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 (21–30)
Love Revolution 21Mōningu Musume.
It was released in 2000 as Morning Musume’s 11th single.
Arranged by Dance☆Man, it’s a disco-influenced track with Maki Goto and Natsumi Abe as the centers.
They performed it in futuristic outfits made of enamel material with piping and eccentric hairstyles, featuring choreography reminiscent of aliens.
Strongly conscious of the new century, it became their last single of the 20th century.
Heeey?Matsuura Aya
It was released in 2003 as Aya Matsuura’s ninth single.
The song was used in a commercial for FT Shiseido Tissera, and both the lyrics and music were written by Tsunku.
Known for its comical and cute dance, it also drew attention when Ai Haruna impersonated Aya Matsuura performing this song.
Dance numbers from Japanese pop music that were hits in the 2000s. Songs that make you want to dance on TikTok (31–40)
Days in rosy huesMAX
Released in 2000 as MAX’s 18th single, this is a cover of the Backstreet Boys’ “Larger Than Life.” The production theme is “funky & sexy.” Although the lyrics depict the heartache of a breakup and convey a sense of sadness, the bold, forward-looking vocal delivery expresses a sense of decisiveness, while the contrasting choreography emphasizes femininity.
Shingo Mama’s Ohay-RockShingo Mama
This was the first single released under the name Shingo Mama by Shingo Katori of SMAP, and it came out in 2000.
It is the debut single under the Shingo Mama persona—a character he portrayed on the Fuji TV variety show ‘Sata☆Suma’—and it’s a pop song that weaves the phrase “Ohha!” into the opening and chorus.
Featuring simple dance moves that even children can do, it became a massive hit, achieving million-seller status.
come againm-flo
m-flo, with a solid grounding in authentic club music and a talent for seamlessly translating genre-defying sounds into J-POP.
Known as one of their signature tracks, this song portrays the bittersweet emotions of a female protagonist who dances the night away on the floor, trying to cut off her feelings for someone who’s indifferent to her.
Released in January 2001 as their ninth major-label single, it became widely recognized after being featured in a Kanebo Cosmetics commercial.
It’s also included on the classic album EXPO EXPO.
The rhythm at the core of this piece was remarkably innovative in Japan’s music scene at the time, and its refined sensibility is still striking today.
It’s a cool dance tune, perfect for nights when you want to feel a bit more grown-up or when you need a change of mood.
First impressionYazaru feat. CA
A signature J-pop dance track from the 2000s by Yaen feat.
CA.
The song was used as the opening theme for the Fuji TV drama “Omiai Kekkon.” With lyrics by Yasushi Akimoto and music by Tsugutoshi Goto, it features a melodic, pop-infused sound.
Its lyrics about chance encounters and fated love resonate with listeners.
Released in March 2000, it performed well on the Oricon charts.
The track is included on Yaen’s albums “evolution” and “Tesshu.” Listening to this song may bring back memories of those heart-fluttering days of love.
I have wings on my back.KinKi Kids
It was released in 2001 as KinKi Kids’ 11th single.
The song was used as the theme for the Nippon TV drama “Arata Mukai’s Animal Diary: The Misfortunes of Rosinante,” starring Tsuyoshi Domoto.
Created by a stellar duo—lyrics by Takashi Matsumoto and music by Tetsuro Oda—it features a melancholic, exotic melody that incorporates traditional instruments, and is said to have shifted the duo’s artistic direction.
The mature choreography is also memorable.