[Entrance Ceremony Songs] A Selection of Classic and Popular Tunes That Capture Elementary Schoolers’ Hearts!

La La La Randoseru

[MV] La La La Randoseru – Japan School Bag Industry Association Official Theme Song

One of the major changes when moving on to elementary school is, I think, starting to wear a randoseru.

This song portrays the feelings toward the randoseru that will accompany children through their school life, along with their excitement for a new environment.

Its refreshing sound leaves a strong impression and conveys a positive emotion toward a new chapter.

The lyrics, which make you want to take good care of your randoseru, are also memorable.

It’s a moving piece that evokes bright hopes when first going to elementary school, and, as the grades advance, brings back memories of the days spent together with the randoseru.

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kappamaki

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Let’s sing of springSakushi: Kobayashi Junichi / Sakkyoku: Nakada Yoshinao

Let's sing of spring

Amid the gentle light of spring, this heartwarming song—crafted by Junichi Kobayashi and Yoshinao Nakada—tenderly accompanies the feelings of new students.

Its melody is light and approachable, making it easy for children to hum along.

The lyrics weave in expressions of spring’s arrival in languages from around the world, offering the charm of shared joy that transcends borders.

Since the 1970s, it has been included in elementary school music textbooks and widely used in music education.

Long cherished by many, it’s a perfect piece to sing at entrance ceremonies and spring events as children take their first steps into a new environment.

Let’s sing a songDaiji MAN Burazāzu Bando

[ED01] Let’s Sing a Song / DaijiMAN Brothers Band / Crayon Shin-chan [April 13, 1992 – September 21, 1992]

A heartwarming message that gently embraces the anxieties and hopes of starting school is woven into the melody by DaijiMAN Brothers Band.

Brimming with the wish “May you be happy,” the song’s arrangement, which supports those taking a new step forward, is also memorable.

Released in April 1992 and cherished as the first ending theme of the TV Asahi anime Crayon Shin-chan, this track became a hit second only to the band’s signature song Sore ga Daiji, and is included on the album GOLDEN☆BEST DaijiMAN Brothers Band.

It’s a perfect choice as BGM for entrance ceremonies and preparation for starting school, as well as an encouraging anthem that gives a gentle push to children who feel anxious about school life.

friend

Friend - Lyrics and Music by Naoko Sakurada

You can feel that indescribable mix of excitement and anxiety before starting elementary school in the song “Tomodachi.” It was written and composed by Naoko Sakurada.

Just like in this song, kids often make friends in no time, don’t they? With the smallest trigger, they become close much more easily than adults expect.

The lyrics convey that feeling and seem to gently stand by those who are anxious.

I’m sure that by the time first graders finish listening to this song, their worries will have disappeared—and they might already be friends with the child sitting next to them.

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Yuuko.S

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Hajimari no Uta ~The Distant Sky Clears~ikimonogakari

Ikimono-gakari “Hajimari no Uta ~The Distant Sky, Clear~” Live 2010 (Short Version)

A song from Ikimonogakari filled with dreams and hope.

It features a melody that cheers on new departures and lyrics that resonate with the heart.

Released in December 2009, the track debuted at No.

1 on the Oricon chart and also won a Japan Record Award.

It’s included on the album “Hajimari no Uta ~Tooi Sora Sunde~.” It’s a song I especially want new students who feel uneasy about a new environment to hear.

This work, which gives you the courage to face forward, will surely stay close to the hearts of elementary school children.

Spring has come.

Spring Has Come — lyrics by Tatsuyuki Takano, music by Teiichi Okano / Ministry of Education song

A classic song for spring and entrance ceremonies.

Many people probably learned it in their school music classes.

With story-like, easy-to-understand lyrics, it expresses the joy of spring’s arrival.

It’s a friendly, straightforward piece that’s perfect for ensemble performances on instruments like the melodica or recorder.

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We againSG

We Again (Wind Ensemble ver.) – SG (Official Behind-the-Scenes Music Video)

This work by SG has gained support as an encouraging song that resonates deeply during graduations and farewells.

Its gentle melody, which accompanies young people as they overcome partings and take new steps forward, and its lyrics filled with hope for reunion are especially appealing.

Released in April 2021, it has become a popular track with a cumulative 150 million streams.

Starting in November 2024, it has also been featured in Calorie Mate’s exam-season support commercial, and a concert band version by the Hanazono Tokuei High School Wind Ensemble has been making waves.

It’s a heartwarming song for farewells, graduation ceremonies, and moments when you long to see someone special again.

It’s a recommended track for times when you want to cherish your memories while looking ahead and doing your best.