[Elementary School Students] Popular Japanese Music / J-POP Rankings [By Generation]

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back number – “Christmas Song” Music Video

Even elementary schoolers want to sing sweet Christmas love songs! For those mature-at-heart kids, we recommend back number’s “Christmas Song.” Released in 2015, this track was used as the theme song for the drama “5→9: The Monk Who Fell in Love with Me.” It portrays someone spending Christmas with unrequited feelings, and how those emotions overflow more and more.

For kids who have a crush on a classmate, this grown-up love song might just tug at their hearts.

Try singing it while thinking of the boy or girl you like!

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“Everyone Is a Hero” Full ver. AI [Official]

The song “Minna ga Minna Eiyū,” well known from au’s “Santaro Series” commercials, is an arrangement of the classic folk dance tune “Oklahoma Mixer,” so even the first time you hear it, it doesn’t feel entirely new.

When times are tough and you’re struggling—no matter what—tomorrow will come.

So eat, sleep, and let’s try again.

Rather than giving you a push from behind, it wraps you up warmly—a true feel-good song.

When you’re down or want to give it your all, listen to this track!

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100% Courage

A song that’s easy to sing at karaoke and beloved by younger elementary school kids is “Yuuki 100%.” It came out in 1993 and became a big hit when the idol group Hikaru GENJI sang it.

It’s also well known as the opening theme for the anime Nintama Rantarō.

Loved by people of all ages, it’s often chosen as an upbeat tune for events like sports days.

The melody is bright, and the lyrics are full of positive messages.

It encourages you to face challenges without fearing failure, making it a perfect song for kids to sing.

Parents can join in too and feel energized together!

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ARASHI – Happiness [Official Music Video]

A song packed with a lively rhythm and a positive message! Its melody naturally lifts the listener’s spirits, and the powerful lyrics give a push toward stepping into the future.

Released in 2007, it also made waves as the theme song for the drama “Yamada Taro Monogatari.” It’s a live-show staple, and the sight of the entire venue coming together in excitement is truly spectacular.

As spring brings new beginnings, singing it at karaoke is sure to spread positive energy! Sing it with friends and savor the best moments together.

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We Again (Wind Ensemble ver.) – SG (Official Behind-the-Scenes Music Video)

This work by SG has gained support as an encouraging song that resonates deeply during graduations and farewells.

Its gentle melody, which accompanies young people as they overcome partings and take new steps forward, and its lyrics filled with hope for reunion are especially appealing.

Released in April 2021, it has become a popular track with a cumulative 150 million streams.

Starting in November 2024, it has also been featured in Calorie Mate’s exam-season support commercial, and a concert band version by the Hanazono Tokuei High School Wind Ensemble has been making waves.

It’s a heartwarming song for farewells, graduation ceremonies, and moments when you long to see someone special again.

It’s a recommended track for times when you want to cherish your memories while looking ahead and doing your best.

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Wagakki Band / Senbonzakura

This song is a cover by Wagakki Band—formed in response to the call to “make traditional performing arts more pop and spread them worldwide”—of a Vocaloid track by Kurousa-P.

Wagakki Band’s style, which fuses traditional Japanese instruments with contemporary music, perfectly matches the original song’s world, which incorporated the atmosphere of the Meiji Restoration and Taisho romanticism while satirizing the modern era.

The term “Senbonzakura” originally praised the cherry blossoms of Mount Yoshino in Nara Prefecture, and by extension came to describe the peak bloom at famous cherry blossom viewing spots.

Inspired by cherry trees that are not only beautiful but also bloom with powerful vigor, the piece imparts an energizing sense of noble, life-affirming strength.

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[Akipon and Achapi] Tried Dancing to Primary Colors

The song you can dance to with a sparkling, cool melody is YOASOBI’s “RGB.” Released in 2021, it was created based on Yuichiro Komikado’s novel “RGB.” It conveys the message that even if we walk separate paths, our bond will never be broken.

Featuring YOASOBI’s signature technical melodies, it’s undeniably cool and sure to make kids want to dance! Regardless of how good you are at dancing, let’s move just as coolly as the music itself!

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