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

Bouquet of the Windsakushi: nakata arihiro / sakkyoku: nakagawa hirotaka

Kindergarten Chorus “Bouquet of Wind” « Life Presentation Day « Gifu Shotoku Gakuen University Affiliated Kindergarten

Here’s the perfect song to celebrate a kindergarten or nursery school entrance ceremony, a milestone marking children’s new beginnings.

With lyrics by Arihiro Nakada and music by Hirotaka Nakagawa, this piece paints a dreamlike world where a bouquet gathers breezes from around the globe and is delivered to you.

It carries messages that nurture the joy of waking up early, the spirit of trying new things, and the warmth of sharing happiness with others—lyrics that gently resonate with children.

Featured on the album “Omoide Ippai! Sotsuen Song,” it’s often sung at kindergarten and nursery school entrance ceremonies.

Highly recommended if you want to see children’s faces light up with hope.

Sakura Sakura Kindergarten, Nursery School, and Certified Childcare CenterSakushi: Kawasaki Yasuhiko / Sakkyoku: Shinzawa Toshihiko

“Sakura Sakura Kindergarten, Nursery, and Kodomoen” (Lyrics by Yasuhiko Kawasaki, Music by Toshihiko Shinzawa, Vocals by Satoko Yamano) [Graduation Song]

Beloved as a heartwarming graduation song, this piece gently sings of children’s growth and gratitude while painting a springtime scene of fluttering cherry blossoms.

Included on the album “Sakura♪SONGS” and released in October 2012, it is widely performed at kindergarten and nursery school graduation ceremonies.

Satoko Yamano’s calm, soothing voice resonates as if blessing the children’s new departure, leaving a deep impression on listeners.

It’s a highly recommended song not only for children about to graduate, but also for their parents and teachers.

It’s a wonderful graduation song that invites you to look back on memories and gives you the courage to take a new step forward.

Let’s hold handssakushi sakkyoku: Makihara Noriyuki

"Let's Hold Hands" Movie

“Te o Tsunagō” (Let’s Hold Hands), written and composed by Noriyuki Makihara, was created as part of the “Let’s Hold Hands Project” after the Great East Japan Earthquake.

In the video, a variety of characters are shown holding hands.

Isn’t it rare to see so many beloved characters for children all appear and hold hands together like this? This song, which sings about the importance and kindness of holding hands and becoming friends, carries a message we want to pass on to children today.

It’s a song we want to sing with care.

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Randoseru RunSakushi: Abe Naomi / Sakkyoku: Abe Naomi

“Randoseru Run” Lyrics & Song Included (Recommended for 4-year-old class)

It’s a bright, hopeful song that expresses both the admiration of younger children saying “How cool!” to the older kids, and the feeling of “Congratulations” for a new beginning.

With its buoyant rhythm, you can feel the excitement of becoming an elementary school student.

Written and composed by early childhood education specialist Naomi Abe, the piece was included in December 2023 in the song collection “With Feelings of Congratulations: 75 Best Songs for Graduation and Enrollment.” If you’re performing it at a recital, it would be lovely for the children to wear handmade paper school backpacks.

That will heighten their sense of longing and make for a moving stage.

By all means, try singing it at events celebrating advancement or graduation from kindergarten.

Sketchaimyon

Sketch

As the theme song for the film “Doraemon: Nobita’s Picture-Perfect Story,” Aimyon delivers vocals filled with warm friendship.

This work depicts the precious memories in children’s hearts, set to a gentle melody.

It captures picture-like moments—watching over Nobita with affection as he dozes off during everyday life with Doraemon.

Released simultaneously with the movie in March 2025, this song is recommended as a tender track that parents and children can enjoy together, and as a lovely memory for your child’s first birthday.

People and PeopleYugeda Kensuke

"Hito to Hito" (Lyrics: Tomohiro Iwai, Music: Kensuke Yugeda, Performance: Toin Gakuen Elementary School) — a choral piece for a music concert

This is a warm piece that sings about the importance of encounters through music.

The fresh melodies woven by Kensuke Yugedate carry a gentle calm while conveying a moving message.

In clear, resonant words, it speaks of the joy born from human connections and the inevitable meaning hidden within chance meetings.

Delivered by the pure voices of the Toin Gakuen Elementary School Choir, the work is also slated to appear in elementary school music textbooks starting in 2024.

Its kind, uplifting message is perfect for children who are about to meet new people in a new environment.

As they take their next step in school life, this wonderful song will give them courage and hope—please give it a listen.

The One and Only Flower in the Worldsakushi sakkyoku: Makihara Noriyuki

The Only Flower in the World – SMAP

SMAP’s smash hit “The One and Only Flower in the World.” Written and composed by Noriyuki Makihara, the song was included on the 2002 album “SMAP 015/Drink! Smap!” and released as a single the following year.

It was also used as the theme song for the drama “Boku no Ikiru Michi” (The Way I Live), starring group member Tsuyoshi Kusanagi.

The lyrics convey that even if you don’t come in first in competitions or contests, each person is a unique and irreplaceable presence.

The choreography showcased in the chorus is very simple, so try giving it a go while you sing!

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