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)
Only by livingKiroro
Speaking of Kiroro, “Mirai e” and “Best Friend” enjoy overwhelming name recognition and have remained beloved standards long after their release.
But beyond those, Kiroro has many other wonderful songs.
One I’d like to highlight is “Ikite Koso.” Set to a gently mellow, ballad-style accompaniment, its lyrics express gratitude to one’s parents and the importance of living.
As you listen, the song invites you to reflect anew on what truly matters—such as the birth of new life, the meaning of your own existence, and the preciousness of being alive.
Masterpieces of Japanese songs that celebrate life. Uplifting tracks. (51–60)
Phantom LifeSEKAI NO OWARI
It’s a profound song themed around the fragility of life and loss.
In a white hospital where a life became a phantom, and a child named on a night when a beautiful red moon burned—its lyrics, which strike deeply at the listener’s heart, make us reflect on life and death.
Released in February 2010 as SEKAI NO OWARI’s indie debut single, it has become legendary among fans.
When you feel the weight of life, the pain of loss, and the difficulty of accepting it, listening to this song may help you face your own feelings.
Precisely because its themes are universal, it’s a hidden gem that gently resonates with many people.
Because you are hereUru
A moving song by Uru filled with thoughts for a dearly missed loved one.
Her gentle, tender voice and deeply emotional lyrics warmly embrace the listener’s heart.
Released in February 2020, it drew attention as the theme song for TBS’s Sunday drama “Ship of Theseus.” Expressing gratitude to someone precious and a resolve to keep thinking of them no matter the hardships, this piece is best enjoyed while picturing someone who stays close to your heart—family, a partner, or a friend.
When times are tough or your confidence falters, listening to this song will remind you that there is someone who cares about you.
guidelinesUru
Uru’s “Kokoroe” was chosen as the theme song for the Fuji TV drama “Kazama Kyojin — Kyōjō 0 —.” Released as a single in 2023, it’s truly a song that teaches us the ‘lessons’ of life.
The lyrics convey that no life is free of mistakes or regrets, and emphasize the importance of moving forward while overcoming them.
It’s a perfect theme for a drama that focuses on police officers who face various aspects of life and death.
Be sure to give it a listen!
He was alive, wasn’t he?aimyon
It’s a soul-stirring song that confronts the weight of life.
Released as Aimyon’s ambitious major-label debut in November 2016, it layers warm, heartfelt lyrics over stark despair to question the preciousness and sanctity of living.
Chosen as the opening theme for the TV drama “Is Kichijoji the Only Place You Want to Live?”, its fresh yet powerful vocals resonated deeply with listeners.
Blending elements of folk and pop rock, the song is carried by the gentle tone of an acoustic guitar.
The lyrics, which stand beside those who have felt loneliness or the difficulty of living at least once, quietly echo in the listener’s heart.
When you’re feeling down or troubled, try listening to it alone in silence.
spin; weave; compose (e.g., a story)tota
This song woven by Tota is a heartwarming masterpiece that teaches the value of life.
Using natural phenomena like rain, wind, and rainbows with great finesse, it expresses feelings for loved ones and the preciousness of living.
Its transparent vocals and poetic lyrics resonate deeply with listeners.
Released in February 2023, it became a major topic, especially on social media.
The first performance on the YouTube channel “THE FIRST TAKE” also captured the hearts of many viewers.
When you look up at the sky thinking of someone dear, why not listen to this song? Surely, it will help you weave together the cherished feelings within you.
I wake upSukima Suichi
A poignant track with the resonant sound of an acoustic guitar, included on the 2005 album “Kūsō Clip.” It seems like a heartbreak song about lovers who have parted, but it can also be taken as a song for a cherished person who has passed away.
Overlapping with the hollow sense of loss, it may be picturing the preciousness of life.
The simple words expressing the bare fact that “you’re gone” and the sadness that accompanies it echo with pure sorrow.
This song, in which feelings of emptiness and longing well up, invites you to listen while connecting it to your own sense of life.
