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A wonderful classic

Good songs recommended for junior high school students. Classic and popular Japanese hits.

“‘Good songs’ sounds way too vague…,” do you think? But we’re featuring songs that are so good, that’s the only way to describe them! We cover Japanese music across genres and moods, so you can enjoy it without ever getting bored.

Great songs recommended for junior high school students. Classic and popular Japanese tracks (81–90)

My friend — now and alwaysKetsumeishi

Ketsumeishi “My Friend ~ From Here On, Forever…” MOVIE EDIT Choreography Video YouTube ver
My friend — now and alwaysKetsumeishi

This song is also a classic—the theme song of the movie Crayon Shin-chan: Fast Asleep! The Great Assault on the Dreaming World.

There’s a video on YouTube that helps you learn the dance, so how about watching it with your child and learning together? Dance along at karaoke!

Promise of SunflowersHata Motohiro

Stand by Me Doraemon theme song: “Himawari no Yakusoku” (Promise of a Sunflower)
Promise of SunflowersHata Motohiro

This is the song used as the theme for STAND BY ME Doraemon, a commemorative work marking the 80th anniversary of the birth of Fujiko F.

Fujio, the creator of the classic anime Doraemon.

Its warm melody and gentle vocals resonate in the heart.

Let It Go ~As I Am~Matsu Takako

Takako Matsu – Let It Go ~Ari no mama de~ (From “Frozen”)
Let It Go ~As I Am~Matsu Takako

It’s a song from Frozen that not only elementary school students but probably most people in Japan have seen.

Because this song is so well-liked, a “Sing-Along” version of the movie with lyrics was released.

The melody is beautiful, and it’s a song everyone can sing together and get excited about.

Flowers will bloom.hana wa saku purojekuto

It’s a charity song released in response to the 2011 Tohoku earthquake and tsunami.

As shown in the video, there are versions sung by many well-known figures, including celebrities and athletes.

It’s a masterpiece that makes me feel grateful to have been born in Japan.

threadBank Band

“Ito,” a masterpiece by Miyuki Nakajima, has been covered by Bank Band, led by Kazutoshi Sakurai of Mr.

Children.

It’s a very popular song, often used as a wedding song or a graduation song.

Even if you don’t know Bank Band, you may have heard the song itself.

presentSEKAI NO OWARI

SEKAI NO OWARI “Present”
presentSEKAI NO OWARI

This is a song by SEKAI NO OWARI, a four-member band that is active internationally.

It was released in 2015 as their ninth single.

The song carries the message of staying positive and moving forward no matter what happens.

It was selected as the set piece for the 82nd NHK National School Music Competition.

Great songs recommended for junior high school students: Classic and popular Japanese tracks (91–100)

Song of Couragedenshirenji

This is a song by Denshirenji, a band that was active out of Imabari City in Ehime Prefecture.

When they released this video online, it became a hot topic, which led to their major-label debut.

The childlike singing voice is adorable.

It’s a moving song that we’d love parents and children to listen to together.