Timeless songs that sing of hopes and dreams. Masterpieces that lead those who strive toward the future.

to youMONGOL800

To You by MONGOL800

A coming-of-age song that sets your heart ablaze just by listening.

Featured on MONGOL800’s album “MESSAGE,” released in September 2001, this track is filled with feelings for a loved one far away.

It was also used in a commercial for Lion’s “TOP,” resonating with many listeners.

The lyrics, which sing of unchanging love amid ever-changing days, are sure to comfort anyone’s heart.

With a strength that seems to light a beacon of hope on anxious nights, it’s a song that will give a gentle push to anyone striving forward.

Be the soil that makes flowers bloom, rather than the flowers themselves.berii guddoman

Berry Goodman “Become the soil that makes flowers bloom, rather than the flowers themselves” Music Video (NHK ‘Minna no Uta’ December 2024–January 2025)

A powerful anthem that finds beauty in staying out of the spotlight.

It carries gratitude for everyone who offers support, the strength to keep going even when unnoticed efforts draw no attention, and a wish to become someone who nourishes another’s heart.

Written for NHK’s “Minna no Uta” broadcast from December 2024 to January 2025, the song is included on the album “Thank You.” Inspired by the words of Tomoshige Yamashita, honorary manager of the Seiryo High School baseball team, its weight and heartfelt message have been soothing many listeners.

When you feel your efforts aren’t rewarded, or when you’re on the verge of losing your sense of purpose, this song will gently stay by your side and give you courage.

camphor treeFukuyama Masaharu

Kusunoki Masaharu Fukuyama — The Bombed Camphor Tree

It sings of the vitality and hope of a camphor tree at Nagasaki’s Sanno Shrine that sprouted new buds two years after its trunk was torn off by the atomic bombing.

As the artist is a second-generation hibakusha, they had long wanted to write about this tree.

Despite its gentle tempo, you can feel a cry from the soul.

STARTJUN SKY WALKER(S)

JUN SKY WALKER(S) – START

This is a song that resonates with people walking toward their dreams and hopes.

Released by JUN SKY WALKER(S) in February 1991, it was also used in a LAWSON commercial and has left a lasting impression on many.

Its lyrics are filled with heartwarming images—clear eyes, smiling through tears, and building blocks called “happiness.” If you’re feeling anxious before a new beginning or challenge, this is a track you should definitely listen to.

The fresh guitar riffs and driving rhythm will surely give you a push forward.

Listening to this song might just give you the courage to take a step toward a brighter future.

March Toward TomorrowKuwata Keisuke

Keisuke Kuwata – March Toward Tomorrow (Full ver.)

Written by Keisuke Kuwata in 2011, at a time when many people were anxious about tomorrow, this is a marching song of hope.

Its unadorned, simple sound centered on acoustic guitar seeps all the more deeply into the heart.

The lyrics carry a strong message to the disaster-stricken areas, and there is a verse that sounds as if it sings “in Tohoku,” a characteristically modest form of encouragement from Kuwata that is profoundly moving.

This warm number was released in August 2011 as part of a triple A-side single and was also used in an NTT Docomo commercial.

It’s a talisman-like song, perfect for those moments when you want just a little boost of energy or a gentle push on the back.

99 Steps feat. Kohjiya, Hana HopeSTUTS

STUTS – 99 Steps feat. Kohjiya, Hana Hope (Official Music Video)

This refreshing and stylish track produced by beatmaker STUTS is a must-listen! Released in May 2025, it was chosen as the official song for Pocari Sweat’s commercial “You Are Surely Someone’s Sun.” Built on STUTS’s signature hip-hop foundation with a smooth, feel-good beat, the unique styles of rapper Kohjiya and singer Hana Hope come together to create something truly emotional.

This song feels like it gives courage to those who are hesitating just one step before the goal, helping them take that final step forward.

It’s the ultimate anthem to cheer you on and give you a push toward your goals!

rootKing Gnu

King Gnu – Root

This gem of a mid-tempo ballad sings of the resolve and kindness to live like a “root”—a modest presence that supports someone dear.

Carried by beautiful harmonies of piano and strings, King Gnu’s signature modern rhythmic feel intertwines with choral lines reminiscent of a children’s song, resulting in a track that resonates deeply.

Written as the theme song for the TBS Sunday drama “Diamond Sleeping in the Sea,” airing from October 2024, the piece brims with profound understanding and empathy for those who steadily persevere.

When you feel on the verge of losing your way, or when you wish to be someone’s support, this song will gently stay by your side.