Upbeat songs. Recommended feel-good tracks.

The world is smiling at you.Little Glee Monster

The World Is Smiling at You – Little Glee Monster

This one is a must for a feel-good anthem! It’s Little Glee Monster’s “Sekai wa Anata ni Waraikakete Iru” (“The World Is Smiling at You”).

Released in August 2018 as their 12th single, it was also selected as Coca-Cola’s annual image song for 2018.

The fresh, sparkling rhythm and the group’s rich choral work feel so good to listen to.

With its positive message that if you smile as yourself, the world will smile back, this track is truly a vitamin for the heart.

It’s an upbeat number that makes your body want to move just by listening, making it perfect for your morning run or walk! The powerhouse sound—winner of the Composition Award at the 60th Japan Record Awards in 2018—will blow away a gloomy mood and recharge you for tomorrow.

LOVE MachineMōningu Musume.

Morning Musume. 'LOVE Machine' (MV)

If you’re looking for a song to lift your spirits, this is one you’ll definitely want to hear.

This Morning Musume track is characterized by its bright, forward-looking message and upbeat rhythm.

Centered on the theme of love, its lyrics brim with optimism and positive energy that will make your heart dance.

Released in September 1999, it became the group’s first million-selling single and has been widely loved, appearing in various commercials and TV programs.

Even on busy days, listening to this song will help you refresh your mood.

It’s perfect for your morning commute or whenever you need a boost.

Double Double FIGHT!CANDY TUNE

[MV] CANDY TUNE “Bai Bai FIGHT!”

It’s a cheer song packed with sparkling smiles and energy that will heat up your heart and body! This release by the idol group CANDY TUNE from KAWAII LAB.

delivers a message of getting back up with twice the strength no matter how many times you fall and learning to love yourself—pushing listeners forward with powerful encouragement.

The exhilarating sound crafted by Tamaya 2060% is perfect as workout BGM, too.

Released as a digital single in April 2024, it went viral in 2025 thanks to TikTok dance videos, shot to the top of the charts, and even led to a confirmed performance at Makuhari Event Hall, making it a track that symbolizes the group’s breakout.

Listen when you’re feeling down, and it’ll blow away your worries and fill you with the courage to look ahead.

How about charging up your energy with it in the morning?

It’s fun and delicious—you can even have too much.Lucky Kilimanjaro

Lucky Kilimanjaro “It’s okay to have too much fun and delicious” Music Video (Live)

This is a single released for streaming in January 2025, when Lucky Kilimanjaro—who champion the theme “Making every day around the world dance”—celebrated their 10th anniversary.

Capturing the raw frenzy of their live shows, the track features a comfortably funky rhythm that makes your body move on its own.

It was surprise-premiered at the Osaka stop of their tour, and the fan-participation concept of using audience-shot footage for the music video also made waves.

Packed with a message that wholeheartedly affirms the joys of everyday life, it’s a song you’ll want to hear especially when you’re worn out from overthinking.

Empty your mind and surrender to the music, and this dance number is sure to refresh you, body and soul.

Full-Power BoySukima Suichi

Sukima Switch – “Zenryoku Shonen” Music Video : SUKIMASWITCH / Zenryoku Shonen Music Video

This is a dramatic cheer song by Sukima Switch.

Featured as the opening theme for the TV show “Ongaku Senshi MUSIC FIGHTER” and as an insert song in the film “Rough,” it was released in July 2005.

Takuya Ohashi’s powerful vocals vividly portray young people who keep pushing forward.

The message in the lyric “Even if you’re afraid, nothing will be born” gently nudges those about to take a new step.

It’s a song that stirs the courage to overcome setbacks and inner conflicts and charge toward your dreams.

weeeekNEWS

NEWS – weeeek [Official Music Video]

Born from a luxurious collaboration featuring a brand-new song written by GReeeeN, this is a cheer anthem that sends support to everyone who works.

The lyrics, themed around the days of the week, carry a powerful message: even as we feel worn out by the repetition that starts on Monday, let’s keep moving forward with a positive spirit toward the weekend’s fun.

Released as a single in November 2007, it also became widely known as the commercial song for the clothing brand Crymson / RUSS-K.

Its rock-infused sound and bouncing rhythm will have your body moving before you know it.

This track is perfect for an energy boost to power through each day.

Listen to it during your morning commute or when you need one last push, and refresh both your mind and body!

It’s fine.Urufuruzu

Ulfuls – Ee nen

Ulfuls’ 24th single, released on November 6, 2003.

It doesn’t seem to have sold very well, but I think it’s a really good song.

Many of Ulfuls’ songs are energetic, and just the repeated “Een-en” is enough to lift your spirits.

It’s very Ulfuls-like.