[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! (81–90)
The Beginningayaka
If you’re looking for a song to give you a gentle push as you embark on a new chapter, Ayaka’s track is a perfect fit.
Included on her album “The beginning,” released in February 2012, it encapsulates the feelings she carried during her two-year hiatus.
Its warm melody and powerful vocals will nudge you forward toward the future.
Also used in a commercial, this song has become beloved by many.
As spring arrives and a new life season begins—whether it’s starting school or a new job—why not add this encouraging song, filled with well-wishes for new departures, to your playlist?
sparkleFuji Kaze
This song features a driving rhythm and a positive message that truly strikes a chord.
Its uplifting outlook in the face of hardship and its emphasis on cherishing bonds with loved ones resonate alongside a refreshing melody.
Fujii Kaze’s light, flowing vocals convey both tenderness and strength, as if gently embracing the many scenes encountered on life’s journey.
Released in May 2021 as the theme song for Honda’s new VEZEL commercial, it was also performed at NHK’s Kōhaku Uta Gassen that December.
Perfect not only for drives and trips but also for everyday outings, this heartwarming track brightens moments spent heading somewhere new or sharing time with someone special.
determinationSUPER BEAVER
Amid the mix of excitement and anxiety that comes with moving, SUPER BEAVER’s powerful message song gives you a push forward.
Riding on a sound that blends breezy drive with a touch of melancholy, it inspires the courage to carve out your own future.
Unafraid of being called “reckless,” this track gently conveys the importance of living true to yourself.
Released digitally in November 2023, it was also featured as the theme for Morinaga’s in Jelly commercial.
Listen to it while sorting your belongings for a fresh start, and you’ll find your resolve to take that first step growing stronger.
It’s sure to become a reliable anthem that colors your new days.
Everyone, everyone is shining.Yugeda Kensuke
Riding on a cherry-blossom-colored breeze, this heartwarming song by Kensuke Yugeda gently sings of spring’s hopeful arrival.
It carries a message of encouragement for children taking their first new steps, conveying a sense of anticipation for a shining future.
The melody, expressing adorable freshness and the courage to walk toward one’s dreams, tenderly resonates with listeners.
This work is included on the album “Shiawase ni Naare” (“Wishing You Happiness”) and is beloved at entrance ceremonies and welcome events for new students in elementary schools across Japan.
Since June 2018, it has been passed down in schools nationwide, and through more than 2,000 school concerts, Yugeda has delivered it directly to children.
It is a springtime song full of joy that we hope new students, teachers, and families alike will listen to.
Long Hope PhiliaSuda Masaki
This is a powerful, heartfelt song by Masaki Suda that passionately sings of challenge, growth, and hope.
No matter how hard things get, it delivers an artistic message that resonates—urging you to believe in yourself, keep moving forward, and cherish the bonds of friendship.
Released in August 2018, it was chosen as the theme song for the film “My Hero Academia: Two Heroes,” with lyrics and composition by Hiromu Akita of amazarashi.
It reached No.
11 on the Billboard Japan Hot 100 and captured the hearts of many listeners.
It’s a song you’ll want to hear as you step into a new phase of life—like starting school or moving up to the next level.
Even if you feel the sadness of parting with friends or anxiety about a new environment, listening to this track will give you the courage to face forward.
JourneyFuji Kaze
Tabiji (Journey), sung by singer-songwriter Kaze Fujii.
The song was written specifically as the theme for TV Asahi’s drama Nijiiro Karte, and it also marks his first tie-in.
One of its charms is the loose, comfortable groove that’s so characteristic of him.
In addition, the weight of the words embedded in the lyrics is deeply striking.
Even when you face difficulties in a new chapter of life, listening to this song may give you a chance to reflect on yourself.
[New Life] Introducing Cheer Songs and Spring Tunes to Encourage You as You Move! (91–100)
cherry blossomKALMA
Released by KALMA in February 2021, this song gently portrays the hopes and anxieties that come with a new life as spring arrives.
It begins with a quiet guitar and shifts into a powerful rhythm, leaving a strong impression.
The lyrics, which express the loneliness of saying “goodbye” and the hope for a new world, resonate closely with listeners.
The refreshing rock sound unique to a three-piece band gives you a push to take that first step forward.
It’s recommended listening while preparing to move or when you’re standing at the starting line of a new chapter.