[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] | |||
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| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1 | ROSEHANA |  play_arrow | The debut song of HANA, who blossoms after overcoming adversity |
| 2 | Bye-Good-ByeBE:FIRST |  play_arrow | Farewell is a song of new beginnings |
| 3 | HarukaYOASOBI |  play_arrow | A heartwarming graduation song that celebrates friendship and growth |
| 4 | The meaning of goodbyeNogizaka 46 |  play_arrow | Parting is not an end, but a song of hope |
| 5 | CorrectRADWIMPS |  play_arrow | An anthem that encourages the courage to walk a life without correct answers |
| 6 | NonfictionsDa-iCE |  play_arrow | Da-iCE’s Koshien cheer song vividly colors youth with passion |
| 7 | exceed; surpass; go beyond; cross (over)[Alexandros] | ![exceed; surpass; go beyond; cross (over)[Alexandros]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/WsEhSXH497I/default.jpg) play_arrow | A story of surpassing one's limits and moving forward |
| 8 | We againSG |  play_arrow | A graduation song conveys feelings for one’s companions. |
| 9 | sunflowerAdo |  play_arrow | A powerful song of courage to look forward and the strength of gratitude |
| 10 | Sakura Clear SkiesYuuri |  play_arrow | A graduation song born from fan mail |
| 11 | Only the graduation photo knowsHinatazaka46 |  play_arrow | Hinatazaka46’s graduation song resonates with the heart. |
| 12 | About meMrs. GREEN APPLE |  play_arrow | A song that embraces dreams and setbacks, cheering you on through life |
| 13 | Bye, my friendbokula. |  play_arrow | A classic song that sings of farewell and gratitude to a friend |
| 14 | Prologue.Yuika |  play_arrow | Memories of Graduation and a Resolve to Enter a New World |
| 15 | I heard the sound of cherry blossoms blooming.＝LOVE |  play_arrow | A refreshing LOVE song that portrays a spring romance. |
| 16 | Good Luck!SixTONES |  play_arrow | A positive cheer song by SixTONES |
| 17 | 18imase |  play_arrow | A heartwarming song that supports the first step into adulthood |
| 18 | Rock this Partytimelesz |  play_arrow | A song that brings hope and courage during graduation season |
| 19 | Until graduationBoku ga mitakatta aozora |  play_arrow | A bittersweet coming-of-age song about first love that delivers heartfelt emotion |
| 20 | far; distant; by farGReeeeN |  play_arrow | A timeless song that moves the heart as graduation approaches. |
| 21 | Song SevenRADWIMPS |  play_arrow | A heartwarming masterpiece by RADWIMPS that makes you feel the bonds |
| 22 | YELLikimonogakari |  play_arrow | A hopeful song about embracing a breakup and stepping forward into the future |
| 23 | Sakura rollFunatsu Mahiro |  play_arrow | A masterpiece that sings of memories like cherry blossoms in spring |
| 24 | road; way; path; street; route; Tao (in philosophy)EXILE |  play_arrow | A moving EXILE classic that depicts precious everyday life |
| 25 | Futabaaimyon |  play_arrow | An anthem of support that portrays the anxieties and hopes of being eighteen |
| 26 | Loved oneFOMARE |  play_arrow | An emotional graduation song by the Gunma band FOMARE |
| 27 | Last SongOfisharu Higedan Dism |  play_arrow | A moving song that sings of farewell and gratitude. |
| 28 | March 9Remioromen |  play_arrow | The moving graduation song “I’ll Be by Your Side” |
| 29 | allyGReeeeN |  play_arrow | GReeeeN’s classic that portrays bonds of mutual support and gratitude |
| 30 | proofflumpool |  play_arrow | An inspiring song that portrays flumpool’s youth |
| 31 | Precious thingsroodo obu mejyaa |  play_arrow | A classic song that sings of the bonds with companions and of parting |
| 32 | Because we’re friends.Ochiai Wataru |  play_arrow | Soothe the sadness of parting with a song of friendship |
| 33 | spring skySuzuki Suzuki |  play_arrow | Suzuki Suzuki’s graduation ballad, a moving piece |
| 34 | Dear,Snow Man |  play_arrow | Snow Man’s moving gratitude ballad |
| 35 | Go, Sakura! / Cheer up, Sakura!THE SUPER FRUIT |  play_arrow | THE SUPER FRUIT's spring cheer song |
| 36 | spring melancholyMrs. GREEN APPLE |  play_arrow | A heartwarming song filled with emotions for the graduation season |
| 37 | Memento moriŌmori Motoki |  play_arrow | A song that warmly watches over a precious farewell |
| 38 | Friend ~Time of Departure~yuzu |  play_arrow | A song of encouragement for a friend, conveying bonds and a positive spirit. |
| 39 | A graduation song, a song of friends.19 |  play_arrow | A coming-of-age song depicting the passage of time and farewell |
| 40 | Youth PhotographLittle Glee Monster |  play_arrow | Heart-touching masterpieces that color the graduation ceremony |
| 41 | Starting Oversumika |  play_arrow | A song of encouragement that gives you a gentle push toward your dreams |
| 42 | On nights when cherry blossoms fallaimyon |  play_arrow | Aimyong’s poignant love song |
| 43 | If there’s a “see you”Mirei Touyama |  play_arrow | A song that sings of farewells and gratitude at graduation |