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[2026] A Roundup of J-POP Cheer/Support Songs Recommended for People in Their 40s

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Started working as a music writer as a side job while employed at a record shop, and for over 18 years I’ve contributed to music magazines, disc guide books, mooks, and web media. As a writer my main field is Western music, but as a listener for over 35 years, I always try to keep my curiosity alive with the motto “I like what I like.” I have experience playing in bands, where I was a bassist who handled songwriting and composition. Instruments I’ve played include bass, guitar, and piano. I began studying English in my mid-40s and continue to do so today.

People in their 40s today are the generation who spent their youth from the 1990s to the early 2000s, so they’re well acquainted with the era when J-pop was at its peak.

Back in those days, when million-selling singles were released almost every week, many wonderful motivational songs were also released—songs that are still sung today.

This article introduces J-pop cheer-up songs that will feel nostalgic to those in their 40s and are likely familiar, at least by ear, even to younger generations.

It mainly features tracks released from the 1990s to the early 2000s, so whether you want to relive that era or you’re a younger listener curious about Heisei-era hits, be sure to check it out!

[2026] A roundup of recommended J-POP cheer/encouragement songs for people in their 40s (71–80)

There’s always tomorrowRe:Japan

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There's always tomorrowRe:Japan

This is a cover of Kyu Sakamoto’s “Ashita ga Aru sa” performed by Re:Japan, a unit made up of comedians including Downtown and London Boots No.1 and No.2.

The original song is already a classic that makes you want to look ahead, and combined with the comedians’ cheerful singing style, it becomes an even more uplifting track!

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In conclusion

Songs that stood by us during painful and difficult times in life stay in our hearts forever, and even as we grow older, they continue to lift us up like anthems for the soul.

The songs introduced here are all timeless favorites, so I hope not only those in their forties—who are the core generation for these tracks—but also younger people dealing with various worries will give them a listen.