[Instagram Reels] Moving J-POP and Heart-Touching Classics Perfect for Graduation Season [2026]

As graduation season approaches, many of you might be on the lookout for moving songs that are perfect for slideshows or Instagram Reels.

When you pair your photos with music, even ordinary moments from daily life can come back to you as special memories.

In this article, we’ve gathered heartfelt gems—centered on the latest J-POP hits born in the Reiwa era, along with nostalgic classics that never go out of style.

You’ll find tear-jerking graduation songs as well as uplifting anthems to support your next step.

Discover the one track that will convey your feelings in a video tribute for someone special!

Playlist

[Instagram Reels] Moving J-POP and Heart-Touching Classics Perfect for Graduation Season [2026]
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	Bye-Good-ByeBE:FIRST		Farewell is a song of new beginnings
2	ROSEHANA		The debut song of HANA, who blossoms after overcoming adversity
3	exceed; surpass; go beyond; cross (over)[Alexandros]		A story of surpassing one's limits and moving forward
4	NonfictionsDa-iCE		Da-iCE’s Koshien cheer song vividly colors youth with passion
5	HarukaYOASOBI		A heartwarming graduation song that celebrates friendship and growth
6	sunflowerAdo		A powerful song of courage to look forward and the strength of gratitude
7	Prologue.Yuika		Memories of Graduation and a Resolve to Enter a New World
8	The meaning of goodbyeNogizaka 46		Parting is not an end, but a song of hope
9	Only the graduation photo knowsHinatazaka46		Hinatazaka46’s graduation song resonates with the heart.
10	Bye, my friendbokula.		A classic song that sings of farewell and gratitude to a friend
11	18imase		A heartwarming song that supports the first step into adulthood
12	Rock this Partytimelesz		A song that brings hope and courage during graduation season
13	About meMrs. GREEN APPLE		A song that embraces dreams and setbacks, cheering you on through life
14	Good Luck!SixTONES		A positive cheer song by SixTONES
15	Until graduationBoku ga mitakatta aozora		A bittersweet coming-of-age song about first love that delivers heartfelt emotion
16	CorrectRADWIMPS		An anthem that encourages the courage to walk a life without correct answers
17	We againSG		A graduation song conveys feelings for one’s companions.
18	Sakura Clear SkiesYuuri		A graduation song born from fan mail
19	I heard the sound of cherry blossoms blooming.＝LOVE		A refreshing LOVE song that portrays a spring romance.
20	far; distant; by farGReeeeN		A timeless song that moves the heart as graduation approaches.
21	Song SevenRADWIMPS		A heartwarming masterpiece by RADWIMPS that makes you feel the bonds
22	road; way; path; street; route; Tao (in philosophy)EXILE		A moving EXILE classic that depicts precious everyday life
23	Futabaaimyon		An anthem of support that portrays the anxieties and hopes of being eighteen
24	Loved oneFOMARE		An emotional graduation song by the Gunma band FOMARE
25	allyGReeeeN		GReeeeN’s classic that portrays bonds of mutual support and gratitude
26	Sakura rollFunatsu Mahiro		A masterpiece that sings of memories like cherry blossoms in spring
27	Dear,Snow Man		Snow Man’s moving gratitude ballad
28	proofflumpool		An inspiring song that portrays flumpool’s youth
29	YELLikimonogakari		A hopeful song about embracing a breakup and stepping forward into the future
30	Precious thingsroodo obu mejyaa		A classic song that sings of the bonds with companions and of parting
31	Because we’re friends.Ochiai Wataru		Soothe the sadness of parting with a song of friendship
32	spring skySuzuki Suzuki		Suzuki Suzuki’s graduation ballad, a moving piece
33	Go, Sakura! / Cheer up, Sakura!THE SUPER FRUIT		THE SUPER FRUIT's spring cheer song
34	Last SongOfisharu Higedan Dism		A moving song that sings of farewell and gratitude.
35	spring melancholyMrs. GREEN APPLE		A heartwarming song filled with emotions for the graduation season
36	March 9Remioromen		The moving graduation song “I’ll Be by Your Side”
37	Youth PhotographLittle Glee Monster		Heart-touching masterpieces that color the graduation ceremony
38	Memento moriŌmori Motoki		A song that warmly watches over a precious farewell
39	A graduation song, a song of friends.19		A coming-of-age song depicting the passage of time and farewell
40	Starting Oversumika		A song of encouragement that gives you a gentle push toward your dreams
41	On nights when cherry blossoms fallaimyon		Aimyong’s poignant love song
42	Friend ~Time of Departure~yuzu		A song of encouragement for a friend, conveying bonds and a positive spirit.
43	If there’s a “see you”Mirei Touyama		A song that sings of farewells and gratitude at graduation