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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A refreshing song. J-pop that will lift your spirits (1–10)
youthful daysMr.Children
This love song sings, with all its might, about the happiness of being with someone precious.
It’s a track by the national rock band Mr.
Children, released in 2001 as their 21st single.
It was used as the theme song for the drama “Antique: Western Confectionery.” Rather than being simply sweet and bittersweet, it gives the impression of emotions that couldn’t be stopped, written down just as they are.
That powerful feeling pierces the heart.
Kazutoshi Sakurai’s clear, radiant vocals are wonderful, too—especially the first verse, which feels refreshingly breezy.
premonitionSUPER BEAVER
SUPER BEAVER’s popular song “Yokan” (“Premonition”).
Its composition evokes old-school youth punk, and the straightforward lyrics are deeply moving.
The vocalist’s moderately high tone makes it accessible even for those who aren’t into rock.
The refreshing melody and rhythm are catchy and will make you want to hum along.
Listen to it while running or driving, and you’re sure to have a exhilarating time.
A view I’ve never seen beforeSuda Masaki
This song was created as a cheer anthem for Japan’s national soccer team.
It’s sung by Masaki Suda, who plays Oni-chan in au’s popular commercials.
The passionate lyrics and melody really resonate.
His unfussy voice feels refreshing, adding a lightness to the intensity.
It’s a song for everyone who keeps fighting—great for boosting your courage before an important match or work, and for soaking it in after the day is done.
Refreshing songs. J-POP that refreshes your mood (11–20)
miraclemiwa
The refreshing female singer miwa.
This bright and fun song is packed with the exhilaration and joy of summer—perfect for listening to in the season.
Not just the melody but the rhythm is refreshing too.
It’s so crisp it makes you crave ice cream.
The music video is full of adorable smiles.
It’s a summer tune that will get you grooving.
With its sense of openness, I recommend it not only for summer but also for any sunny day.
Become the windtsuji ayano
The ukulele’s tone, the warm singing voice, the irresistibly cute lyrics—no matter how you slice it, it’s a refreshing song.
It’s a work by Ayano Tsuji, a singer-songwriter from Kyoto Prefecture, released in 2002.
Chosen as the theme song for the Studio Ghibli film “The Cat Returns,” it became a major hit.
Some of you might even sing it often at karaoke.
If you listen to it when you’re nervous, it might relax both your body and mind.
It also makes you want to hop on a bicycle and head out.
Let it flyLeola
A determined love song that sings, “I don’t want to have regrets—I want to tell the one I like how I feel!” It’s a track by Leola, a singer from Kumamoto Prefecture, released as her second single in 2016.
Both the lyrics and the overall tone conjure the image of a summer blue sky spreading overhead.
Perhaps the grand atmosphere created by the string sounds is what gives that impression.
Her free, expansive vocals are wonderful too! A refreshing song I especially recommend to women.
Going CrazySunrise In My Attache Case
The strummed guitar sound and bouncy melody line feel refreshing.
It’s a track by the four-piece rock band Sunrise In My Attache Case, released digitally in 2019.
The chorus in particular gives the impression of blasting away any gloomy feelings.
How about it as background music for a drive on a sunny day?