A wonderful, moving song

It cleanses the soul… Great J-pop songs recommended for the yutori generation

Music writer / guitarist / Certified web writing practitionerHoshino Takashi
Drawing on over 30 years of experience with guitars and bands since my high school days, I specialize in music-related articles and have handled many feature pieces to date. While my tastes lean toward genres like hard rock and heavy metal since I first picked up the guitar, I make a point of listening to a wide range of styles, both Japanese and Western, on a daily basis. I began working as a freelance writer in 2018. I hold a Web Writing Practical Certification, and in addition to writing, I’m also studying video editing. In my private life, I’m raising an elementary school child and stay active while supporting their extracurriculars, such as parkour and dance.

When you hear the phrase “a good song,” what comes to mind?

Since Japanese people tend to place a lot of importance on lyrics, many of you might imagine songs with great words.

Of course, if the composition itself isn’t quite there, the message of the lyrics won’t really land, so the melody and overall tone are also crucial factors.

This time, we’ve put together a list of great J-POP tracks aimed at the so-called Yutori generation.

They’re mostly songs from the years when the Yutori generation likely spent their youth, so I hope you enjoy them.

Soul-cleansing... Great J-POP songs recommended for the Yutori Generation (31–40)

BremenYorushika

Yorushika – Bremen (OFFICIAL VIDEO)

BremenYorushika

A heartwarming story, inspired by the Grimm Brothers’ “Town Musicians of Bremen,” woven with a light rhythm and bright melody.

Delivered by Yorushika, this work gently speaks to the joy of surrendering yourself to music, free from logic and convention.

Like the story’s protagonists, it teaches us that even if we never arrive at our destination, the journey we share is where meaning truly lies—a gem of a song.

Released digitally in July 2022, it also sparked buzz with its animation-style music video, featuring a strikingly original direction that shows only the feet of eight different characters.

It’s a recommended track for times when your heart feels tired, when you’re unsure about life, or when you want to look ahead and walk forward together with someone.

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In conclusion

This time we introduced some great J-pop songs we’d like to recommend to the yutori generation.

What did you think? While the selections are from eras that those in the yutori generation may especially relate to, they’re all masterpieces anyone from any generation can enjoy.

Be sure to check them out!