Get healthy with music! Uplifting Japanese songs

Haneuma RiderPorunogurafiti

PORNOGRAFFITTI “Haneuma Rider (Short ver.)”

This is a Pornograffitti song that skyrocketed in popularity within just a year of its release.

It became a hot topic on social media, with many creators posting videos using the track.

With its powerful sound and vocalist Akihito Okano’s soaring voice, it’s a rock tune that fills you with courage.

The lyrics depict racing off into the unknown aboard a “Big Machine,” and are sure to give you a push as you take your first step forward.

For those standing at a crossroads in life, why not hold your head high and dive into a new world while listening to this song?

R.Y.U.S.E.I.Sandaime Jē Sōru Burazāzu fromu Eguzairu Toraibu

Sandaime J SOUL BROTHERS from EXILE TRIBE / “R.Y.U.S.E.I.” Music Video

Released in June 2014 by Sandaime J Soul Brothers from EXILE TRIBE, this track shines like a shooting star.

With lyrics themed around dreams, hope, friendship, and the courage to take on challenges, it resonated with many listeners, especially young people.

It became the group’s first million-seller and surpassed one million downloads in 2017.

Chosen as the 2014 campaign song for Tokyo City Keiba, it drew in even more fans.

Blending dance music with pop elements, its energetic sound gives listeners a positive boost.

It’s the perfect song to play when you want to try something new or fire yourself up.

WalkKōda Kumi

Walk – Kumi Koda with Lyrics

A smash-hit ballad by Kumi Koda, a leading artist in Japan’s music scene known for her universally acclaimed vocals and captivating live performances.

It’s a classic feel-good anthem that straightforwardly expresses the drive to work hard to make your dreams come true.

La La LaDaikoku Maki

2017-07-08 Date “Ra Ra Ra”

This song captivates with Maki Ohguro’s powerful vocals.

Its lyrics portray the joys and conflicts of love, set to an energizing rhythm.

Released in July 1995, it was used as the theme song for the drama Aji Ichimonme starring Masahiro Nakai.

It also holds an important place as the closing track of the album LA.LA.LA.

Highly popular as an uplifting anthem that energizes listeners, it has touched many hearts over the years—for instance, it headlined the 2017 Jingu Gaien Fireworks Festival.

It’s a song that reveals a wellspring of inner courage when you listen to it in pivotal moments or whenever you need a boost of energy.

travelingUtada Hikaru

Hikaru Utada – traveling

A signature feel-good song by Hikaru Utada—an artist whose velvety, captivating vocals and exceptional musical sensibility have earned high praise not only in Japan but overseas as well.

It’s an up-tempo track filled with the excitement of the weekend.

scumIzumi Sayoko

Sayoko Izumi “Scum” Music Video (with lyrics)

This track expresses relationships with loved ones and the way we face ourselves through a distinctive musical sensibility.

Released in January 2014, it can be considered a signature work of Sayoko Izumi’s project “KASU.” While rooted in electronica and ambient, it also incorporates pop elements, resulting in an innovative and striking sound.

The lyrics resonate deeply with listeners, and Izumi’s vocals—treated with experimental sound processing—offer a fresh musical experience.

It’s a song for those on a journey of self-discovery and for anyone struggling with human relationships.

I like you.Shimizu Shota

Shota Shimizu “I Love You” (Live Ver.)

This is a smash-hit love song by Shota Shimizu, an artist widely loved by people of all genders for his universally acclaimed musical sense and the kindness that overflows from the soundscapes of his songs.

The lyrics, which straightforwardly express the feeling of realizing how precious a lover is, give strength to many listeners.