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 (11–20)
refrainmoumoon
This is a song by the musical duo moumoon, made up of MASAKI and YUKA.
It was released in 2010 as their second single.
It’s a love song that sings, “No matter how far apart we are, you are in my heart,” and while the theme carries a touch of sadness, each word conveys a positive determination.
Listening to it makes you feel like you can do your best, too.
That’s surely thanks in part to YUKA’s straight, soaring vocals.
By the end, you’re left with a feeling like the clouds have lifted.
Carrying HappinessMrs. GREEN APPLE
A number that makes your heart leap just by listening, wrapping you in an extraordinary sense of bliss! Released by the rock band Mrs.
GREEN APPLE in July 2025, this song was chosen as the theme for Tokyo Disney Resort’s summer event.
It brilliantly captures the concept of an “exceptionally happy summer,” working like magic to energize anyone who hears it.
Its irresistibly bright melody and positive lyrics are sure to make the time you spend with your loved ones even more exciting!
That gentle girlsupittsu
Spitz has released countless classic songs into the world.
Vocalist Masamune Kusano’s light yet profound voice has captured the hearts of many.
The acoustic guitar feels refreshing, and the melody is soothing—a song that’s full of that unmistakable Spitz essence.
It’s perfect for the time when winter gradually turns into spring.
You’ll feel the pleasant sensation of welcoming a new spring after a long winter.
Midsummer SunŌhara Sakurako
Refreshing right from the intro! This song is highly recommended for listening by the seaside.
It’s a track by Sakurako Ohara, a singer who’s also active as an actress and radio personality.
It was released in 2015 as her third single.
The lyrics capture the feeling of wanting to fully enjoy the coming summer with someone you like.
If you’re currently crushing on someone, you might especially relate.
It’s also great to listen to as a couple! With the light, cheerful sound of acoustic guitar, it’s a sparkling, breezy number that’s easy on the ears.
Maybe the wind.Sakanakushon
This is a work by Sakanaction, an electronic band known for releasing many highly original, high-sense tracks.
It was released in 2016 as their 12th single.
Chosen as the song for a Shiseido TV commercial, it became a hot topic.
It’s a four-on-the-floor number that gives you a strange sensation—as if a visible breeze were sweeping through you, even though you’re just listening to music.
On days when a refreshing wind is blowing, add this to your playlist and head out.
It’ll be a perfect fit.
Answer keyŌmori Motoki
A heartwarming song that brings back the pure feelings of childhood.
Released under the solo name of Motoki Omori, the frontman of Mrs.
GREEN APPLE, this piece came out in May 2025.
It was written specifically for the MTK segment of NHK Educational TV’s “Tensai TV-kun.” The lyrics, which carefully portray small, everyday happenings and emotions, leave a strong impression—resonating as familiar scenes for children and as nostalgic memories for adults.
It’s a must-listen for anyone seeking a warm musical experience that links the past and the present.
Refreshing songs. J-POP that lifts your mood (21–30)
Cheerful Vibes Echo (Kanade Otonose SOLO)ReGLOSS
A catchy pop number that blows away the Monday blues at the start of the week.
It’s a solo track by Kanade Otonose from the VTuber group ReGLOSS, and just as the creators describe it as a “cheer song that sends you off every morning with a bright smile,” it’s filled with warmth.
The lyrics, which affirm that “the direction you’re facing is what’s ahead,” are like a sunflower turning toward the sun.
Listen to it on mornings when you’re starting something new or whenever you need a boost, and it’s sure to lift your spirits!