[Hit Songs of the 1990s] The Best Uplifting J-Pop Hits!

The 1990s were the heyday of CD sales, and it was also a time when music TV shows and karaoke were booming.

This is a playlist of uplifting tracks from the 1990s!

We’ll introduce everything from explosive, high-energy tunes that get the crowd going to encouraging anthems that cheer you on.

For those who lived through that era in real time, these are timeless classics that will surely feel nostalgic—songs that resonate across all kinds of music fans.

Enjoy the heartfelt lyrics and the uniquely uninhibited charm of the ’90s as you listen!

Playlist

[Hit Songs of the 1990s] The Best Uplifting J-Pop Hits!
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	countrysideTamaki Kōji		Koji Tamaki’s inspiring masterpiece
2	It’s love.V6		A heartwarming song filled with V6’s feelings
3	YAH YAH YAHCHAGE and ASKA		A song of courage to stay true to your beliefs and live as yourself
4	LOVE MachineMōningu Musume.		A classic hit from the '90s, a song of youth and hope
5	Go for it!Urufuruzu		A classic song by Ulfuls that gives you energy and courage
6	Odoru Pompoko RinB.B. Kuīnzu		The classic hit by B.B. Queens, “I Was Maruko.”
7	HOT LIMITT.M.Revolution		A passionate summer anthem by T.M.Revolution
8	FlowerKinKi Kids		Get into a positive mood with an upbeat song!
9	Body & SoulSPEED		A refreshing cheer song from a ’90s idol
10	La La LaDaikoku Maki		Maki Ohguro’s classic song “LA・LA・LA” is captivating.
11	HONEYL’Arc〜en〜Ciel		A moving L’Arc-en-Ciel classic that depicts the emotions of love
12	Love will winKAN		The masterful song that encourages people through music: 'Love Will Win'
13	survival dAnce 〜no no cry more〜TRF		TRF's dance and vocal song
14	Let’s do our best.SMAP		SMAP's 'Ganbarimashou' is an encouraging song.
15	That’s important.Daiji MAN Burazāzu Bando		Limit breaking, a song of an unyielding heart, inspiration that transcends generations
16	Nameless PoemMr.Children		Iconic songs from the ’90s resonate with people’s hearts.
17	Last chanceSomething ELse		Hope and challenge—iconic songs of the ’90s ignite the heart.
18	Over DriveJUDY AND MARY		Judy and Mary’s classic, music that resonates with the heart
19	WOW WAR TONIGHT ~Sometimes Start a Movement~H Jungle with T		Hamada and Komuro’s fight song gives courage to its listeners
20	Lala SunshineMoritaka Chisato		Chisato Moritaka’s refreshing classic, delivering the hope of morning
21	Don’t give upZARD		The Appeal and Influence of ZARD’s Signature Song “Makenaide”
22	Endless JourneyMr.Children		Numerous million-sellers in both singles and albums…
23	Get fired upDaikoku Maki		Moved by the Olympic theme song
24	Chase the ChanceAmuro Namie		Moved by Namie Amuro’s captivating masterpiece
25	This is my way of life.PUFFY		90s PUFFY cheer song, hit song
26	Legendary GirlMizuki Arisa		Ami Ozaki’s debut song is a big hit.
27	Kiss me right nowLINDBERG		I’m moved by the cool song and the female vocals.
28	TOMORROWMayo Okamoto		I was moved by the energizing song and became interested in the singer.
29	Crazy Beat Goes On!DA PUMP		DA PUMP's upbeat popular song
30	For loveOkuda Tamio		An old gentleman’s rock clears my heart
31	Boys & GirlsHamasaki Ayumi		Ayumi Hamasaki’s iconic ’90s hit: hope and resonance
32	Embracing SummerTUBE		An adult summer song—lively and pleasant
33	take me higherV6		FLYING by V6, the theme song of Ultraman Tiga
34	Surely more than anyone else in the worldNagayama Miho & WANDS		The legendary classic song by Miho Nakayama & WANDS
35	FACEglobe		A signature song by globe, a dance-pop track released in 1997
36	The wind is dancing outside the window.SUPER BUTTER DOG		A gemlike melody that cherishes time spent facing your heart
37	Young PeopleSanīdēi Sābisu		A representative work that gently portrays the delicate emotions of youth
38	At any timeMakihara Noriyuki		A heartwarming classic passed down and sung by parents
39	Kujira No. 12JUDY AND MARY		JUDY AND MARY's sports cheer song
40	God of RomanceHirose Kōmi		An iconic winter anthem of the 90s, symbolizing love and youth
41	GET MY LOVE!MAX		MAX’s Eurobeat track, a refreshing and impressive song
42	MariaT-BOLAN		A masterpiece that captivates the heart with T-BOLAN’s charm
43	Young ladies, fall in loveWANDS		Rock that resonates with the heart: refreshing and moving
44	STEADYSPEED		SPEED 1997 annual singles No. 5