Encouraging songs: timeless masterpieces that resonate with the heart, recommended popular tracks
For everyone who just can’t get motivated, who’s stuck in their thoughts after a shock, or feeling down after making a mistake at work—we’ve put together a long list of “encouragement songs” to lift you up.
We’re introducing timeless, heart-touching classics—both new and old—to support all of you giving your best every day.
Watch the MVs while you listen, or pop in your earphones and let the music give you a solid boost!
Use these to recharge your heart and power up.
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Encouragement songs: timeless, heart-touching masterpieces and recommended popular tracks (31–40)
Golden SoulShonan no Kaze
Shonan no Kaze delivers a track infused with the souls of four members.
From start to finish, the energy bursts forth.
You can’t help but be captivated by the way they coolly sing, “Run full speed as yourself,” and before you know it, you’re listening all the way to the end.
It makes you want to ask yourself, “Am I living the right way now?”
At all times.Makihara Noriyuki
This song, which became his first million-seller both as a single and on the album, was also used as the entrance march for the Spring High School Baseball Tournament, so I think many people have heard it.
Thanks to these achievements, Noriyuki Makihara made his first appearance at the 42nd NHK Kōhaku Uta Gassen.
dance hallMrs. GREEN APPLE
This song is also well known as the theme for the morning information program “Mezamashi 8.” Delivered by Mrs.
GREEN APPLE, it reminds us that we ourselves are the protagonists on the stage called life.
Even when things are tough, it gives you a push, telling you that in the end everything will be okay—like a protective charm in song form.
The track is included on the mini-album “Unity,” released in July 2022, and it won an Excellence Award at the 64th Japan Record Awards.
It’s the perfect song to start an important day or to listen to when you need a boost of energy.
Full-Power BoySukima Suichi
As you’d expect from Sukima Switch, who place great importance on words and cherish the Japanese language when creating their music, this is an encouraging song with forward-looking lyrics that make you want to do your best.
Because they always write lyrics and compose music collaboratively, the lyricist and composer are often credited simply as Sukima Switch.
In the Great Sky and on the Vast EarthMatsuyama Chiharu
He is also known for having great confidence in his singing voice, and when he appeared on a TV program he even said that as long as he’s alive, no one better at singing than him will ever appear.
He’s known for his sharp tongue as well, saying things like he would only appear on the Kōhaku Uta Gassen if he could be the final act.
Encouragement songs: moving masterpieces that touch the heart, recommended popular tracks (41–50)
with a gentle heartSuperfly
A song that became the theme for Fuji TV’s “Mezamashi TV.” It begins with warm lyrics sung gently.
In the chorus, Superfly’s signature powerful, soaring vocals resonate and bring a sense of calm.
It’s a perfect track to start your day.
About meMrs. GREEN APPLE
It’s a grand rock ballad that begins by questioning the difference between self and others, carrying a straightforward message.
It carefully depicts the delicate shifts of the heart—from days of failing to find a sense of purpose to gradually discovering the light.
Released in January 2019 as the support song for the 97th All Japan High School Soccer Tournament, it reached 100 million streams in about two years by January 2021.
Since then, it has continued to resonate with many people, including being featured in Otsuka Pharmaceutical’s Calorie Mate “Exam Support” commercial series.
It’s a song that gently stays by the side of those who, despite carrying doubts and anxieties in life, strive to keep moving forward.