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


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