A refreshing song. J-pop that helps refresh your mood.
When you hear “refreshing songs,” what kind of tracks come to mind?
Whether it’s an energetic up-tempo tune or a relaxed song with a comfortable acoustic guitar, there are so many options that can help you feel great throughout the day!
Here, we’ve carefully selected and will introduce some irresistibly refreshing numbers.
They’re perfect for a mood reset or as the first song to start your day, and they also make great companions for crisp mornings or wonderfully sunny days—be sure to give them a listen.
Wishing you a refreshing day!
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Refreshing songs. J-POP that refreshes your mood (81–90)
Highwaykururi
A song that exudes Quruli’s signature gentle, laid-back vibe.
Highway isn’t a track with a bursting sense of exhilaration; instead, it has a kind of freshness that makes you want to listen to it leisurely at dusk.
The lyrics about getting in a car and heading somewhere evoke dreams and hope.
It’s great not only as driving BGM, but also recommended for a stroll.
Slow & EasyHirai Dai
With its soothing acoustic sound and warm vocals, this song whisks listeners away to a tropical beach.
It’s a track from Dai Hirai’s May 2015 album “Slow & Easy,” carrying a message of breaking free from the busyness of everyday life and taking it slow to enjoy living.
It was also used as the theme song for Sumitomo Forestry’s “Sakimachi Arai-Minami Sustaina Town” commercial and chosen as the ending theme for TV Asahi’s “BREAK OUT.” Blending elements of Hawaiian music and reggae, its refreshing melody is perfect not only for road trips while traveling but also for relaxing moments in daily life.
to clear up (weather)Yorushika
A refreshing song that evokes the arrival of spring, it impresses with n-buna’s masterful word choice and suis’s transparent vocals weaving a richly emotional world.
By depicting the shift in the sky from rain to clear weather, it symbolically expresses the joys and pains of life, as well as hope and despair, making it a track you’ll want to listen to at the change of seasons.
This work was used as the opening theme for the second cour of the TV anime Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End, which began airing in January 2024, and it was also featured in a collaborative web commercial with Suntory’s gin SUI.
Released as a digital single, this song will be a reliable companion when you need a mindset reset or are about to take a new step forward.
HalflakeCUTIE STREET
It’s a pop number wrapped in the fresh air of spring.
Released in March 2025, it’s a track by CUTIE STREET.
Created as a spring-themed song to cheer on new beginnings, the lyrics are by Tsumugi Shachi and the music and arrangement by Maon Kuge.
With its driving band sound and cute vocals, it feels like a celebration of spring’s arrival.
It’s a song we especially recommend for those stepping into a new environment or seeking change.
It’s Who We AreNulbarich
A sophisticated track that captures an urban scene starting from a lazy Sunday.
Nulbarich weaves together a groovy, light rhythm that resonates comfortably, blending a variety of genres like soul, funk, and R&B.
Featured on the EP “Who We Are,” released in May 2017, the song was also used as the web commercial track for Audio-Technica’s SOLID BASS wireless earphones, the ATH-CKS50TW.
The cutting guitar rhythm leaves a strong impression, and the lyrics, which mix English and Japanese, convey the small joys found in everyday life and the importance of taking it easy.
It’s a stylish, soothing tune that pairs perfectly with a weekend drive or a relaxing moment at a café.
808Suchmos
This is a captivating disco-funk style track full of urban sounds.
Its groovy, danceable rhythm grabs listeners and won’t let go.
The lyrics skillfully weave in satire and social commentary, sounding an alarm about the information overload of modern times.
Released by Suchmos in February 2018, it was featured in Honda’s VEZEL commercial.
The comfortable beat driven by the synthesizer bass and the fusion with jazzy sounds make it a song that will soothe you in a city café.
It’s perfect for relaxing at home or creating a stylish atmosphere—be sure to give it a listen.
Refreshing songs: J-POP that lifts your mood (91–100)
rainbow-coloredayaka
A healing song whose hopeful, courageous vocals and heartwarming melody brighten your morning mood.
The powerful yet gentle singing and the warm tones of the acoustic guitar evoke a resilient, forward-looking spirit that won’t yield to any hardship.
Released as Ayaka’s single in June 2014 and written as the theme song for the NHK morning drama series “Hanako to Anne,” this piece is recommended for anyone who wants to start a new day with a positive mindset.
Set it as your alarm, and from the moment you wake up, you’ll feel ready to move forward at your own pace, one step at a time.