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!

Playlist

Get into it! Dance to it! Enjoy it! Best J-POP Dance Tracks
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	I wonderDa-iCE		Drama theme song expressing love and self-discovery
2	Dancing HeroOginome Yōko		Yoko Oginome’s smash hit song “Dancing Hero”
3	Bling-Bang-Bang-BornCreepy Nuts		Cheer on confidence and challenge with an energetic song
4	ultra-strongestChou Tokimeki♡Sendenbu		A powerful cheer song that shouts love for one’s favorite (idol)
5	breakfastMrs. GREEN APPLE		A cheer song that colors the morning of Mrs. GREEN APPLE
6	Is being cute not enough?CUTIE STREET		Use cuteness as your weapon and skyrocket your self-esteem!
7	dance hallMrs. GREEN APPLE		Support Song “Dance Hall” by Mrs. GREEN APPLE
8	loveHoshino Gen		The ending theme of 'Nigeru wa Haji da ga Yaku ni Tatsu': 'Koi Dance'
9	New Treasure IslandSakanakushon		Sakanaction’s movie theme song is overwhelming.
10	idolYOASOBI		“Idol” is a popular song with fun dance moves.
11	Matsuken Samba IIMatsudaira Ken		It became a social phenomenon thanks to Ken Matsudaira’s samba-style song.
12	Double Double FIGHT!CANDY TUNE		Cheer yourself and those around you up with a pep song!
13	Mela!Ryokushokushakai		Ryokushaka’s smash hit song is trending
14	Follow MeE-girls		A catchy song that depicts the beginning of love
15	FINALEFANTASTICS from EXILE TRIBE		FANTASTICS’ new song is a hopeful, celebratory anthem
16	It’s the cutest ever!Chou Tokimeki♡Sendenbu		A motivational breakup-recovery song—an upbeat, danceable track
17	Fortune Cookie in LoveAKB48		A signature dance-number single by AKB48
18	Turning Up (R3HAB Remix)arashi		Arashi’s song gets turned into EDM by DJ R3HAB
19	Sounds goodM!LK		An anthem that affirms oneself and looks forward
20	Whimsical Romanticikimonogakari		A song by Ikimonogakari that sings about feelings for someone you love
21	Shinako Worldshinako		A dance track proclaiming freedom is trending on TikTok
22	Candy BlazeFANTASTICS from EXILE TRIBE		FANTASTICS’ movie theme song
23	CharismaxSnow Man		Hype it up by fusing Para Para and contemporary music
24	Orange KissSnow Man		Snow Man's movie theme song is refreshing.
25	I can’t forget it.Sakanakushon		Sakanaction’s “Wasurerarenai no” is a supreme, danceable masterpiece.
26	R.Y.U.S.E.I.Sandaime Jē Sōru Burazāzu fromu Eguzairu Toraibu		The horse racing campaign song by Sandaime J Soul Brothers
27	HOWLAyumu Imazu		A dance track that captures a sense of speed and a thirst for growth
28	My cutest partFRUITS ZIPPER		FRUITS ZIPPER’s signature song became a hit.
29	InfluencerNogizaka 46		Nogizaka46's Spanish-style, difficult dance song
30	ichibanKing&Prince		King & Prince’s popular dance track “ichiban”
31	chantAdo		Ado's “Show” is an addictive masterpiece.
32	StarmineDa-iCE		Da-iCE’s smash hit—a song that cheers on those who take on challenges!
33	Never Grow Upchanmina		A heartrending breakup song sung by the Beyoncé of Nerima
34	Choo Choo TRAINEXILE		The Appeal of EXILE’s Popular Dance Singles
35	FLASHPerfume		Perfume’s signature song, theme song for the film Chihayafuru.
36	Odoru-LoopFurederikku		Frederic with upbeat music and fun lyrics
37	EdisonSuiyōbi no Campanella		A famous song in the spotlight: Utaha’s “Edison.”
38	Ain’t Nobody KnowHoshino Gen		Jazzy songs you want to listen to on a moody night
39	24WORLDEXILE TRIBE		High energy! A cool dance track
40	Rat-tat-tatSandaime Jē Sōru Burazāzu fromu Eguzairu Toraibu		The Ratata Dance that everyone can enjoy!
41	NANIMONO (feat. Kenshi Yonezu)Nakata Yasutaka		A collaboration song by Yasutaka Nakata and Kenshi Yonezu
42	DangerholicSnow Man		Snow Man’s “Dangerholic” is the theme song for the drama.
43	Silent majorityKeyakizaka46		Keyakizaka46's shocking debut song, 'Silent Majority'
44	danceAdo		Ado’s hit song “Odo” that gets everyone hyped at friends’ parties.
45	Make you happyNiziU		NiziU’s signature song surges in popularity thanks to its dance
46	Sign of LovePUFFY		Hoodie fam joyfully dances to PUFFY’s classic hit
47	runwayNogizaka 46		A pure and elegant song by the Nogizaka46 Under Members
48	Yes, with pleasure.kocchi no kento		Lyrics that resonate with the heart and an addictive melody—a song that gives you courage.
49	What is it? lolFuji Kaze		Fujii Kaze’s “Nan-Nan w” is a soulful song.
50	FlowerNaoto Intiraymi		A song about staying positive and doing your best even on days when things don’t go well.
51	P.A.R.T.Y. ~Universe Festival~DA PUMP		Hero movie theme song, the dance is awesome!
52	DropHANA		HANA’s energetic and powerful song
53	(RE)PLAYMiura Daichi		A passionate song by Daichi Miura, who’s highly skilled at dancing
54	come againm-flo		m-flo’s classic of sonic innovation, Dare to Decide
55	Grotesque feat. Namie AmuroHirai Ken		A cheer song by Ken Hirai and Namie Amuro
56	LOVE MachineMōningu Musume.		A popular Morning Musume song is making headlines
57	Beat de TouhiHama iku		Hama Iku formed, gaining popularity with a dance track
58	Hot Hot HotTōhōshinki		TVXQ's refreshing dance tune is the best!
59	BIG CITY RODEOEXILE GENERATION		Let's get hyped with dance music!
60	Chocolate DiscoPerfume		Perfume's Valentine's theme song portrays a bittersweet love.
61	PARTY IT UPAAA		A masculine AAA commercial song with a cool beat
62	LIFE feat.birdMondo Grosso		MONDO GROSSO “LIFE,” a light and catchy masterpiece
63	DONNA???CRAZYBOY		A track with unique phrases, filmed in LA
64	T.G.I. Friday NightTravis Japan		A pop song celebrating Travis Japan’s Friday night
65	Ninjari Ban Bankyarī pamyu pamyu		Kyary Pamyu Pamyu’s popular single
66	TOKYO GIRLPerfume		Perfume’s original music and choreography
67	NananananiroPerfume		Perfume's dance and music are captivating.
68	SceneDa-iCE		Da-iCE 12th Anniversary Commemorative Song SCENE
69	GOEMON feat. Big Monzaemon (Daichi Miura)rekishi		An upbeat love song by Daichi Miura
70	Need Is Your LoveJoji & GENERATIONS from EXILE TRIBE		A fantastical collaboration song between Joji and GENERATIONS
71	HONDAFriday Night Plans		New possibilities for club music that color the night
72	TimingBurakku Bisukettsu		90s music duo back in the spotlight
73	NIGHT DANCERimase		Dance music popular on social media
74	ClickME:I		Encouraging a step toward the future with a song full of hope
75	Love Roadshowfearīzu		Fairies’ captivating songs and activities
76	U.S.A.DA PUMP		DA PUMP's popular catchy dance song
77	Funky JumpingDa-iCE		Da-iCE produced the theme song for Exoprimal.
78	Dance at Nightfurenzu		A dance track by Friends that makes you want to dance at night
79	MIRAI feat. $HOR1 WINBOYTakeuchi Yuuto		Let's lift our mood with a positive song
80	NEW DANCEXG		XG’s ultimate dance number—freedom and passion!
81	SOMETHING AIN’T RIGHTXG		A track that adds modern arrangements to a retro beat
82	Do Ya?I Don’t Like Mondays.		An 80s-style pop dance tune
83	BonNumber_i		An innovative track that fuses Japanese traditional style and hip-hop
84	angelfishEVO+		A cover song of a Patrachev composition by EVO+
85	NEW LOOKMISAMO		A song about fashion and self-expression, discovering a new you
86	ifDA PUMP		DA PUMP’s smash hit song “if” is a million seller.
87	LabyrinthMondo Grosso		A famous song with Hikari Mitsushima on vocals
88	It hasn’t been marked as read.t-Ace		A heartbreak song from a woman's perspective, my first original composition
89	DropHANA		Believe in possibilities with HANA’s song
90	Dragon NightSEKAI NO OWARI		A song that expresses peace in a mystical worldview
91	Giri GiriKOMOREBI		KOMOREBI’s dynamic and popular dance track
92	SpacecraftBE:FIRST		BE:FIRST's dynamic cosmic dance tune
93	SuperstarNeil		Neil sings of the passion of a young dream-chaser
94	ParadeMAZZEL		Expressing diversity in MAZZEL's first album, 'Parade'
95	Y.M.C.A.GENERATIONS from EXILE TRIBE		A dance track that can be enjoyed across generations
96	BANANACream		A party-style love song, perfect for a summer night
97	Psychedelic Romance feat. SALUEXILE SHOKICHI		EXILE SHOKICHI and SALU's summer love song
98	Almond Eyes feat. Chinza DOPENESSKIRINJI		A groundbreaking track born from the fusion of music
99	mismatchedTHE SUPER FRUIT		Chiguhagu, the TikTok Buzzword of the Year, a song that showcases unique individuality
100	NEW CLASSIC DANCE NUMBERodoru! disuko muromachi		Funky, danceable music from Kyoto
101	Eeny, meeny, miny, moeHirate Yurina		Yurina Hirate’s bold seventh single
102	Love Revolution 21Mōningu Musume.		Morning Musume’s end-of-the-century pop masterpiece
103	Make Me BetterGENERATIONS from EXILE TRIBE		A refreshing song introduction by GENERATIONS
104	Whybanvox		The music of banvox that captures the world’s attention
105	Dirty Talkw-inds.		A 90s-style dance song by w-inds.
106	Ready to JumpHey! Say! JUMP		An idol born in the Heisei era takes on the world
107	Tamamo-no-MaeSuiyōbi no Campanella		Wednesday Campanella’s new song sublimates history into the present
108	Beautiful feat. J.B.POEEVISBEATS		EVISBEATS, a hip-hop track maker
109	Pride feat. ISSUGIPUNPEE		A powerful hip-hop track featuring ISSUGI
110	NulifeDÉ DÉ MOUSE		The pleasant music of DÉ DÉ MOUSE
111	Don’t Stop The Music feat. Chisato Moritakatofubeats		Chisato Moritaka, a sparkling track that fuses 90s J-pop
112	TigerHANA		Powerful beats and soulful songs of HANA
113	DRESSING ROOMnatori		A song with uninhibited lyrics and a danceable sound
114	paprikaFoorin		Foorin’s smash-hit cheer song: the music video has surpassed 100 million views.
115	CAT’S EYEBENI		Turn the famous song from the anime “Cat’s Eye” into a mature track
116	fake face dance musicOnda Masanori		A captivating, rhythmical song that resonates with the heart
117	Kiss Me PatissierCANDY TUNE		Popular songs by the idol group CANDY TUNE
118	Life goes on～side K～CHEMISTRY		A song written and composed by the two members of CHEMISTRY
119	Summertime LoveShiggy Jr.		Make people dance with pop music
120	Dancer in the NightSakanakushon		A song about the growth and struggles of those who chase their dreams
121	STARSSandaime Jē Sōru Burazāzu fromu Eguzairu Toraibu		The appeal of Sandaime J Soul Brothers’ exhilarating song “STARS.”
122	DESIRECYBER RUI		The rising star of the hip-hop scene, CYBER RUI.
123	Gimme a break, stat now.REOL		REOL’s signature songs that get you hyped
124	COURTNEYSALU		SALU is captivating with catchy love songs.
125	CherishGubbai Fujiyama		A lively courtship song by Goodbye Fujiyama
126	Soul Sister Brown SugarBaburugamu Burazāzu		Early music of the Bubblegum Brothers
127	YONA YONA DANCEWada Akiko		Wada Akiko’s soul-style dance track is causing a buzz
128	Baby youyuka		Yuka’s “Baby you” is a pleasantly uplifting tune.
129	Give me a shakeMAX		MAX's 'Give me a Shake' is a hit song.
130	Sexy GirlAmuro Namie		Namie Amuro’s “Sexy Girl” is making headlines.
131	doppelgängerCreepy Nuts		A doppelgänger-themed song that faces the self
132	Nagisaimase		imase's city pop-style dance number
133	Neon Sign StompEGO-WRAPPIN’		A Showa-retro theme song dance number
134	Sorry for being cuteHONEY WORKS		A song that expresses oneself with confidence
135	HIP -Japanese ver.-MAMAMOO		MAMAMOO's signature song 'HIP' is captivating.
136	PAKUasmi		asmi’s “PAKU” is hugely popular on TikTok
137	Toxic Sweet feat. JP THE WAVYm-flo		A reggae-style summer killer tune!
138	Hi-Fi TRAINORESAMA		ORESAMA's hi-fi-toned tracks
139	Tokyo StudiesRAM RIDER		A RAM RIDER song packed with Tokyo’s charms
140	Marriage Fighting Spirit MarchKishidan		Kishidan's wedding song, quoting Mendelssohn
141	Chu, diversity.ano		A Chinese-style ending theme by ano that celebrates diversity
142	Otona Blueatarashii gakkou no rīdāzu		Showa-era pop and funky tracks
143	love10Hama iku		A pop love song with refreshing guitars that lifts the heart
144	OtonokeCreepy Nuts		A shocking track that fuses the occult and hip-hop
145	Love♡Scream!AiScReam		A song about pure feelings of love, likened to the sweetness of ice cream
146	AGEHAGENERATIONS from EXILE TRIBE		An energetic dance tune that gives you a push
147	CathartistRADWIMPS		A cool soccer theme song
148	J.O.K.E.R.MAZZEL		A free-form piece like the Joker, a tournament theme song
149	GOD_iNumber_i		Number_i's new song, produced by Yuta Kishi.
150	heartbeat soundMiura Daichi		Paris Olympics cheer song: a powerful track by Daichi Miura
151	PlazmaYonezu Kenshi		Kenshi Yonezu’s Gundam theme song is grand and mysterious
152	Young NightsKSUKE		KSUKE’s enchanting EDM colors the night
153	moooove!!King&Prince		Expressing myself in a hip-hop dance track
154	FIRST STEPExWHYZ		ExWHYZ's early albums are pop and distinctive.
155	Who is it?Chiba Yūki		An urban music work in pursuit of individuality
156	like that!! pt.2 feat. Sanarilol-eruōeru-		A captivating coed dance track from LoL (el-oh-el)
157	free spaceGadoro		GADORO’s life-sized sense of everyday life
158	Heartbreak Dance MusicPEOPLE 1		A heart-stirring song that expresses the pain of heartbreak through dance
159	Human Factory -Electroformed Humans-Perfume		Near-future sci-fi music, humans and systems
160	Denden Passiondenpagumi.inc		Dempagumi.inc’s hit song is making waves thanks to a movie.
161	ShineIN SHISUTO		The sophisticated style of a hip-hop group
162	listenSukaipīsu		Skypeace’s popular TikTok song “listen”
163	Toryanseatarashii gakkou no rīdāzu		School leaders' 'Toryanse' is trending
164	Just Used Music AgainRHYME SO		A new unit from MONDO and RHYME, launched by 88rising
165	CRAZY GONNA CRAZYTRF		A popular dance track by TRF with a catchy chorus
166	Town of the Witching Hour (feat. Inoue Warabi)pasokon ongaku kurabu		Nostalgic dance track with a 90s-style sound
167	HabitSEKAI NO OWARI		SEKAI NO OWARI’s movie theme song has an appealing melody.