[New Beginnings] Introducing Cheer Songs and Spring Tunes to Encourage You as You Move!
Moving is a major event that can mark a turning point in life.
Advancing to a new school, getting married, starting a job, relocating—each brings a new life in a new place.
You might feel like giving up because sorting your belongings is a hassle, worry about what lies ahead, or feel a sense of loneliness.
But imagining your new room and new routines can also make your heart race with excitement.
In this article, we’ve gathered classic Japanese songs themed around moving and the beginning of new days—songs that can lift the mixed feelings of hope and anxiety.
Lend an ear to the messages that cheer you on as you take your first steps into a new world.
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[New Life] Introducing cheer songs and spring songs to encourage you as you move! (61–70)
GOBUMP OF CHICKEN
This song is filled with the feeling of taking a step into a new life.
The lyrics woven by BUMP OF CHICKEN teach us the value of following our hearts, even when we face hardships or feel clumsy.
The courage and resolve to move forward are embedded in the band’s characteristically powerful melody.
Released in February 2016 as the opening track of the album “Butterflies,” it became a classic, also used as the commercial song for the smartphone RPG “Granblue Fantasy” and as the opening theme for its anime adaptation.
Whether you’re moving, changing jobs, or starting school—anytime you’re embarking on a new chapter—listening to it will transform your anxiety into courage.
Let this melody gently give you a push as you begin your new life.
threadNakajima Miyuki
A beautiful ballad that likens human connections to warp and weft threads soaks into the heart through Miyuki Nakajima’s gentle yet powerful voice.
The lyrics, depicting fateful encounters and the warm fabric of life woven from them, evoke deep empathy—a true masterpiece.
Included on the album EAST ASIA, this song has continued to resonate with many people since its release in October 1992.
In 1998, it was chosen as the theme song for the TBS drama “Seija no Koshin” (March of the Saints), earning even broader acclaim.
It’s a track that soothes the heart at life’s turning points—meetings and farewells, fresh starts, and more.
Celebrated by many, it’s perfect for weddings, anniversaries, and any occasion that honors bonds with loved ones.
SakurabitoGLAY
It’s a heartfelt ballad filled with the feelings of people who live alongside the cherry blossoms.
It carefully portrays the choices and struggles of those who leave their hometown and those who remain.
Written by GLAY for a Fukushima reconstruction support project, the song was included on the bonus CD of the album “MUSIC LIFE,” released in November 2014.
It was later chosen as the ending theme for the information program “Joho Live Miyaneya.” At a concert in February 2015, the four members performed an acoustic version by themselves, said to have played it with their thoughts turned toward Tohoku.
As spring arrives and you begin life in a new environment, why not listen to this song and draw some courage from it?
Song of DepartureAAA
A ballad by AAA that stays by your side when you take a new step forward.
With a melody that resonates deep in your heart and powerful lyrics, it gently embraces the complex emotions that come with moving or setting off on a new journey.
Beautifully expressing gratitude for past memories and hope for the future, this ballad single was released in January 2009.
Its charm lies in the vocals that showcase each member’s unique character.
It was also used as the theme song for the drama “Future Century Shakespeare” and ranked high on the Oricon charts.
It’s the perfect song for anyone facing a life milestone such as graduation or moving.
It will clear the clouds of a heart mixed with anxiety and anticipation.
In the Morning of DeterminationAqua Timez
This is a song that gives you the courage to take the first step through the major life event of moving.
While acknowledging one’s own weaknesses, it conveys the resolve to move forward, carried by a refreshing melody.
Aqua Timez’s major-label debut, released in July 2006, was also used as the theme song for the animated film “Brave Story” and reached No.
4 on the Oricon Weekly Chart.
For those feeling anxious about diving into a new environment—whether moving, changing jobs, or starting school—this song will be a reassuring companion.
Listen to it on the morning you take that new step, and it will surely give you a gentle push.
On the day of departure…Kawashima Ai
It’s a ballad that expresses a friendship that doesn’t change even if you go far away, making it a perfect motivational song for spring.
With a gentle voice that naturally makes listeners hum along and soothes them, it’s a smash hit by Ai Kawashima, an artist loved across generations and genders.
Also a classic graduation song, this track tenderly accompanies those standing at a new threshold or beginning a new chapter in life.
PinkieBUMP OF CHICKEN
A moving classic by BUMP OF CHICKEN, themed around cherry blossoms and portraying the passage of time and promises with loved ones, resonates deeply.
It’s a memorable track that showcases the warm musicality born from the band members’ childhood friendship and Motoo Fujiwara’s gentle yet powerful vocals.
The song carefully weaves feelings that change over time and a wish not to forget precious memories.
Released in April 2010 as the B-side to the single “HAPPY,” it was also used as a TV program’s theme song.
It’s sure to comfort those whose hearts are racing with both anxiety and excitement before a new chapter in life, as well as those who have experienced parting from someone dear.