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