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A classic Japanese song about life. A track that gives you energy.

I think anyone who’s alive carries worries and anxieties at times.

When you find yourself standing still like that, I’d like to introduce songs that give you hope and energy to live.

Many artists sing their own thoughts on what “life” is through their music.

I’d be happy if you can find even one song that feels right for you and helps you see life in a positive light.

Music and songs can become a source of support for your heart, so please read through to the end!

Masterpieces of Japanese songs about life. Uplifting tracks. (81–90)

JupiterHirahara Ayaka

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JupiterHirahara Ayaka

Ayaka Hirahara, an artist who represents Japan’s music scene with her crystal-clear, beautiful voice and exceptional musical sensibility, delivers her biggest hit song.

Its worldview—prompting listeners to reflect on the reasons and meaning of living in this world—has drawn attention, making it a timeless classic still sung today.

raison d’être; something that sustains one’s will to livetsukuyomi

Like a flower blooming in the indigo of night, you can almost hear a soul’s cry that keeps searching for the meaning of life.

Released to the world by Tsukiyomi in January 2022, this work portrays both the pain and the beauty of living.

The words woven by Yurii Canon shine like stars in the night sky, lighting up our hearts.

Their song—chosen as the ending theme for the TV anime “BIRDIE WING -Golf Girls’ Story-”—comes from true musical prowess.

It’s a track that gently stays by your side when you’re lost in life and have lost your confidence.

If you’re looking for hope for tomorrow, this is one you should definitely hear.

Because it’s a once-in-a-lifetime lifeMatsubara Nobue

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Because it's a once-in-a-lifetime lifeMatsubara Nobue

A moving masterpiece that sings the splendor of life has been born.

Released in January 2024, Nobue Matsubara’s new song offers a warm cheer to those living their one and only life to the fullest.

Created through her first collaboration with Kaoru Ito, this work is a fitting milestone for the 45th year of Matsubara’s singing career.

The lyrics brim with hope after the rain and the courage to face adversity.

It’s a song you’ll want to hear when you’re feeling down or ready to take a new step.

Matsubara’s soul-stirring voice will surely give you a gentle push forward.

The path you take to pass onShunsuke Kiyokiba

This is a song by Shunsuke Kiyokiba that sings of the strength to face life’s hardships and loneliness.

The protagonist moves forward without losing hope despite being hurt, and that figure shakes the listener’s heart.

The lyrics convey the courage to stay true to oneself in the face of difficulties and the inner strength to overcome adversity.

Released digitally in July 2024, the song captured many hearts with Kiyokiba’s powerful vocals and message-driven lyrics.

It’s a track that stands by you when you’ve lost confidence or want to encourage someone important.

It will surely become a guiding light on your life’s path.

zebraOchiai Wataru

A warm, heartfelt song reaches you through Wataru Ochiai’s gentle, comforting voice.

Woven with simple words, the lyrics portray anxieties about an uncertain future and the contradictions of society, while still carrying a message that gives you the courage to keep moving forward.

Released in April 2023, the piece was written and composed by Ochiai himself, showcasing his rich musicality.

It’s a song that quietly stays by your side when daily life wears you down or when you’re about to lose confidence.

Wataru Ochiai’s kind voice will surely give you the strength to face tomorrow.