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

A Bouquet for YouUtada Hikaru

Hikaru Utada – A Bouquet for You

A beautiful song themed around profound love—aching yet heartwarming.

Written by Hikaru Utada in memory of her mother, Keiko Fuji, who passed away in 2013, it was released in 2016.

With a simple arrangement of piano and strings, its flowing melodic lines and lyrics that gently embrace feelings of loneliness are truly moving.

It’s a masterpiece filled with the preciousness of irreplaceable days and the essence of love—one that gains even more depth when heard in adulthood.

It’s also a song I’d love for elementary school students to listen to!

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lilacMrs. GREEN APPLE

Mrs. GREEN APPLE “Lilac” Official Music Video

This track captivates with its refreshing guitar sound and exhilarating sense of speed.

Crafted by the popular band Mrs.

GREEN APPLE, you might also recognize it as the opening theme for the anime “Oblivion Battery.” Released in April 2024, it went on to win the Grand Prize at the 66th Japan Record Awards the same year.

The lyrics, which depict the brilliance and inner conflicts of youth, amplify the excitement of summer vacation.

Be sure to give it a listen as the perfect BGM for making memories with friends!

At any timeYugeda Kensuke

[Lyrics Video] Donnatokimo (Alto) — Vocals: Oita City Matsuoka Elementary School Music Club

Set to a gentle melody that feels familiar to everyone, Kensuke Yugeda’s song expresses gratitude at the milestone age of ten.

It warmly conveys precious memories with friends and heartfelt thanks to family and teachers.

Its tender, embracing tune resonates deeply with listeners and invites empathy.

The piece is included on the album “Dream & Dream: Yume o Tsunagou,” and it has been selected for inclusion in elementary school music textbooks starting in 2024.

Mr.

Yugeda, who holds school concerts nationwide, has performed over 2,000 times and continues composing with children in mind.

It is a song you’ll want to sing with care when expressing gratitude to important people, such as at a “Half-Coming-of-Age Ceremony” or end-of-year school events.

The Story You Don’t Knowsupercell

The Story You Don’t Know / Supercell (Cover)

This is the debut single by supercell, a creative collective centered around composer ryo and made up of illustrators and designers.

The song was used as the ending theme for the anime Bakemonogatari, and its refreshing melody and tone resonate deeply.

From its striking piano arpeggios to its transition into a driving, fast-paced feel, the song’s structure—paired with its bittersweet lyrics—creates a dramatic, anticipatory atmosphere that clearly appeals even to elementary school students.

It’s a track we especially want you to listen to when you’re in love, and one we recommend for younger listeners as well.

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Hoshino Takashi

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DarlingMrs. GREEN APPLE

Mrs. GREEN APPLE "Darling" Official Music Video

A gem of a medium-tempo ballad that gently embraces the doubts and struggles of adolescence.

Released in January 2025 as the theme song for NHK General’s special program “Mrs.

GREEN APPLE 18 Festival,” the piece sings, like a letter to a loved one, of the beauty of being true to yourself.

The grand performance delivered by Mrs.

GREEN APPLE together with a thousand 18-year-olds brilliantly captured the interplay of youthful radiance and anxiety.

It is a song that stands by the feelings of those who, on the verge of losing their sense of self, long for someone who will accept their true selves.

Its tender melody is one that brings tears to your eyes.

People and PeopleYugeda Kensuke

"Hito to Hito" (Lyrics: Tomohiro Iwai, Music: Kensuke Yugeda, Performance: Toin Gakuen Elementary School) — a choral piece for a music concert

This is a warm piece that sings about the importance of encounters through music.

The fresh melodies woven by Kensuke Yugedate carry a gentle calm while conveying a moving message.

In clear, resonant words, it speaks of the joy born from human connections and the inevitable meaning hidden within chance meetings.

Delivered by the pure voices of the Toin Gakuen Elementary School Choir, the work is also slated to appear in elementary school music textbooks starting in 2024.

Its kind, uplifting message is perfect for children who are about to meet new people in a new environment.

As they take their next step in school life, this wonderful song will give them courage and hope—please give it a listen.

Everyone, everyone is shining.Yugeda Kensuke

Everyone, everyone is shining (unison chorus)

Riding on a cherry-blossom-colored breeze, this heartwarming song by Kensuke Yugeda gently sings of the hopeful arrival of spring.

It carries a message of encouragement for children taking their first steps forward, conveying a sense of anticipation for a shining future.

Its melody, expressing both endearing freshness and the courage to walk toward one’s dreams, tenderly nestles against the listener’s heart.

The piece is included on the album “Shiawase ni Naare” and is a beloved song performed at entrance ceremonies and welcome events for new students in elementary schools across Japan.

Since June 2018, it has been passed down in schools nationwide, and through more than 2,000 school concerts, Mr.

Yugeda has delivered it directly to children.

It is a springtime song brimming with joy, one we hope new students, teachers, and families will listen to.