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)
A graduation song, a song of friends.19
The B-side track to the single “Ano Kami Hikōki Kumorizora Watte,” released in ’99.
A two-person music group that debuted in ’98.
It’s an impressive song featuring gentle yet soulful vocals over a mid-tempo, gradually unfolding rhythm and a melancholic, lyrical melody line.
Masterpieces about friendship. Recommended popular songs (121–130)
My good friendKamayatsu Hiroshi
Included on the 1975 album “Ah, My Good Old Friends.” Born in 1939.
A Tokyo-born musician and member of The Spiders.
The rugged, old-school university student mentioned in the lyrics was modeled after a classmate of Takuro Yoshida—who provided the song—during his time at Hiroshima University of Commerce.
I think Kamayatsu’s voice, carried by the bright, breezy melody, matches the song remarkably well.
Your Best FriendKuraki Mai
If you’re looking for a quintessential song that portrays a bittersweet friendship, Mai Kuraki’s “Your Best Friend” is definitely the one to recommend.
When it was released in 2011, it became a huge hit as the ending theme of Detective Conan.
With its moving melody and lyrics, the powerful message—“Your feelings are reaching me”—unexpectedly grips the heart.
Though friendships can face quarrels or even breakups, this song makes you want to reaffirm the bond with a dear friend; it’s a piece that truly resonates.
Even with friends far away, listening to this track lets you feel that you’re always connected at heart.
It’s a wonderful song that encourages us to cherish friendship and live with gratitude.
My friend, don’t cry.Morita Kensaku
A single released in 1972.
Born in 1949.
A singer, entertainer, and politician from Tokyo.
He is currently the governor of Chiba Prefecture, but he was once such a star that he could be called the very embodiment of the word “youth.” In this song, he sings lyrics encouraging a friend set to the melodic lines of the Group Sounds of the time.
It really evokes the era.
FriendNagabuchi Tsuyoshi
Included on the 1996 album “Kazoku” (Family).
Theme song for the drama “Fire Force.” Born in 1956.
A singer-songwriter from Kagoshima Prefecture.
Released as the first work following a comeback after an arrest for violating the Cannabis Control Act.
The slow ballad melody combined with vocals that speak to a friend makes for an achingly heartfelt experience.
Dear My FriendEvery Little Thing
This is a signature friendship song by Every Little Thing, the band consisting of Kaori Mochida and Ichiro Ito.
The chorus feels like it speaks not only to the other person but also to oneself, making it a friendship song with a reflective touch.
You’re Not Alone ~Connected Feelings~DUFF
This is Duff’s song about friendship, which was gaining popularity by portraying a clear, relatable worldview—like friendship in youth—through a fresh band sound.
Their recognition has been growing thanks to promotion from a major label, and the straightforward expressions make the content easy to understand.