Masterpieces that sing about various lives. Recommended popular songs.
Life is full of encounters and farewells, joy and sorrow, new challenges and trials, isn’t it?
We’ve gathered songs that fit every one of those life moments!
From tracks that celebrate new beginnings like weddings, to songs that help you stay positive when you’re stuck and struggling, pieces that bring to mind the special people you meet along the way, and songs that make you reflect on the life ahead…
We’ll introduce lots of music that will add a touch of color to your life!
Music is an inseparable part of life.
Let’s walk a vibrant path together, accompanied by all kinds of music!
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Masterpieces that sing of diverse lives. Recommended popular songs (41–50)
AnswerIkuta Rira
A moving ballad by Lila Ikuta that weaves delicate emotional expression with a powerful message, portraying the search for answers to forge one’s own future.
It beautifully captures the protagonist’s emotional journey—from anxious nights curled up in tears to the resolve to carve out a path with their own hands.
Released in March 2021, the song was also featured in a Tokyo Marine Nichido Anshin Life commercial.
It gently encourages people who, despite feeling anxiety and loneliness in their daily lives, choose to face forward and overcome them.
It’s also recommended when you want to convey your feelings at karaoke.
Masterpieces that sing of diverse lives. Recommended popular songs (51–60)
signpostORANGE RANGE
There will inevitably be times in life when you don’t know where to go.
When that happens, stop moving forward for a moment and retrace the path you’ve walked.
Then you’ll surely see the signpost that shows where you should head next.
Na,Na,Na,NaNG HEAD
A stable, husky voice with that familiar richness.
NGHEAD’s conscious tune.
A masterpiece that gives you the courage to get back up even when you fall, filling you with hope.
In life, there are times when you’ll want to cry—this is guaranteed to be a refreshing remedy for moments like that.
Highly recommended.
MIRAIShonan no Kaze
A song by Shonan no Kaze that sings of hope for the future and the importance of friendship.
Wrapped in a warm atmosphere, the track brings back memories of time spent with friends and the support you’ve shared.
Included on the album “2022 ~Time to Shine~,” released in July 2022, this song conveys the importance of continuing to chase your dreams.
The lyrics about there being a place where everyone can shine as the main character resonate with listeners.
For those who have overcome hardships, it’s a message they can relate to.
How about singing it at karaoke while reminiscing about memories with your friends?
Easy★RiderOkuda Tamio
This is a signature work by Tamio Okuda, with a refreshing melody and liberating lyrics that color the important moments of life.
The image of an endless road you can freely keep driving down harmonizes beautifully with the music’s freeing feel.
Released in June 1996, it reached No.
4 on the Oricon Weekly Chart and stayed on the charts for 16 weeks.
It gained attention as the song for Nissan’s Wingroad commercial and was also used in a McDonald’s Japan commercial in 2021.
Its sound, which stirs a pure urge to hit the road without a set destination, is perfect when you want to step away from the everyday and see new scenery, or when you want to elevate the mood of a drive.
For loveOkuda Tamio
This is rocker Tamio Okuda’s debut single, released in 1994.
It’s just too cool! Okuda has said he doesn’t fuss too much over lyrics, and true to his word, this is a song you want to feel in your heart without overthinking it.
A lone middle-aged guy belts out love and thrashes his guitar—and that alone is the best.
He’s like a real-life superhero.
Be yourself, pass it on.
It gives you the courage to live life with a “Don’t sweat the small stuff” attitude.
Life is the best way to kill time.karen na aibori
A refreshing song sung by the lovely Ivory.
By comparing life to “killing time,” it reminds us of the importance of taking it easy.
Released in June 2024, the track features a comfortable melody produced by HoneyWorks.
It’s perfect for your commute to school or work, and it’s sure to give you the energy to do your best today.
When you’re feeling desperate, this warm song suggests it might be okay to think, “I’ll just live casually, as a way to pass the time.”