Hidden gems of feel-good songs. Recommended popular tracks.
This is a playlist of fun Japanese songs—tracks with witty lyrics or catchy rhythms that will lift your spirits when you listen.
Why not give it a try when you need a boost?
I’ve skipped the usual classics and selected hidden gems instead.
Playlist
| Hidden gems of feel-good songs. Recommended popular tracks. | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1 | Double Double FIGHT!CANDY TUNE |  play_arrow | A smash hit song that sings about the spirit of getting back up again and again |
| 2 | New Day RisingSubway Daydream |  play_arrow | A courage-giving rock song by Subway Daydream |
| 3 | FateKato Miria |  play_arrow | Miliyah Kato’s karate cheer song |
| 4 | Japan Cha-Cha-Chadaidarabotchi |  play_arrow | A hidden upbeat song to energize Japan with the Yamato spirit |
| 5 | Tokyo at 7 p.m.Pizzicato Five |  play_arrow | Pizzicato Five's Energetic Song |
| 6 | That’s it! We’re AliveMōningu Musume. |  play_arrow | Morning Musume’s hidden energetic song |
| 7 | PopNishino Kana |  play_arrow | The Appeal of Kana Nishino’s Hidden Masterpieces |
| 8 | OneRIP SLYME |  play_arrow | RIP SLYME’s hidden gem ballad |
| 9 | We are!mugiwara kaizoku-dan |  play_arrow | An Energetic Song by One Piece Characters |
| 10 | Driving All NightDOUBLE |  play_arrow | A disco-funk track set on the Tokyo Metropolitan Expressway at night |
| 11 | DreamerBennie Becca |  play_arrow | A high-energy track by Benny Becca |
| 12 | excessively earnest; overly serious to a fault; straight-lacedCreepy Nuts×Ayase×Ikuta Rira |  play_arrow | A heartwarming song that encourages people who are doing their best |
| 13 | doorGReeeeN |  play_arrow | Green's energetic song. |
| 14 | Stay GoldHi-STANDARD |  play_arrow | A song by Hi-STANDARD that expresses nostalgic memories of youth |
| 15 | Love TribeJazztronik feat. Tameoka Sonomi |  play_arrow | An energetic song that fuses house beats and piano |
| 16 | What’s up, Adachi?Adachi Yumi |  play_arrow | A powerful hidden feel-good song featuring Yumi Adachi’s vocals |
| 17 | Just being alive is a reward.Aoyama Teruma |  play_arrow | Aoyama Thelma’s cheer song, a heart song that affirms oneself |
| 18 | Wake UpAAA |  play_arrow | AAA's hidden popular uplifting song |
| 19 | Islanders’ TreasureBEGIN |  play_arrow | An upbeat song with a Ryukyuan sound |
| 20 | Rhyme Wave Phrase DisciplesCHEHON |  play_arrow | A fusion track of reggae and four-on-the-floor |
| 21 | Bacchi DancerDOES |  play_arrow | A lively song by Dawes, popular as a movie theme |
| 22 | FantasistaDragon Ash |  play_arrow | A hidden gem by Dragon Ash: strength in the face of adversity |
| 23 | Follow MeE-girls |  play_arrow | Hidden gems by E-girls |
| 24 | Rising SunEXILE |  play_arrow | EXILE's hidden gem |
| 25 | Go!FLOW |  play_arrow | The NARUTO opening song gives me energy. |
| 26 | DistanceMAN WITH A MISSION |  play_arrow | An upbeat, fast-tempo song by MAN WITH A MISSION that energizes you |
| 27 | SaudadePorno Graffitti |  play_arrow | A hidden gem by Porno Graffitti |
| 28 | B-Boy-ismRHYMESTER |  play_arrow | A hidden gem by Rhymester that captures the aesthetics of breakdancing |
| 29 | FunkasticRIP SLYME |  play_arrow | RIP SLYME’s upbeat song |
| 30 | RPGSEKAI NO OWARI |  play_arrow | A hidden gem by SEKAI NO OWARI. Its game-like worldview brings energy. |
| 31 | beautifulSuperfly |  play_arrow | A powerful vocal song by Superfly |
| 32 | when you wish upon a starthe band apart |  play_arrow | Covering Pinocchio’s classic song in rock |
| 33 | Bridge of Gloryyuzu |  play_arrow | Yuzu's hidden gem upbeat song |
| 34 | A Premonition of BeginningsKetsumeishi |  play_arrow | Ketsumeishi’s hidden gem rap song |
| 35 | Full-Power BoySukima Suichi |  play_arrow | Introduction to Sukima Switch’s upbeat songs |
| 36 | Yah! I want to love.Mōningu Musume. |  play_arrow | Morning Musume’s lively New Jack Swing style |
| 37 | OrionNakajima Mika |  play_arrow | A hidden gem of a ballad, captivating with Mika Nakashima’s husky vocals. |
| 38 | Sky-Blue DaysNakagawa Shoko |  play_arrow | Shoko Nakagawa’s powerful, upbeat song |
| 39 | WINDKōda Kumi |  play_arrow | Koda Kumi’s hidden feel-good song. Powerful and a classic. |
| 40 | Training Dude ZRyofu Karuma feat. Campanella |  play_arrow | The Hidden Cheer-Up Song by Ryofu Karma and Campanella |
| 41 | SenbonzakuraWagakki Band |  play_arrow | Masterpieces of modern arrangements performed with traditional Japanese instruments |
| 42 | cherry (sweet cherry; cherry fruit)Otsuka Ai |  play_arrow | Ai Otsuka’s popular upbeat song |
| 43 | TravelingUtada Hikaru |  play_arrow | Hikaru Utada’s danceable hidden gem |
| 44 | Summer FactorKohiruimaki Kahoru |  play_arrow | A sampled track with a disco beat |
| 45 | Let’s go to the market.Shimatani Hitomi |  play_arrow | A hidden gem by Hitomi Shimatani, energizing with Latin rhythms |
| 46 | PyramidHino Terumasa |  play_arrow | Terumasa Hino’s 3-3-7 Clap Fusion |
| 47 | At all times.Makihara Noriyuki |  play_arrow | A hidden gem by Noriyuki Makihara: Let’s move forward positively |
| 48 | AudienceHamasaki Ayumi |  play_arrow | Ayumi Hamasaki's hidden gem |
| 49 | I want to eat ramen.Yano Akiko |  play_arrow | Akiko Yano’s ramen appetite song |
| 50 | Cheer up!Takeuchi Mariya |  play_arrow | Mariya Takeuchi’s hidden upbeat track, characterized by beautiful melodies |
| 51 | AsKasai Kimiko |  play_arrow | A Japanese singer covers a Stevie Wonder classic |
| 52 | real voiceayaka |  play_arrow | Ayaka’s underrated gem with powerful vocals |
| 53 | Cactus FlowerZaitsu Kazuo |  play_arrow | Tulip’s classic song heals a broken heart |
| 54 | Daydream GenerationMawatari Matsuko |  play_arrow | Masako Mawatari's dream-support song |
| 55 | Rhapsody In BlueDA PUMP |  play_arrow | A hidden gem that brings back summer and lifts my spirits |
| 56 | Good TimesDony Joint feat. Ryofu |  play_arrow | Groove guitar and cool rap |
| 57 | TogetherEXILE |  play_arrow | EXILE upbeat song, tension rising |
| 58 | FlowerKinKi Kids |  play_arrow | KinKi Kids hidden gem that gives you energy |
| 59 | to youMONGOL800 |  play_arrow | MONGOL800’s heartwarming songs are supported by many people |
| 60 | Que sera, seraMrs. GREEN APPLE |  play_arrow | Mrs. GREEN APPLE's new song wins the grand prize |
| 61 | Purple TownYagami Junko |  play_arrow | Junko Yagami’s refreshing pop song |
| 62 | Baby Don’t CryAmuro Namie |  play_arrow | Namie Amuro’s hidden gem is gaining renewed attention |
| 63 | That’s all.Fukuyama Masaharu |  play_arrow | Fukuyama Masaharu’s hidden gem songs are gaining popularity |
| 64 | Last chanceSomething ELse |  play_arrow | A hidden gem by Something Else |
| 65 | Super Music MakerSuzuki Ami |  play_arrow | A cheerful song by Ami Suzuki. Electronic and glamorous. |
| 66 | Shanana☆MINMI |  play_arrow | An energetic song with a breezy summer rhythm |