[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)
Friend ~Time to Depart~yuzu
Released in 2013 by the hugely popular musical duo Yuzu, “Yū—Tabidachi no Toki” is a song that gives a supportive push to those heading toward their next destination.
Many people leave their hometowns when they graduate, don’t they? Even if you know you’ll meet again, parting from the people you love—family and friends—is still very sad.
Before you go your separate ways, be sure to properly express your gratitude for everything up to now.
It’s a moving piece that we hope both those who are moving away and those seeing them off will listen to.
far; distant; by farGReeeeN
This is a moving ballad themed around setting off on a long journey, depicting the great love of family.
It was selected as the theme song for the 2009 film “ROOKIES: Graduation.” The song tells a family story about a child who sets out to chase dreams with clear goals, and the feelings of the parents who send them off.
Its message conveys the profound love between parent and child, making it a song that fills you with warmth.
Happinessarashi
An energetic track that makes you want to break into a run as you bathe in the morning light.
Set to refreshingly crisp guitar sounds, it paints an image of sprinting toward the future.
Born as the theme song for a drama, it’s become beloved by many as a supportive anthem packed with positive messages.
It’s perfect for those taking on new challenges or anyone who needs courage to move forward.
Just one listen lifts your spirits and helps you take that first step with a smile—such is the charm of this song.
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.
parallel linesEve × suis from Yorushika
The song “Parallel Lines,” a collaboration between Eve and suis, the vocalist of Yorushika, is heartbreakingly poignant, depicting the disconnect between a man and a woman.
Released in 2021 as Eve’s seventh digital-only single, it was written as the theme song for Lotte’s “Ghana Chocolate.” The music video portrays a couple separated by a move; the move becomes the catalyst for realizing their feelings for each other and expressing them, resulting in a bittersweet conclusion.
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.