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[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!

[J-Pop] Japanese dance music that makes you want to start dancing (101–110)

C.O.S.M.O.S. ~Cosmos (Autumn Cherry Blossoms)~Sandaime Jē Sōru Burazāzu fromu Eguzairu Toraibu

Sandaime J SOUL BROTHERS from EXILE TRIBE / “C.O.S.M.O.S. ~Autumn Cherry Blossoms~” Music Video
C.O.S.M.O.S. ~Cosmos (Autumn Cherry Blossoms)~Sandaime Jē Sōru Burazāzu fromu Eguzairu Toraibu

Released in 2014 as the 14th single by Sandaime J Soul Brothers from EXILE TRIBE, this song was featured in the Samantha Tiara & Samantha Thavasa “Samantha Tiara Jewelry” TV commercial and the Huis Ten Bosch “Kingdom of Light” commercial.

It expresses, through both music and dance, the bittersweet pain of falling in love with someone you shouldn’t love.

The choreography is sensual with a lingering sense of melancholy, conveying the allure of a mature man.

exciteMiura Daichi

Daichi Miura / EXCITE -Music Video- from “BEST” (On Sale 2018/3/7) (short ver.)
exciteMiura Daichi

It’s a song with both calm and energetic parts, so adding sharp movements makes it look really cool.

I think it will look impressive whether you perform it solo or in sync with a group.

Also, since it was used as a theme for Kamen Rider Ex-Aid, it’s a song that’s popular with kids too.

ButterflyKōda Kumi

It was released in 2005 as Koda Kumi’s 16th single.

Chosen as the theme song for the TBS drama series Ai no Gekijō: Cosmetic no Mahō 2, it won the 47th Japan Record Award.

This song marked her first appearance on NHK’s Kōhaku Uta Gassen.

The music video, featuring her dancing in sexy outfits, became a hot topic and helped establish the phrase “ero-kakkoii” (erotic yet cool) as her signature image.

Geeshōjo jidai

Girls’ Generation Shoujo Jidai ‘Gee’ MV (Japanese Ver.)
Geeshōjo jidai

It’s a song included on Girls’ Generation’s first mini-album released in South Korea in 2009, and a Japanese single of the same name was released in 2010.

It became a massive hit, winning the Best New Artist Award at the 52nd Japan Record Awards.

With stunning style and feminine choreography, it’s an incredibly cute track.

Tokyo at 7 p.m.Nomiya Maki

Maki Nomiya – Tokyo at 7 PM [Maki Nomiya and Shaolin Brothers] Produced by Yasuharu Konishi
Tokyo at 7 p.m.Nomiya Maki

Tokyo wa Yoru no Shichiji (Tokyo is at 7 p.m.), released in December 1993 by Pizzicato Five when Maki Nomiya was serving as their third lead vocalist.

When you think of Pizzicato Five, this is the song—it’s that representative.

Many artists have covered it, too.

Maki Nomiya remains effortlessly cool—she’s wonderful.

Isn’t it a dance track that appeals to a wide range of generations?

[J-Pop] Japanese Dance Music That Makes You Want to Start Dancing (111–120)

Do you want Tequila?Aya a.k.a. Panda

AYA a.k.a.PANDA – Do you want Tequila?
Do you want Tequila?Aya a.k.a. Panda

AYA a.k.a.

PANDA is a rapper who’s been active since around 2008.

She’s known for songs going viral on social media and for being highly active in live performances.

Featured on her EP “Disaster I” is the track “Do you want Tequila?”.

It’s a song that captures the vibe of enjoying a party, packed with lines that can make you feel emotional when you listen during a party.

Funkify YouB.B.WAVES

B.B.WAVES – Funkify You (Official Music Video)
Funkify YouB.B.WAVES

B.B.WAVES’ debut captivates with an energetic, funk-driven sound.

The powerful choral work and the sharp dance performance in the music video are seriously cool.

Their overflowing passion comes through fully in the music, the vocals, and the choreography.

It’s a vibrant, dance-inducing track that’s perfect for party scenes and beyond!