[2026] The spirit of mutual support connected by music: A collection of classic charity songs
Although dark news such as wars and major disasters continues day after day, those who are actually facing hardship may not even have the luxury of listening to music.
Even so, artists around the world have released many charity songs that will go down in music history, guided by their own convictions.
Because these songs lead directly to support, it’s important that we as listeners can take part in charitable activities by purchasing the tracks.
In this article, we introduce a curated selection of charity songs—both international and Japanese—that we hope you’ll listen to now.
We’ve included many recently released tracks as well, so please lend an ear to the artists’ heartfelt cries.
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[2026] The spirit of mutual aid connected through music: A collection of classic charity songs (31–40)
hawthornandāgurafu
It is Undergraph’s 11th single, released exclusively at live venues.
Structured as a story single, the “prologue” and “epilogue” feature voice actress Miyoko Asō as the narrator.
Proceeds from this CD were used to support recovery efforts for the Tōhoku region Pacific Ocean earthquake.
You&MeSuperfly
It was created by vocalist Shiho Ochi for the victims of the Great East Japan Earthquake.
It was released as Superfly’s seventh digital-only single.
This song was used in the exhibition program at the 2011 World Figure Skating Championships.
Let’s sing a songMISIA
This is a heartwarming ballad by MISIA, written and composed by Masashi Sada and produced together with accomplished musicians including the genius pianist Kanade Kihira.
Released as a charity song on 24-Hour Television in 2021, its straightforward message—overcoming hard times through the power of song—gently seeps into listeners’ hearts, carried by MISIA’s soulful vocals and a grand melody.
Her embracing performance feels as if it softly stays by the side of a faltering heart, giving the strength to believe in tomorrow.
The track is also featured on the album HELLO LOVE.
It’s a hope-filled number, perfect for when you need the courage to take a step forward.
Not Alone ~Let’s Be Happy~SMAP
Released as a download-only single by SMAP, it served as the theme song for the Fuji TV drama “Let’s Be Happy.” It was originally planned for a standard single release, but considering the impact of the Great East Japan Earthquake, it was made download-only.
For each download, 100 yen was donated to the disaster victims.
Because you are hereKuraki Mai
This is a digital-only single produced to raise funds for relief and reconstruction efforts following the Great East Japan Earthquake.
Starting on August 31, 2011, a collaborative video with professional figure skater Shizuka Arakawa was released.
In September, a version featuring voice comments from the two of them was also made available.
[2026] The spirit of mutual help connected by music: A collection of classic charity songs (41–50)
Angry Groove: Earthquake EditionKamon Tatsuo
Released in 1995.
This song criticizes the government’s response to the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake.
All CD royalties were donated.
Tatsuo Kamon also released a charity single, “March of Hope,” in response to the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake.
So that we can keep smiling tomorrowTōkyō purin to taisetsu na nakamatachi
Released in 2014.
The plan is to donate the revenue earned over five years from sales, CDs, and digital music distribution to the Japan Cancer Society.
Artists such as Ayumi Hamasaki, Kumi Koda, Kaori Mochida, misono, hitomi, Dream, AAA, and Tetsuya Komuro participated.
It is a song about the importance of a smile.