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[Recommended for elementary school students] Songs that touch the heart! Moving and comforting songs of gratitude

DancerFukkun:)Tatsuki Fukuda
Primarily active in Tokyo, I have experience as a backup dancer for artists, a music video dancer, and a commercial dancer. I continue to work as a dancer while also engaging in article production. After discovering Michael Jackson in junior high school, I began dancing in my second year of high school. Since starting dance, in addition to the J-Pop and Japanese rock I had been listening to, I began exploring Western R&B, rap, alternative music, and other tracks commonly used for dance. In elementary school, I spent three years in a choir, and because I love singing, I often go to karaoke for fun. These days, I enjoy a wide range of music, from Japanese rock and rap to K-pop.
Deputy Editor of RAG MUSICsasashina
Deputy Editor of RAG MUSIC. JFC-certified fact-checker. I’m Sasashina, a mom currently raising an elementary schooler and a preschooler. During my student years at Kyoto College of Science and Technology, I studied a wide range of fields including sound, lighting, and video technology, building a foundation in comprehensive stage production and creative expression. After graduation, I joined a music production company, where I still work, consistently building experience in production and engaging in a variety of music-centered tasks. Currently, I mainly handle articles for children, drawing on what I’ve learned about parenting and what I feel and discover through daily interactions with my kids. I hope my work can be of help to you, even in a small way!

Here are some heartwarming songs of gratitude and inspiration that we recommend for elementary school students!

From popular J-pop to Vocaloid tracks and beloved graduation songs, these are all timeless pieces that might just bring tears to your eyes.

Even elementary schoolers go through busy days—between studying, lessons, and friendships, life can be just as tough as it is for adults.

Among the songs we introduce, you’re sure to find at least one that resonates with your heart!

Immerse yourself in the world of music, forget your daily worries, shed a few tears, and recharge with plenty of positive energy.

With music by your side, you might just find yourself enjoying each and every day a little more!

[Recommended for Elementary School Students] Songs That Touch the Heart! Healing and Moving Gratitude Songs (1–10)

About meMrs. GREEN APPLE

Mrs. GREEN APPLE – About Me

About meMrs. GREEN APPLE

“Boku no Koto” is the eighth single by Mrs.

GREEN APPLE, released in 2019.

It reached No.

4 on the Oricon Singles Chart and has surpassed 100 million total streams.

It was also used as the theme song for the 97th All Japan High School Soccer Tournament, and its lyrics—conveying that “today is wonderful whether you win or lose”—resonate with the players.

I hope kids who devote themselves to sports in their clubs will listen to “Boku no Koto” and keep giving it their all!

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Promise of SunflowersHata Motohiro

Motohiro Hata – “Himawari no Yakusoku” Music Video

Promise of SunflowersHata Motohiro

This song, which moved listeners as the theme for the touching masterpiece film STAND BY ME Doraemon depicting Nobita and Doraemon’s friendship, was released in 2014 and has remained a beloved classic across generations.

Just like the lyrics, it’s wonderful when we can think about our friends as seriously and as dearly as we do ourselves.

And there will be times when even the friends we love and have always been with set out on different paths.

In those moments, it would be great if we could keep a relationship where, like in the song, we can look ahead and walk forward, believing that “we’ll meet again someday.”

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ParadiseNiziU

NiziU 5th Single “Paradise” — TV anime “Doraemon” ending theme

ParadiseNiziU

NiziU’s “Paradise” teaches us that both ourselves and the friends and family around us are all irreplaceable.

Released in 2023, this track was chosen as the theme song for the movie Doraemon: Nobita’s Sky Utopia.

With the collaboration between Doraemon—beloved by elementary school students—and NiziU, it’s sure to draw listeners in even more.

The gently soaring vocals and lyrics that convey the importance of cherishing each person are deeply moving and touching.

It’s a song that helps you be kind to those around you—and to yourself.

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[Recommended for Elementary School Students] Songs That Resonate with the Heart! Healing and Moving Gratitude Songs (11–20)

Thank youikimonogakari

Thank you / Ikimonogakari (Cover)

Thank youikimonogakari

This is the 18th single by the mixed-gender three-piece band Ikimonogakari, written as the theme song for NHK’s 2010 first-half morning drama series Gegege no Nyobo.

It is often used at graduation ceremonies and as the entrance march for the National High School Baseball Championship, and has been covered by various artists, making it a number frequently heard in many settings beyond the drama.

Its straightforward lyrics resonate with elementary school children, and its easy-to-remember, gentle melody is soothing to the heart—making it a popular song among both children and adults.

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YELLikimonogakari

Ikimono-gakari “YELL” Music Video

YELLikimonogakari

Ikimono-gakari’s single “YELL” has transcended time since its 2009 release and still resonates deeply with many hearts today.

Created as the set piece for NHK’s All-Japan School Music Competition, the song carries a slightly wistful melody, yet its lyrics are filled with a positive message.

Cherished as a graduation song, it’s perfect for moments when you want to express gratitude to friends and family.

Like a gentle encouragement that stands by the listener, it gives you the courage to “take off into the sky of the future.” Truly a highly recommended track!

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flameLiSA

LiSA “Homura” -MUSIC CLIP-

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Listening to this grand ballad feels cleansing to the soul.

Released in October 2020, it’s a song LiSA created as the theme for the film Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba the Movie: Mugen Train.

Beloved by many, it topped Billboard JAPAN’s Japan Hot 100 for four consecutive weeks and eight weeks in total.

Even for elementary school students, hearing it during sad or difficult times can be encouraging.

With its moving lyrics and beautiful melody that resonates deeply, I highly recommend giving it a listen.

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CorrectRADWIMPS

RADWIMPS – The Answer [Official Music Video]

CorrectRADWIMPS

This emotionally resonant song is perfect for graduation season.

RADWIMPS premiered it at a live event in 2023, and the CD was released in February 2024.

The lyrics explore themes of uncertainty, growth, and self-discovery in youth, beautifully capturing the feelings of students facing graduation.

Featuring a distinctive arrangement that incorporates a student chorus, the piece ranges widely from piano-based accompaniment to full band sound.

It’s a song we hope people at graduation ceremonies or life’s turning points will listen to.

It’s also an ideal choice for elementary school students preparing to graduate.

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