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

At any timeYugeda Kensuke

[Lyrics Video] Donnatokimo (Alto) — Vocals: Oita City Matsuoka Elementary School Music Club

Set to a gentle melody that feels familiar to everyone, Kensuke Yugeda’s song expresses gratitude at the milestone age of ten.

It warmly conveys precious memories with friends and heartfelt thanks to family and teachers.

Its tender, embracing tune resonates deeply with listeners and invites empathy.

The piece is included on the album “Dream & Dream: Yume o Tsunagou,” and it has been selected for inclusion in elementary school music textbooks starting in 2024.

Mr.

Yugeda, who holds school concerts nationwide, has performed over 2,000 times and continues composing with children in mind.

It is a song you’ll want to sing with care when expressing gratitude to important people, such as at a “Half-Coming-of-Age Ceremony” or end-of-year school events.

Blue in the classroomHoshimachi Suisei

[MV] A Classroom in Blue / Suisei Hoshimachi (hololive × HoneyWorks) [#HoloHani Original]

It’s a heartwarming song that portrays the youthful days of student life.

The lyrics gently speak to the importance of friendship and bonds, and Suisei Hoshimachi’s clear, translucent vocals further enhance its charm.

Included on the album “Horohani-gaoka High School,” the track was released in February 2024.

A bold collaboration between hololive and HoneyWorks, it has drawn a great deal of attention from fans.

It’s the kind of song that will warm your heart when you listen to it during graduation season or at the start of a new school term.

Perfect for anyone who wants to cherish the days spent with dear friends.

Be sure to give it a listen as a companion to creating wonderful memories that color a page of your youth.

Never everTokyo Joshi Ryu

Tokyo Girls’ Style / Dance & Lyric Video “Never ever (TJO & YUSUKE from BLU-SWING Remix)” 19th Single On Sale 6.24

“Never ever” is a single released by Tokyo Girls’ Style in June 2015, and it was used as the ending theme for episodes 227 through 239 of FAIRY TAIL.

Its highest position on the Oricon chart was 23rd.

Step by stepHamasaki Ayumi

Ayumi Hamasaki / Step by step (Short Ver.)

Released in July 2015 as a download single by Ayumi Hamasaki, “Step by step” was also distributed in a high-resolution version.

It was chosen as the theme song for the TV drama “Beauty and the Fellow,” starring Yukie Nakama.

I can hear the song of beginnings.Kahara Tomomi

Tomomi Kahara – I Can Hear the Song of Beginnings

This is an original single that Tomomi Kahala released after a long time, which went on sale in May 2015 and ranked 36th on the Oricon weekly chart.

The lyrics were written by Tomomi Kahala, and the music was composed by Tetsuya Komuro.

It was used as the ending theme for Wednesday Mystery 9.

lapis lazuliAoi Eiru

Eir Aoi “Lapis Lazuli” Music Video

“Lapis Lazuli” is a single by Eir Aoi released in April 2015.

It reached No.

13 on the Oricon chart and No.

7 on the Billboard Japan Hot 100.

The song is used as the ending theme for The Heroic Legend of Arslan.

Tomorrow will surely be a good day.Takahashi Yuu

Yū Takahashi’s directorial debut MV “Tomorrow Will Surely Be a Good Day” — Omokuri Director Edit Version (Short Size)

A heartwarming song by Yu Takahashi that, with a gentle singing voice, portrays the worries and joys everyone experiences.

Its positive message—like laughing off awkward moments and remembering that a rainbow comes after the rain—gently encourages listeners.

Released in June 2015, it was featured in a Daihatsu commercial.

It’s also used as the departure melody at JR Akita Station, Takahashi’s hometown station.

This song is recommended for when you want to lift your spirits, overcome difficulties, or take a step toward tomorrow.