Get healthy with music! Uplifting Japanese songs

Cheer up!Takeuchi Mariya

Cheer Up – Mariya Takeuchi

With a voice overflowing with kindness, this is a cheering song that soothes the pain of heartbreak.

Released by Mariya Takeuchi in August 1987, the track was used in a SEIKO commercial and has comforted many hearts.

Produced by Tatsuro Yamashita, the song was written and composed by Takeuchi herself.

This work gently speaks of hope for tomorrow while staying close to a wounded heart.

If you have a friend feeling down after a breakup, why not quietly let them listen to this song? It will surely give them the courage to look forward.

Under the same skyayaka

Ayaka – Under the Same Sky

A huge hit and uplifting song by Ayaka, an artist whose crystal-clear voice that seems to resonate forever and exceptional musical sensibility have earned her love across generations.

It’s a ballad with a straightforward message: just seeing the smile of someone precious gives you strength.

GO FOR IT！！！Nishino Kana

Kana Nishino 'GO FOR IT!! (short ver.)'

Released in 2012 as a cheer song for those in love, this track showcases Kana Nishino’s refreshing vocals.

Set to a light, upbeat melody, it charmingly expresses the feeling of being unable to confess to someone you like.

It was featured in Yamazaki Baking’s “Lunch Pack” TV commercial and resonated with many listeners.

The song reached No.

7 on the Oricon weekly chart and topped various digital charts.

Kana Nishino also performed it at the 63rd NHK Kōhaku Uta Gassen.

It’s recommended not only for those struggling with love, but also for anyone striving toward a goal.

How about listening to this song and mustering the courage to take a step forward?

HelloAee! group

Aぇ! group “Hello” Official Music Video – Streaming Ver. –

Get captivated by the dynamic band sound! This track by Aぇ! group is included on their album “D.N.A,” released in February 2025.

It powerfully sings about breaking free from days spent only wishing without taking action, and the overflowing energy of the song makes your heart burn brighter with every moment! The grand arrangement and the members’ straightforward vocals are in perfect harmony, too.

Why not make this song your daily source of energy?

coloring; color scheme; hues; decoration; embellishment; added flair (figurative)Mr.Children

Mr.Children “Irodori” MUSIC VIDEO

As everyone knows, this is the number-one Mr.

Children song I listen to when I’m exhausted from work and can’t find any sense of purpose.

It makes me feel like what I’m doing is ridiculous.

Even in today’s world, where many people feel that way, it reminds me that the work I do—through twists and turns—ends up creating someone’s smile.

And with that thought, I feel like I can keep going a little longer.

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Mr.Children "Houkiboshi" MUSIC VIDEO

It’s a song that lights a beacon of hope in people’s hearts, like a shining comet.

Released by Mr.Children in March 2007, it’s marked by a driving rhythm and Kazutoshi Sakurai’s powerful high notes.

The lyrics carry a message that gives you the courage to take that first small step.

As “bearers of the future,” it gently reminds us of the importance of facing ourselves and growing.

The irresistibly singable chorus has left a deep imprint on many listeners.

Highly recommended for anyone giving their all each day—before you know it, you might feel a spark of optimism and a newfound will to take on challenges.

Endless JourneyMr.Children

Mr.Children “Endless Journey” MUSIC VIDEO

When their fourth single became a long-running hit, their fifth single took the No.

1 spot on the Oricon charts, and they quickly became popular—popularity they still maintain today.

The group’s name was a renamed version chosen primarily for its sound, and, with advice from their agency, meaning was added to it later.