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)
Find love, and romance continues.HoneyWorks feat.Kotoha
This song is about marriage.
Its clear high notes create a joyful atmosphere.
The melody and vocals are fresh and give off a cute feel.
It’s perfect for a wedding—play it during a touching moment or a fun scene and it’s sure to get everyone excited.
It’s also recommended as background music for a man’s proposal.
A perfect song for a special day.
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.
TOKYOYUI
One of YUI’s signature songs where the anxieties and hopes of youth intertwine.
Released in February 2006, this track was issued as the lead single from the album FROM ME TO YOU.
The lyrics, inspired by her experience moving to Tokyo at age 17, vividly depict the courage and confusion of stepping into a new environment.
The warm tones of the acoustic guitar and YUI’s clear, transparent vocals gently resonate with listeners.
It’s a song that softly encourages those starting a new chapter or standing before a big decision.
A refreshing yet powerful number that you’ll want to listen to with the arrival of spring.