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Get into it! Dance to it! Enjoy it! Best J-POP Dance Tracks

These days, thanks to K-pop and social media, easy-to-dance choreographies have become widely popular.

Perhaps influenced by this, in recent years J-pop has also seen a surge of upbeat tracks brimming with dance music flavor.

In this article, we’ll introduce a selection of Japanese dance music and danceable songs all at once!

They’re also great picks for performances at events or as entertainment segments.

It’s a playlist that’s perfect for both listening and dancing—guaranteed to get everyone hyped—so be sure to check it out!

Get hyped! Get dancing! Have fun! The best J-POP dance tracks (131–140)

HIP -Japanese ver.-MAMAMOO

MAMAMOO「HIP -Japanese ver.-」Music Video
HIP -Japanese ver.-MAMAMOO
[MAMAMOO – HIP] dance practice mirrored

MAMAMOO is a South Korean girl group.

The song that propelled their name onto the global stage is HIP.

It’s a track with an intense, hip-hop-influenced sound that’s a major part of its appeal.

Many parts of the choreography are linked to the lyrics—for example, moves that touch the body parts mentioned in the song.

For that reason, when you try it, the Japanese-translated HIP -Japanese ver.- might be easier to dance to.

Also, don’t miss the dance videos on YouTube that have been getting lots of attention.

PAKUasmi

PAKU – asmi (Official Music Video)
PAKUasmi
https://www.tiktok.com/@asmi__official/video/7091239159582493954

Asmi is extremely popular, especially among teens and people in their twenties.

Among her songs, the one that’s been getting especially big buzz on social media is “PAKU.” If you use TikTok, you’ve probably seen at least one dance video using this track.

The main choreography involves using your hand to mimic a mouth and moving it in a chomping motion.

It’s easy to copy and super cute, so lots of people are enjoying it.

By the way, Asmi herself has also posted a ‘I tried dancing’ video on TikTok.

CAT’S EYEBENI

Some of you might feel a sense of nostalgia.

BENI, a female singer from Okinawa, performs this song that became a huge hit as the theme for the anime Cat’s Eye.

It’s included on her 2015 single “Forever.” Arranged as a mature dance number, it really highlights its cool vibe.

Since it’s a song everyone knows, it could go over well if you use it for a dance performance.

Hi-Fi TRAINORESAMA

ORESAMA/Hi-Fi TRAIN -MUSIC VIDEO-
Hi-Fi TRAINORESAMA

A track by the pop music unit ORESAMA.

It was created as the lead song for their first major-label album, Hi-Fi TRAIN.

The appeal of their sound could be described as a coexistence of nostalgia and novelty.

In this song as well, the nostalgic feel of disco matches perfectly with a literally “hi-fi” tone.

Love♡Scream!AiScReam

AiScReam “Love♡Scream!” Official Lyric Video
Love♡Scream!AiScReam
@lovelive_official

Of course, I love it.#AiScReamLove Live!Kurosawa Ruby#Ai FurihataAyumu Uehara#Aguri OnishiWakana Shiki#Wakana Okuma

♪ Love♡Scream! – AiScReam

The debut song of AiScReam, a special unit born from the Love Live! series.

The worldview that likens the feeling of being in love to sweet, melty ice cream is super cute, isn’t it? Pure feelings—the wish to be more than just friends—overflow atop a catchy melody.

This track is the title song of the single “Ai♡Scream!” released in January 2025, and it’s also unique in that the unit itself was created from a radio program project.

Paired with the pose that went viral on social media, there’s no doubt everyone will have fun together and deepen their bonds!

AGEHAGENERATIONS from EXILE TRIBE

GENERATIONS from EXILE TRIBE / “AGEHA” Music Video – with Lyrics
AGEHAGENERATIONS from EXILE TRIBE
https://www.tiktok.com/@generations_official_/video/7256370584177609992

An upbeat dance tune that sends your mood soaring just by listening.

Its powerful message about breaking out of your shell and taking flight will give listeners a strong push forward.

GENERATIONS’ trademark energetic performance bursts forth, and the choreography was so impressive it won Best Choreography at the MTV VMAJ 2016.

Released as a single in January 2016, the track is also included on the album “SPEEDSTER” and was used as the theme song for Nippon TV’s “Sukkiri!!”.

If you want to hype up a party or a performance, dance to this and you’re guaranteed to be the star of the show!

Tokyo StudiesRAM RIDER

Beginning around 2002, RAM RIDER started working under his solo name, channeling a solid sense of identity into his creations.

This medium-tempo track, released for streaming at the end of 2019, features a pleasantly technopop sound.

It was also chosen as the theme song for TOKYO FM’s radio program “Korekara, Nani Suru?” hosted by Minami Takahashi.

If you’re familiar with the show, you might already know it well.

True to its title, it’s a cool song packed with the charms of Tokyo—a J-DANCE track that also resonates with pop sensibilities.