[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! (11–20)
MovingSaitō Kazuyoshi
When we think about moving, we tend to focus on the new life waiting afterward, but in Kazuyoshi Saito’s “Hikkoshi” (Moving), he reflects on the memories that have accumulated up to that point.
The few belongings you had when you first came to this room have multiplied by the time you move out, and each one seems to hold a precious memory—surely that’s something you can relate to.
The tug-at-your-heart feeling before a move likely comes from the memories packed into the room—the time spent with friends and lovers.
How about spending just that last night savoring a touch of sentimentality with this song?
Song of BeginningsOhashi Takuya
Among the songs released under Takuya Ohashi of Sukima Switch’s solo name, this is probably one of the most widely known.
As the title “Hajimari no Uta” (“Song of Beginnings”) suggests, it’s a cheer song that blows away the anxiety you feel when taking on something new.
Moving house means a new life in a new environment.
You might worry, “Can I handle this new place…?” but I’m sure listening to this song will fill you with confidence.
Far, far awayMakihara Noriyuki
One of singer-songwriter Noriyuki Makihara’s signature songs, this piece was written as a message to his friends back in his hometown far away.
The lyrics are based on Makihara’s own experiences, and you can really feel his strong determination—“I’m absolutely going to make it in Tokyo!” If you’re someone who came to Tokyo to chase your own dreams, you’ll surely find many lines in the song that resonate.
Precisely because it’s such a classic, you might not listen to it often, but giving it a fresh listen will likely move you with its warmth and passion.
One-room DiscoPerfume
If the place you’ve moved into is a studio, why not try dancing to this song first to chase away the loneliness? It’s fun how the vibe of the track lets you blow away the jitters about your new life by riding along with the music! That said, as Perfume themselves point out, the lyrics are a bit of a tearjerker.
Going from living with your family to suddenly being on your own, bewildered by unfamiliar scenery—the more you read into that world, the more it makes you want to cry.
parabolaOfisharu Higedan Dism
This song, which opens with lyrics depicting a brand-new room after moving in, is a perfect anthem for starting a new chapter in life.
Its gentle, spring-like tone stands out and pairs beautifully with Satoshi Fujiwara’s clean, high-register vocals.
The lyrics paint an optimistic picture of the new life ahead, and listening to it sparks an exciting feeling that your own future will surely be full of hope.
If you’re ready to take on a new world, give it a listen.
Ride the windNEW!Ryokushokushakai
A cinematic pop-rock number by Ryokuoushoku Shakai that gives you the courage to open up a new era.
Released as a single in March 2026, it was written as the theme song for the feature-length animated film “Étoile Blossoming in Paris.” Haruko Nagaya’s vocals—combining crystalline clarity with inner strength—blend beautifully with the live instruments and band ensemble, tinged with an orchestral feel.
It’s captivating not only for the thrill of advancing toward a dream, but also for the carefully drawn shadows of fear and conflict that come with change.
Amid all the entanglements of life, this universal message song gently nudges those who want a catalyst to take new action or who stand at a turning point in life feeling uncertain.
[New Life] Introducing Cheer Songs and Spring Songs to Encourage You as You Move! (21–30)
CHARMNEW!WANIMA
A song like a good-luck charm that blows away anxiety when you’re facing a new life or a change of environment.
It leads off the single “Gotta Go!!,” released in May 2017, and was later included on the album “Everybody!!.” The track was also featured in a Kikkoman corporate film and in Morinaga’s “Juken ni in Jelly” commercial.
Riding on WANIMA’s signature high-velocity sound, its powerful, affirming message for those heading to new places sets your heart on fire.
It’s compelling not only for challengers, but also for the gentle feelings of those who watch over them and send them off.
It gives you the strength to face forward, giving a reassuring push on your back as you dive into uncharted days.