[For junior high students] Choral songs you’ll want to sing at your middle school graduation ceremony. Songs that touch the heart.

IchibanboshiSnow Man

Snow Man “Ichibanboshi” Rec Video

A cheering song that gently gives you a push while staying close to your weakness and doubt.

Included on the regular edition of Snow Man’s sixth single, “Brother Beat,” released in March 2022, this track quietly makes its presence felt with a message that seeps into the heart, even as the title song drew attention as the theme for the film Osomatsu-san.

It acknowledges that there are nights when you can’t even accept words of encouragement, that you don’t have to reject the version of yourself who ends up in tears, and it carefully scoops up such delicate emotions, ultimately arriving at the warmth of “you’re not alone”—a progression that resonates deeply.

The choral feel of the nine voices overlapping is also perfect for graduation scenes, where you can truly sense the bonds with your companions.

It’s a song that gently stays by the side of those who are anxious about a new environment or feel like things aren’t going well even though they want to do their best.

bondYamazaki Tomoko

"Kizuna" Chorus Song / Mixed Choir in Three Parts / Full Ensemble (All) - With Full Lyrics - For Part Practice - Covered by Singer micah

Beloved as a classic graduation song, this choral piece by Tomoko Yamazaki features lyrics that evoke everyday moments spent with friends—like the cherry blossom season or the walk home at dusk.

It reminds us that the times we laughed together and sometimes struggled are irreplaceable treasures.

Even when we are apart, our hearts remain deeply connected—an encouraging message that turns the sadness of parting into hope.

Included in a collection published in July 2010, the piece was originally composed as a commemorative work for a choral seminar.

Characterized by simple yet beautiful harmonies, it continues to be sung in various arrangements, such as three-part mixed chorus and two-part equal voices.

It’s a perfect song for graduation ceremonies or farewell gatherings, bringing a class together to sing as one.

rainbowMoriyama Naotaro

Niji (Naotaro Moriyama)

This is a choral piece written specifically as the set work for the Junior High School Division of the 2006 NHK All-Japan School Music Competition.

Naotaro Moriyama and Omodaka Takashi handled the lyrics and composition, creating it with the intent of delivering it to junior high school students across the country.

The lyrics, which symbolically depict a fleeting scene after the rain, view parting not only as a loss but also as something paired with encounters and new beginnings.

The warm, folk-based melody is designed so that singers can savor the words and align their breathing, and it’s also appealing in how, when performed as a chorus, each part can support the others to easily create a resonant sound.

The piece was included in the first-press limited edition of the album “Kazamachi Kousaten,” released in November 2006, and a newly recorded version was later featured on the 15th-anniversary best-of collection “Daikessakusent” in 2016.

It’s a perfect song for junior high school students standing at the milestone of graduation, singing as they reflect on their days so far and take a step toward the future.

I’m glad I met you.Inoue Sonoko

Sonoko Inoue “I’m Glad I Met You” BOMBER-E LIVE

A number by Sonoko Inoue that makes you realize those ordinary days were irreplaceable treasures.

It’s included on her first album, “Hello,” released in March 2016, and drew attention as the theme song for the drama “Sakura Saku” and in a KKBOX commercial.

The lyrics capture the genuine feelings of Inoue herself, then a third-year high school student, and they move you not only with a sense of loneliness but also with gratitude for the people you met and a forward-looking message.

The warm yet refreshing sound woven by piano and strings beautifully colors graduation ceremonies where tears and smiles mingle.

It’s the perfect song to sing when you want to convey overflowing thanks to friends as you each head down different paths.

JourneyFuji Kaze

Fujii Kaze – Tabiji (Official Video)

In March 2021, Fujii Kaze performed this number as a piano-and-vocal piece on TV Asahi’s “Hodo Station” for graduating students across the country, and it became a big talking point.

Written as the theme song for the drama “Nijiiro Karte,” the piece features a soulful arrangement and the warm tone of a Wurlitzer.

Comparing life to a long journey, it conveys feelings for companions who continue learning together while forgiving the mistakes of youth.

The message—that it’s precisely because things end that we can cherish each day—is sure to resonate with junior high school students facing the milestone of graduation.

The lyrics, which give you the courage to step into the future even as you look back on the past, are perfect for a graduation ceremony celebrating a new beginning.

Singing it while remembering the time spent with classmates will make it an unforgettable, moving memory.

Hymn to the EarthSakushi: Oki Atsuo / Sakkyoku: Sato Makoto

[Choral Piece] Hymn to the Earth / With Lyrics [2/200]

It’s a classic choral piece that’s often sung not only as a graduation song but also at choral competitions.

The lyricist, Atsuo Ōki, was a poet active from the Taishō through the Shōwa era, and the composer, Makoto Satō, completed the cantata “Song of the Earth” for mixed chorus and orchestra in 1962.

This work is positioned as its final movement.

With its grand theme praising and expressing gratitude to the earth that has nurtured life, its appeal lies in the moment when many voices merge into one.

It was included on the February 1987 album “Makoto Satō Works II (Song of the Earth / Young Chorus),” which helped it become widely known.

Its powerful resonance perfectly suits the solemn atmosphere of graduation ceremonies! How about singing it with gratitude to your parents who raised you, the teachers who taught you so much, and the friends with whom you spent your time?

Sakura, You, and Ituki.

tuki. 'Sakura Kimi Watashi' Official Music Video

Here’s a perfect song for students about to graduate.

Released by tuki.

in January 2024, it was featured as an insert song in ABEMA’s romance reality show “Kyo, Suki ni Narimashita.

Graduation Edition 2024.” Like cherry blossoms, it gently portrays the brief yet beautiful moments of youth and the bittersweet inevitability of parting.

A tender, acoustic guitar–driven melody layered with clear vocals softly embraces the listener’s heart.

The music video features animation by Posuka Demizu, the artist behind The Promised Neverland, making it a visual treat as well.

This song will resonate with those stepping onto a new path with memories of their classmates, or those facing a farewell to someone dear.

Sing it together at your graduation ceremony, and it will surely become an unforgettable moment.