[Japanese School Anthems] A Hot Topic at Koshien! From Beautiful Anthems to Unique Ones, All Introduced at Once
A school anthem that resonates in everyone’s heart, alongside irreplaceable memories of youth.
Lyrics that convey nostalgia and pride, a majestic melody, and the exhilaration of singing together with friends.
Japan is home to countless school songs that leave you spellbound.
In this article, we’ve carefully selected especially captivating anthems from schools across the country—ones you’ll want to tell someone about right away! From beautifully moving pieces to quirky songs with a unique worldview, and even cool, contemporary numbers, we’ll introduce a wide range of standouts.
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[Japanese School Anthems] A Hot Topic at Koshien! From Beautiful to Unique: A Comprehensive Showcase (31–40)
Ushiko Elementary School Song
The school opened in 1977, and its school song was created in February 1978.
With lyrics by Koyo Takagi and music by Yoshiki Yamamoto, this school song features a very easy-to-remember, singable melody—so much so that even first-year students who have just enrolled can likely learn it right away.
The clear, accessible lyrics also seem well-suited to a school song.
Utsunomiya Prefectural Technical High School
This school anthem, titled “Infinity,” was composed by Sadao Watanabe from Utsunomiya.
The lyrics were written by Tomoyasu Hotei at Watanabe’s request.
By continuing to sing this song throughout their emotionally formative high school years, students may be inspired to contemplate a future that is boundlessly open.
Nishihara Elementary School Song
This is the school song of an elementary school in Okinawa Prefecture.
The lyrics were written by Toshinari Higa, and the music was composed by Chokyo Nakamoto.
Fitting for an elementary school founded in 1882 (Meiji 15), the lyrics carry a sense of history.
It’s the kind of school song that makes you naturally straighten your posture and sing properly when you perform it—and straighten your posture and listen properly when you hear it.
Kannonji Elementary School Song
This is a school song titled “Hands,” with lyrics and music by Ryunosuke Ikoma.
The children of Kanonji Elementary School sing this song on many occasions over their six years there, and it’s such a wonderful school song that I believe even after they become adults, just remembering it in hard or sad times will help them carry on.
Daigo Elementary School Song
This is the school song of an elementary school located right next to Daigo-ji Temple in Fushimi Ward, Kyoto City.
You could say it’s a classic example of a traditional school song.
First graders who have just enrolled probably won’t understand the meaning of the lyrics at first.
Even so, as they keep singing it over the six years, they’ll come to understand its meaning, and it will become an important song for them.
[Japanese School Anthems] A Hot Topic at Koshien! From Beautiful to Unique School Songs, All Introduced at Once (41–50)
Kamaishi Elementary School Song
It’s a school song with lyrics by Hisashi Inoue and music by Seiichiro Uno.
What striking, straight-to-the-heart lyrics they are.
After the earthquake disaster, elementary school gymnasiums were used as evacuation centers, and it’s easy to understand why many people said they were encouraged when they saw the school song’s lyrics hanging on the wall.
You could say it’s a school song with a powerful force that can serve as a cheering anthem for anyone.
Asozu Elementary School Song
This is the school song of an elementary school located in the southern part of Fukui City, which Makoto Kawamoto attended.
The lyrics were written by Otome Fujii, and the music was composed by Kosaku Yamada.
Some parts of the lyrics may be a little difficult for elementary school students to understand, but the more you sing it, the more it gently seeps into your heart.