[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 tunes to encourage you as you move! (41–50)
YELLikimonogakari
This song, which is also highly regarded as a graduation anthem, is known as one of Ikimono-gakari’s signature tracks.
As the title “YELL” suggests, it’s a song of encouragement for those who are parting ways with friends they spent time with and embarking on new challenges.
As the lyrics say, the word “goodbye” and the idea of being separated inevitably carry a negative image.
However, listening to this song will remind you that it’s not just about sadness—there’s meaning in overcoming it and taking on new challenges.
[New Life] Introducing Cheer Songs and Spring Tunes to Encourage You as You Move! (51–60)
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!
I’ll do my bestMito Natsume
Natsume Mito, a model and TV personality from Nara Prefecture who broke out with “I Cut My Bangs Too Short,” presents “I’ll do my best,” a straightforward and powerful track that’s a bit of a departure from her pop-and-cute image.
The lyrics are sprinkled with lines that seem to mirror the feelings of someone working hard far from home, and you’ll likely find moments you can relate to.
It’s a song we hope you’ll listen to on your way home from school or work, when memories of your hometown or a faraway place come to mind.
Let the lyrics stay close to your heart.
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.
THANXWANIMA
WANIMA’s upbeat songs have the power to turn the anxieties of a new life into something bright, don’t they? Among them, “THANX” is a perfect fit for the situation of starting fresh after a move.
It’s included on the album “Are You Coming?”.
Moving away from family and friends back home can be lonely, but that’s only about distance! Feelings and bonds don’t easily break, no matter how far apart we live.
Let’s do our best in our new lives while listening to this song!
IdeaHoshino Gen
Hoshino Gen’s beloved song gently cheers on the start of a new life, giving you the courage to view moving in a positive light.
Centered on the theme of ideas that break through difficulties, it’s filled with hope that any situation can be overcome with the right mindset.
Released in August 2018, it brightened many mornings as the theme song for the NHK morning drama “Half, Blue.” When you feel anxious about a new beginning or worn out from packing for a move, listening to this song will lift your spirits.
Its warm melody and encouraging message will beautifully illuminate your new life.
Young SongKawasaki Takaya
A soothing song that gently embraces the haze and worries you carry in your heart.
Takaya Kawasaki’s warm voice offers comfort to adults working hard in today’s busy world.
It’s a cheering song that reminds those who are on the verge of forgetting their true smiles under daily stress of their younger selves.
Included on the album “Calendar,” it was also used as the commercial song for the National Federation of Light Motor Vehicle Associations starting in October 2021.
With the refreshing sound of acoustic guitar, it sings of hope for the future and the bonds with loved ones.
For those feeling anxious in a new environment or weary from everyday life, it will surely bring a gentle breeze to your heart.