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.
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Recommended cheer-up songs for women: Classic and popular Japanese tracks (51–60)
tomorrowNoda Megumi
A ballad that portrays a bittersweet state of mind with a voice where gentleness and strength coexist.
The delicate conflict of trying to move forward to protect what’s precious is expressed with nuance.
Woven with a tender, translucent vocal, the melody sinks deeply into the listener’s heart.
Released by Emi Noda in October 2024 as the theme song for the drama “My Treasure,” the track features a sound marked by evocative piano and strings.
It’s a song that gently gives a push to those who, despite their doubts, choose to face forward and live on.
Perfect for moments when you want to convey your feelings to someone important through song, or when you need to rouse your own spirits.
Flash GirlToukyou Jihen
A hidden gem by Tokyo Jihen.
There’s none of the easy shortcut you often see with female-fronted bands, where charm covers for the song’s level.
Instead, you catch a glimpse of a spirit of independence—living as an individual—and a message to value the present moment and live firmly, here and now.
StoryAI
Singer-songwriter AI, beloved by a wide range of listeners for her soulful vocals and cute persona.
Her 12th single “Story” garnered numerous tie-ins, including an English version, and became the song that made her name widely known.
Its message, which wipes away the loneliness you feel when you’re down, is soothing just to listen to.
With powerful vocals that wrap around your heart, it’s a track that helps you regain a positive outlook.
Someday, these tearsLittle Glee Monster
An uplifting anthem by Little Glee Monster, brimming with passion and powerful harmonies that stir the heart.
Created as the support song for the 96th All Japan High School Soccer Tournament, this piece gives a push to all who are walking toward their dreams.
Included on the album “juice,” the song carries a message that the tears you’ve shed will one day turn into shining achievements.
When you want to get fired up before a match or for an important moment, listening to this track will fill you with courage and hope.
It’s a song that stays close to your heart and gives you tremendous strength.
Recommended Cheer-Up Songs for Women: Classic and Popular J-Pop Tracks (61–70)
WomanSuperfly
This song portrays women’s inner strength, with Shiho Ochi’s powerful vocals resonating deeply.
Included on the album “WHITE,” released in May 2015, it expresses women’s allure and inner conflicts from a unique perspective.
Set to a funk-rock sound, it delivers a strong message to women living in the modern era.
The theme of the song is overturning fixed notions of femininity and the importance of living true to oneself.
It depicts women striving to forge their own paths within society.
It’s recommended for moments when you want to reassess your own value or are about to take a new step forward.
Azure Swimnishina
Singer-songwriter Nishina, who has garnered popularity for her distinctive voice.
Her “Seiran Yūei” is an emotional, moving track that can’t be listened to without tears—the lyrics, the melody, and her voice all hit straight to the heart.
It carries a strong wish that, even as each person walks their own path, they could swim freely and true to themselves through the world like fish; that message tightens the chest.
The poetic lyrics invite multiple interpretations, and you’ll surely find parts you can relate to.
This song is recommended for times when you want something to stay close to your pain.
Over LoadNakajima Mika
Mika Nakashima’s powerful vocals make this an anthem that resonates with women striving in the city.
Released in May 2009 as the CM song for Lipton Limone by Unilever Japan, it gives you the courage to keep looking forward even amid the rush of daily life.
The lyrics, penned by Nakashima herself, depict how, despite feelings of fatigue and loneliness, the presence of friends and thoughts of one’s dreams become a source of support.
Also included on the album “STAR,” this is a song you’ll want to listen to when you’re worn out from work or relationships, or when you feel like you’re losing yourself.
It’s sure to give you the strength to face tomorrow.