Job-change anthems: inspiring and popular songs that give you courage

Cactus FlowerZaitsu Kazuo

Cactus Flower / Tulip (Cover)

This is a song by Kazuo Zaitsu, the frontman of the legendary band Tulip.

It’s a classic that was also used in the drama “Under One Roof.” Although it’s a song about parting, its beautiful melody somehow makes you feel like taking a step forward again.

We againSG

Us, Again – SG (Official Lyric Video)

Singer SG, whose popularity has surged on social media platforms like TikTok.

He originally gained attention by leveraging his language skills—covering English and Korean songs in Japanese, and Japanese songs in Korean.

His original track “Bokura Mata” (“We, Again”) is a gentle-voiced number that gives you courage.

The lyrics are especially striking for moments when you and someone close must go separate ways—like graduation or starting a job—blowing away feelings of loneliness.

When a painful parting comes, why not take your time and listen to this song?

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I look up as I walkSakamoto Kyu

Walk looking up Sakamoto Kyu — with lyrics

This is the signature song of Kyu Sakamoto, who passed away at the young age of 43, and it is known overseas as “Sukiyaki.” Released in October 1961, it reached number one in the Music Life rankings and was also performed at the 12th NHK Kōhaku Uta Gassen.

The wind is blowing.ikimonogakari

Ikimonogakari 'The Wind Is Blowing MUSIC VIDEO (Short ver.)'

It was released in 2012 as Ikimono-gakari’s 24th single.

Chosen as the theme song for NHK’s broadcasts of the London Olympic and Paralympic Games, it won the Excellent Work Award at the 54th Japan Record Awards for the fourth consecutive year.

At the 63rd NHK Kōhaku Uta Gassen, where they appeared for the fifth year in a row, the group performed this grand ballad as the Red Team’s final act.

End and Beginningkariyushi 58

Kariyushi58 'The End Is the Beginning'

It’s a classic song by Kariyushi 58, a rock band from Okinawa.

It’s the kind of track you want to listen to at dusk or at the end of the day.

It makes you ask yourself whether you’re ending today without regrets—a song that prompts you to double-check with yourself.

R.Y.U.S.E.I.Sandaime Jē Sōru Burazāzu fromu Eguzairu Toraibu

Sandaime J SOUL BROTHERS from EXILE TRIBE / “R.Y.U.S.E.I.” Music Video

It was released in 2014 as the 13th single by Sandaime J Soul Brothers from EXILE TRIBE.

Chosen as the campaign song for TCK 2014, it topped the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.

The song became famous for the “Running Man” dance performed by all the members during the instrumental break.

It’s a track that makes you feel like you should live without regrets because you only live once.