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[For Women] A Song to Gift Your Dear Friend | A Curated Selection of Heart‑Touching Friendship Songs!

Accompanist / Piano InstructorYuri
Accompanist pianist × piano instructor × web writer. I began piano lessons at age four and, inspired by my piano teacher, decided to pursue music. I went on to specialized music programs in high school and university, where I discovered the appeal of accompanying instrumentalists and singers. Currently, alongside teaching piano, I work mainly in my home region of Aichi as an accompanist for flute, voice, choir, and more. Through lessons, my students often introduce me to trending songs, and my hobby is trying anything on the piano—Japanese and Western pop, commercial jingles, and beyond. Since 2021, I’ve also been active as a web writer, covering music and a variety of other genres.
Keyboard playerSAKI
I’ve been playing the Electone since I was six, mainly performing Disney music, anime songs, and music from dramas and films. I post performance videos on YouTube and social media, and I also give concerts. Building on my Electone experience, I took up synthesizer and piano during my student years and performed at school-sponsored events. As a writer, I’ve covered not only music-related topics but a wide range of genres, so I hope to draw on my experience to deliver articles that make readers think, “I want to try that!” or “I want to listen to that!”

Introducing touching friendship songs perfect to give to the women in your life.

Crying together, laughing together… whether times were fun or tough, every moment you shared is a treasure!

You must have a dear friend who makes you feel that way.

In this article, we’ve gathered songs themed around that irreplaceable “friendship,” as well as moving tracks you’ll want to dedicate to a close female friend.

“Because you were there, I could keep going.” “Let’s stay friends forever.”

If you want to convey those straightforward feelings that are hard to put into words, be sure to check out this article!

[For Women] Songs to Give to a Cherished Friend | A Curated Selection of Moving Friendship Songs (21–30)

Maybe because we're friends.Koresawa

Koresawa: Maybe because we're friends.

Maybe it's because we're friends — Koresawa.

A friendship song I especially recommend to young women is Koresawa’s “Maybe Because We’re Friends.” It’s by the female singer-songwriter whose heartbreak ballad “Tobacco” became a big hit.

While “Tobacco” expressed a breakup between a man and a woman in an achingly sad way, this song is the opposite—very poppy and cute! That’s the biggest reason I recommend it to young women, and the words in the lyrics are packed tightly with the scent of youth.

It’s a song that makes you cherish even more all the times you’ve spent together—the moments you laughed, the moments you cried, and all the time you’ve shared up to now.

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Loop of SmilesAAA

AAA / “Smile Loop” Music Video (short ver.)

Smile Loop AAA

If you’re looking for a song to send to a friend who’s feeling down or to express your gratitude, AAA’s “Egao no Loop” is highly recommended! It’s a gentle ballad that evokes a bright future, making it especially perfect for friends who feel anxious about graduations, new beginnings, and the like.

Rather than forcefully pushing them with a “Do your best!” message, it carries a soft sentiment: “If you keep smiling, happiness will surely come your way,” which makes it ideal for sending to a female friend.

I hope you can listen to this song and keep sharing smiles together!

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Because you are hereUru

[Official] Uru “Because You Are Here” — Theme Song for TBS Sunday Theater ‘Ship of Theseus’

Uru because you are here

A gemlike ballad by Uru, whose heartwarming vocals and melody gently enfold feelings for a loved one.

Released in February 2020 as the theme song for TBS’s Sunday drama “Ship of Theseus,” the piece conveys a powerful desire to bring happiness to someone important and to protect them.

Even while carrying anxiety about tomorrow and regrets about the past, the song expresses gratitude for the constant presence that stays by one’s side, seeping into the heart with Uru’s clear, luminous voice.

It’s the perfect track to send to close friends or family when you want to say “thank you,” a sentiment that’s often hard to put into words.

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I'm glad I met you.Sonoko Inoue

Sonoko Inoue – “I’m Glad I Met You” (short ver.)

I'm glad I met you Inoue Sonoko

Inoue Sonoko’s song “Kimi ni Deaete Yokatta,” a popular graduation tune.

Parting from friends you’ve spent so much time with can feel really scary and lonely, right? This song is perfect for expressing gratitude to your friends and telling them, “Thanks to you, I feel like I can keep doing my best.” Feelings that seem too obvious to put into words on a normal day might be easier to say at graduation.

To stay friends from here on out, you’ll want to strengthen your bond with each other, too!

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So, you are not alone.Little Glee Monster

Little Glee Monster “So, You’re Not Alone” Music Video Short Ver.

So, you're not alone — Little Glee Monster

Little Glee Monster is a female vocal group that delights us with overwhelming harmonies and performances.

Their eighth single, released in 2017, is “Dakara, Hitori Janai” (“So You’re Not Alone”).

The music video, filmed at Universal Studios Japan, also made waves for featuring them dancing with characters like Snoopy.

It’s a song that gives you courage and energy, telling you, “Even when things are tough, you’re not alone.” If you listen to it while thinking of the friends who stayed by your side and watched over you during hard times, it will resonate with you even more deeply.

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A bouquet of flowers with loveSuperfly

Superfly “A Bouquet With Love” Music Video

A bouquet with love Superfly

Superfly captivates with an overwhelming, powerful vocal presence that belies her small frame.

One of her signature songs is “Ai o Komete Hanataba o” (“A Bouquet with All My Love”)! It’s popular as a song to dedicate to parents at weddings, but it’s also perfect for expressing gratitude to someone special, regardless of age or gender.

Even if you can’t say a straightforward “thank you,” your heartfelt feelings will surely reach a close friend—though thinking that way can make you miss the moment to say it.

This is a number that gives you the push you need to convey your appreciation to a dear friend.

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We’ve alwaysIkimonogakari

Ikimono-gakari “We Are Always” Music Video

We are always Ikimono-gakari

A warm melody that gently wraps around the bond with a cherished friend seeps into the heart.

It’s a cheering song that gives you the courage to walk forward with your companions, while staying close to the fear of moving ahead.

Because we have friends who support one another, we can take a new step—this song conveys the preciousness of such friendship.

Released by Ikimono-gakari in January 2012 as the campaign CM song for U-CAN, the piece was also included on the album NEWTRAL and moved the hearts of many.

Its warm vocals and positive message will surely give a gentle push when you want to express gratitude to a dear friend or cheer on someone taking on a new challenge.

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