Songs that junior high school students like. Classic and popular Japanese hits.
Once you’re in junior high school, you naturally start listening to all kinds of music—not just the songs that hit the charts, but also tracks you discover through your family and friends!
I’m sure many of you feel like, “I want to discover new music!” or “I want to keep up with my friends’ music conversations!”
So in this article, we’ll introduce a collection of songs from buzzworthy artists in recent years, as well as tracks by artists who are staples in the J-POP scene.
We’ve gathered songs you’ll definitely want to hear as a junior high student, including tracks trending on TikTok and anime theme songs.
Listen to the songs we’re about to introduce, and share them with your friends too!
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Songs that junior high school students like. Masterpieces and popular J-Pop songs (21–30)
summer festivalWhiteberry
A single released in 2000 by the four-member girls’ band Whiteberry.
The theme is a teenage summer romance, depicting the scenes of a summer festival night.
Two people who are more than friends but not quite lovers wander around the festival, shy with each other.
The girl drifts away when she spots her friends, and the boy can’t quite bring himself to confess.
It brings back memories of those teenage years when we couldn’t be honest with our feelings.
ANTENNAMrs. GREEN APPLE
Mrs.
GREEN APPLE is a three-piece rock band garnering attention from a wide range of listeners with a colorful catalog that reflects their diverse backgrounds.
ANTENNA, the title track and opener of their fifth album, leaves a lasting impression with its catchy synths and hysteric guitar ensemble.
The whirlwind of key changes in the arrangement seems to capture the mix of anticipation and anxiety toward an unseen future, as depicted in the lyrics.
It’s a refreshing rock tune marked by a hook-laden melody.
Dinner Songtuki.
In the stillness of midnight, the lingering sound of an acoustic guitar—like savoring time alone—feels truly comforting.
Tuki.’s wistful vocals express the inner conflict and affection of someone who ends up hurting the one they love.
Released in September 2023, the song also achieved commercial success, including reaching No.
1 on the Billboard Japan Singles Chart.
The gentle yet heartrending lyrics speak directly to the listener’s heart.
Highly recommended for those who want to listen to a bittersweet love song.
Love SongGReeeeN
A single released in 2007 by GReeeeN, the four-member group that keeps their faces private.
GReeeeN is known for love songs that resonate with young people, and this track in particular sings of the emotional landscape of teenagers.
Simply being by each other’s side—getting angry, crying, laughing—those everyday moments are precious.
It delivers that simple, sincere message to someone you love.
Youthful AmigoShūji to Akira
A special Johnny’s unit, Shuuji to Akira, released this single in 2005.
It served as the theme song for the drama “Nobuta wo Produce.” Shuuji and Akira are characters in the drama, portrayed by Kazuya Kamenashi and Tomohisa Yamashita, respectively.
With its approachable melody and slightly nostalgic sound, it became a huge hit across generations.
loveHoshino Gen
A single released in 2016 by actor and singer Gen Hoshino.
It served as the theme song for the drama “We Married as a Job!” starring Hoshino himself and Yui Aragaki.
The “Koi Dance,” which played over the ending credits of the drama, also became hugely popular and turned into a social phenomenon.
Maybe you even practiced the Koi Dance yourself?
Having someone you likeJY
A single released in 2016 by actress and singer JY.
It was the theme song for the Monday 9 p.m.
drama A Girl & Three Sweethearts.
JY is a former member of the K-pop girl group KARA.
Back when she was in the group, she was called the “Giant Baby” and had a cute, girlish image.
In this song, she shows a more mature side and delivers a fresh rendition of the drama’s world in fluent Japanese.