An uplifting song with great lyrics. A wonderful, memorable message that stays with your heart.

Live in the present.Saucy Dog

Saucy Dog “Live in the present.” Music Video

When your relationships with teammates in a club or coworkers at the office—people you strive alongside—start to feel strained, I recommend listening to “Live in the Present.” It’s a song Saucy Dog wrote specifically as a cheer anthem for the All Japan High School Soccer Tournament.

The lyrics express gratitude, deep love for friends who share the same dream, and a message of “I want us to stay together from here on.” Combined with Shinya Ishihara’s high-toned vocals, it’s sure to touch your heart.

And even if things aren’t strained, it’s also a great chance to reaffirm your bonds with those close to you.

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Masaharu Fukuyama – Akatsuki (Full ver.)

This is a work by Masaharu Fukuyama, written as the theme song for the drama “Television Future Heritage ORANGE: The Soulful Story of Firefighters Who Risked Their Lives on 1.17,” which focuses on the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake.

Set to a rich, weighty band sound, the song conveys a powerful will to find hope in the light of dawn that quietly arrives from the depths of profound despair.

Its lyrics, infused with reverence for life and prayers for rebirth, resonated perfectly with the drama’s worldview, which portrays the souls of people facing adversity.

The track was included on the April 2014 album “HUMAN” and was also used in a beer commercial.

Don’t you feel it’s the kind of song that stands beside those trying to overcome a painful past and take a new step forward, giving them energy for tomorrow?

The reason for deep breathingAqua Timez

Aqua Timez 'Reason to Breathe Deeply' Music Video

A vitality-filled cheering song.

Aqua Timez’s powerful sound is packed with an uplifting message that nudges you to take a step toward tomorrow.

The road toward dreams and goals may be steep, but by taking a deep breath and facing yourself, new courage wells up again.

Gently singing about such subtle shifts of the heart, it soothes listeners across generations, from children to adults.

Broadcast from February to March 2025, this work delivers even deeper emotion together with visuals created by active university student and animation artist Hirohisa Sakimura.

The message performed by the reunited Aqua Timez will quietly give a push to anyone striving to live each day to the fullest.

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Yuuri “Peter Pan” Official Music Video (Full)

This is a moving song that expresses a steadfast resolve to chase one’s dreams.

It brilliantly captures the strength to stand by one’s convictions despite social criticism and the purity to envision ideals free from conventions.

Written and composed by Yuuri, this J-pop rock track is marked by a funky backing and a powerful vocal performance.

Since its digital-only release in August 2020, it has resonated with many listeners, and starting in April 2021 it was also used as a corporate commercial song by DIP Corporation.

It’s a track that gently encourages those who want to keep pursuing their dreams and those seeking a path that’s true to themselves.

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ARASHI – Happiness [Official Music Video]

It’s an uplifting anthem whose message—keep looking ahead and seize the future with your own two feet—truly resonates.

The bright guitar sound and exhilarating brass arrangement energize listeners.

Released as an Arashi single in September 2007, it was also used as the theme song for the drama “Yamada Taro Monogatari.” It’s a recommended track for anyone feeling anxious about a new chapter in life or wanting to take a step toward their dreams.

As you listen, you’ll find the courage to boldly move forward welling up inside you.

countrysideTamaki Kōji

Koji Tamaki “Rural Landscape” (HD)

A heartwarming, soul-stirring masterpiece filled with encouragement for those burdened by fatigue and worries.

Drawing from his own experience overcoming mental instability, Koji Tamaki carefully portrays the inner cries that everyone carries.

Released in July 1996 as his 11th solo single, it was used as the theme song for the Fuji TV drama “Coach.” That same year, he made his first appearance at the 47th NHK Kouhaku Uta Gassen, where his performance deeply moved viewers at the time.

Highly recommended for anyone feeling lost or anxious in life, or for those who want to encourage someone dear to them.

to clear up (weather)Yorushika

Yorushika – Haru (OFFICIAL VIDEO)

This piece expresses wavering thoughts and shifting emotions through scenes of rain and sunshine.

Amid Yorushika’s delicate musical sensibilities, the interplay of synthesizer and guitar vividly portrays a state of mind where anxiety and hope intersect.

Released in January 2024, it was chosen as the opening theme for the second cour of the TV anime Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End.

It’s a song I wholeheartedly recommend to anyone standing at a crossroads in life, unsure of the path ahead.

With its gently resonant melody, it will give you the courage to take a new step forward.