Classic songs about friendship. Recommended popular tracks.
This is a playlist of classic Japanese songs in which words like “friend,” “friends,” or “friend” (furendo) appear in the title or friendship is the main theme.
From million-selling hits to hidden gems, it’s packed with friendship songs performed by renowned artists.
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Masterpieces about friendship. Recommended popular songs (111–120)
To become friendsdōyō
“To Become Friends” centers on the theme of meeting irreplaceable, cherished friends.
Created as a children’s song, it’s sung in many settings, from kindergartens and nursery schools to various other occasions.
Because hardships and loneliness exist, the song portrays feelings toward friends who support one another, resonating not only with children but also with adults.
Try performing overlapping vocals to its gentle, unhurried melody.
Why not receive its warm message that inspires us to treasure our encounters with others?
Friendship Hymndōyō
Based on the American march The Battle Hymn of the Republic, Tomodachi Sanka is an arrangement with Japanese lyrics.
Along with a bright melody that feels like walking toward the future, it celebrates the friendship between friends.
Singing together to the lively rhythm can heighten a sense of unity and create opportunities to deepen connections.
It’s also fun to assign different parts to different singers or add simple choreography and try it as a song-and-dance.
Give this catchy friendship song a listen—something people of all ages, from children to adults, can enjoy.
Everyone is friendsdōyō
“We’re All Friends” is a graduation song that sings about how the feeling of caring for friends continues even when we’re apart.
It’s often sung by children when they graduate from kindergarten or nursery school.
Precisely because it’s a moment of parting with dear friends, you want to express your gratitude with a smile.
To convey those feelings, a pop song with a bright melody is perfect.
No matter how much time passes, this is a piece that overflows with the feeling of cherishing the important people by your side right now.
It’s not only great for graduations, but also recommended to sing for friends who are transferring schools or moving away.
FriendFujii Fumiya & Noritake to Hiromi
A catchy song with friendship as its theme.
It features Fumiya Fujii’s profound lyrics and a heartwarming melody.
Created in collaboration with Noritake Kinashi and Hiromi, it was released exclusively for digital distribution in June 2015 as the theme song for the TV program “Kinashi, Fumiya, and Hiromi on the Road! Camping Car Training Camp.” This work gently portrays conversations and memories with friends, as well as values that change over time.
It’s a song you’ll want to dedicate to someone special as an expression of gratitude.
It might be nice to listen to it with friends and share some smiles.
RPGSEKAI NO OWARI
Kiroro is a female musical duo consisting of vocals and piano.
This is their 2001 release, “Best Friend.” It was chosen as the theme song for the NHK morning drama series Churasan and was also performed on NHK’s Kōhaku Uta Gassen, making it a hit.
The lyrics are filled with lines that would make you blush if a friend said them to you directly.
When vocalist Chiharu Tamashiro’s clear, straightforward voice rides over the gentle melody, it feels incredibly comforting.
It’s a friendship song that warms the heart.
BEST FRIENDSMAP
A smash-hit friendship song by the idol group SMAP, who have gained popularity not only in Japan but also overseas with their uplifting messages and universally approachable melodies.
The song expresses the feelings of a close friend who will always come to help whenever you’re struggling, and its simple melody makes it easy to sing.
FriendKiroro
This song is about the feelings of supporting and caring for each other as friends.
It’s a song that naturally warms your heart.
Rather than superficial friendship, it makes you realize how truly important it is to have friends you can trust from the bottom of your heart.
The tempo is slow as well, making it calming to listen to.