Job-change anthems: inspiring and popular songs that give you courage
I’m sure many of you aren’t satisfied with the status quo and are working hard every day to aim even higher, pursuing the goals and dreams you love.
Some of you may be struggling with your current job or relationships and are considering a career change, or perhaps you keep noticing ads for job sites because you’re feeling stressed about your situation.
This time, we’re introducing a selection of songs to cheer on those of you thinking about changing jobs.
Whether you feel close to breaking or are looking for a dose of positivity, we hope you’ll find a favorite track that can support you.
And we wish you every success in your job change!
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A playlist of songs to cheer you on in changing jobs: inspiring classics and popular tracks (41–50)
sailing dayBUMP OF CHICKEN

A work depicting the courage and hope to face destiny was released in March 2003.
Even mistakes and failures, like beloved treasures, may be unique riches that belong only to each person.
Filled with a cheer for foolish dreamers who chase their dreams, it delivers the united hearts of all the members.
This gem of a song is included on the album Yggdrasil and was also chosen as the theme song for the film ONE PIECE THE MOVIE: The Dead End Adventure.
It reached No.
2 on the Oricon weekly chart and marked the band’s first-ever 100,000 copies sold in its debut week.
It’s a track that warmly embraces your back as you take a new step forward.
YellAAA

This song, included on AAA’s single “Namida no Nai Sekai” released in May 2016, was chosen as a support anthem for the Japan Karate Federation.
It was also used in a Shinken Zemi commercial, so many of you have probably heard it.
Song of SpringCYCLE

Spitz keeps creating songs with ever-changing lyrics and catchy melodies that resonate across generations.
They make you feel the light that awaits after enduring a cold, harsh winter—like emerging from a tunnel into spring.
Masamune Kusano’s vocals, blending boyishness with maturity, always leave something behind in your heart.
rainbowFukuyama Masaharu

Masaharu Fukuyama’s 18th single, “Niji / Himawari / Sore ga Subete sa,” was released in 2003.
It was selected as the theme song for the Fuji TV drama WATER BOYS and reached No.
1 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.
With its refreshing, positive message that hard work toward a goal will one day be rewarded, it’s an uplifting song that boosts your spirits.
I’ll give you this.NO PLAN

It is one of the signature songs by NO PLAN, a unit formed from the late-night TV Asahi variety show “Uchimura Produce.” It could be considered an ideal cheer-up song for a man with a wife and child who is working hard on a job hunt.
JUMPImawano Kiyoshirō

It’s a classic by Kiyoshiro Imawano, Japan’s eternally beloved rock star.
The lyrics pierce straight into your heart, and the guitar sound makes you want to dance.
No matter how down you are, the jump in the chorus lifts your body and your spirit.
This is a song that probably needs no explanation.
HeroFUNKY MONKEY BABYS

This is a single by FUNKY MONKEY BABYS released in November 2009, which was also performed at the 60th NHK Kōhaku Uta Gassen.
It peaked at number 4 on the Oricon charts and was also used as the theme song for Zoom In!! SUPER.


