Recommended cheer-up songs for women: classic and popular Japanese hits
From timeless classics to the latest hits.
Bright, poppy, and irresistibly cute—the essence of J-POP!
A collection of Japanese cheer-up songs, mainly by female artists.
Among them is the hugely popular “Santaro & Oni-chan” for women—uh-oh!
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Recommended cheer-up songs for women: Classic and popular J‑pop hits (21–30)
STARTLiNEYaita Hitomi
A pop song sung by singer-songwriter Hitomi Yaida.
The track was also selected as a support song for Fuji TV’s 2006 FIFA World Cup coverage.
Its lively rhythm and flowing melody make for a very fun, uplifting listen.
Have a nice dayNishino Kana
A song performed by Kana Nishino, who is famous as a fashion leader and popular among women as well.
Used as the theme song for Fuji TV’s “Mezamashi TV,” this track is highly recommended as a morning wake-up song, with uplifting content that raises your spirits and boosts your mood at the start of the day.
Recommended cheer-up songs for women: Classic and popular J-Pop tracks (31–40)
Blue BirdHamasaki Ayumi
This is a motivational song by artist Ayumi Hamasaki, whose refreshing worldview and smooth yet powerful vocals enhance the flowing melody.
With a stylish appeal that makes you want to sing it at karaoke, it’s been elevated into a track that also resonates with high school girls.
NO MORE CRYD-51
D-51 is a male J-pop duo consisting of YU and YASU.
The unit name was chosen by the members for its sound from among many options prepared by their talent agency.
It is associated with the JNR Class D51 steam locomotive (nicknamed “Degoichi”), which once ran throughout Japan, but the two initially didn’t know about the Degoichi and said in an interview that they only learned about the locomotive after the name had been decided.
WOW WAR TONIGHT ~Sometimes You Gotta Make a MovementH Jungle with T
This work was created through a collaboration between Masatoshi Hamada of the comedy duo Downtown and music producer Tetsuya Komuro.
It served as the theme song for Fuji TV’s “HEY! HEY! HEY! MUSIC CHAMP.” Komuro reportedly became certain it would be a massive hit the moment the song was completed.
The initial shipment was planned at 300,000 copies, but due to a flood of inquiries it was increased to 700,000.
A few days later, shipments surpassed one million copies.
JUMPIkuta Rira
Lila Ikuta, also known as the vocalist of YOASOBI, created a fast-paced track titled “JUMP.” It served as a support song for the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
The song carefully portrays the anxiety and impatience felt during a match, as well as the thirst for victory—feelings that athletes will surely relate to.
Another appeal is the powerful atmosphere achieved by incorporating elements of soccer supporter chants into the chorus.
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The theme song of NHK’s morning drama series “Anpan” wraps us in melodies that nestle close to everyday life and heartwarming lyrics.
Yojiro Noda of RADWIMPS sings with a gentle yet powerful voice that gives us a push as we try to find what truly matters.
Together with the drama starting in April 2025, this song brings us a message of hope.
In both hard times and happy times, the lyrics carry the thought that “it’s okay to look forward to tomorrow,” like a letter from a dear friend.
It’s a song you’ll want to listen to bathed in the morning light—one that stays close to your heart.