkyoku with the familiarity of J-pop, this work is truly one of a kind.

When you feel a bit uneasy in an unfamiliar environment, its lyrics give you the strength to believe in yourself and cheer on your new life.

Especially when you hit a wall in the junior high school days ahead, make sure to receive the encouragement of this song.

together; along with; bothNEW!WANIMA

WANIMA – Together (OFFICIAL VIDEO)

On the morning of the entrance ceremony, when expectations and anxieties are all mixed together, you feel like listening to music that can ease your nerves, right? In moments like that, this song by WANIMA—featuring exhilarating, fast-paced rock—is a perfect fit.

It’s included on the single “JUICE UP!!,” released in August 2016, and is widely known as the song used in Nivea Kao’s 8×4 commercial.

During production, the Kumamoto earthquakes struck in April 2016, and the story of the band members pouring their deep feelings for their hometown into the song is well known.

No matter how painful the past or how uncertain tomorrow may be, its powerful lyrics encourage you to move forward as yourself—sure to give junior high school students a strong push.

Give it a listen as a track to color the coming days of youth, from meeting new friends to joining clubs.

Let’s get started.NEW!Remioromen

Remioromen - Now, Let's Begin [Music Video]

When the long winter ends and a new season begins, your heart starts to race with the feeling that something is about to happen, doesn’t it? The song I want you to hear on such a day of new beginnings is “Saa Hajimeyou” (“Now, Let’s Begin”).

It’s included on Remioromen’s best-of album “SINGLES BEST+,” released in March 2026, and drew attention as their first new song in about 15 years following their hiatus.

Written and composed by Ryota Fujimaki, with Takeshi Kobayashi as producer, its sound rings out with refreshing clarity.

The lyrics, which paint a picture of hope for the future, gently encourage those who feel anxious about diving into a new environment.

With its brisk rhythm and soaring melody, this track is perfect company for your commute to school.

It’s an ideal partner for the junior high school life that’s about to begin.

NonfictionsNEW!Da-iCE

Da-iCE / “Nonfictions” Music Video

When you pass through the school gate in a brand-new uniform, you feel a mix of excitement and anxiety, don’t you? Da-iCE’s latest work gives you the courage to take on each new day.

Released as the theme song for “Netto Koshien” 2025, this track colored the summer of high school baseball.

The powerful vocals unique to their twin-lead style and the exhilarating sound really resonate.

Even if you hit a wall in club activities or studies, the lyrics make you want to believe in yourself and keep going.

If you’re feeling nervous for your entrance ceremony, try accepting their message of support.

It will surely become a precious charm that supports your school life from here on out.

meeting upNEW!M!LK

M!LK – Machiawase (Official Recording Video)

As you slip into a new uniform and the entrance season mixes hope with anxiety, it’s natural to want someone to give you a gentle push forward.

At times like that, M!LK’s tender mid-tempo ballad quietly stays by your side.

Written as the campaign song for Nippon Cultural Broadcasting’s “~You’re Not Alone~ Cultural Broadcasting Exam-Taker Support Campaign,” it’s an encouraging tune whose warm piano and strings resonate with the heart.

Released for streaming in December 2025 and included on the single “Title TBA / Sukisugite Metsu!” coming out in February 2026, this song gently wraps the loneliness of those striving hard.

It also drew attention for member Jinto Yoshida serving as the campaign’s character.

When you feel uneasy after parting from friends, its lyrics remind you that you’re not alone, supporting you in your new life!