[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! (21–30)
Tokyo StoryNEW!Sha ran Q
A Sha la Q number that vividly captures that bittersweet yet hope-filled moment of leaving your hometown for the big city.
Released as a single in January 1994, it’s also included on the classic album “Lost Time.” At the time, it was used as the ending theme for TV Tokyo’s “Asakusabashi Young Yōhinten,” among other placements, which rapidly boosted the band’s recognition.
In fact, it was produced on the brink of their contract being terminated if it didn’t sell—but it became a smash hit and a dramatic comeback that changed their fate! The anxieties of setting out on your journey and the complicated, hard-to-process feelings of being seen off are portrayed with striking realism over song-driven rock that anyone can relate to.
If you’re about to chase your dreams in a new place, let this track give you the courage to turn your unease into strength and take that first step!
TOKYOYUI
The lyrics of ‘TOKYO,’ sung by singer-songwriter YUI, are said to have been written when she moved up to Tokyo from her hometown.
They vividly depict the day she left home and her firm resolve to take on new challenges.
Leaving the town you’re used to and starting fresh in Tokyo is surely a momentous event, filled with both excitement and anxiety.
As the lyrics suggest, you may not always be able to move forward perfectly, but listening to this song will surely give you the courage to persevere with determination.
I’ma goin’ to Tokyo.Yoshi Ikuzo
As you can tell from the title, Ikuzo Yoshi’s song “Ora Tokyo sa Igu da” is the ultimate “I’m heading to Tokyo!” anthem.
It’s humorously sung and super rhythmic, so listening to it really lifts your spirits.
I’d love to sing it for someone who’s moving to Tokyo!
Cotton HandkerchiefŌta Hiromi
“Momen no Handkerchief” by Hiromi Ohta is one of Japan’s quintessential songs about parting.
Its opening lines are so famous that people of all ages know them.
Remarkably, it was released in 1975, and it has been a beloved classic for many years.
While many have heard the song often, how many have really listened closely to the lyrics? The perspective alternates between a man and a woman.
The exchange between the man setting off on a journey and the lover he leaves behind is irresistibly sweet and just a little bittersweet.
If I Could Become a StarMr.Children
This is a song I recommend to anyone moving from their hometown for school or work.
The lyrics portray a man leaving his hometown to pursue his own dreams, and I’m sure those in similar situations will find a lot to relate to.
Leaving home and striving alone toward your dream can be scary and tough.
But when you listen to this song in those moments, it will remind you, “I have friends who are my emotional support!” Just like the lyrics say, do your best so that one day you can reunite with a smile!
March 9Remioromen
It’s one of Remioromen’s signature songs, and thanks to being performed in the drama “1 Litre of Tears” as well as its lyrical theme, it’s cherished as a classic graduation song.
It portrays the changing seasons and the start of a new chapter in life, during which the protagonist realizes how important the friends they’ve spent time with truly are.
Reading lyrics that carry the message, “Even if we’re apart, we live on in each other’s hearts,” will surely give you courage too.
March of the PetalsAimer
Aimer is a singer with a cool, husky voice who has performed many classic songs.
She has numerous tie-ins with anime and commercials, captivating countless listeners as a powerhouse vocalist.
One of her songs from January 2019, “March of the Petals.” What did you imagine when you heard this title? It’s a powerful ballad that asks you to receive the feelings embedded in the song all the way to the very last line of the lyrics.
It’s a song that gently gives you courage before a farewell, before a new departure.