[J-Pop] A collection of upbeat songs: tracks that boost your mood
When you’re feeling down, many of us try to lift our spirits by listening to music, don’t we?
Sometimes just listening to an upbeat song can make you feel a little more positive.
In this article, we’ll introduce cheerful Japanese songs that are perfect for when you’re low on energy or want to get pumped up.
We’ve gathered a wide variety of tracks regardless of gender, age group, genre, or lyrical themes.
Find songs that match your mood and feelings, and take your time listening to them!
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[Japanese Music] A collection of upbeat songs: tracks that lift your spirits (51–60)
Ribbon feat. Kazutoshi Sakurai (Mr.Children)TOKYO SKA PARADISE ORCHESTRA
An upbeat tune that lifts your spirits from the horn-driven intro.
You might also know it from the Kirin Beer commercial! Featuring Mr.
Children’s Sakurai, this track has a breezy freshness—like a wind rushing from behind—and an irresistibly happy vibe.
Yanaka Atsushi’s lyrics, woven in words that would resonate with Sakurai as well, overflow with a gentle warmth that spreads a feeling of happiness from one moment to the next.
It’s bursting with momentum and makes you want to throw your arms wide and shout “HELLO WORLD”—a bright, uplifting song that fills you with positivity!
GONGWANIMA
It’s an energetic WANIMA track that boosts your mood and lifts your spirits just by listening.
It was chosen as the theme song for the long-awaited film adaptation of the manga ONE PIECE, ONE PIECE STAMPEDE.
How about taking this song along and heading out for a lively, fun outing—just like Luffy and his crew’s adventures?
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YOASOBI is a music duo that could be said to be at the very center of today’s J-POP scene.
Some of you may have heard just the chorus of this song, as it was used in an ahamo commercial.
Riding on an uptempo, four-on-the-floor dance beat, ikura’s fresh and clear vocals feel absolutely delightful.
It’s the perfect track for boosting your mood or getting pumped up.
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Starting with its selection as the theme song for the Masaki Suda–starring film “Akegarasu,” this track has also been featured in various commercials.
Vocalist Yohei Kawakami’s exhilarating high notes will clear away any gloom in your heart.
Like a migratory bird soaring freely across the sky, this song will carry you into a brighter world!
[J-Pop] A collection of upbeat songs: tracks that boost your mood (61–70)
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Whether you’re in love or feeling low, here’s an uplifting back number track that fits any kind of day! It’s perfect both for those who are down because they’re caught up in a seemingly difficult romance, just like in the song, and for anyone who simply wants to brighten their mood.
Let this refreshing, fast-paced tune clear the clouds and leave your heart feeling refreshed!
Happy Order?imase
A single packed with a comfortable rhythm and positive messages that color the days of youth.
Released in April 2024 as a tie-in song with McDonald’s, this track showcases imase’s pop sensibility to the fullest.
Riding a breezy beat, it sings about worries unique to young people—like unexpected shift changes at a part-time job—in a way that invites empathy and courage.
It gently reminds us of the small joys of everyday life and the importance of human connection.
It’s the perfect song to play when you want to take a breather in the midst of a busy day.
Feeling great!!mihimaru GT
Released in 2006, mihimaru GT’s 9th single “Kibun Jōjō ↑↑” is their signature song.
Its fresh, light, upbeat tune pairs perfectly with the vocalist’s cute voice.
Listening to this track makes you forget your worries and just want to dance!