Masterpieces that sing about various lives. Recommended popular songs.

Letter ~ FutureKetsumeishi

SQUAREHOOD [Letter ~ Future] TUBE “May This Voice Reach You” 2011/04/24 ONAIR

It’s like a time capsule themed around “past, present, and future.” It’s a song that makes you reflect on life.

Ketsumeishi’s songs often have lyrics that really strike listeners’ hearts, and this one is also recommended for anyone lost or struggling in life.

Chasing the RainbowOkamura Takako

Takako Okamura – Chasing the Rainbow – Piano and Vocal (Self-Accompanied)

When I listen to this song, I realize I’ve been caught up in trivial things.

I notice that I’m only satisfied when I’m the same as others, and that I complain unless my life seems better than theirs.

Why is it so hard to simply accept that people are who they are? As Takako Okamura says in this song, I want to become a straightforward, good-natured person.

My wayElefanto Kashimashi

My Way / The Elephant Kashimashi

A single released on June 27, 2003.

Hiroji Miyamoto’s way of life comes through directly, as if venting suppressed emotions and pouring his feelings into the song.

It’s a track packed with Miyamoto’s passionate spirit.

Released simultaneously with two other songs—“Hello, Life!!” and “Hymn to Life”—this track did not have a promotional video.

I’m sorry, Mom.YU-A

YU-A "Gomen ne, Mama" PV Short Ver

This song was released as YU-A’s seventh single.

It’s a track filled with respect and love for her mother, who raised her on her own.

The lyrics reflect YU-A’s own life story.

In the music video for this song, her real mother appears in silhouette.

Together foreverKobukuro

Kobukuro - Together for Eternity

A song that portrays the beauty of sharing life’s precious moments together.

Released in November 2004, it became a long-running hit, staying on the Oricon charts for 99 weeks.

Written and composed by Kentaro Kobuchi for a friend’s wedding, the song gently sings of the joys and challenges of walking through life as a couple, and of hope for the future.

Beloved as a wedding standard and featured across various media, it’s the perfect song when you want to feel the happiness of journeying through life with someone special or to celebrate a new beginning.

Its heartwarming melody and lyrics are sure to soothe your soul.

Atelier of LightMr.Children

Mr.Children "Hikari no Atelier" MUSIC VIDEO

A song released by Mr.Children in 2017.

It carries a slightly unusual atmosphere while overflowing with the warmth and strength reminiscent of the “HOME” era, when they consistently delivered heartfelt music.

It was also beloved as the theme song for the NHK morning drama Beppin-san.

Even while questioning faint hopes, it gives you the strength to believe and move forward.

It’s a song that stays close to every scene in life and seems to shine a light on the brightness that exists in everyone’s heart.

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For me to be myselfOzaki Yutaka

Yutaka Ozaki — For Me to Be Myself

This song was written as the theme for the NHK morning drama series “Gegege no Nyobo.” The drama was a big hit, and the word “Gegege” even became a buzzword.

“Gegege no Nyobo” tells the life story of Mura Nune, the wife who supported the free-spirited manga artist Shigeru Mizuki.

It was a touching story overflowing with mutual “thank yous” between husband and wife.

Like the drama, this song is also filled with gratitude.

Wouldn’t it be wonderful to have many relationships in life where we can be thankful to each other?