Memories come flooding back! Graduation songs recommended for the Yutori generation

Speaking of graduation, it’s a major event that could be called a turning point in life.

When the everyday you took for granted comes to an end and you stand at a crossroads to leap into a new world, a variety of emotions well up—joy and anticipation, as well as anxiety and bittersweet feelings.

This time, we’ve put together a list of classic J-pop songs to color your graduation, tailored for the yutori generation.

It’s a wide-ranging list from upbeat tracks to sentimental numbers, so be sure to check it out to the end!

Playlist

Memories come flooding back! Graduation songs recommended for the Yutori generation
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	About meMrs. GREEN APPLE		A heartfelt song that supports life
2	365 Days’ Paper AirplaneAKB48		A heartwarming AKB48 cheer song that delivers a positive, forward-looking feeling.
3	Friend ~Time to Depart~yuzu		A gentle support song that expresses the bonds forged after the earthquake disaster
4	FriendKetsumeishi		A Ketsumeishi classic that portrays friendship and farewell
5	proofflumpool		A classic song for graduation season: the lyrics of flumpool
6	Goodbye Memoriessupercell		A classic song that sings of the bittersweet feelings of a graduation ceremony
7	The season of farewellSHISHAMO		A song that portrays the bittersweet unrequited love of a graduation ceremony
8	I’m glad I met you.Inoue Sonoko		A youthful song that feels the arrival of spring
9	Thank youikimonogakari		A song of departure filled with gratitude, toward a new step forward
10	Song of a FriendBUMP OF CHICKEN		A classic BUMP OF CHICKEN song that portrays friendship and bonds
11	OrangeSPYAIR		A moving song that powerfully sings of parting and the hope of reunion
12	spring skySuzuki Suzuki		A heart-touching song that sings the emotions of graduation
13	I’ll be by your side no matter what.erica		A song that stays close to the heart of someone you cherish
14	KanadeSukima Suichi		A song that portrays farewell and bonds with a precious person
15	HarukaYOASOBI		A heartwarming song of growth and farewell between a girl and a mug
16	spring melancholyMrs. GREEN APPLE		Springtime of youth, a music of hope and anxiety
17	bookmarkkuriipuhaipe		Fast-paced rock that depicts the emotions of parting
18	road; way; path; street; route; Tao (in philosophy)EXILE		EXILE’s graduation song expresses friendship and farewell.
19	YELLikimonogakari		A moving ballad that colors the moment of graduation and new beginnings
20	Sky-blue DaysSHISHAMO		A bittersweet yet hopeful coming-of-age song about graduation
21	GOOD BYE MY SCHOOL DAYSDREAMS COME TRUE		A song that connects the memories of youth to the future
22	Farewell, YouthChatto Monchī		The sparkle of memories and the bittersweetness of farewell before graduation
23	far; distant; by farGReeeeN		GReeeeN’s moving ballad: determination and gratitude at graduation
24	together; along with; bothWANIMA		WANIMA's 'JUICE UP!!' is a song of youth.
25	March 9Remioromen		A moving song that portrays graduation and a new beginning
26	On the day of departure…Kawashima Ai		A moving song that depicts memories of graduation and bonds
27	cherry blossomMoriyama Naotaro		One of Naotaro Moriyama’s signature songs. A classic spring song themed around cherry blossoms.
28	Letter ~To You at Fifteen~Anjura Aki		A moving song that sings of anxiety and hope for the future
29	S.A.K.U.R.A.Sandaime Jē Sōru Burazāzu fromu Eguzairu Toraibu		Expressing a graduation theme through a Japanese-style dance
30	SAKURA GoodbyeSCANDAL		An early signature work by SCANDAL that portrays graduation
31	Graduationgagaga supi		A love song that likens a breakup with a lover to a graduation
32	graduation tripNMB48		A song that cherishes the bonds and memories with friends
33	CorrectRADWIMPS		RADWIMPS' graduation song resonates with the hearts of young people.
34	sentimentalculenasm		A guitar piece that beautifully portrays the past and regret
35	GraduationOzaki Yutaka		Yutaka Ozaki’s message of youth, expressing a longing for freedom
36	Homeward Road in MarchHirai Dai		In the season when the cherry blossoms bloom, Dai Hirai’s songs resonate with my heart.
37	Only the graduation photo knowsHinatazaka46		Bittersweet youth of cherry blossoms and graduation, the singing voices of Hinatazaka46
38	GraduaterShiina Hekiru		A powerful classic by Hekiru Shiina that cheers on youth
39	10-year cherry blossomsAKB48		Cherry blossom petals, graduation memories, and hopes for the future
40	Youth PhotographLittle Glee Monster		A popular single that sings of the emotion of graduation
41	Cherry Blossom Rainabsorb		Cherry blossoms and youth: Hatsune Miku’s graduation song
42	Ode to YouthMomoiro Kurōbā Zetto		Theme song of a film depicting a hopeful farewell at graduation