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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Classic Japanese songs about life. Songs that give you energy. (41–50)
lightUtada Hikaru
This song, with Hikaru Utada’s soul-stirring voice and lyrics filled with kindness, teaches us the importance of deep bonds and mutual support.
It depicts the joy of finding light in the darkness and awakening to that light, resonating powerfully with listeners.
Released in June 2002, the track garnered major attention as the ending theme for the video game Kingdom Hearts.
Included on the album DEEP RIVER, it can be considered one of Hikaru Utada’s signature works.
It’s the perfect song to listen to when you’re feeling down or when you want to share a moment with someone special.
Just being alive is admirable.ReoNa
A heartwarming song by ReoNa that gently embraces the weight of living.
The delicate, woven melodies of her voice stay close to everyday worries and loneliness, quietly conveying the message that “just being alive is wonderful.” Released in May 2021, this song resonated with many listeners and was widely received as words of encouragement.
For people today who are prone to feelings of self-denial, this work serves as a soothing source of support.
If you’re trying to get through a difficult time, why not lend an ear to this music that will softly stay by your side?
LifeKoresawa
A heartwarming message song that conveys the importance of living true to yourself.
Carried by the gentle tones of an acoustic guitar, KORESAWA’s soft vocals resonate throughout.
Without comparing yourself to others or worrying about how you’re seen, it encourages you to fully enjoy what you love—a positive feeling that gently supports listeners’ hearts.
Released in April 2023, the song struck a chord especially with younger generations.
When you’re struggling with work or relationships, when you feel like you’re losing sight of yourself, or when comparisons with others get you down—this is a cheering song that quietly gives you a push forward amid the confusion.
Living My Lifemilet
Singer-songwriter milet captivates fans with her delicate yet rich vocals, and her performance at the closing ceremony of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics drew widespread attention.
“Living My Life,” a track from her third album, 5am, was selected as the theme song for the TV drama The Job-Changing Devil.
Its message—reminding us of the importance of not losing ourselves no matter the difficulties—gives a push to those pursuing their dreams and goals.
With its gentle ensemble and soulful melody that lingers in the ears, it’s a number packed with milet’s signature appeal.
Are you alive?Kotone
With a track record that includes winning consecutive titles in music contests during her elementary school years, singer-songwriter Kotone made her major debut upon graduating from high school.
Her sixth digital-only single, “Kimi wa Ikitemasuka,” which was featured as an original number for the TV drama Night Doctor, resonates with an ensemble that highlights her delicate, translucent vocals.
The lyrics, which teach the true value of what it means to live, may reignite the passion some of us have forgotten in our daily lives.
It’s an emotional number whose encouraging sound gives you strength.
Far, far awayMakihara Noriyuki
A signature song by Noriyuki Makihara, whose musical sensibility that resonates with many and soaring high-tone voice have earned acclaim not only in Japan but overseas as well.
It’s a track that expresses a strong resolve to leave one’s hometown to achieve a goal and to live fully in the place one is now.
GuildBUMP OF CHICKEN
A masterpiece that deeply questions the meaning of life and one’s own worth has been making waves.
The ballad released by BUMP OF CHICKEN in November 2006 is a work that expresses the self by likening life to a “job.” Its meticulously crafted guitar riffs and delicate vocals weave a melody that gently stays with the listener, evoking profound empathy.
The piece was also developed as a puppet-theater DVD, with band members serving as voice actors, expanding its world beyond music.
This is a song especially for those searching for what it means to live true to themselves, or for anyone feeling worn out by daily life.