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-inspired song. J-POP compilation with a traditional Japanese taste (41–50)
So☆LuckyOgura Yui
A poppy, refreshing, and heart-thumping anison.
Created as the opening theme for the TV anime “I’ve Been Killing Slimes for 300 Years and Maxed Out My Level ~Part 2~,” this track is set for release in April 2025.
Yui Ogura’s adorable vocals float lightly like balloons.
Her vocal work pairs perfectly with the playful sound arrangement.
Together with the anime’s worldview, it fills listeners with energy and excitement!
FUN! FUN! FUN!GENIC
It’s a poppy, energetic dance track that sings about the excitement of everyday life.
Created by GENIC, it was released in October 2024.
It’s also featured as the commercial song for Laguna Ten Bosch, a popular resort in Aichi Prefecture, and the track shimmers like an illumination display.
Its brisk rhythm and refreshing melody are captivating, and you’ll find your body naturally starting to move as you listen.
The lyrics, which emphasize the importance of enjoying the present, carry a youthful, positive message that warms the heart.
It’s the perfect song for when you’re feeling down or need a boost of energy.
AshesSuperfly
Superfly is a music duo that has won popularity with songs that channel old-school Western influences while being refined into modern J-pop.
Their ninth digital-only single, “Ashes,” was written as the theme song for the TV drama ‘Gekokujō Kyūji.’ The lyrics, which sing of the value of being passionately devoted to something until you burn out, are sure to give courage and a tailwind to anyone with dreams or goals.
It’s a refreshing pop tune whose powerful vocals and tight rock ensemble will lift your spirits.
emptymiwa
Singer-songwriter miwa has gained popularity for her clear, cute vocals and refreshingly vibrant songs.
Her track “Karappo,” chosen as the theme song for the travel show ‘Burari Tochuu Gesha no Tabi,’ is memorable for its chorus that swells with an uplifting sense of openness.
The lyrics, which evoke a fresh new beginning, seem to give you a gentle push forward alongside the breezy ensemble.
With both a sense of speed and lightness that amplifies anticipation for an unseen future, it’s a feel-good pop tune wrapped in a positive atmosphere.
Flowersyuzu
It’s a song whose beautiful harmonies resonate in the heart.
Surprise-released in December 2024, this refreshing up-tempo track blends acoustic guitar tones with digital sounds, painting a gentle, flower-inspired world alongside warm vocals.
It was created to further expand on the world of the album “Zukan.” Highly recommended when you want to feel positive.
Living leisurely, gonna be alright!!Anjurumu
A light, breezy melody blows away life’s worries.
It’s a song by ANGERME, released in November 2024 as their 18th single.
This pop tune carries a positive message, and the members’ bright vocals leave a strong impression.
The lyrics sing about freeing yourself from everyday pressures and the importance of relaxing and living with a positive mindset.
So it’s highly recommended when you’re feeling down or need a change of pace—you’re sure to feel energized.
Kimi-colored MiracleOgura Yui
Fresh and exhilarating, this work is a bright and cute pop song by Yui Ogura.
The lyrics, which sing about the small joys of everyday life and feelings of gratitude, portray the beauty of bonds with loved ones and the emotions you share together.
Set for release in April 2024, it is also featured as the opening theme for the anime “One Room, Hiatari Futsuu, Tenshi-tsuki.” Ogura’s gentle vocals match the atmosphere of the story perfectly.
It’s a song you’ll want to play on a drive with friends or during peaceful moments with someone special.
Just listening to it will warm your heart, so be sure to give it a try.