Dance music by a Japanese band
More and more bands are creating songs designed to shine live—tracks you can dance to and have fun with.
This time, we’re spotlighting dance music from Japanese bands.
Even when you’re listening alone in your room, a four-on-the-floor beat makes you want to move.
It’s a roundup we’d especially love student bands—who’ve just started and haven’t picked a cover yet—to check out.
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Dance Music by Japanese Bands (11–20)
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A song by BUMP OF CHICKEN in collaboration with Hatsune Miku.
Two versions were released: one performed by the band alone and another as a duet with Hatsune Miku.
It’s a track that blends BUMP OF CHICKEN’s characteristically poetic lyrics with dance-style beats and synthesizers.
They also performed the collaboration live on stage during the “WILLPOLIS 2014” tour final.
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The CalorieMate commercial song.
It features a classic melodic hardcore sound with high-tone vocals and a simple structure.
With outstanding melodic sense, it’s a catchy and refreshing track themed around rain, yet it carries a hint of wistfulness.
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From the punchy way the track kicks off to the intensely satisfying, tightly rhymed phrases, it feels great, highlighting a straightforward structure and a driving, head-banging rock sound.
Meanwhile, the lyrics portray the struggle and frustration of a young person who can’t quite take that bold first step, making it a fiery song that hits painfully close to home.
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um-hum, a progressive R&B band bringing a new sparkle to Osaka’s music scene, is turning heads.
Blending a wide range of genres—soul, jazz, psychedelic rock, and more—their uniquely crafted sound, often described as “alien-like,” invites listeners into an unknown musical experience.
About a year after forming in March 2019, they won the Grand Prix at Kansai’s largest music contest, eo Music Try 19/20, earning broad recognition for their prowess.
Each of the four members contributes a diverse musical background that meshes seamlessly, creating innovative expressions that transcend genre boundaries.
They’re the perfect band for music fans drawn to the fusion of soothing grooves and experimental sound.
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GADORO delivers a standout track that radiates a deep affection for music and a distinctive way of enjoying it.
Set over a sound that incorporates elements of club music, the lyrics unfold with sharp observations of everyday life and a unique point of view.
It paints a portrait of someone who prefers chain-restaurant meals and casual fashion over a life of luxury, embedding a down-to-earth sensibility as its message.
Included on the album TAKANABE, released in April 2024, the song’s music video features comedian Machiura Pink, bringing its humor-filled world to life on screen.
It’s a recommended listen for winding down at the end of the day or when you want to reconnect with your true self.
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A track that feels relaxed and nostalgic, yet stands out with a pleasant four-on-the-floor beat.
Enjoy the scenes painted by the lyrics and the catchy sound.
For the band’s 20th-anniversary tribute album, we recommend the cover by KANA-BOON, whose members are known to be big fans of ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION.
Dance music by Japanese bands (21–30)
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The theme song for the “Mitsuya Cider” commercial.
A bright, refreshing dance number that evokes summer.
With uplifting lyrics and a gentle melody, it features a pop sound that calls to mind colorful paint.
The four-on-the-floor drive in the chorus makes it a track that makes you want to jump.