[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 Tunes to Encourage You as You Move! (71–80)
Spring SwallowHey! Say! JUMP
A heartwarming song that expresses the feelings of a refreshing new beginning through music has been delivered by Hey! Say! JUMP.
Created by members of sumika, the piece warmly encourages those striving in new environments, using the image of swallows returning in spring.
Also chosen as the opening theme for the TV anime “Love All Play,” the song is included as one of the tracks on the triple A-side single released in May 2022.
It’s a song for anyone feeling anxious about a new setting, and for those who want to cherish their bonds with friends.
Song of DepartureMr.Children
A heart swelling with excitement and anticipation for a new place.
And yet, to a greater or lesser extent, we all surely have some anxiety lurking behind that feeling.
This song that gently stays by your side in those anxious moments—Mr.Children’s “Tabidachi no Uta” (Song for a Departure).
It’s a little different from other tracks: heavier, weightier—but undoubtedly an encouraging song that resonates with the heart.
When you’re worried or overthinking, it’s easy to lose sight of what’s around you.
But this song reminds you that there is always someone there to cheer you on, to give you a push forward.
This year’s cherry blossomsflumpool
It’s a classic filled with warm cheers for those leaving their hometowns and taking a new step, a beautiful song that naturally stirs a positive mindset.
Released on the December 2009 album “What’s flumpool!?”, it was also used as the opening theme for “Minna no Koshien.” Created as an answer song to their debut track “Hana ni Nare,” this piece has comforted many as an anthem of support for the season of departures.
As spring arrives—whether you’re starting a new chapter in life or striving toward new goals—it will give you a strong push forward.
to blossom; to bloom (literally: flowers smiling). Often used poetically to describe flowers blooming or a gentle, smiling expression like a flower.sumi ka
This is a song by Sumika that shines bright and hopeful, like spring sunlight.
Released in March 2022, it’s a perfect cheer-up anthem for the start of a new season.
The crystalline vocals and exhilarating sound are refreshing—just listening to it can lift your spirits.
The lyrics carry a message about the importance of living true to yourself and the courage to overcome difficulties, gently encouraging anyone starting a new chapter in life.
Once you’ve finished unpacking after your move, give this track a listen.
Your worries about the new environment will surely turn into excitement.
New lifeKetsumeishi
A song about setting off on a new journey: “New Life” by Ketsumeishi.
This is truly a springtime cheer song for anyone about to dive into a new place! Starting a new chapter means saying goodbye to the places and friends you’ve known.
It can feel lonely and unsettling.
But if you listen to this song, won’t even farewells start to feel positive? Its light sound that carries the gentle breeze of spring, paired with lyrics brimming with dreams for a new life, will surely encourage you!
YELL ~Yell~Kobukuro
This is a Kobukuro song that affirms the experiences you’ve accumulated so far and gives you the courage to move forward into the future.
With a gentle sound centered on acoustic guitar, the strumming at the beginning evokes the image of taking steady steps ahead.
While empathizing with the anxiety anyone might feel when heading into a new place, it conveys the message that taking the first step leads to a brighter future.
It’s a song that seems to give you the strength to overcome hardships—strength that’s essential for carving out your future.
UraraBikkeburanka
This is Vickeblanka’s breakthrough work, wrapping the farewells that come with the arrival of spring in a refreshing, forward-looking melody.
While influenced by Showa-era pop, it offers a modern interpretation that celebrates the joy of overcoming partings and moving toward a new self.
Released in April 2018 as the first single, it captivates with its simple, straightforward message and lively, acoustic guitar–driven sound.
It’s a song that stands by those starting a new chapter or taking their first step forward.
Brimming with positive brightness and freshness, it’s sure to give you a gentle push when you listen before heading out in the morning or on your commute to school or work.