[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-up anthems and spring songs to encourage you as you move! (31–40)
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.
Smiling Backkyandīzu
A million-selling single.
It also drew attention for sprinkling the titles of songs previously performed throughout the lyrics.
The lyrics depict moving day, and it’s a breakup song in which the two people who lived together end up heading in different directions.
Unlike works that are simply sad, it has an upbeat, bright sound that suggests hope for what lies ahead.
If you’re planning a move, I recommend listening to this track while you pack.
the 10 o’clock directionsumika
Sumika’s refreshing yet powerful songs, which blend pop and rock, are always by our side.
Featured on the album “Chime,” released in March 2019, this track is a cheering anthem filled with both the anxiety and the hope that come with taking a new step forward.
Its lyrics convey the importance of moving in the direction you believe in—even if the path is slanted or curved—while the dynamic, string-accented melody gently embraces those moments when we stand at life’s crossroads, something everyone experiences at least once.
It delicately portrays the feelings of a young person striving to follow their own path despite fears about becoming independent, and it’s sure to give a quiet push to anyone standing at a new starting line.
MovingHelsinki Lambda Club
This is a song called “Hikkoshi” (“Moving”) by Helsinki Lambda Club, with a vibe that feels influenced by ’70s psychedelic rock.
Its laid-back sound and lyrics help ease the tight knot in your heart that moving can create.
Many people pack for a move feeling excited—starting a job, going to school, and so on.
But some have no choice and have to leave the place they’ve been living.
At times like that, even the act of moving can feel sad, and it’s hard to make progress, isn’t it? This song is a gentle moving anthem for people like that.
Tokyo HymnBUMP OF CHICKEN
“Tokyo Hymn” carries a message that says Tokyo isn’t such a bad place.
Many people think of Tokyo and big cities as cold or dangerous, and there are plenty of songs and stories that reflect that.
This song, however, conveys the idea that “a person remains themselves no matter where they are.” It’s both an anthem for Tokyo and a cheer for those pursuing their dreams.
It’s a perfect song to send to anyone moving to Tokyo for school, work, or a new start!
[New Life] Introducing cheer songs and spring tunes to encourage you as you move! (41–50)
Cardboard colorMAISONdes
This is a collaborative song between SUUMO, a site that brings you real estate and housing information, and the music project MAISONdes, depicting the mix of anxiety and excitement on the night before moving.
As you pack, you drift into memories and get a little sentimental; you feel sad about leaving the place you’ve grown used to; during preparations and on the eve of the move, all kinds of emotions swirl.
But moving is the first step toward a new stage! Pack away your memories carefully along with the cardboard boxes, and charge ahead toward a bright future!
LaughterOfisharu Higedan Dism
A song whose uplifting lyrics and light, breezy melody resonate with the heart, cheering on new beginnings.
Released by Official HIGE DANDism in July 2020, it was also selected as the theme song for the film The Confidence Man JP: Princess.
With over 100 million streams, it has become a track that stays close to many listeners’ hearts.
Satoshi Fujihara’s clear, transparent vocals gently nudge you toward hope for the future.
It’s a song that supports those stepping into a new stage of life—moving, starting school, beginning a job.
Even amid uncertainty or doubt, it gives you the courage to face forward and take that first step.
Give it a listen.