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!
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Masterpieces of Japanese songs about living. Uplifting tracks. (1–10)
If being alive is painfulMoriyama Naotaro
It’s a ballad whose shocking opening line makes everyone doubt their ears—and then captures their hearts.
Sung by Naotaro Moriyama, who frames the world from a unique perspective, this masterpiece lays bare both the pain and joy of living.
The lyrics, written by poet Ochanomizu Kazu around 1997, were turned into a song after Moriyama happened upon them.
Released in August 2008 as his 16th single, it also drew attention as the CM song for Shuto Iko, Osaka Isen, and Nagoya Isen.
Its paradoxical wording delivers a message that affirms “living,” one that should especially resonate with those carrying deep worries.
Rather than forcing yourself to be cheerful, why not listen quietly on a night when you want to face your heart with calm?
Life is hard.satō moka
There are days when the weight of everyday life feels like it might crush you, and you can’t help but sigh, right? For anyone carrying that kind of helpless feeling, the opening track of singer-songwriter Moka Sato’s album “ERA,” released in October 2024, offers gentle companionship.
While candidly laying bare the real struggles of life—like daily payments and relationships—its breezy, stylish sound has a way of lifting you up.
A message like “You don’t have to push yourself” seeps deep into your heart, loosening taut strings.
If you’re exhausted from giving your all just to get through each day, try listening to this record and let your shoulders relax.
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This is a song whose lyrics, mixing melancholy and hope, resonate deeply.
It was created as an encouragement song for high school students whose Inter-High competition was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The warm melody, which gently embraces the sorrow and struggle over lost opportunities, is particularly memorable.
After being released on YouTube in August 2020, it captured many hearts and was officially distributed in August 2021.
This piece stands by those who have experienced setbacks and gives them the courage to look forward.
It’s a heartwarming encouragement song filled with the gentle charm of back number.
Masterpiece Japanese songs about living. Energizing tracks. (11–20)
IdeaHoshino Gen
A heartwarming song by Gen Hoshino that stays close to people with everyday worries and anxieties.
Released in December 2018, it was also used as the theme song for the NHK morning drama series “Half, Blue.” It sings of the importance of finding positive ideas and solutions, encouraging listeners to live each day with dreams.
The message conveys that even amid sadness, one can discover hope and beauty, and it suggests the importance of finding creative solutions to the obstacles faced in life.
This piece will resonate in your heart when you’ve come to a halt or need a boost of energy.
Until today and from tomorrowyoshida takurou
A masterpiece by Takuro Yoshida that portrays an honest, life-sized figure moving forward step by step while carrying doubts and inner conflicts.
Its calm reflection on one’s own way of living gently resonates with listeners.
Released as a single in July 1971, the song originally appeared on the 1970 album “Seishun no Uta” (Poem of Youth).
Not only was it used in the 1972 film “Tabi no Omosa” (The Weight of the Journey), but it was also featured in the 2001 movie “Crayon Shin-chan: The Storm Called: The Adult Empire Strikes Back,” so many people across generations may have heard it.
Its stance of simply continuing to live gives us a gentle push forward.
Why not listen to it when you need energy for tomorrow? It’s a song I’d like to cherish forever as an anthem for life.
Kimisidai TrainONE OK ROCK
A powerful message song from ONE OK ROCK.
Its pursuit of the meaning of life and staying true to oneself is conveyed through emotional vocals and a rock sound.
Included on the album “Zankyo Reference,” released in October 2011, it was initially sold exclusively at live venues.
Known among fans as the “phantom original,” this track is perfect for times when you’re facing difficulties or need to fire yourself up.
Even if you’ve never listened to ONE OK ROCK before, why not give it a try?
If I had been living aloneSUPER BEAVER
The song delivered by SUPER BEAVER is a warm message that celebrates the importance of connection through life’s hardships and joys.
It embraces the fun and the constant unpredictability of living with a positive outlook, urging the importance of continuing to take on challenges.
Released in February 2021, the track was also used as the theme song for the film “Water’s Edge Flight,” resonating with many listeners.
Singing about the significance of bonds with friends and loved ones, this song is sure to lift your spirits when you feel stuck or on the verge of giving up on yourself.