A bright, Japanese-style song. A roundup of J-POP with a traditional Japanese flair.
Many people probably enjoy J-pop that incorporates Japanese flavors, such as sounds featuring traditional instruments or songs composed with the yo-nuki (pentatonic) scale.
There’s also demand for using Japanese-style tracks as wedding or video BGM.
In this article, we’ll introduce a selection of recommended, upbeat Japanese-style songs all at once!
If you’ve been looking for tracks to use as BGM or simply new songs to listen to, please use the selections below as a reference!
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A bright, Japanese-style song. J-POP compilation with a traditional Japanese taste (81–90)
seesaw gameMr.Children
Mr.Children’s popular song “Seesaw Game.” Its light, breezy melody and lively vocals feel refreshing.
It’s perfect as a sunny-day driving tune or a pick-me-up on a rainy day.
Kazutoshi Sakurai’s powerful vocals bring the song’s exhilarating atmosphere to life.
It’s easy to get into the groove, so it’s a fun track to enjoy not only on your own but also with friends.
CHEERSMrs. GREEN APPLE
It’s a refreshing song that blends EDM with band sounds and gets you pumped as you listen.
It’s a track by the five-member co-ed rock band Mrs.
GREEN APPLE, released digitally in 2019.
It’s also included on the album “Attitude.” I love the message in the lyrics that seems to blow away worries and anxieties.
It’s music that lifts your spirits.
Sugar Song and Bitter StepUNISON SQUARE GARDEN
A rock number with a funky flair and an irresistibly feel-good rhythm.
It’s a track by the rock band UNISON SQUARE GARDEN—also known for “10% roll, 10% romance” and “Catch up, latency”—released in 2015.
It became a hit after being used as the ending theme for the anime Blood Blockade Battlefront.
Perfect for a walk under a clear, sunny sky.
miraclemiwa
The refreshing female singer miwa.
This bright and fun song is packed with the exhilaration and joy of summer—perfect for listening to in the season.
Not just the melody but the rhythm is refreshing too.
It’s so crisp it makes you crave ice cream.
The music video is full of adorable smiles.
It’s a summer tune that will get you grooving.
With its sense of openness, I recommend it not only for summer but also for any sunny day.
Become the windtsuji ayano
The ukulele’s tone, the warm singing voice, the irresistibly cute lyrics—no matter how you slice it, it’s a refreshing song.
It’s a work by Ayano Tsuji, a singer-songwriter from Kyoto Prefecture, released in 2002.
Chosen as the theme song for the Studio Ghibli film “The Cat Returns,” it became a major hit.
Some of you might even sing it often at karaoke.
If you listen to it when you’re nervous, it might relax both your body and mind.
It also makes you want to hop on a bicycle and head out.
That gentle girlsupittsu
Spitz has released countless classic songs into the world.
Vocalist Masamune Kusano’s light yet profound voice has captured the hearts of many.
The acoustic guitar feels refreshing, and the melody is soothing—a song that’s full of that unmistakable Spitz essence.
It’s perfect for the time when winter gradually turns into spring.
You’ll feel the pleasant sensation of welcoming a new spring after a long winter.
A bright, Japanese-style song. J-POP collection with a Japanese taste (91–100)
I love you.Inoue Sonoko
The title is “Daisuki,” the number one phrase I think guys want to hear: “I love you.” The cute vocals and melody evoke a sweet-and-sour, youthful vibe.
The atmosphere is just so refreshing.
If you listen while you’re in love, you’ll feel the fun of romance.
The music video is 100% youth.
Adults can listen while reminiscing about those good old days.
Youth is wonderful.