[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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- Timeless songs that sing of hopes and dreams. Masterpieces that lead those who strive toward the future.
[New Life] Introducing cheer songs and spring tunes to encourage you as you move! (41–50)
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.
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!
MasterpieceSCANDAL
This SCANDAL track stands out with its powerful rock sound.
Released in March 2019, the song gives a boost to those about to take on new challenges in a new environment.
It carries the message, “Carve out your own path,” making it perfect for the fresh starts of spring.
Chosen as the ending theme for STV’s program “Netsuretsu! Hot Sand!,” it was also used in a commercial for Fashion World Nishimura.
Brimming with SCANDAL’s momentum and positive energy, it’s a highly recommended song for anyone embarking on a new beginning.
Embracing wrinkled cloudsDISH//
DISH//’s classic gently gives a push to everyone standing at the crossroads of moving to a new place.
The lyrics, which depict drifting clouds, are filled with the courage to take a step toward an uncertain tomorrow.
Released in July 2022, the song drew attention as the theme for the drama “Riding a Unicorn.” Written and composed by Takumi Kitamura and Daichi Izumi, it layers the strength to overcome hardships and live positively over a refreshing pop-rock melody.
Why not add it to your playlist as a cheer-up song for friends starting a new chapter or for those feeling unsettled by changes in their environment?
migratory bird[Alexandros]
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A powerful portrayal of taking flight toward your dreams, this [Alexandros] song blends a driving, fast-paced melody with lyrics that speak directly to the heart, perfectly harmonized to help you take that first step into a new life.
Its message—“Spread your wings and take off”—gently supports those feeling anxious about moving or setting out on a new journey.
Released in March 2015, the track was used as the theme song for the film Akegarasu and selected as the ending theme for the TV program Sakigake! Ongaku Banzuke ~EIGHT~.
In August 2019, it surpassed 100 million streams, marking a milestone as the 21st Japanese artist to achieve this feat.
When anticipation and anxiety mingle before a move or a fresh start, listening to this song will lift your spirits.
It’s a track that will surely stay close to the heart of anyone about to take their first step in a new place.
Movingkuriipuhaipe
This song is about a somewhat bittersweet move: in the heat of a fight, you declare you’re leaving home, expecting to be persuaded to stay—but in the end you actually end up moving out.
Seikaikan Ozaki’s laid-back vocals as the singer of CreepHyp match perfectly with the bewilderment at how unexpectedly things turn out.
For those about to start a new life with a partner, if you make bold statements assuming, “Well, the worst won’t happen,” that one-sided thinking might leave you with regrets!
Cheer up.Eito
Singer Eito, who shot to stardom with the breakthrough hit “Kousui,” has a voice that somehow makes you stop and listen.
In “Happy ni Nare yo,” he sings over a light, cheerful reggae beat.
His perspective, turns of phrase, and melody—through which his personality seems to shine—are comforting.
It’s a feel-good song with a sunlit warmth, wishing happiness for family far away.
