[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.
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.
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.
TOKYOYUI
When it comes to songs that help you take the first step into a new life, YUI’s 2006 release “TOKYO” comes to mind.
Portraying wishes for an unchanging city and the inner conflict of carrying a big resolve, this track deeply resonates with people facing a move or a fresh start.
Accompanied by acoustic guitar, the straightforward words she expressed at just 17 strike a chord.
It’s truly a number I’d recommend for starting out in a new place.
YUI’s refreshing voice is sure to cast a warm light on anxious hearts.
[New Life] Introducing Cheer Songs and Spring Songs to Encourage You as You Move! (21–30)
miracleNEW!yuka
A song by Yuka that candidly sings of both her love for her hometown Osaka and the hopes and anxieties of a new life.
Included on the album “my space my time,” released in January 2024, this piece was created as a settlement-promotion song for Takatsuki City in Osaka Prefecture.
While gently staying close to the loneliness of leaving a familiar place and the wavering emotions of diving into a new environment, it gives you the courage to take a step forward.
Its message, which softly nudges listeners so that the days to come will be wonderful, truly resonates.
It’s the season when school, jobs, and moves bring big changes.
This song will surely empower you to believe in yourself and keep moving forward!