School songs

At your school's graduation and commencement, there are several songs you're likely to hear. Probably you can sing along with everyone else, if you like.

Songs for all schools

• 3月9日. Popular around graduation.
• Furusato (ふるさと).
• Hotaru no Hikari (蛍の光). Auld Lang Syne in Japanese. An old traditional graduation song.
• Kimigayo (君が代). Japan's national anthem.
• Nagoriyuki.
• Sakura (Moriyama). Popular around graduation.
• Sekai ni Hitotsu dake no Hana (世界に一つだけの花).
• Tabidachi no hi ni (旅立ちの日に). This song was famously performed by SMAP. Often sung at JHS and HS graduation ceremonies.
• Tegami (手紙 〜拝啓 十五の君へ〜). Popular around graduation.

Akita-specific songs

• Akita Kenminka (秋田県民歌).

Location-specific songs

• Chokai JHS School Song.
• Hitane ES School Song.
• Jinego ES School Song.
• Yashima JHS School Song.
• Yurihonjo City Song.

See also

• Category:Japanese song. School, graduation, and other work-related songs.