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

Friend ~Time to Depart~yuzu

Yuzu “Friend ~The Time of Departure~”

Yuzu’s “Tomodachi: Tabidachi no Toki” is also very popular as a graduation song.

Released in 2013 as a limited-time single, it was chosen as the required piece for the middle school division of the 80th NHK All-Japan School Choir Competition and was also broadcast on NHK’s “Minna no Uta.” The song expresses the sentiment that even if we part ways from here on, we will always remain friends bound by a strong bond.

Try singing it together when graduation approaches or when a friend is transferring to another school.

Parting is painful, but if you can feel the bond of friendship depicted in this song, that sadness will be eased.

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SAKI

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Sakura (Solo)Moriyama Naotaro

Naotaro Moriyama – Sakura (Solo)

Naotaro Moriyama’s classic “Sakura (Dokusho)” was released on March 5, 2003, and is a heartwarming piece completed based on Moriyama’s own experiences.

After being included with a band arrangement on the album “Kawaita Uta wa Sakana no Esa ni Chodo Ii,” it was released as a single in a solo piano version and became a massive hit.

To spread the song, Moriyama spared no effort, embarking on the “Sakura Front Northbound Tour,” traveling to 30 prefectures.

Despite an initial pressing of only 1,200 copies, the song’s post-release momentum led it to achieve the remarkable feat of reaching No.

1 on the Oricon charts, and it continues to be loved by many listeners today.

Especially resonant during seasons of graduation and farewells, “Sakura (Dokusho)” is a wonderful song that gives you the strength to persevere even in difficult times.

Daphne (winter daphne)DISH//

DISH// – Sweet Daphne [Official Video]

This is a song that gently embraces the feelings of students preparing for entrance exams.

Released in 2021 as DISH//’s 14th single, it was also chosen as the theme song for the NTV drama “The Winner in February: A Classroom for Guaranteed Success.” The lyrics, co-written by Takumi Kitamura and Hattori from Macaroni Enpitsu, express the anxieties of examinees and their gratitude toward their families.

The march-like rhythm and choral parts beautifully convey the message that you are not alone.

It’s a track that encourages not only exam-takers but anyone working hard in their daily lives, so elementary school students should give it a listen whenever they need a boost.

Dear, boyHump Back

Hump Back – “Dear, Boy” Music Video

With heartfelt lyrics and a powerful melody, this song resonates with many listeners.

Known as one of Hump Back’s signature tracks, it was released in June 2018 as their major-label debut single.

It was featured as the ending theme for Nippon TV’s “Buzz Rhythm 02” and used in commercials for Shinken Zemi’s high school courses.

The lyrics emphasize the importance of pursuing your dreams and offer the courage to bounce back from setbacks, portraying the struggles and hopes of youth.

It’s a song we highly recommend to elementary school students who are working hard at their studies and extracurricular activities.

Family SongHoshino Gen

Gen Hoshino – Family Song (Official Video)

A singer-songwriter who is active not only in music but also in a wide range of fields such as essay writing, column writing, and acting, Gen Hoshino’s tenth single.

It was chosen as the theme song for the TV drama “Overprotected Kahoko.” This work blends a beat reminiscent of late-1960s to early-1970s soul music with a gentle melody.

The lyrics, which sing about the increasingly diverse forms of modern families, convey a sense of a love that remains unchanged across eras.

It’s a song with a theme that even elementary school children—who have many points of contact with family—can relate to, and one that makes you want to go see your family as soon as you hear it.

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Hoshino Takashi

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KanadeSukima Suichi

Sukima Switch – “Kanade” Music Video : SUKIMASWITCH / KANADE Music Video

Sukima Switch’s “Kanade” is their second single, released in 2004.

Although it only reached No.

22 on the Oricon charts, it gained popularity through karaoke and elsewhere, becoming a long-running hit—its music video on YouTube has surpassed 100 million views.

The lyrics depict a scene where a man and a woman who care for each other must part ways, but depending on how you look at it, it can also feel like the perspective of a parent watching their child grow up and leave the nest.

That’s why I really recommend listening to it as a parent and child, too!

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Hamada Takuya

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It’ll surely be okay.Little Glee Monster

Little Glee Monster – Surely It’ll Be Okay (Live)

Released in 2022, Little Glee Monster’s song “Kitto Daijoubu” (“It’ll Surely Be Alright”) is a warm piece that cheers on every listener who feels lost or anxious.

The song is characterized by lyrics that convey a powerful message about overcoming difficulties and a positive attitude toward pursuing one’s dreams.

Supported by their clear, strong vocals, it encourages you to take a new step forward with the hope that “it’ll surely be alright,” no matter the circumstances.

The themes of “challenging your dreams” and “the courage to face forward” embedded in the lyrics are sure to resonate with elementary school students who work hard every day—whether in their studies or friendships.