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!
- [2026] Blow Away the Blues! A Collection of Uplifting, Refreshing J‑Pop Songs
- Morning BGM: music that lets you start the day feeling refreshed
- Songs that hype you up just by listening—recommended tracks from timeless classics to the latest releases
- [Power Songs] The best bright, energizing tracks that lift your spirits!
- Upbeat, bright songs: a collection of tracks that lift your mood when you listen
- A collection of bright, cute songs: recommended tracks to lift your mood
- Today's Uplifting Song: A carefully selected, high-energy track bursting with power!
- [Relaxed & Gentle] A calm track with an easy, unhurried tempo
- Power songs that fill you with energy just by listening. Recommended classics and popular tracks.
- For a Fresh Start! Songs that accompany new beginnings
- [Classic and Contemporary Hits] Emotionally Stirring, Heart-Touching Songs
- Songs that lift your spirits and keep you going tomorrow: energizing recommendations for the Yutori generation
- [Wake-Up Songs] Energetic and Uplifting! Japanese Pop/J-POP You’ll Want to Hear in the Morning
A refreshing set of songs. J-POP that will refresh your mood (31–40)
Tokyo FlashVaundy
Vaundy, known for his highly original music, has earned strong support.
The first track he released digitally, in November 2019, is this urban, mellow number.
Its stylish sound blended with a comfortable groove makes you feel your heart grow lighter just by listening.
Looking at the lyrics, they depict superficial conversations and fleeting relationships, skillfully reflecting both the light and shadow of Tokyo’s glittering nights.
The song was also used as incidental music in ABEMA’s show “Koisuru ♥ Shuumatsu Homestay” and is included on his first album, “strobo.” It’s a track that stays by your side at the end of the day, when you want to sink into a slightly sentimental mood and let your thoughts wander.
It Ain’t OverFuji Kaze
Singer-songwriter Fujii Kaze, who blends a wide range of musical genres with his own distinctive sensibility and performs on the world stage.
Among the tracks on his album “Prema,” released in September 2025 and selling 192,000 copies in its first week, this one in particular evokes a quietly profound emotion.
It is a ballad with a soothing, undulating groove, suffused with the warmth of soul and gospel that seeps deep into the heart.
While gently accompanying the sense of loss that comes with losing someone precious, the lyrical world whispers a conviction that “this is not the end,” like a prayer.
Coupled with the saxophone—played by Fujii himself—this song makes you feel your heart softly uncoil as you listen.
It’s the perfect number for nights when you want to step away from the hustle and immerse yourself in time that’s just your own.
Garden feat. DJ KAORI, Diggy-MO’, Clench & BlistahMay J.
May J., a singer known for numerous hit covers.
This track is a number that reconstructs a classic 1990s R&B song into a dazzling party tune under the production of DJ KAORI.
While retaining the slightly bittersweet worldview of the original, it features star-studded guest appearances from artists like Diggy-MO’ and CLENCH & BLISTA, expressing the exhilaration of time spent with friends.
May J.’s soaring vocals and the cool back-and-forth with the rappers are must-hear, guaranteed to lift your spirits just by listening.
The album containing this song, “FAMILY,” was released in May 2009 and reached No.
4 on the Oricon Weekly Chart.
Its sophisticated sound will surely capture your heart, perfect for livening up a drive with friends or a glamorous party scene.
All of the YouthFujifaburikku
Shimamura’s distinctive vocals are striking against the gently moist, mid-tempo accompaniment.
Even long after its release, its popularity shows no sign of fading.
It has a tender, refreshing quality that slowly seeps into the heart.
It’s an unforgettable song that especially resonates when you listen to it alone on your way home in the evening.
As the lyrics suggest, it’s also very popular as a song people want to hear at the end of summer.
PicnicSato Hiroshi
This is a track by city pop maestro Hiroshi Sato, featuring soothing, floating synths and steel pan-like tones.
Urban and sophisticated yet somehow nostalgic, its melody feels like a calm moment spent in early-summer dappled sunlight.
The song was released in June 1988 as the B-side of the single “Seat For Two,” and it’s also included on the 1988 album “AQUA.” Doesn’t it express, with gentle sound, the tenderness of those ordinary moments spent with someone special?
Refreshing songs: J-POP that lifts your spirits (41–50)
ANTENNAMrs. GREEN APPLE
Mrs.
GREEN APPLE is a three-piece rock band garnering attention from a wide range of listeners with a colorful catalog that reflects their diverse backgrounds.
ANTENNA, the title track and opener of their fifth album, leaves a lasting impression with its catchy synths and hysteric guitar ensemble.
The whirlwind of key changes in the arrangement seems to capture the mix of anticipation and anxiety toward an unseen future, as depicted in the lyrics.
It’s a refreshing rock tune marked by a hook-laden melody.
hummingIkuta Rira
It’s a soothing track that’s perfect for a refreshing morning.
Lila Ikuta’s clear, translucent vocals are comforting, and the song carries a message that gently gives you a push forward.
Written as the new theme song for Fuji TV’s “Mezamashi Doyoubi,” it was released in June 2024.
It’s a song that accompanies all kinds of mornings—whether you’re enjoying a day off or working hard at your job or studies.
It’s recommended for those moments when you want to take a breather during a busy morning or start a new day with a positive mindset.
How about spending a pleasant morning accompanied by Ikuta’s gentle singing voice?