[Graduation Songs] Graduation songs featuring captivating piano tones! Introducing Japanese songs perfect for piano-and-vocal performances

With graduation ceremonies approaching, many of you might be looking for music that leaves a lasting impression.

The delicate tones of the piano gently embrace both the sadness of parting and the excitement for a new beginning.

Among graduation songs, there are countless masterpieces where the piano takes center stage and amplifies the emotion many times over.

Whether you’re choosing BGM for a ceremony or want to perform something yourself to create lasting memories, piano pieces are a special option.

In this article, we’ll introduce Japanese songs brimming with the charm of the piano—perfect for this milestone called graduation.

We’ve gathered pieces that are approachable even for those who want to try singing and playing the piano, so be sure to find your favorite one!

Playlist

[Graduation Songs] Graduation songs featuring captivating piano tones! Introducing Japanese songs perfect for piano-and-vocal performances
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	BelieveSugimoto Ryuichi		The Timeless Appeal and Emotion of Graduation Songs
2	Eyes of the heartSakamoto Kyu		Kyu Sakamoto’s ballad of gratitude and love
3	KanadeSukima Suichi		A classic by Sukima Switch, perfect for graduation scenes.
4	Thank youikimonogakari		Ikimono-gakari’s iconic song of gratitude wins the grand prize
5	footprint(s)Little Glee Monster		An inspiring graduation song by Little Glee Monster
6	A Day Called Tomorrow (Mixed Chorus in Three Parts)Yagisawa Kyoji		The moving power of a choral piece that delivers hope after the earthquake disaster
7	Please give me wingsakai tori		Takeda Lullaby, Graduation Song, Freedom and Hope
8	bouquetmilet		Theme song for a TBS drama, a delicate piece that portrays emotions
9	I want to become a cherry blossom tree.AKB48		Graduation season, a farewell song filled with heartfelt feelings
10	MiracleGReeeeN		An inspiring masterpiece that weaves a trail of memories, the melody of youth
11	Cherry Blossom BookmarkAKB48		A hopeful youth song bidding farewell to cherry blossom petals
12	If there’s a “see you”Sori Sawada		Singing of the ache of heartbreak and the universality of parting
13	Sakura, You, and Ituki.		A song of bittersweet memories of youth and parting with the cherry blossoms
14	my graduationSPEED		A graduation song from the teenage group SPEED
15	CheersNagabuchi Tsuyoshi		Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi’s classic song “Kanpai,” a celebration of friendship and new beginnings
16	On the Day of DepartureSakamoto Hiromi		The moving appeal of the graduation song “Tabidachi no Hi ni”
17	Letter ~Dear fifteen-year-old you~Anjura Aki		Angela Aki's graduation song 'Tegami (Letter)'
18	The Door to TomorrowI WiSH		Known as a ballad with an impressive piano tone…
19	Sakura (2019)Moriyama Naotaro		Naotaro Moriyama’s “Sakura” is a graduation song.
20	far; distant; by farGReeeeN		Singing of departure, family love, and a strong will toward dreams
21	Gift SongCHiCO with HoneyWorks		Graduation song with moving lyrics and an impressive melody
22	Homeward Road in MarchHirai Dai		Hirai Dai’s “The Way Home in March” soothes the heart.
23	Bridge of Gloryyuzu		“Glory Bridge” by Yuzu — Olympic theme song
24	YELLikimonogakari		“YELL” moves people as a graduation song.
25	Youth PhotographLittle Glee Monster		Little Glee Monster's graduation song
26	The meaning of goodbyeNogizaka 46		A heartwarming song that conveys the meaning of graduation
27	NovelbrightTsukimisō		A heart-touching ballad that portrays the pain of heartbreak
28	Best FriendKiroro		A moving classic that sings gratitude for friendship
29	To the futureKiroro		The graduation song 'Mirai e' is a masterpiece.
30	CorrectRADWIMPS		A moving song filled with the feelings of an 18-year-old
31	one’s true feelingssumika		A graduation song by sumika that feels full of youth
32	Sakura Lovemosao.		A high school girl's song expressing the bittersweet feelings of graduation
33	Friend ~Time of Departure~yuzu		A song about parting with a friend and hoping for the future
34	cherry blossom colorAnjura Aki		A song of two cultures, growth, and hope
35	GraduationKobukuro		Kobukuro’s moving graduation song “Sotsugyo (Graduation)”
36	cherry blossomKobukuro		The feelings of heartbreak imbued in the sound of falling cherry blossoms
37	Farewell, YouthChatto Monchī		Look back on your youth with the graduation song “Saraba Seishun” (Farewell, Youth)
38	Sakura Clear SkiesYuuri		Yuri’s graduation song “Sakurabare” resonates with the heart.
39	On the day of departure…Kawashima Ai		The Appeal of the Graduation Song “On the Day of Departure”
40	Cherry Blossom MoonSakurazaka46		A moving Sakura-zaka46 masterpiece that captures the emotions of graduation
41	Tomoë GakuenFukuyama Masaharu		Masaharu Fukuyama’s theme song for the biographical drama about Tetsuko Kuroyanagi
42	Departure; a new beginning (literally “setting out from the gate,” often used for life’s new chapters such as starting a journey, marriage, or a new phase)Sasayama Taiyo		An inspiring song by Taiyo Sasayama that portrays farewell and gratitude to a friend
43	Sakuraayaka		Ayaka’s graduation song “Sakura” is now available for streaming.
44	road; way; path; street; route; Tao (in philosophy)EXILE		EXILE’s graduation song “Michi” is a bittersweet masterpiece.
45	Cherry blossom seasonEXILE ATSUSHI		EXILE ATSUSHI’s graduation song, a moving/heartwarming song
46	spring melancholyMrs. GREEN APPLE		A song of youth born after graduating from high school