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Graduation Songs for Those in Their 30s: Nostalgic Classics That Rekindle Emotions & Timeless Favorites Still Popular Today

When graduation season arrives, you hear graduation songs everywhere.

There are massive hits from the Showa and Heisei eras, songs that have become beloved staples of the season across generations, and new tracks released each year to mark the time of farewells.

In this article, we’ll introduce songs that were hits when people in their 30s were graduating, or that were commonly used at graduation ceremonies.

Listening to the tracks you heard back then—songs you actually sang at the ceremony or that played as background music—might bring back those nostalgic, bittersweet feelings.

They’re also great picks for karaoke at class reunions.

Graduation Songs for Those in Their 30s: Nostalgic Classics That Bring Back the Feels & Timeless Favorites Still Popular Today (61–70)

Tomorrow, when spring comesMatsu Takako

Tomorrow, When Spring Comes – Takako Matsu (High Quality / With Lyrics)
Tomorrow, when spring comesMatsu Takako

Heralding the arrival of spring, “Ashita, Haru ga Kitara” was released in 1997 as Takako Matsu’s debut single.

Her refreshingly clear vocals and the lingering melodic line make the song feel like spring arriving in the heart for many people in their thirties who remember that era.

It was also featured in an NTT commercial, becoming a familiar tune to a wide audience.

Timeless and unfading, this song is a heartwarming choice for karaoke.

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GraduaterShiina Hekiru

Known for its powerful vocals and positive message that cheer on youth, this is a must-have favorite at Hekiru Shiina’s live shows.

It vividly portrays the protagonist’s feelings as they cherish bonds with friends and companions while stepping forward toward their own future.

Even when faced with setbacks and doubts, the unwavering will to keep looking ahead and fighting on resonates deeply atop a passionate melody.

Since its release in January 1998, it has been loved by many fans and was also included on the album “Baby Blue Eyes.” The guitar work featuring DAITA from SIAM SHADE further enhances the song’s appeal.

It’s a recommended track for anyone taking a new step or for those who want to encourage someone striving toward their dreams.

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I should be able to fly (in the sky).supittsu

For those in their thirties, the quintessential graduation-season song has to be Spitz’s “Sora mo Toberu Hazu” (“We Should Be Able to Fly”).

The track was played at countless graduation ceremonies, and the memories of singing it together in classrooms and gymnasiums remain vivid even now.

Masamune Kusano’s vocals awaken the bittersweet feelings of youth, while the guitar melody gently envelops the heart.

This song, which earned the band their first No.

1 on the Oricon singles chart and sold an astounding 1.48 million copies, still feels fresh today and will continue to be loved across generations.

It’s also a highly recommended karaoke staple.

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In conclusion

The songs we sang at graduation never fade with time; they stay in our hearts.

In unguarded moments, a melody can vividly bring back our old classroom and the smiles of our friends.

Why not listen again to those graduation songs that are tied to your precious memories? Along with a sense of nostalgia, you’ll surely feel a new wave of emotion spread through your heart.