Gets you pumped! A curated selection of popular and classic Japanese songs perfect as background music for work
Have you ever had the experience where a song suddenly comes on and flips your switch just when you want to focus on work or studying? Work BGM isn’t just background noise—it plays a crucial role in influencing your motivation.
Japanese music in particular has tons of popular and classic tracks that naturally lift your mood and get your hands moving.
In this article, we’ll introduce plenty of recommended BGM that’s perfect to accompany your tasks.
Use it when you want to reset your mood or push through that last stretch!
Playlist
| Gets you pumped! A curated selection of popular and classic Japanese songs perfect as background music for work | |||
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| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1 | OtonokeCreepy Nuts |  play_arrow | A work showcasing the hip-hop appeal of Creepy Nuts |
| 2 | KusushikiMrs. GREEN APPLE |  play_arrow | The dual nature of love painted with oriental tones |
| 3 | every dayYonezu Kenshi |  play_arrow | Feeling refreshed in everyday life with Kenshi Yonezu's new song |
| 4 | glass windowKing Gnu |  play_arrow | King Gnu’s movie theme song: a fusion of stillness and heat |
| 5 | ROSEHANA |  play_arrow | Powerful music that faces adversity |
| 6 | A Little Love SongMONGOL800 |  play_arrow | A song of youth, conveying love and bonds to someone precious. |
| 7 | Blue and SummerMrs. GREEN APPLE |  play_arrow | A summer cheer song filled with the passionate feelings of youth |
| 8 | Revolutionary JourneyAina ji Endo |  play_arrow | Music with driving power and addictive appeal |
| 9 | BibbidebaHoshimachi Suisei |  play_arrow | Hoshimachi Suisei’s explosively popular song becomes a social phenomenon |
| 10 | Utakata LullabyAdo |  play_arrow | ONE PIECE theme song: Ado’s energetic track |
| 11 | Blue HabitatKitanitatsuya |  play_arrow | Tatsuya Kitani’s youth rock, Aoi no Sumika (Blue Home) |
| 12 | kaiju (giant monster)Sakanakushon |  play_arrow | A Song of Passion for the Pursuit of Truth and the Transformation of the World |
| 13 | cherrysupittsu |  play_arrow | Encouragement from Spitz’s classic song “Cherry” |
| 14 | That’s Why I Gave Up MusicYorushika |  play_arrow | Depicting the inner turmoil of a young man who quits music |
| 15 | R.Y.U.S.E.I.Sandaime Jē Sōru Burazāzu fromu Eguzairu Toraibu |  play_arrow | Boost your mood with an energetic track |
| 16 | Biri MillionYuuri |  play_arrow | A masterpiece that gives you precious time, choices, and courage |
| 17 | Eine KleineYonezu Kenshi |  play_arrow | An early masterpiece by Kenshi Yonezu that resonates deeply with the heart |
| 18 | ultramarineAyase |  play_arrow | YOASOBI’s cheer song expresses the passion of believing in dreams |
| 19 | Sugar Song and Bitter StepUNISON SQUARE GARDEN |  play_arrow | The ending theme song of the anime “Blood Blockade Battlefront.” |
| 20 | Promise of SunflowersHata Motohiro |  play_arrow | Theme song of Doraemon movie, a moving work by Motohiro Hata |
| 21 | First LoveUtada Hikaru |  play_arrow | Utada, one of Japan’s leading female artists, ... |
| 22 | A view I’ve never seen beforeSuda Masaki |  play_arrow | The Ki- that came out of au’s Santarō (Three Taro) commercial series… |
| 23 | Respond.Kanjani∞ | It’s the 40th single by Kanjani∞, and mem… | |
| 24 | Get OverDream |  play_arrow | They had been active as a dance-vocal group… |
| 25 | Yesterday and Tomorrowyuzu |  play_arrow | This is Yuzu’s 25th single. It’s very refre… |
| 26 | Because you can do it someday, you can do it today.Nogizaka 46 |  play_arrow | It’s the 19th single by Nogizaka46. Fil… |
| 27 | Sometimes, a tale from long ago — from Porco RossoKatō Tokiko |  play_arrow | A warm song that nostalgically recalls youthful memories |
| 28 | KemuriDJ KRUSH |  play_arrow | DJ Krush's groundbreaking trip-hop track |
| 29 | The Blue MarbleDJ Mitsu the Beats |  play_arrow | DJ Mitsu's jazz and hip-hop fusion track |
| 30 | april.#19KASHIWA Daisuke |  play_arrow | The magnificent musical world of KASHIWA Daisuke |
| 31 | Racing Flashfox capture plan |  play_arrow | A modern jazz-rock classic brimming with a sense of speed |
| 32 | Love’s Melody and Rainy SkiesAAA |  play_arrow | Active as a dance performance group… |
| 33 | LOVE PHANTOMB’z |  play_arrow | The hit by B’z, a rock band representing Japan… |
| 34 | Magical Cooking ~From You to You~BUMP OF CHICKEN |  play_arrow | BUMP OF CHICKEN’s 17th… |
| 35 | My Gift to YouCHEMISTRY |  play_arrow | CHEMISTRY, popular as a musical duo... |
| 36 | Crimson LotusDOES |  play_arrow | It’s a song by the rock band DOES. The anime “… |
| 37 | Dan Dan Kokoro HikaretekuFIELD OF VIEW |  play_arrow | The fourth sing… of FIELD OF VIEW |
| 38 | Full driveKANA-BOON |  play_arrow | Popular as a rock band, KANA-BOO… |
| 39 | HANABIMr.Children |  play_arrow | Popular rock band Mr.Children’s… |
| 40 | Mighty Long FallONE OK ROCK |  play_arrow | The popular rock band ONE OK ROCK’s… |
| 41 | Where love callsPorno Graffitti |  play_arrow | Porno Graffitti's 13th single track… |
| 42 | PERFECT HUMANRADIO FISH |  play_arrow | RADIO FISH is the comedian duo Oriental… |
| 43 | tropical nightSHISHAMO |  play_arrow | A girls’ group that has been gaining popularity mainly among teenagers… |
| 44 | freebirdSMAP |  play_arrow | Despite being missed by people all over Japan last year, they disbanded… |
| 45 | Soul RevolutionSuperfly |  play_arrow | A song produced by Superfly, on NHK… |
| 46 | HOT LIMITT.M.Revolution |  play_arrow | Takanori Nishikawa’s solo project, T.M.R... |
| 47 | Get WildTM NETWORK |  play_arrow | Representative songs of the music unit TM NETWORK... |
| 48 | beetle (specifically, a rhinoceros beetle)aiko |  play_arrow | This is Aiko’s fourth single. Kabuto… |
| 49 | my nameback number |  play_arrow | A three-piece rock band that’s currently all the rage... |
| 50 | From Me to Youflumpool |  play_arrow | This is flumpool’s fifth single. |
| 51 | Bluebirdikimonogakari |  play_arrow | It’s Ikimonogakari’s 10th single. |
| 52 | futureKobukuro |  play_arrow | Kobukuro's ballad movie theme song |
| 53 | Laura’s Scarred BodyGōruden Bonbā |  play_arrow | Golden Bom… who are active as a rock band… |
| 54 | New Treasure IslandSakanakushon |  play_arrow | It’s Sakanaction’s 11th single. |
| 55 | KanadeSukima Suichi |  play_arrow | It's Sukima Switch's second single, and he... |
| 56 | Neo-MelodramaticPorunogurafiti |  play_arrow | It’s one of PornoGraffitti’s hit songs... |
| 57 | BRAND NEW MORNINGMōningu Musume. ’17 |  play_arrow | Formerly the representative grou… of a large-membership idol group… |
| 58 | (RE)PLAYMiura Daichi |  play_arrow | Also known as the Japanese Michael Jackson… |
| 59 | Stars on EarthNakajima Miyuki |  play_arrow | Nakajima, who is active as a singer-songwriter… |
| 60 | LA LA LA Love SongKubota Toshinobu |  play_arrow | A signature song by Toshinobu Kubota, who is active as a singer… |
| 61 | Premium salted grilled Kuroge Wagyu tongue 680 yenOtsuka Ai |  play_arrow | It’s Ai Otsuka’s seventh single. The anime “… |
| 62 | Destiny -Sunflower-Shimatani Hitomi |  play_arrow | Popular as a female singer, Hitomi Shimatani’s… |
| 63 | GO! GO! MANIACHōkago Tī Taimu |  play_arrow | The anime “K-On!”, which became a social phenomenon, ... |
| 64 | I want to be kinder.Saitō Kazuyoshi |  play_arrow | The singer-songwriter Sai, who is very popular, ... |
| 65 | loveHoshino Gen |  play_arrow | The smash-hit drama “We Married as a Job!”… |
| 66 | Alive A lifeMatsumoto Rika |  play_arrow | Active as an anime song singer and also as a voice actor… |
| 67 | The Toilet GodUemura Kana |  play_arrow | This is one of Kana Uemura’s signature songs. Uemura herself… |
| 68 | instinctShiina Ringo |  play_arrow | Singer-songwriter Ringo Sheena’s fourth … |
| 69 | Winter is starting.Makihara Noriyuki |  play_arrow | Makihara, who is active as a singer-songwriter… |
| 70 | Silent majorityKeyakizaka46 |  play_arrow | It's the debut single by Keyakizaka46. The title... |
| 71 | dissonanceKeyakizaka46 |  play_arrow | The sin… of Keyakizaka46, a popular idol group in the spotlight |
| 72 | contrailArai Yumi |  play_arrow | Yuming, aka Yumi Arai’s first album… |
| 73 | moonlightOnitsuka Chihiro |  play_arrow | This is Chihiro Onitsuka’s second single. Chihiro Onitsuka… |
| 74 | Beer and puddingRemioromen |  | The three-member rock band Re—, which is currently on hiatus, |
| 75 | HeroFUNKY MONKEY BABYS |  play_arrow | The music group FU… that disbanded despite being missed |
| 76 | Love SongGReeeeN |  play_arrow | The hit song by the popular music group GReeeeN… |
| 77 | Tomorrow never knowsMr.Children |  play_arrow | The masterpiece “Ashita wa Shirezu” by Mr.Children |
| 78 | threadNakajima Miyuki |  play_arrow | Singer-songwriter Miyuki Nakajima’s signature… |
| 79 | Snow MenHoshino Gen |  play_arrow | The album by Gen Hoshino, who had a huge breakout last year with “Koi,” ... |