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[Song for a Departure] A send-off song for you. A classic masterpiece among departure songs.

Editor-in-Chief, RAG MUSICHane Keisuke
Editor-in-chief of RAG MUSIC. JFC-certified fact-checker. After working in a music studio and handling wedding sound, joined the RAG MUSIC editorial team in 2016. Experienced with a variety of instruments: marching band in elementary school, clarinet in junior high school wind ensemble, and drums in a band from high school onward. Drawing on my own musical activities and the experience gained through my work, I produce daily articles, including various song introductions, features on music festivals around the country, and live reports. In music, I enjoy not only rock from Japan and abroad but, lately, a wide range of J-pop as well.

Starting a new chapter—whether it’s pursuing further education, changing jobs, or chasing your dreams in a new place—there are many kinds of departures in life.

Leaving the familiar and stepping into a new environment is never easy, and you may face many tough moments along the way.

Here, we’ll introduce uplifting songs to cheer you on—songs for setting out, graduation songs that give you the courage to keep going in a new place.

We’ve carefully selected powerful anthems that will push you forward as you take your next step, and that are also perfect for sending to the dear friends and companions who are about to embark on their own journeys.

[Departure Song] A send-off song for you. Classic departure-themed songs (81–90)

Transparent wingsruuto

Transparent Wings / Root Music Video

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This song produced by Root portrays, from the perspective of a flightless bird, the longing for dreams, setbacks, and the meaning of taking on challenges.

Set to a melody that is both poignant and powerful, it depicts the journey of a protagonist who once only yearned, until they finally take flight.

Released on October 25, 2024—Root’s own birthday—the track was accompanied by a simultaneous music video drop.

The video shows a boy gaining wings and soaring through the sky, moving the hearts of viewers.

As an anthem for those chasing their dreams, it’s the perfect song to gift someone special on their birthday.

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Sakura (Solo)Moriyama Naotaro

Naotaro Moriyama – Sakura (Solo)

Sakura (Solo)Moriyama Naotaro

This song, themed around cherry blossoms that brighten the spring graduation season, gently sings of farewells, reunions, and the treasured memories that remain in our hearts.

Naotaro Moriyama’s clear, pure vocals and the majestic arrangement of piano and strings resonate deeply.

The beautiful story, intertwining life’s important moments with the fleeting nature of cherry blossoms, leaves a lasting impression on listeners.

Released in March 2003, the track was chosen as the ending theme for the MBS/TBS program “Sekai Ururun Taizaiki,” and was later included on the album “In Search of New Spices.” Embraced as a song that accompanies life’s milestones such as graduation and school entrance ceremonies, it has also become a gentle, comforting piece for elementary school children.

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In conclusion

We’ve introduced a rich selection of uplifting anthems that give you strength when you feel like your heart might break in a new environment, as well as classic graduation songs that encourage taking that first step forward.

I’m sure you found songs you’ll want to listen to or give to someone at the moment of departure.

I hope the songs we introduced will support you—or someone important to you—as you leave your familiar surroundings and take on new challenges in a new place.