Japanese dance hits from the 2000s. Songs that make you want to dance on TikTok.
This article introduces Japanese dance tracks that were hits in the 2000s!
In recent years, trends like “Y2K,” referring to the early 2000s, have been popular, and the J-POP scene from that era is full of songs that make you want to dance.
In addition to hits from back then, many tracks have become even more familiar through TikTok, making them great picks for livening up events and performances!
Enjoy these super fun, hype-raising songs—spirited Japanese dance music from the 2000s!
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Dance numbers from Japanese music that were hits in the 2000s. Songs that make you want to dance on TikTok (1–10)
Choo Choo TRAINEXILE
A beloved national dance number released by ZOO in 1991 and by EXILE in 2003, famous for the “Guruguru Dance.” Just doing that dance—where the members line up in a straight vertical line and spin one by one with staggered timing—puts a smile on everyone’s face.
With its catchy melody, danceable rhythm, and positive lyrics, it’s an exceptional youth anthem.
Transcending eras, imagine an exciting future as you sing and dance with light steps.
Joyfulikimonogakari
Among Ikimono-gakari’s songs, this one has an upbeat, pop vibe that’s fully geared toward fun.
It drew attention as the CM song for Ezaki Glico’s Pocky, and the lively choreography with Pocky sticks in both hands is a delightful highlight.
As the title suggests, it’s important to express your sense of joy to the fullest.
The lyrics place great value on the sound of the words, which further emphasizes the fun, so it might be best not only to dance but to hum along while you move.
Effeminate; overly sentimental; being clingy/whiny (context-dependent)Gōruden Bonbā
It’s a signature song by Golden Bomber, a visual-kei air band.
They pretend to play instruments, but once the chorus hits, they ditch the instruments and put on an all-out dance performance—that performance aspect is the big draw of the song.
After not playing instruments became their trademark, there are even versions where they don’t hold instruments from the very start.
Another major appeal is the simple choreography, like hopping to the beat and moving your hands side to side.
If you crank up your energy and dance with everything you’ve got, you can probably recreate a similar vibe.
Japanese dance tracks that hit in the 2000s. Songs that make you want to dance on TikTok (11–20)
Love so sweetarashi
This is a song by Arashi that created a big buzz in the J-pop scene of the 2000s.
It’s characterized by its pop lyrics and catchy melody, with a bright atmosphere that evokes the start of romance, hope, and joy.
Released in February 2007, it was used as the theme song for the drama “Hana Yori Dango 2 (Returns).” It achieved major success, ranking high on the Oricon charts and selling over a million copies.
The song is also popular as a dance number, with easy choreography, making it a great choice for livening up events and performances.
It’s a hit on TikTok as well, perfect for when you want to let loose and have fun.
One Night CarnivalKishidan
An upbeat Kishidan track that became a big hit with its signature intro catchphrase and Para Para-style choreography.
Released in 2002, it drew attention again in 2021 with a tribute version covered by various artists.
With this song, be sure to try the Para Para dance that was popular in discos and clubs in the late 1980s.
The lower body uses a simple two-step, while the upper body features sharp, consistent hand and arm movements.
Get a few people to do it together and the place is guaranteed to light up!
Youthful AmigoShūji to Akira
The music duo formed by Kazuya Kamenashi and Tomohisa Yamashita is called Shuji to Akira.
The unit name comes from the characters they played in the drama Nobuta wo Produce.
Their debut single, which is also known as the drama’s theme song, is Seishun Amigo.
With its catchy and simple choreography, many people imitated it, and it became a social phenomenon.
By the way, Shuji to Akira reunited in 2019, so it might be fun to check out their performances from then as well.
VALENTIBoA
BoA, a singer who debuted in 2000.
The song that catapulted her name across Japan was “VALENTI.” It’s a track that portrays destined love from a woman’s perspective.
The title “VALENTI” means “brave,” and the song lives up to its name with an intense sound.
It can be hard to tell because BoA is always holding a microphone when she sings this song, but the choreography is actually quite dynamic.
There are many videos online that teach the dance for this track, so be sure to check them out.