[Gets you grooving] Upbeat Japanese songs. Tracks that make you feel happy.
What kind of song makes you want to groove? Everyone has different points that make a song feel good, but in this article, we’ll introduce music for those looking for Japanese tracks with great rhythm.
In the J-pop scene, there’s been a notable rise in dance-infused songs and tracks that make you want to move, influenced by social media.
Alongside those danceable hits, we’ve picked out songs that make you want to groove and feel great.
You might find yourself humming along or swaying before you know it! Enjoy while paying attention to the rhythm points you love!
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[Easy to groove to] Upbeat Japanese songs. Tracks that make you feel happy (21–30)
MY LIFE. MY DESTINYALI feat. LAZYLOXY
ALI is a multinational band from Shibuya, Tokyo, made up of members with roots spanning nearly all directions—Japan, Asia, Europe, and Africa.
Their collaboration with Thai rapper LAZYLOXY features a reggae lovers rock sound that feels so good it makes your body sway naturally.
Released in June 2024, the track showcases ALI’s diverse musicality to the fullest.
With vocalist LEO singing in English and LAZYLOXY in Thai, the lyrics convey a single-minded devotion to a loved one.
This cross-cultural collaboration may offer a musical experience unlike anything you’ve had before.
It’s also a song that lets you feel the unhurried flow of time in Thailand and its cultural backdrop.
Only Lonely DanceNIKO NIKO TAN TAN
It’s a live tune with a funky rhythm and catchy pop melody that grabs your heart.
It portrays people who keep dancing all night despite feeling lonely, and it really hits you.
It makes you want to forget the stress of hectic days and dance the night away together on the floor! It was released digitally in July 2024, with their major first album “Shinkigeki” slated for August.
They’re also drawing attention for taking part in producing a rearranged version of FM802’s 35th anniversary commemorative jingle.
From lyrics about gunning a car and laughing back, you can feel how they find moments of joy that money can’t buy.
[Get in the Groove] Japanese songs with great rhythm. Songs that make you feel happy (31–40)
Lucky (feat. UMI)Nulbarich and Sunny
A track that paints a picture of young people celebrating freedom and adventure over an upbeat groove.
Nulbarich’s breezy sound pairs perfectly with soulful vocals from Sunny and UMI.
Released in May 2024, this song is a collaboration with the Pokémon series.
Blending city pop and R&B, it carries a positive message over a comfortably smooth rhythm.
It’s the perfect companion for your commute to school or work.
You might find your body naturally swaying as you listen! Be sure to check it out to kickstart a brand-new day.
SLEEPLESSSuspended 4th
Signed to the prestigious PIZZA OF DEATH RECORDS, Suspended 4th has enjoyed strong popularity in Japan’s rock scene since the mid-2010s.
“SLEEPLESS,” the title track of their mini-album slated for release in April 2025, is a stylish song that lets you fully savor a funky, groovy 16-beat feel.
With slapped bass, crisp guitar cutting, and danceable drums, it perfectly showcases the essence of the 16-beat groove—and it’ll make you want to start dancing just by listening.
If you’re a player looking to study arrangements that use 16-beat rhythms, be sure to check it out.
Sounds goodM!LK
It’s an ultra-positive dance track that fully embraces and celebrates your true self.
This song is the lead track from M!LK’s album “M!Ⅹ,” produced to mark the group’s 10th anniversary and set for release in March 2025.
Riding on a poppy, danceable sound, it carries a warm message that gently gives listeners a push forward—so lovely! The piece also offers a sense of comfort, like having your friends always by your side.
It’s incredibly approachable and perfect for performances at events or parties! With easy-to-copy choreography, it’s sure to bring the whole venue together in excitement.
Keep on MovingNEXZ
A dance tune with a catchy melody and uplifting lyrics.
Released in August 2024 by NEXZ and also featured in an Aquarius commercial, the track is produced by J.Y.
Park, who brings out the group’s fresh appeal to the fullest.
Included on their Japan debut EP “Ride the Vibe (Japanese Ver.) / Keep on Moving,” this song energizes listeners with its brisk rhythm and positive message.
The music video offers fun, pop visuals set in a game-like world.
It’s perfect for starting a new day—great for morning jogs or your commute.
Whimsical Romanticikimonogakari
A happy tune by Ikimono-gakari that sings about the sweet-and-sour feelings of a girl who can’t be honest with the one she likes! Beneath her bold attitude, the protagonist is actually dying to see them, and that feeling comes through on an upbeat, bursting sound.
Released in December 2008, this track was used as the theme song for the drama “Celeb to Binbō Tarō” and is included on the classic album “My song Your song.” The cute choreography seen in the music video became a live-show staple, too! Around 2025, its fun spread to many people through social media.
When everyone copies the dance together, it creates a sense of unity in the venue and the excitement goes through the roof!