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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 into it! Dance to it! Enjoy it! The Best J-Pop Dance Tracks (161–170)

Toryanseatarashii gakkou no rīdāzu

ATARASHII GAKKO! – Toryanse (Official Music Video)
Toryanseatarashii gakkou no rīdāzu

The new song “Toryanse” by Atarashii Gakko! Leaders, released on January 26, 2024, has been drawing attention for its innovative sound that incorporates Brazilian funk while still feeling somehow familiar.

It transforms Japanese tradition into retro-futuristic electropop and reconstructs it as an upbeat dance track.

You can feel their strong resolve to give listeners the strength to move forward even in tough times.

This kind of dynamic, unique track is exactly what you’d expect from them as they expand their global presence.

Highly recommended for anyone seeking fresh stimulation or looking to energize their daily routine!

Young NightsKSUKE

KSUKE – Young Nights (Official Audio)
Young NightsKSUKE

If you want not only to dance and have fun but also to get lost in beautiful sound, this one’s for you.

KSUKE’s 2019 release “Young Nights” is the perfect track for radiant, glittering nights with its dreamy soundscape.

Though it’s an amped-up EDM tune, its bittersweet melody adds real depth.

Energizing festivals and club scenes both in Japan and abroad, he’s also earned popularity as a DJ.

Give it a listen when you’re in the mood to dance with a dose of emotion.

CathartistRADWIMPS

RADWIMPS – Catharsist [Official Music Video]
CathartistRADWIMPS

RADWIMPS may be known as a rock band, but they have songs like this, too.

Released in 2018 as their 22nd single, it was used as the soccer theme song on Fuji TV.

The hip-hop-style A-melody is perfect for cool dancing.

The heavy, weighty bass and drum’n’bass rhythm are really cool.

Still… the breadth of RADWIMPS’ musicality is astonishing…

Just Used Music AgainRHYME SO

88rising & RHYME SO – Just Used Music Again
Just Used Music AgainRHYME SO

A new unit formed by Shinichi Osawa of MONDO GROSSO—suddenly announced in September 2019 to much buzz—and RHYME, who is active as a DJ, singer-songwriter, and model.

In 2019, they released music via 88rising, the cutting-edge label led by the globally noted joji.

In today’s fast-changing dance music scene, their sound leans nostalgically toward filter house, yet by changing the way it’s presented and delivered, it feels strikingly fresh.

It’s said that several messages are hidden within the work.

A mysterious track with a touch of melancholy.

CRAZY GONNA CRAZYTRF

In 1995, in just their second year after debuting, the hugely popular dance-vocal group TRF surpassed 10 million total sales.

This song is the group’s best-selling single.

The chorus, which repeats the title multiple times, is incredibly catchy and easy to groove to—perfect for everyone to dance to and get pumped up.

It’s a highly recommended track.