A classic, bittersweet youth song. Recommended popular tracks.

Je t’aime?supittsu

Je t'aime? / Spitz Acoustic Cover

Kusano’s beautiful voice, the gentle melody, and the simple lyrics are deeply heartrending.

The guitar solo is very striking, and the retro sound is wonderful as well.

Though it’s a short song, it leaves you with a bittersweet yet tender feeling after listening.

GraduationValee Bowies

Vallese Boys “Graduation” (Official Music Video)

With its pop, retro, and cute nostalgic sound, the beautiful twin vocals make this song truly shine.

The balance between the lyrics and melody is exquisite, wrapping you in a pleasant sense of wistfulness and loneliness.

It’s a track that has been released on cassette tape—and it suits the cassette format perfectly.

Strawberry Statement, Once Morebanban

Let's Do the 'Strawberry Statement' Once More

Released in August 1975, this poignant coming-of-age ballad, which tenderly portrays the transience of youth and changing times, became a major hit, reaching No.

1 on the Oricon charts.

It was the first song written by Yumi Arai for another artist, gently capturing memories of dates at the movie theater, days fervently devoted to the student movement, and the young facing the reality of entering the workforce.

Banban’s warm choral work blends beautifully with the fragile lyrics, resulting in a piece that fills the heart with nostalgia and bittersweet emotion.

This song will resonate when you want to immerse yourself in memories of your youth or reflect on moments shared with someone dear.

Youth and a momentmakaroni enpitsu

Macaroni Enpitsu “Youth and a Moment” MV

This is a moving song that captures a single, poignant moment of youth that resonates with high school students.

It finds light in the monotony of everyday life and carries a message to cherish each fleeting moment that leads into the future.

Macaroni Enpitsu’s delicate vocals and emotional sound gently embrace the feelings of young people.

Released as a digital single in March 2019, the track was later included on the album “season,” released in September of the same year.

It was also written for a McDonald’s commercial, and the music video featuring actress Nana Mori drew significant attention.

The song was used as the opening theme for the TV Tokyo drama “Ano Ko no Yume wo Mitandesu.” For those feeling bored or lost, and for students in the midst of their youth, this is a song that inspires you to treasure the present moment.

ShipwreckNakamori Akina

Akina Nakamori – Wrecked Ship

Lyrics and music by Tokiko Kato.

Akina Nakamori covered it in 1984.

The arrangement is superb, as if the voice were resonating from the depths of the sea.

This work clearly shows that Akina Nakamori is an excellent singer in her interpretation and vocal delivery.

It’s a song truly worthy of the title “Diva.”

The Last RainYasushi Nakanishi

Yasushi Nakanishi / Last Rain [Official Music Video]

Yasushi Nakanishi is a singer-songwriter from Nara Prefecture.

“Saigo no Ame” (The Last Rain) is a single released in 1992 and is considered one of his signature works.

Its popularity spread gradually over time, making it a long-lasting hit.

His gentle, wistful vocals leave a strong impression.

Until graduationBoku ga mitakatta aozora

The Blue Sky I Wanted to See / “Until Graduation” Music Video

It’s a bittersweet coming-of-age song that etches feelings for someone special into your heart.

The delicate emotions of the protagonist, standing on the verge of graduation, are woven together with a gentle melody.

Released in January 2024, it’s the second single by “Boku ga Mitakatta Aozora,” an ambitious work that introduced a selection system for the first time.

The music video, set in a melancholic fishing port, is also striking.

Recommended not only for high school students nearing graduation but also for adults who feel nostalgic for their youth.

Listening to this song will help you look back on memories with dear friends and give you the courage to take a new step forward.