Songs that lift your spirits and keep you going tomorrow: energizing recommendations for the Yutori generation
There are times when you just can’t muster any energy because of fatigue or stress.
Whether you’re a student or a working adult, tomorrow will arrive all the same, and you’ll have to head to school or the office.
Of course, even for homemakers, there are days when you’re overwhelmed by daily tasks and can’t put on a cheerful face.
So this time, I’ve put together a list of songs that will lift your spirits just by listening.
These tracks hit right in the sweet spot for the yutori generation in terms of release period, but I hope people of all ages will give them a listen.
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- Just listening will lift your spirits! Energetic and cheer-up songs that defined the Heisei era.
- Hype to the max! Party songs recommended for the Yutori generation
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- Power songs that fill you with energy just by listening. Recommended classics and popular tracks.
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- Energizing songs recommended for women in their 50s
- Relive those feelings from back in the day! Youth anthems recommended for the Yutori generation
- Recommended for the Yutori generation! Tear-jerking masterpieces from the J-pop scene
- Uplifting songs recommended for women in their 40s
- A lineup of classic hits! Karaoke songs recommended for the yutori generation
Songs That Lift Your Spirits and Keep You Going Tomorrow! Energizing Tracks Recommended for the Yutori Generation (31–40)
DarlingMrs. GREEN APPLE
This song stays close to the inner voice we all have and offers a chance to rediscover our true selves.
With melodies that gently embrace the anxieties and conflicts of youth and lyrics woven with positive messages, Mrs.
GREEN APPLE conveys the importance of fostering self-esteem.
Released in January 2025 as the theme song for NHK General’s special program “18 Festival,” and performed together with 1,000 members of the 18-year-old generation, the piece is a warm, comforting track that soothes hearts tired from work.
When daily life overwhelms you and you feel like you’re losing yourself, listening to this song will give you the courage to accept who you are, just as you are.
excessively earnest; overly serious to a fault; straight-lacedCreepy Nuts×Ayase×Ikuta Rira
This song is a heartwarming anthem for people who keep working earnestly despite the fatigue and frustrations they feel in everyday life.
Created collaboratively by Creepy Nuts, Ayase, and Rira Ikuta, the piece beautifully blends their unique styles to deliver an approachable melody and a powerful message.
Released in March 2022, it was used as the theme song for Nippon Broadcasting System’s “All Night Nippon” 55th Anniversary commemorative performance.
It resonated with many listeners, reaching No.
6 on the Billboard JAPAN Download Songs chart.
Whether you struggle with mornings but still push yourself to wake up early, or you’re clumsy yet refuse to give up and keep trying, this song stands by and encourages everyone who is giving life their all.
Que sera, seraMrs. GREEN APPLE
A heartwarming message song delivered by Mrs.
GREEN APPLE in April 2023.
While everyone faces hardships and obstacles in life, the song vividly conveys the importance of accepting them and living true to yourself.
Its bright, upbeat pop-rock melody gently accompanies listeners, offering a warm push forward.
Written as the theme song for the drama “Even Sundays Are Fine” starring Nana Seino, it won the Japan Record Award that December.
Born as a “fanfare for everyone striving to live in the present,” the work was highly praised for its positive energy and powerful message.
It’s the perfect track when you feel unsure of your path, hit a wall, or want to reward yourself for working hard.
Recommended as an encouraging anthem that gives you courage and as BGM for overcoming challenges.
Bitter VacationMrs. GREEN APPLE
Released in 2024, this song by Mrs.
GREEN APPLE was chosen as the theme for the film “Saint Young Men THE MOVIE: Holy Men VS the Demon Army.” Set to a gentle melody, its message about the importance of resting well is filled with warmth that quietly supports everyone.
Motoki Omori, the band’s vocalist, has been a fan of the original work since junior high school, and he approached the songwriting with deep affection for and understanding of the piece.
For those who tend to overwork themselves in their busy daily lives, or who wish to find a bit more calm in their hearts, this song will surely offer a lovely moment of healing.
Ten Thousand Cheers, A Thousand ChantsRADWIMPS
A song born together with a thousand 18-year-olds is released in faith that it will be a light for young people’s tomorrow.
Created for NHK’s special program “RADWIMPS 18-sai Matsuri” in October 2018, this track is a celebratory message song that embraces young people’s dreams and hopes, as well as their moments of setback and struggle.
Included on the album “ANTI ANTI GENERATION,” it stirs listeners’ hearts with powerful vocals and melodies.
Resonating with the younger generation, it has become etched in people’s memories as a signature work of RADWIMPS.
It’s a song that gently yet powerfully pushes forward those chasing dreams, those striving to overcome failure, and those who want to reclaim their smiles.