[Motivation Injection] Songs to listen to on days when you don't want to go to work

I look up as I walkSakamoto Kyu

Walk looking up Sakamoto Kyu — with lyrics

When it comes to the most well-known Japanese song in the world, I think it’s Kyu Sakamoto’s “Ue o Muite Arukou” (Sukiyaki).

When you listen to this song, for some reason your heart feels warm, and I imagine many people shed gentle tears.

The lyrics of this song, which fills you with happiness, teach us the importance of keeping a smile.

Especially when you’re feeling down, it encourages you: “Let’s look up and do our best, so the tears won’t fall.” It’s a highly recommended song that I hope you’ll listen to when you feel like you’re about to cry—a song that will make you feel happy.

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A Sign of CourageUshiwakamaru Saburota

Sign of Courage ~Regain Theme~ / Ushiwakamaru Saburota

Ushiwakamaru Saburota is a character played by Saburo Tokito in commercials for the energy drink Regain.

The song was a hit single that sold over 600,000 copies in total! During the peak of the bubble economy, the catchphrase “Can you fight for 24 hours?” also became a hot topic.

It’s a song about Japanese businessmen.

Spring, Summer, Autumn, WinterSuga Shikao

Suga Shikao / Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter

It was included on the best-of album “ALL SINGLES BEST,” released in 2007 to commemorate Shikao Suga’s 10th anniversary debut.

It was the theme song for the Nippon TV news program “NEWS ZERO.” It makes you feel that it’s okay to move forward slowly while sensing the seasons.

Grateful, thrilled, and overwhelmed like a stormarashi

Arashi [Thank You, Overwhelmed like a Rainstorm] Lyrics Video

It was released in 2000 as Arashi’s fourth single.

It was chosen as the opening theme for the Fuji TV drama “Wipe Your Tears,” starring Kazunari Ninomiya.

This marked Arashi’s first tie-in with a TV drama.

The song brings to mind a sense of gratitude for the support we receive from so many people.

WINDING ROADAyaka × Kobukuro

Kobukuro – WINDING ROAD (Ayaka × Kobukuro)

“WINDING ROAD” by Ayaka and Kobukuro, a song often played at weddings.

The title means “a winding road.” Work rarely goes straight the way we hope, either.

It’s a song I hope you’ll listen to while envisioning a bright future!

bowlingTakahashi Yuu

Yu Takahashi – Bowling

“Bowling” speaks for human desires and that languid mood to an almost shocking degree.

I was floored by it.

It’s included on singer-songwriter Yu Takahashi’s 2012 album “Our Heisei Rock’n’Roll 2,” and he’s known for his passionate, straightforward lyrics.

It makes you wonder how easy life would be if things just went your way without you doing anything.

Everything’s such a pain! It’s a life song that keeps striking chords of empathy.

Takahashi’s signature message is razor-sharp and exhilarating.

Whether you don’t feel like going to work or you keep molding yourself to fit into relationships, this song will stand by your side through the troubles that weigh on you.

When you’re not in the mood, let this track cheer you on!

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migratory bird[Alexandros]

[Alexandros] – Wataridori (MV)

From the exhilarating intro guitar riff to the driving beat and crystalline vocals, this is a staple of [Alexandros]’s live shows.

The lyrics carry a powerful message filled with inner conflict and aspirations, perfectly balanced with a refreshing, hope-filled sound.

Released in March 2015, the track was featured in the film “Akegarasu.” It’s a song that gives you a strong push when you want to strive toward your goals or take a new step forward—one that lifts your spirits.