Songs we want to sing at the graduation ceremony! A special feature on moving, heart-touching preschool graduation songs

Our Songhinata onee-san

Children’s song [Our Song] With singing and choreography

This is a warm song that reflects on children’s unmistakable growth as the seasons change.

The lyrics, proudly singing about their past and future, will give confidence to children standing at the major milestone of graduation from preschool.

Written by Toshihiko Shinzawa and composed by Hirotaka Nakagawa, this masterpiece is covered by Hinata Onee-san, also known as a former singing host from Shimajiro.

The choreography video released in March 2021, with its bright, expansive vocals and careful demonstration, has become popular in many early childhood settings.

Because the choreography expresses the meaning of the lyrics through movement, it’s perfect not only for graduation ceremonies but also for daily childcare, where teachers and children can sing while moving together.

Nice friendKeroponzu

Nice friend

Time spent with friends is a treasure that can’t be replaced.

This collaboration between Keropons—hugely popular among children—and Tomohiko Fujimoto is a warm number that directly expresses the joy of meeting and the happiness of laughing together.

It carries a positive, gentle message that makes you truly think, “Friends are wonderful.” Released in July 2012 on the album ‘Chokotto Asobi Daisakusen!,’ the song has long been loved by many teachers and children, even being featured as a Hall of Fame song on the childcare information site Hoick.

During graduation season, singing it while looking at your dear friends’ faces will fill your heart with joyful memories of your time at the preschool.

It’s also a perfect choice to bring everyone together at a farewell party.

Our PowerKeroponzu

[New Standard • Graduation Song] Our Power / Keropons

When we think of graduation ceremonies at kindergartens, we tend to picture tearful farewells, but “Our Power” by Keropons is a perfect classic for ceremonies you want to end with hopeful smiles.

Its lyrics, filled with gratitude to those who have supported us and with a firm resolve to stride into the future, overlap with the children’s growth and are truly moving.

Released as a single in July 2010 and included in publications such as “The Keropons,” the song has been sung for many years at numerous preschools.

It’s ideal for moments when you want to recall time spent with friends and convey a lively, positive spirit rather than the sadness of parting.

Let this bright, upbeat melody warmly encourage the children as they confidently take flight to their next stage!

See you again.Keroponzu

See you again.

This song carries a warm message of looking back on the many days spent playing with friends and promising to meet again.

Since it was included on the album “Minna no Sotsuen Song,” released in January 2010, it has continued to be loved at many preschools as a staple of the graduation season.

The bright and gentle melody, so characteristic of Keropons, turns the sadness of parting into hope for the future.

The lyrics, which make you feel that not only the fun times but even the quarrels are precious treasures, will gently encourage the children.

It’s a song we hope they’ll sing with smiles at graduation ceremonies and farewell gatherings, reminiscing about the time spent with parents and teachers.

The children’s voices will surely become the best memories.

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.

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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.

To the futureSakushi Sakkyoku: Tamashiro Chiharu

To the Future – Kiroro (Full)

Kiroro is a two-member music duo from Okinawa.

Their second single is “Mirai e” (To the Future).

Many people may know it as a song often performed at graduation ceremonies.

This piece was written and composed by Chiharu Tamashiro, and it’s a gentle, piano-centered ballad.

The lyrics convey a message from a parent’s perspective to a child who is setting out on a new journey.

It’s a song that can move both parents and children, which is one of its charms.

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To become friendsSakushi: Shinzawa Toshihiko / Sakkyoku: Nakagawa Hirotaka

To Become Friends Tomodachininarutameni / Opening lyrics ♪ To become friends, people meet each other / With easy-to-read lyrics / [Children’s Song kid’s song]

Some parents may remember singing it themselves when they were children.

The song “Tomodachi ni Naru Tame ni” by Toshihiko Shinzawa and Hirotaka Nakagawa is a classic choral piece for nursery school and kindergarten graduation ceremonies.

Its theme—“Why do people meet?”—is profound, isn’t it? It’s wonderfully crafted in a way that makes even adults think, “I see.” For children who feel anxious about moving up to elementary school, this song might just help them feel okay.

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