[J-Pop] Japanese dance music that makes you want to start dancing
Dance music used to mean music from overseas, but lately there’s been more Japanese dance music, and artists’ dance skills have been improving too.
There are now tons of songs that blend Western influences while making the most of the beauty of Japanese lyrics.
We’ve put together a big collection of Japanese dance tracks that will get you hyped!
Dance is shifting from something underground to something mainstream, and I’d be thrilled if it becomes even more commonplace from here on out.
We’ve lined up dance tracks that will make you want to move your body, so find your favorites and let’s all start dancing while we listen!
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[Japanese Music] Japanese Dance Music That Makes You Want to Start Dancing (61–70)
Cat’s Meow (feat. Hidefumi Kenmochi)Den-on-bu
This track blends a distinctive electronic sound with playfully catchy beats.
Produced by Hidefumi Kenmochi—known as the track maker for Wednesday Campanella—it was released in April 2025.
The resonant, bass-driven electronics pair perfectly with the airy vocals, creating a one-of-a-kind sonic world.
It’s highly danceable, the kind of song that makes your body move naturally, and its unpredictable structure keeps it from ever getting boring.
If you love electronic music, don’t miss this one!
Wave (ANIMAL HACK Remix) (feat. Kouta Kaneko)N.I.L 1979
This is a track from Kouta Kaneko’s solo project, a member of KFK who sadly disbanded in 2019.
The Wave E.P carries a pleasant sway and is recommended for laid-back, mature dance scenes.
As the title suggests, why not surrender yourself to sounds that evoke the waves?
UFO-mie feat.The Hair Kid – original mixpasokon ongaku kurabu
A floor-shaking track that depicts an encounter with aliens! This song is included on the album “For The Aliens EP,” released by Pasocom Music Club in November 2023.
Through an exchange with an extraterrestrial DJ, it expresses the universal power of music.
Its unique fusion of electronic and house is sure to ignite the club scene.
The rhythm patterns inspired by the Fibonacci sequence are striking, giving listeners the sensation of being whisked away on a cosmic journey.
Perfect for anyone looking to light up a weekend party! Dance with your friends and you might just feel a little extraterrestrial yourself.
Be sure to experience it at a club.
If you give me a likekyarī pamyu pamyu
It’s the theme song for the 2019 TV drama “Mukaino Buzzru Kazoku” (The Family Across the Street That’s Buzzing), released in 2019.
It drew attention when Kyary Pamyu Pamyu appeared in the drama as a guest and when cast member Rio Uchida showed off the “Iine Dance” on Twitter.
The simple choreography is great for TikTok and seems like it would be a fun one for everyone to dance together.
BFXFANTASTICS from EXILE TRIBE
FANTASTICS from EXILE TRIBE is a dance and vocal group that has gained popularity for their skillful dance and expressive vocals.
Their 16th single, released in September 2025, makes a strong impact with a sound that portrays a butterfly’s flutter transforming into a storm.
The message—that small triggers can create a big future—gives you the courage to believe in your potential.
It’s a high-velocity dance tune whose melody blends seduction and strength, pushing you forward.
VALENTIBoA
Released in 2002 as BoA’s seventh single.
The song was used as the commercial theme for D3 Publisher’s game “PROJECT MINERVA” and as the opening theme for TV Tokyo’s “JAPAN COUNTDOWN.” It debuted at No.
2 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart and became the best-selling single among BoA’s releases.
This track cemented BoA’s cool-yet-cute image.
Crazy about youEXILE
It was released in 2015 as EXILE’s 47th single.
The song was used in a commercial for Suntory Beer’s “The Malts,” and the music video features EXILE members—known for their love of alcohol—happily toasting with their friends.
The chorus dance, commonly called the “Get Dance,” is performed together with fans at live shows, making for an exciting atmosphere.