[Recommended for elementary school students] Songs that touch the heart! Moving and comforting songs of gratitude
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!
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[Recommended for Elementary School Students] Touching and Soothing! Heartwarming Songs of Emotion & Gratitude (41–50)
Make my heartHirai Ken
Ken Hirai’s “Boku no Kokoro wo Tsukutte yo” makes you feel that relationships with friends, family, and the people around you are truly irreplaceable.
Released in 2017, the song was chosen as the theme for the popular children’s anime Doraemon’s film “Doraemon the Movie: Nobita’s Great Adventure in the Antarctic Kachi Kochi.” When important people like friends and family are smiling, you feel happy too.
Conversely, when they look sad, you start to feel sad yourself.
Those who can move your feelings like that are truly important in your life.
Like the message of this song, cherish relationships where you can always think of each other, no matter where you are.
[Recommended for Elementary School Students] Songs That Resonate with the Heart! Healing and Moving Songs of Gratitude (51–60)
That gentle girlsupittsu
Spitz’s “Yasashii Ano Ko” has a light, sprightly melody that puts you in a gentle mood.
Released in 2019, the song was chosen as the theme for the NHK morning drama “Natsuzora,” starring Suzu Hirose.
The lyrics portray a tender wish to let a loved one know about those simple yet beautiful scenes overflowing with nature.
When we come across things that make our hearts flutter or warm us inside, we naturally want to share them with dear friends who are always kind to us.
Just like in this song, when you find something wonderful, try sharing it with your friends.
Then maybe next time, your friends will share something lovely with you—and it might just comfort and heal you.
TwinsCHiCO with HoneyWorks
An emotional song that lets you express gratitude to a dear friend: CHiCO with HoneyWorks’ “Twins.” Despite its bright melody, there’s something that inexplicably tugs at the heart.
Listening to it with a friend you can call your best friend will help you both feel how important you are to each other.
Even if you can’t put it into words, if you listen together, your feelings will surely come through.
Thank you from the bottom of my heart.naniwa danshi
A heartwarming mid-tempo number sung by Naniwa Danshi as the theme song for the theatrical film of Nintama Rantaro, which portrays the adventures and growth of young ninja.
Its gentle melody and lyrics filled with gratitude perfectly match the film’s world.
Released as a digital single in November 2024, it will help build excitement for the movie’s December premiere.
Celebrating the irreplaceable moments of everyday life and the bonds between friends, this song is perfect for expressing thanks to someone important or when you want to feel a warm, gentle lift.
Packed with the charms of Naniwa Danshi that even elementary school kids can relate to, it’s a must-listen track.
fireworks (launched into the sky)DAOKO × Yonezu Kenshi
It’s a song created in collaboration between the female singer DAOKO and the singer-songwriter Kenshi Yonezu.
It was released as a single in 2017.
A perfect love song for the end of summer, its heartrending melody is captivating.
It served as the theme song for the film “Fireworks, Should We See It from the Side or the Bottom?”
Love MySelfIS:SUE
A refreshing pop dance track from IS:SUE.
It’s a warm song that gently conveys the importance of loving and believing in yourself, while staying close to feelings of anxiety and doubt.
The members’ lively vocals are striking, and the light rhythm and melody resonate pleasantly.
Released in February 2025, this work delivers a heartwarming message along with clear, airy vocals.
It’s a song you’ll want to listen to when you feel like you’re losing your way or when you’re ready to take a new step.
It’s sure to become an encouraging anthem that softly and kindly gives you a push forward.
paprikaYonezu Kenshi
A self-cover by singer-songwriter Kenshi Yonezu of the song he originally wrote for the kids’ music group Foorin.
Because the track became a massive hit that sparked a social phenomenon, it’s a number well known even among elementary school children.
Compared to Foorin’s poppy, dance-inducing version, the self-cover takes on a calmer tone; even with the atmosphere completely changed, the catchiness remains, reaffirming the strength of the melody.
Rather than the energetic feel of the original, this version is a soothing number you can relax to.
