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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!

Playlist

Japanese dance hits from the 2000s. Songs that make you want to dance on TikTok.
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1eastHeart Throbsnobobyknows̟+
Heart Throbsnobobyknows̟+play_arrow
Kokoro Odoru, the hit song by nobodyknows+
2eastAge Age Every KnightDJ OZMA
Age Age Every KnightDJ OZMAplay_arrow
Representative mondegreen cover songs of Kishidan’s DJ OZMA
3eastNaughty SunORANGE RANGE
Naughty SunORANGE RANGEplay_arrow
ORANGE RANGE’s iconic hit that represents the 2000s
4eastNihon no Mikata – I Came from Nevada –Yajima Biyōshitsu
Nihon no Mikata - I Came from Nevada -Yajima Biyōshitsuplay_arrow
A musical unit formed from a TV co-appearance
5eastFeeling great!!mihimaru GT
Feeling great!!mihimaru GTplay_arrow
An uplifting classic that colors youth
6eastsense of shameshuuchishin
sense of shameshuuchishinplay_arrow
A moving song by Shuchishin, “Let’s Move Forward”
7eastPolyrhythmPerfume
PolyrhythmPerfumeplay_arrow
A signature song by Perfume, with rhythmic and distinctive music.
8eastChoo Choo TRAINEXILE
Choo Choo TRAINEXILEplay_arrow
A youthful song that brings smiles with its twirling dance
9eastJoyfulikimonogakari
Joyfulikimonogakariplay_arrow
A fun, pop song by Ikimonogakari
10eastLove so sweetarashi
Love so sweetarashiplay_arrow
A signature song by Arashi, a major hit thanks to its lyrics about love and hope.
11eastEffeminate; overly sentimental; being clingy/whiny (context-dependent)Gōruden Bonbā
Effeminate; overly sentimental; being clingy/whiny (context-dependent)Gōruden Bonbāplay_arrow
Golden Bomber's musical performance
12eastYouthful AmigoShūji to Akira
Youthful AmigoShūji to Akiraplay_arrow
Shuji and Akira spark a social phenomenon with “Seishun Amigo.”
13eastVALENTIBoA
VALENTIBoAplay_arrow
BoA’s “VALENTI” is a masterpiece that expresses the courage of love.
14eastPOP STARHirai Ken
POP STARHirai Kenplay_arrow
Ken Hirai’s signature pop hits of the 2000s
15eastOne Night CarnivalKishidan
One Night CarnivalKishidanplay_arrow
Kishidan’s smash hit—let’s dance the Para Para!
16eastShanana☆MINMI
Shanana☆MINMIplay_arrow
MINMI's “Shanana” is a Japanese-style reggae song.
17eastYeah! Super holiday!Matsuura Aya
Yeah! Super holiday!Matsuura Ayaplay_arrow
Aya Matsuura’s popular songs are gaining renewed attention on TikTok.
18eastMatsuken Samba IIMatsudaira Ken
Matsuken Samba IIMatsudaira Kenplay_arrow
Matsuken Samba II is popular across generations.
19eastVenusTakkī & Tsubasa
VenusTakkī & Tsubasaplay_arrow
Tackey & Tsubasa’s “Venus” is popular.
20eastChocolate DiscoPerfume
Chocolate DiscoPerfumeplay_arrow
Valentine song: Perfume’s “Chocolate Disco”
21eastUltra Music PowerHey! Say! JUMP
Ultra Music PowerHey! Say! JUMPplay_arrow
Hey! Say! JUMP’s debut song
22eastFashion bossORANGE RANGE
Fashion bossORANGE RANGEplay_arrow
A bright dance song is loved across generations
23eastHold me, señoritaYamashita Tomohisa
Hold me, señoritaYamashita Tomohisaplay_arrow
Tomohisa Yamashita’s “Daite Señorita” is a big hit.
24eastReal FaceKAT-TUN
Real FaceKAT-TUNplay_arrow
Debut single, big hit, dance track
25eastMini Moni. Janken Pyon!Minimoni.
Mini Moni. Janken Pyon!Minimoni.play_arrow
Mini Moni’s debut single was a big hit.
26eastGrateful, thrilled, and overwhelmed like a stormarashi
Grateful, thrilled, and overwhelmed like a stormarashiplay_arrow
The appeal of Arashi’s dance hit songs
27eastIrresponsible HeroKanjani∞
Irresponsible HeroKanjani∞play_arrow
Kanjani Eight’s life-affirming support song tops the singles chart
28eastLove Revolution 21Mōningu Musume.
Love Revolution 21Mōningu Musume.play_arrow
Morning Musume’s futuristic, space-themed single
29eastcome againm-flo
come againm-floplay_arrow
m-flo’s classic of sonic innovation, Dare to Decide
30eastSay the wordAmuro Namie
Say the wordAmuro Namieplay_arrow
Namie Amuro, a powerful self-written and self-performed track
31eastHeeey?Matsuura Aya
Heeey?Matsuura Ayaplay_arrow
Ayaya Matsuura’s CM song written and composed by Tsunku
32eastFantastipoToraji Haiji
FantastipoToraji Haijiplay_arrow
The retro music of Trazhi and Heidi
33eastDays in rosy huesMAX
Days in rosy huesMAXplay_arrow
MAX covers a Backstreet Boys song
34eastFirst impressionYazaru feat. CA
First impressionYazaru feat. CAplay_arrow
A signature J-pop dance track by Yazers that depicts scenes of romance.
35eastI have wings on my back.KinKi Kids
I have wings on my back.KinKi Kidsplay_arrow
KinKi Kids, a poignant tune with traditional folk instruments
36eastShingo Mama’s Ohay-RockShingo Mama
Shingo Mama’s Ohay-RockShingo Mamaplay_arrow
Shingo Mama’s smash-hit single “Oh-ha”
37eastParadise BabyRIP SLYME
Paradise BabyRIP SLYMEplay_arrow
Bright signature song of summer sun
38eastWekapipoSOUL’d OUT
WekapipoSOUL'd OUTplay_arrow
A rhythmic, uplifting, and inspiring song
39eastPecori NightGorie with Jasmine & Joann
Pecori NightGorie with Jasmine & Joannplay_arrow
A popular dance track that represents the 2000s
40eastLoud Voice DiamondAKB48
Loud Voice DiamondAKB48play_arrow
AKB48’s nationwide breakthrough song, with Maeda and Matsui as the centers
41eastRoco LotionORANGE RANGE
Roco LotionORANGE RANGEplay_arrow
They made their major debut in 2003 and are still ac...
42eastDarlingV6
DarlingV6play_arrow
Popular single by V6, acrobatic performance
43eastBeautifulw-inds.
Beautifulw-inds.play_arrow
A heartwarming song that weaves together the pain of heartbreak and a sense of hope
44eastThe☆Peace!Mōningu Musume.
The☆Peace!Mōningu Musume.play_arrow
A bright onboard dance song by Morning Musume.
45eastreal EmotionKōda Kumi
real EmotionKōda Kumiplay_arrow
FF X-2 theme song, a moving masterpiece about bonds
46eastLovers AgainEXILE
Lovers AgainEXILEplay_arrow
A moving song about love in a winter city
47eastBe My LoveSPEED
Be My LoveSPEEDplay_arrow
A reunion song by SPEED, featuring the mature harmonies of the four members.
48eastDear WOMANSMAP
Dear WOMANSMAPplay_arrow
SMAP “Dear WOMAN,” commercial song, performed on Kōhaku
49eastWhy did I end up falling in love with you?Tōhōshinki
Why did I end up falling in love with you?Tōhōshinkiplay_arrow
A heartbreaking ballad by Tohoshinki, a moving masterpiece that resonates with the heart
50eastLove ABONEWS
Love ABONEWSplay_arrow
11th single, RUSS-K commercial song, reached No. 1
51eastMarriage Fighting-Spirit March “Best Buddies”Kishidan
Marriage Fighting-Spirit March “Best Buddies”Kishidanplay_arrow
Kishidan’s wedding song ranks 6th on Oricon.