A classic, bittersweet youth song. Recommended popular tracks.

It’s nice to take some time now and then to reminisce and get a little sentimental, isn’t it?

This time, I’ve gathered Japanese songs that sing about those passionate yet fickle days of youth.

I hope that by listening to these tracks, you’ll be able to say, “The past is the past!” and move on.

Playlist

A classic, bittersweet youth song. Recommended popular tracks.
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	Blue BenchSasuke		A coming-of-age song with a wistful harmonica
2	The world is falling in loveCHiCO with HoneyWorks		The opening theme of Ao Haru Ride resonates with my heart.
3	Shadows of SummerMrs. GREEN APPLE		The end of summer and the ephemerality of youth
4	All of the YouthFujifaburikku		A song that resonates with a heart reflecting on the end of summer
5	Run Through the MemoriesMy Hair is Bad		A heartwarming, moving ballad as a movie theme song
6	blue budsoraru		A bittersweet youth song, emotions that resonate in the heart
7	KanadeSukima Suichi		A masterpiece that sings of parting and connection with a loved one
8	Broken RadioTokunaga Hideaki		Hidemi Tokunaga’s pure feelings for music
9	Song of the WheelsBUMP OF CHICKEN		A lively melody and a bittersweet farewell in the lyrics
10	March 9Remioromen		A classic graduation song, a moving anthem of friendship
11	Swallowtail Butterfly ~Song of Love~YEN TOWN BAND		The film of the stateless band Yen Town Band
12	I like you, but it seems you don’t really like me.back number		A love song that portrays the bittersweet feelings of unrequited love
13	moonlightOnitsuka Chihiro		A 20-year-old genius creates songs with deep sensitivity.
14	petalback number		Poignant youth, a masterpiece by back number
15	Blue BookmarkGalileo Galilei		Anime theme song, a poignant and warm, moving piece
16	Ballad of a SingerSaitō Kazuyoshi		Saito Kazuyoshi’s moving song that resonates with the heart
17	tear(s)Marushii		Marcy’s heart-stirring song that portrays the pain of heartbreak
18	Teenage BlueT-BOLAN		T-BOLAN’s classic song passionately portrays the loneliness of adolescence.
19	Pointillism Song (feat. Sonoko Inoue)Mrs. GREEN APPLE		A bittersweet love story at the end of summer
20	SolaninASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION		The theme song that expresses the emotions of the film “Solanin.”
21	Little SparklesChatmonchy		Sparkling tones and bittersweet lyrics
22	God’s pastimeGO!GO!7188		The beauty and emotion of the music resonate in my heart.
23	EverythingMISIA		Grateful for the miracle of love, MISIA’s masterpiece
24	CorrectRADWIMPS		RADWIMPS Graduation Support Song
25	Beyond the Night SkySMAP		The history of the masterpiece “The One and Only Flower in the World”
26	Ms. Hanako on a high pedestalback number		A popular classic that portrays a heartrending love
27	I should be able to fly (in the sky).supittsu		Introduction to Spitz’s classic love songs
28	ReunionRADWIMPS		A song of the heart that cherishes friendship in youth
29	You have no idea how much I like you.Gō Hiromi		Hiromi Go's mature-sounding ballad
30	Youth is wrist-cutting.R shitei		It’s definitely not a song that makes you feel positive—if anything, quite the opposite…
31	Mock youthMEGA SHINNOSUKE		At summer’s end, the fleeting melody of youth
32	All of the Youthsuis from Yorushika		Suis’s cover song that brings back memories of summer fireworks
33	I don’t want to let go.T-BOLAN		A classic 90s band song that sings of the pain and importance of parting
34	Sakuragichōyuzu		Bittersweet emotions overlap with a beautiful melody.
35	Youth and youth and youthaimyon		A song that portrays the tender love and fiery emotions of youth.
36	Robinsonsupittsu		Timeless youth anthems and heart-stirring masterpieces
37	The strong and fleeting onesCocco		A journey to protect love: the struggles and hopes of life
38	Cherry blossom petalsAKB48		Cherry blossoms and singing voices that symbolize the youth of AKB48
39	I want to take only you away just like this.DEEN		Reunion with an old lover, nostalgic feelings
40	Midnight ExpresswayFlower Companyz		Youth resonates in the heart regardless of age.
41	STAND BY MEGOING STEADY		A masterpiece overflowing with youthful vibes and a bittersweet melody
42	Sakura SongKANA-BOON		A bittersweet spring youth song for cherry blossom season
43	spring melancholyMrs. GREEN APPLE		A youth song by Mrs. GREEN APPLE
44	GraduationMy Hair is Bad		Singing of a romantic parting and its fragility
45	third buttonSHISHAMO		Unspoken feelings and a wistful farewell
46	Endless RainX JAPAN		An iconic X Japan song, a masterpiece that portrays the pain of the heart.
47	Moon Margaretthe pillows		The poignant melody and vocals resonate with the heart.
48	Goodbyekariyushi 58		Simple lyrics and vocals that resonate with the heart
49	Before the cherry blossoms bloomkinoko teikoku		The wistful sound and delicate vocals resonate with the heart.
50	Liesanari		Sanari’s heartrending love song, a track that resonates with the heart
51	Azure Swimnishina		A song of resolve to reexamine my own path
52	Goodbyeofukōsu		A classic hit by Off Course, with deeply poignant breakup lyrics and a memorable chorus
53	Graduationgagaga supi		Expressing the poignancy and freshness of parting
54	Live.CRAZY KEN BAND		Just being alive makes me happy! Staying positive about life.
55	Young PeopleSanīdēi Sābisu		A representative work that gently portrays the delicate emotions of youth
56	Love songSambomasutā		Here’s the key point: a love song with a cool, floating vibe in the chorus.
57	Je t’aime?supittsu		Kusano’s heartrending singing voice resonates in my heart.
58	GraduationValee Bowies		A retro track with a bittersweet atmosphere and beautiful vocals
59	Strawberry Statement, Once Morebanban		A smash hit that depicts youthful memories and the changing times
60	Youth and a momentmakaroni enpitsu		A moving song that captures a fleeting moment of youth
61	ShipwreckNakamori Akina		A classic song sung by Akina Nakamori, a voice echoing from the ocean floor
62	The Last RainYasushi Nakanishi		Yasushi Nakanishi’s signature song “Saigo no Ame” (The Last Rain)
63	Until graduationBoku ga mitakatta aozora		A graduation song that portrays the bittersweetness and hope of youth
64	BetelgeuseYuuri		Yuuri’s ballad that portrays human bonds with a star motif
65	Close your eyesHirai Ken		Ken Hirai’s classic song that portrays the pain of breakup.
66	A Midsummer IncidentHirayama Miki		A bittersweet journey of love, a classic summer song
67	Reach me.wasureranneeyo		The moving song sung by Masaki Suda in the film 'Someone'
68	Sakura (Solo)Moriyama Naotaro		Naotaro Moriyama’s classic song “Sakura” resonates with the heart.
69	Our FailureMorita Doji		Morita Doji’s masterpiece, a sound that resonates in the heart
70	Kiss me here.Shiina Ringo		A coming-of-age song that shines with Ringo Sheena’s unique worldview
71	SakurazakaFukuyama Masaharu		A bittersweet love song in the season of cherry blossoms
72	Single AgainTakeuchi Mariya		Mariya Takeuchi, a classic song that sings of heartbreak
73	Goodbye, my beloved.Hana＊Hana		The unchanging pain of love, even after we part
74	Youthful RegretReimi		Yumi Matsutoya’s masterpiece, a hidden gem brimming with transparency
75	single bedSha ran Q		Sharam Q’s signature song “Single Bed”
76	miracleshunōkeru		From Kyushu, the band Snorkel that breathes through music
77	Starry sky and moonlightroodo obu mejyaa		I feel both poignancy and strength in the lighthearted song.
78	MissingKubota Toshinobu		Toshinobu Kubota’s bittersweet love song
79	If I can see you in my dreamsichou BOYZ		A celebrated song by Ging Nang Boyz that sings of the bittersweet love of youth
80	sentimentalculenasm		culenas sings of memories and regrets
81	Scooping up blueatarayo		A youth song depicting farewells and hope in spring
82	The Days of Rainbows and Sneakerschūrippu		A classic song that sings of the bittersweetness of youth and the gentle kindness of heartbreak
83	In that casemakaroni enpitsu		A love song that portrays youth and a bittersweet romance
84	That wonderful love once moreKatō Kazuhiko, Kitayama Osamu		An earnest longing for lost love and youth
85	Lifelong youthAqua Timez		A new challenge—let’s move forward with courage!
86	MiracleGReeeeN		The Appeal of the Youth Anthem 'Kiseki' and Its Cross-Generational Impact
87	Song of PointillismMrs. GREEN APPLE		A classic song that sings of the bittersweetness of youthful love
88	Blue and SummerMrs. GREEN APPLE		Summer youth, the sparkle of fleeting memories
89	Blue Springback number		A heartwarming coming-of-age song that supports the worries of teenagers
90	Farewell, youthElefanto Kashimashi		An inspiring coming-of-age song by The Elephant Kashimashi
91	Rhapsody of YouthSambomasutā		Sambomaster’s passionate youth song
92	Full-Power BoySukima Suichi		A masterpiece that portrays the full power and passion of youth
93	youthSukima Suichi		A classic Skima Switch song that captures the feeling of youth
94	Farewell, YouthChatto Monchī		Chatmonchy’s anthem of youth, a heart-stirring graduation song
95	Youth DiaryRyukku to soine gohan		A heartwarming song that supports youths in their adolescence
96	GraduationOzaki Yutaka		Yutaka Ozaki’s “Graduation,” a masterpiece that sings of the struggles of youth
97	boyhoodKaientai		Takeda Tetsuya’s classic song moves hearts across generations.
98	Is youth embarrassing, or is it youth if it’s embarrassing?Ryokushokushakai		A song depicting the struggles and radiance of adolescence
99	Life is short, fall in love, young maiden.MOSHIMO		A classic song that portrays the brilliance of youth and the feelings of first love.
100	A Boy’s PoemTHE BLUE HEARTS		Introduction to THE BLUE HEARTS' signature song "Shonen no Uta"
101	Rose of PassionTHE BLUE HEARTS		Youth punk, the burning feelings of youth
102	Youth SEISYuNTOKIO		TOKIO's youth song resonates in my heart.
103	youth↑THE HIGH-LOWS↓		The punk band’s classic song “Youth,” with a sense of speed.
104	Goodbye Busyuzu		Yuzu’s classic song that portrays the poignancy of parting.
105	youthMorita Kōichi to Toppugyaran		A classic that sings of youthful confusion and hope—moving and inspirational.
106	Youth SicknessFuji Kaze		A Fujii Kaze song that sings about bidding farewell to youth
107	That paper airplane splits the cloudy sky19		The lyrics about making a paper airplane out of the test sheet and throwing it are...
108	NO MORE CRYD-51		When I first listened to this song, I thought, ‘This is a song about youth…’
109	A Restless Stirring of YouthAwesome City Club		I want to spend my youth with no regrets and cherish the present...
110	BELOVEDGLAY		It’s hard to define a youth song, but during one’s youth...
111	Blue-Sky Unrequited LoveSKE48		If it’s a youth song, I’d rather not sing those bittersweet love stories…
112	rose flowerkururi		If you're going to talk about indie guitar rock in Japanese music...
113	Youth’s Flower PathPorunogurafiti		This song’s title itself becomes the very embodiment of youth...
114	loveback number		The rock band that resonates most with today’s teenagers is...
115	SEE OFFBRAHMAN		In my youth, I thought English songs sounded cool, and even though I didn’t understand the meaning…
116	Smells Like Teen SpiritNirvana		In middle and high school in the late ’90s, I used to listen to Western music...
117	cherry blossomnobobyknows̟+		Among the many songs themed around cherry blossoms, it doesn't stand out very much...
118	Endless road19		Two people from Hiroshima Prefecture met in their hometown and formed a group…
119	rainbowAqua Timez		I learned about it because it was the theme song for a TV drama...
120	silhouetteKANA-BOON		Popular rock band Kana-Boon’s lead …
121	Blue SpringRADWIMPS		Due to the huge success of Your Name., people who don’t know it…
122	All of youthShout it Out		The up-and-coming rock band Shout, riding a wave of momentum…
123	proofflumpool		The 78th NHK All-Japan School Music Competition – Middle...
124	Across the Universitygo!go!vanillas		The rock band go!go!... whose popularity is skyrocketing
125	Youth Lineikimonogakari		The music group that announced a hiatus in 2017…
126	Youth, can you hear (this)?kariyushi 58		A rock band whose members are all from Okinawa, Ka…
127	Youthful AmigoShūji to Akira		It’s the theme song of a certain drama, and both the role in the drama and…
128	Always keep your dreamsHashi Yukio, Yoshinaga Sayuri		Refreshing, bright, and not defeated by poverty, …
129	Letter ~ Dear Fifteen-Year-Old MeAnjura Aki		Youth was incredibly harsh on my past self...
130	Shadows of Youthchūrippu		A ... that Tulip released in 1974
131	secret base ~What You Gave Me~ZONE		For those born in the ’90s, just hearing this...
132	Words of FarewellFLOW		The youth punk rock band FLOW’s sea...
133	Summer TriangleNICO Touches the Walls		Was it because we featured them in a soft drink commercial a few years ago…
134	This is youth.Fuse Akira		A coming-of-age drama that was a big hit in the early years of the Shōwa 40s (late 1960s)…
135	The season the sun gave usaoi sankakujougi		A slightly unusual artist name, “Blue Triangle…”
136	FlowerORANGE RANGE		A youth anthem for living in the present, with gratitude and hope
137	The Story You Don’t Knowsupercell		The starry sky of youth, a song of excitement and bittersweet longing
138	Under the big onionbakufū suranpu		The Bittersweet Feelings of a Big Onion and a Pen Friend
139	Sakura RoadAqua Timez		A spring song that expresses the beauty and poignancy of cherry blossoms
140	H2OOmoide ga Ippai		H2O’s signature song “Memories Are Full” portrays youth.
141	No-sideMatsutōya Yumi		A song that portrays the emotions after a rugby match ends
142	A Little Love SongMONGOL800		The poignant allure of a cool, powerful song