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Why does it make us cry so much? The true strength that “moving-to-Tokyo songs” teach us

When you leave your hometown to start a new life, don’t you sometimes feel a mix of excitement and deep anxiety? In those moments when unfamiliar sights and an unaccustomed environment make you feel like you might break, the power of music gently gives you a push, doesn’t it? In this article, we’ll introduce a wide range of moving “journey-to-the-city” songs that sing of love for one’s hometown and determination for a new place.

From songs that gently wrap your loneliness to songs that stir up the courage to look ahead, there’s a variety—so please find the one track that truly stays by your side!

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Why does it make us cry so much? The true strength that “moving-to-Tokyo songs” teach us
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1eastfar; distant; by farGReeeeN
far; distant; by farGReeeeNplay_arrow
A GReeeeN ballad that depicts setting off on a journey away from one’s hometown
2eastOne-room DiscoPerfume
One-room DiscoPerfumeplay_arrow
A song by Perfume that exquisitely captures the hopes and anxieties of starting a new life
3eastTOKYOYUI
TOKYOYUIplay_arrow
A signature song depicting YUI’s experience of moving to Tokyo
4eastnight busaimyon
night busaimyonplay_arrow
Songs by Aimyon that empathize with anxiety
5eastTokyokururi
Tokyokururiplay_arrow
Kururi's major-label debut single
6eastscarecrowsadamasashi
scarecrowsadamasashiplay_arrow
A signature song by Masashi Sada that sings of longing for his hometown
7eastTokyo StorySha ran Q
Tokyo StorySha ran Qplay_arrow
Sharam Q Tokyo-bound song portrays emotions
8eastCotton HandkerchiefŌta Hiromi
Cotton HandkerchiefŌta Hiromiplay_arrow
A Showa-era classic that poignantly portrays the sorrow of a long-distance romance
9eastThe Correct CityShiina Ringo
The Correct CityShiina Ringoplay_arrow
A masterpiece that depicts the conflict between one’s hometown and a new land
10eastFar, far awayMakihara Noriyuki
Far, far awayMakihara Noriyukiplay_arrow
Noriyuki Makihara’s classic song cheers on your new life
11eastTo tomorrowLittle Glee Monster
To tomorrowLittle Glee Monsterplay_arrow
An encouraging song with lyrics written by a member for the first time
12eastEngo TowerMOROHA
Engo TowerMOROHAplay_arrow
Explanation of MOROHA's song. Portrays the conflict between the city and one’s hometown.
13eastTokyokinoko teikoku
Tokyokinoko teikokuplay_arrow
A masterpiece packed with Kinoko Teikoku’s heartfelt sentiments
14eastTokyoKetsumeishi
TokyoKetsumeishiplay_arrow
A heartwarming classic by Ketsumeishi soothes the weariness of city life
15eastDon’t give up on your dreamsOkamura Takako
Don't give up on your dreamsOkamura Takakoplay_arrow
Takako Okamura’s heartbreak song becomes a cheer song