Upbeat songs. Recommended feel-good tracks.

Are you looking for songs that make your heart skip with joy and fill you with energy after just one listen?

In this article, we’ll introduce “feel-good songs” from a carefully curated selection of classics and popular hits that will give you positive energy just by listening.

No matter how busy your days are, music can help refresh your mind.

Why not recharge your heart, wrapped in bright melodies and powerful lyrics?

Find your favorites and make every day more fun!

Playlist

Upbeat songs. Recommended feel-good tracks.
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	Soul RevolutionSuperfly		FIFA World Cup soccer theme song, cheer song
2	Golden SoulShonan no Kaze		A passionate song that gives courage and hope, a track that resonates with the heart
3	Don’t give upZARD		An indomitable classic—a quintessential anthem of encouragement
4	A Tiny Bit of CourageFUNKY MONKEY BABYS		A heartwarming anthem that sings of small acts of courage
5	One Night CarnivalKishidan		Kishidan’s fervent youth anthem, an energetic classic
6	Girl SSCANDAL		Rock songs from a female perspective resonate with me.
7	GO FOR IT !!Nishino Kana		A classic summer song that portrays the emotions of a woman in love
8	The One and Only Flower in the WorldSMAP		An encouraging song that helps each person bloom in their own way
9	As many times as you likeDREAMS COME TRUE		An inspiring cheer song that sings about a never-give-up spirit
10	Go for it!Urufuruzu		An iconic song by Ulfuls that lifts your spirits
11	water lily blossomShonan no Kaze		A song that gets the crowd hyped, with towels waving during the chorus.
12	HappinessAI		Give people courage and hope with an uplifting song
13	Song of HopeFUNKY MONKEY BABYS		A heartwarming classic that sings of gratitude and love
14	There’s always tomorrowUrufuruzu		Feel-Good! Ulfuls’ Moving Song
15	Double Double FIGHT!CANDY TUNE		A passionate message, a high-energy, fast-paced cheer song
16	weeeekNEWS		An anthem for working people, a positive message
17	POP STARHirai Ken		A heartwarming, uplifting song by Ken Hirai
18	StarmineDa-iCE		Night heat and fireworks, Da-iCE’s award-winning song
19	The world is smiling at you.Little Glee Monster		Little Glee Monster 'The World Smiles at You'
20	Feeling great!!mihimaru GT		Feel-good vibes from mihimaru GT’s upbeat signature song
21	Festival BaronORANGE RANGE		Festival piece for Japanese taiko drums, passionate music that resonates in the heart
22	It’s fun and delicious—you can even have too much.Lucky Kilimanjaro		A positive, danceable track that frees the heart
23	StrongerEXILE		A hopeful song that overcomes hardship, resonating in the heart
24	Cheering Song feat. MOOMINShonan no Kaze		Songs by Shonan no Kaze inspire friendship and dreams.
25	LOVE MachineMōningu Musume.		A bright, upbeat song by Morning Musume.
26	HANABIMr.Children		Uplifting 33rd single, No. 1 on Oricon
27	summer festivalWhiteberry		Post-festival loneliness and the energy of music
28	Tears SurpriseAKB48		A surprise song to celebrate AKB48’s birthday
29	Play Monsterpyuariimonstaa		Find the courage for tomorrow with a powerful cheer song!
30	In the Morning of DeterminationAqua Timez		An iconic song with uplifting lyrics that encourages people
31	Full-Power BoySukima Suichi		Support song by Sukima Switch, Courage Toward Dreams
32	There’s always tomorrowSakamoto Kyu		Kyu Sakamoto: The Singer Whose Dreams Were Cut Short
33	Fire starterSPYAIR		A powerful, hard-rock-style singing voice; positive/uplifting
34	D-tecnolifeUVERworld		A classic early UVERworld song with an irresistible chorus
35	You…Nishino Kana		Kana Nishino’s cheer song, kindness that resonates in the heart
36	BAD COMMUNICATIONB’z		B’z’s classic song that lifts your spirits when you listen to it
37	Dream FighterPerfume		Cheer song for a technopop unit
38	It’s fine.Urufuruzu		Ulfuls’ single released in 2003
39	R.Y.U.S.E.I.Sandaime Jē Sōru Burazāzu fromu Eguzairu Toraibu		An energetic song depicting dreams, hopes, and friendship
40	Doki itnaniwa danshi		A cheer song that sings of hope and courage for a new life
41	It’s okayMarushii		Marcy’s cheering song, let’s move forward positively
42	Heavy rotationAKB48		AKB48’s popular single, a song that transcends generations
43	Fortune Cookie in LoveAKB48		A thrilling song with captivating lyrics and choreography
44	Choo Choo TRAINEXILE		Masterpieces that have evolved alongside the changing number of EXILE members
45	Wherever you areONE OK ROCK		I was impressed by a song from a band I listened to for the first time.
46	Perfect-Sense DreamerONE OK ROCK		The moving feeling of freeing your heart with an intense rock song
47	I want to become the wind.THE BOOM		A song that expresses Japan energetically through samba
48	together; along with; bothWANIMA		An inspiring song that recharges your spirit
49	A bird that cannot flyyuzu		An anthem of youth: a timeless song that evokes both poignancy and hope
50	Effeminate; overly sentimental; being clingy/whiny (context-dependent)Gōruden Bonbā		A mysterious song that sounds upbeat
51	Hot duck!Oozora Subaru		Subaru’s 6th anniversary pop song
52	TOMORROWMayo Okamoto		Mayu Okamoto's encouraging classic, giving courage to many
53	DiamondsPRINCESS PRINCESS		Princess Princess's signature song became a million-selling hit.
54	ChampionArisu		Alice’s signature song and the group’s biggest hit
55	HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAYDREAMS COME TRUE		Birthday song, filled with feelings of celebration
56	The Never-Ending Songyuzu		Yuzu: a cheer song for the future filled with hope
57	Cheese BurgerFujifaburikku		A classic that sings of Sunday happiness
58	heroAmuro Namie		Rio Olympics theme song, Namie Amuro’s song
59	dance hallMrs. GREEN APPLE		You are the protagonist of your own life—keep looking forward and move ahead.
60	Let’s smileyonige		An uplifting cheer song that makes you feel energized just by listening
61	FUN! FUN! FUN!GENIC		A poppy dance number that sings about everyday excitement
62	Dreams HesitateMr.forute		A hopeful youth message, the courage to look ahead
63	Happy birthday to you youYUI		A heartwarming classic by YUI that celebrates birthdays
64	winding roadNovelbright		An anthem that looks ahead and overcomes hardships
65	Let’s give it a tryWANIMA		A children's song in rock: an anthem of courage to take on challenges with a positive spirit.
66	That’s good too.Wakeys		Wakeys song, ending theme of an NHK program
67	DarlingMrs. GREEN APPLE		An anthem of youth that bolsters young people's hearts
68	StaRtMrs. GREEN APPLE		A cheer song that brings courage
69	lilacMrs. GREEN APPLE		A heartwarming rock tune of youth that gives you courage
70	FrontiersAwich		Sing the courage to face the unknown
71	HelloAee! group		Boost your energy with Aぇ! group’s new song
72	TREASURE！DIALOGUE＋		A positive cheer song by DIALOGUE+
73	Que sera, seraMrs. GREEN APPLE		An anthem that cheers you on to embrace uncertainty and live true to yourself
74	GANBA!!PANBE		PANBE’s cheer song. Delivering courage and energy.
75	There’s always tomorrowRe:Japan		A classic song cover by Re:Japan, a Yoshimoto talent group
76	Tomorrow as wellSHISHAMO		SHISHAMO’s cheer song, their debut performance piece on Kōhaku
77	Let’s do our best.SMAP		SMAP's 'Ganbarimashou' is an encouraging song.
78	Shooting starieiri reo		Comic book-style music video, an empowering anthem that boosts your confidence
79	SUNHoshino Gen		Gen Hoshino’s Recovery and Confrontation with Everyday Life
80	Mela!Ryokushokushakai		A song of courage that lets anyone become a hero
81	The Song of Meiji ChelseaCHEMISTRY		The refreshing song from the Meiji Chelsea commercial
82	MisterKARA		The Achievements and Hardships of KARA, the K-pop Idol Group
83	SunriseKNOCK OUT MONKEY		A song that gives you courage, where effort is always rewarded
84	Symphony No. 9 “Choral”, Fourth MovementLudwig van Beethoven		Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9, Ode to Joy
85	Everybody, good job!M!LK		M!LK’s energetic cheer song gives you a push
86	Summer 1999, OkinawaMr.Children		A man's reflections on life after leaving his hometown
87	youthful daysMr.Children		Healing that lifts the heart through love songs
88	Pure AsiaPUFFY		An early PUFFY classic with lyrics by Yosui Inoue
89	PERFECT HUMANRADIO FISH		Hit song(s) by Oriental Radio and RADIO FISH
90	BeatifulSuperfly		A powerful singing voice pushes the heart forward.
91	CHE.R.R.YYUI		A love song that became a big hit as the au commercial song
92	Tokyo VICTORYSazan Ōrusutāzu		A powerful anthem by Southern has arrived
93	The EntertainerScott Joplin		Ragtime masterpiece “The Entertainer”
94	prophetic dreamsupittsu		A warm classic by Spitz that resonates with the heart
95	Ladybug Sambacherisshu		Samba, an iconic piece of Brazilian music
96	Romanian Folk DancesBartók Béla		The lively No. 6 of the Romanian Dances
97	strollInoue Azumi		The theme song of Totoro is an upbeat song.
98	Hold me all the wayyoshida takurou		The heart-stirring songs in Takuro Yoshida’s signature style are captivating.
99	grandchildŌizumi Itsurō		Love for my grandchildren, echoed by the voices of children
100	Knock OutOkazaki Taiiku		Okazaki Taiiku, theme song for a magic × muscle anime
101	365 Steps MarchSuizenji Kiyoko		Kiyoko Suizenji’s upbeat songs are popular.
102	Happy BirthdayNishino Kana		An upbeat song celebrating Kana Nishino’s birthday
103	togetherEXILE		I want younger generations to listen to EXILE’s early masterpieces.
104	PADDLEMr.Children		An inspiring classic with uplifting lyrics
105	05410-(n)RADWIMPS		A youthful song that sings of the pain of heartbreak and the longing to meet again
106	Anpanman’s Marchdoriimingu		Anpanman, a hero hugely popular with children
107	Only oneYano Akiko		Ryuichi Sakamoto’s wife, a delicate and original singer
108	Forever LoveX JAPAN		A powerful masterpiece by X JAPAN that overcomes adversity
109	Let’s fall in love, yeah! Yeah!LINDBERG		Aging begins with changes in the mind and body.
110	At the End of SorrowElefanto Kashimashi		A masterpiece depicting the moving life of Elekashi
111	SuperBloomTrySail		TrySail's new song makes me feel positive.