[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)
Moving (house move)CRAZY KEN BAND
In contrast to their signature song “Tiger & Dragon,” this track exudes a refreshing vibe—it’s Crazy Ken Band’s “Moving.” As you pack up and your room gets tidier, you sometimes realize, “Wow, this room was actually this spacious!” The lyrics begin with such an everyday observation, yet they also touch on things that can make you unexpectedly sentimental: the memories crammed into a familiar room and how quickly time passes.
Once you’ve finished getting ready to move, why not take a breather and look back on the memories you’ve made so far?
[New Life] Introducing Cheer Songs and Spring Tunes to Encourage You as You Move! (51–60)
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.
Before the departureWANIMA
WANIMA, known for their many energizing songs, released “Before Setting Out,” a track that cheers on those about to start a new chapter in life.
Dropped digitally in 2021, the song was chosen as the theme for “Fight! Kyushu,” a project led by the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks to revitalize Kyushu following the Kumamoto-Oita earthquakes.
It carries a passionate message: even if you fail and feel down, get back up and keep trying, no matter how many times it takes! Failure is part of starting something new.
Even if you stumble, draw strength from this song and give it another go!
I’ll keep going.Jonagōrudo
Dedicated to those embarking on a new beginning, Jonagold’s new song “It Keeps On Going.” Released in 2024, the track captures the mix of excitement and anxiety that comes with starting fresh.
Even while struggling, its forward-looking stance is something many listeners will relate to.
The lyrics remind us that as the past, present, and future connect, each moment matters.
Tomorrow may be unknown, yet once you start walking, you may find the future is surprisingly free to shape.
Carrying that message, this song is a captivating number that stirs your sense of adventure.
It’s a perfect recommendation for anyone taking their first step in a new city or searching for their own path!
to live onKANA-BOON
A heartwarming song that portrays saying goodbye to the past and taking a new step forward.
Written by Maguro Taniguchi before moving to Tokyo, the track conveys a powerful resolve to leave a place filled with memories and a hopeful gaze toward the future.
Its message of “moving forward” gently encourages those who are relocating or starting a new chapter in life.
KANA-BOON released the song in August 2014, and the music video featuring Yukino Kishii is a must-see.
It’s a song that stands beside anyone feeling anxious about life in a new place or coping with parting from someone dear.
GO!!!Hitsuji Bungaku
Hitsujibungaku’s “GO!!!” packs the moment of taking a powerful first step into music.
Centered on themes of moving and new beginnings, the song is included on the album “12 hugs (like butterflies),” released December 6, 2023.
Its memorable melody brightens the mixed feelings of anxiety and anticipation.
The lyrics look back on the past while conveying a resolve to change the future with one’s own hands.
Its courage and hope to face doubts and trials and reach for the final door make it recommended for anyone attempting to be reborn.
Moving SongHikkoshi Daimyō
The star-studded film “Moving Daimyo” became a major hit, surpassing 300 million yen at the box office by its third day in theaters.
Have you gone to see it yet? This is the “Moving Song” that appears in the movie, performed by cast members Gen Hoshino and Mitsuki Takahata, among others.
Moving can often turn into a hectic hustle, but if you work while listening to this track, you might feel as if you’ve slipped back in time! It’s a perfect song for anyone who wants to truly enjoy the moving process.
