Masterpieces that sing about various lives. Recommended popular songs.

SpecialSUPER BEAVER

SUPER BEAVER 'Special' Music Video

This song powerfully yet warmly expresses the importance of the “ordinary” and the “taken-for-granted” that we often overlook in everyday life.

With a unique sense of wording, it articulates the growing joy of acting for someone else, weaving together moving lines about the beauty of human connection that we come to appreciate more with age.

Included on the album “Tokyo,” the track pairs SUPER BEAVER’s signature passionate rock sound with lyrics that evoke deep empathy in listeners.

Released in February 2022, it continued to captivate audiences throughout that year’s live tour.

It’s a song to listen to when you want to feel the value of peaceful daily life or renew your gratitude for the people around you.

road; way; path; street; route; Tao (in philosophy)EXILE

EXILE / Michi (Short Ver.)

It’s an EXILE song that stays close to the bittersweet feelings of parting at the moment of departure and gives you the courage to move forward on your own path.

The gentle, piano-centered sound evokes graduation ceremonies and accentuates the loneliness of farewell.

The lyrics, which look back on the memories you’ve built up, are also key, conveying an emphasis on cherishing human connections.

There’s a development where the sound gradually grows more powerful, and you can feel a message encouraging you to move forward positively.

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The Days of Rainbows and Sneakerschūrippu

TULIP “Back When Rainbows and Sneakers” (Lyric Video)

It is a classic song that leaves a strong impression with its delicate portrayal of youthful love and transience.

The scene of two people embracing in rain-soaked sweatshirts and the tender sentiment of cherishing a pair of sneakers are depicted with gentle warmth.

The lyrics symbolically express the disconnect between a man and a woman, a sudden farewell, and the immaturity of not yet being able to become an adult, all imbued with the bittersweet ache of youth.

Released in 1979 by Tulip, the song drew attention on TV programs such as The Best Ten and Yoru no Hit Studio, gaining popularity as a piece in which folk and pop are beautifully harmonized.

Kazuo Zaitsu’s warm vocals and the beautiful melody will surely comfort those who wish to heal the pain of heartbreak or look back on their cherished memories.

The morning I had forgottenYamamoto Junko

Wasurete Ita Asa

The July 1971 single by the folk group Akai Tori is like a mental landscape that gently reflects the youth of those days.

Skillfully blending the essences of folk and pop, Junko Yamamoto’s clear, translucent vocals and the beautiful harmonies soothe the listener’s heart.

Rofu Yamagami’s poetic lyrics quietly evoke memories of days gone by, while Kunihiko Murai’s melody tenderly accompanies them.

Included on the album Akai Tori II, this piece features a calm arrangement that conveys the freshness of a morning breeze.

It’s a recommended song for moments when you want to pause amid a busy life to reflect on yourself, or when you feel like immersing yourself in cherished memories.

Flying to IstanbulShōno Mayoyo

Flying to Istanbul

This is a classic song that portrays the fragility of love, woven from an urbane melody rich with exotic flair and a polished vocal performance.

While symbolically expressing a brief encounter and parting, its exotic atmosphere resonates deeply.

It artfully depicts the feelings of a heartbroken woman through the motif of a journey to a foreign land, with Kyōhei Tsutsumi’s composition and Tetsuya Chiaki’s lyrics in superb harmony.

Released in April 1978 as Mayoyo Shōno’s fifth single, it won the Nakayama Shimpei Award at the 20th Japan Record Awards and also secured a spot in that year’s 29th NHK Kōhaku Uta Gassen.

This piece is recommended for those who wish to face the end of love with hope, and for those who cherish the feelings they keep close to their heart.

Life is wonderfulRickie-G

Life is wonderful

Set to a soothing reggae rhythm, this song celebrates the joys of everyday life and the wonder of living.

Rickie-G’s warm vocals gently embrace meetings and farewells along the journey, as well as the preciousness of days spent with a loved one.

Featured on the November 2006 album “Life is wonderful,” the track is also known for its tie-in with Fuji TV’s “Terrace House.” Its unique sound, blending acoustic elements with a soulful melody, is perfect for long trips or when you’re on your way to a new place.

It’s a song that gently gives you a push when you’re at a turning point in life or about to take a new step forward.

GuildBUMP OF CHICKEN

BUMP OF CHICKEN "Guild"

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.