A song to support recovery from the earthquake disaster. Connecting a circle of reconstruction support through music [Ganbarō Nippon / Let’s keep going, Japan].
[To everyone affected by the earthquake off the eastern coast of Aomori Prefecture in 2025] We extend our heartfelt sympathies to all who have been impacted by this earthquake.
Earthquakes are one of the natural disasters that cannot be avoided as long as we live in Japan.
Many large earthquakes have occurred in the past, bringing great sorrow and hardship.
Yet each time, support has arrived not only from within Japan but from around the world.
Among these recovery efforts, there has been a great deal of support through music, with musicians across the globe releasing many songs filled with hopes for recovery from the disaster.
“May music help even one more disaster survivor regain their strength…” In this article, we introduce a selection of such songs that embody this sincere wish.
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A song to support earthquake recovery. A circle of recovery support connected through music [Hang in there, Japan] (71–80)
Miracle PianoKinjō Ayano
The “Miracle Piano” in the title refers to a real piano in Iwaki City, Fukushima Prefecture.
It was damaged by the tsunami and was in terrible condition, but it was restored through painstaking repairs.
That’s why it’s called the Miracle Piano.
This song was born from Ms.
Kinjō’s encounter with that piano.
It is a piece dedicated to the lives lost in the disaster—one that will move you to tears.
Please listen to the gentle, warm singing voice.
It is included on the album Beloved Days, released in 2022.
Bridge Over TomorrowRemioromen
Remioromen, who produced numerous hit songs and went on hiatus in 2012.
Their 2006 album HORIZON includes this track, Bridge to Tomorrow.
It features an upbeat, uplifting melody that makes your heart soar, and lyrics brimming with dreams, hope, and the determination to seize the future—an optimistic, bright song.
It’s a motivational anthem that gives you a push when times are tough.
Us, ten years from now10 for 10 TOHOKU
Marking the 10th anniversary of the Great East Japan Earthquake, “Us Ten Years Later” was created with many heartfelt sentiments.
The song was written and composed by Satoru Sakamoto, vocalist of the Sendai-born rock band JIGGER’S SON, and features voices joined by people connected to Miyagi Prefecture, including Koichi Yamadera and Junko Yagami.
It’s a piece meant to be shared worldwide as an anthem of support—carrying the feelings that must not be allowed to fade, from wounds that still haven’t healed after ten years to the changes that have come over that time.
Because you are hereKuraki Mai
A digital-only single released on April 11, 2011 via the iTunes Store and other platforms to support earthquake disaster recovery.
On iTunes, a collaborative video with professional figure skater Shizuka Arakawa was also made available.
Mai Kuraki reflected on what she could do in response to the disaster.
Through the song, the unwavering resolve conveyed in the lyrics—her determination to continue singing in order to bring hope—really comes through.
Let’s Try Again !Team Amuse
A charity song to support recovery from the Great East Japan Earthquake, initiated by Keisuke Kuwata of Southern All Stars, who belongs to the talent agency Amuse, and produced by gathering talents from the agency.
It’s a lavish support song featuring a star-studded lineup including Southern All Stars, Masaharu Fukuyama, Perfume, and Porno Graffitti.
A medley of their signature hits, it’s a track that lifts your spirits.
Walk OnU2
It’s a recovery support song carrying the message: even though many obstacles stand in our way, for now we just have to keep walking! This is an official track that has also been sent to Japan as a charity song.
It features a characteristically clean U2 sound.
In conclusion
We introduced plenty of songs, starting with those filled with hopes for disaster recovery, as well as tracks that confront the anxieties after an earthquake and the painful memories of past disasters.
There were many heartwarming support songs and empowering tracks that gave us a push forward.
We believe that music has the power to heal people’s hearts, give them strength, and inspire the will to stand up again.