Masterpieces that sing about various lives. Recommended popular songs.

Life is hard.NEW!satō moka

Life is busy

There are days when the weight of everyday life feels like it might crush you, and you can’t help but sigh, right? For anyone carrying that kind of helpless feeling, the opening track of singer-songwriter Moka Sato’s album “ERA,” released in October 2024, offers gentle companionship.

While candidly laying bare the real struggles of life—like daily payments and relationships—its breezy, stylish sound has a way of lifting you up.

A message like “You don’t have to push yourself” seeps deep into your heart, loosening taut strings.

If you’re exhausted from giving your all just to get through each day, try listening to this record and let your shoulders relax.

Letter ~Dear You at Fifteen~Anjura Aki

Angela Aki “Letter: To You, Fifteen” Music Video (HD)

This is Angela Aki’s eighth single, released in September 2008.

It gained increased attention after being selected as the required piece for NHK’s National School Music Contest in the junior high division.

The following year, Ikimono-gakari’s “YELL” was chosen as the required piece, so it feels like Angela’s “Tegami” served as a trailblazer connecting artists and schools.

The lyrics, true to the song’s title “Tegami ~Haikei Juugo no Kimi e~” (“Letter ~Dear Fifteen-Year-Old Me~”), gently encourage young people who are moving forward despite their struggles.

Even the memorable piano intro alone is enough to bring tears.

It’s a song that will give courage to you when you’re feeling insecure.

sonetACIDMAN

ACIDMAN – sonet Music Video (WOWOW “W Series Drama: Golden Kamuy — Hokkaido Tattooed Prisoner Competition Arc” Final Episode Ending Theme)

This is a sweeping rock ballad that portrays a lonely heart gazing up at the night sky and a prayer for new hope.

Crafted by ACIDMAN with the vast nature of Hokkaido in mind, the song embraces fading dreams and sorrow while conveying the strength to seek out a light toward the future.

Beginning in December 2024, it was chosen as the ending theme for the final episode of WOWOW’s drama “Renodoku Drama W Golden Kamuy,” deepening the lingering resonance of the story.

The beautiful melodies of strings and piano blend perfectly with the band’s sound, powerfully striking the listener’s heart.

It’s a work I wholeheartedly recommend as music that gently stays by your side when you stand at a crossroads in life and need the courage to live true to yourself.

DarlingMrs. GREEN APPLE

Mrs. GREEN APPLE "Darling" Official Music Video

A heartwarming story that portrays the brilliance and uncertainty found in a fleeting moment of youth.

Mrs.

GREEN APPLE expresses it through a lyrical melody that gently embraces young people searching for their identities.

This work delicately captures the moments when one’s true feelings from deep within intersect with honest feelings toward others.

It was born as the theme song for NHK General’s special program “18-sai Matsuri” broadcast in December 2024.

The performance, created together with a thousand 18-year-olds, has left a deep impression on viewers’ hearts.

At life’s turning points that everyone experiences, when taking a new step forward, this song will surely give you the courage to live as yourself and resonate with many people.

threadNakajima Miyuki

Thread – Miyuki Nakajima (Full)

A beautiful ballad that likens human connections to warp and weft threads soaks into the heart through Miyuki Nakajima’s gentle yet powerful voice.

The lyrics, depicting fateful encounters and the warm fabric of life woven from them, evoke deep empathy—a true masterpiece.

Included on the album EAST ASIA, this song has continued to resonate with many people since its release in October 1992.

In 1998, it was chosen as the theme song for the TBS drama “Seija no Koshin” (March of the Saints), earning even broader acclaim.

It’s a track that soothes the heart at life’s turning points—meetings and farewells, fresh starts, and more.

Celebrated by many, it’s perfect for weddings, anniversaries, and any occasion that honors bonds with loved ones.

No matter how smallwacci

wacci “Any Little” Lyric Video (Shorts Ver.)

An uplifting song has been born, warmly and gently portraying people who walk on with all their might, even while feeling how hard life can be.

Alongside the friendly melodies woven by the five members of wacci, the courage to face one’s own weaknesses and flaws, and the determination to move forward step by step, are vividly expressed.

Written and composed by Yohei Hashiguchi, the piece speaks to you even in those moments when you feel you’re losing your sense of self, telling you that your efforts have meaning.

It was written as the theme song for the NTV drama “After-School Carte” in October 2024 and is also included on the album “Dressing,” released in January 2025.

It is sure to be cherished as a song that stays close to your heart when you lose your way on the path you chose and come to a halt.

The True Nature of TearsSUPER BEAVER

The True Nature of Tears

A song that gently scoops up the feelings buried deep in your heart that are hard to put into words.

The melodies and lyrics woven by SUPER BEAVER resonate with the inner conflicts and loneliness that everyone carries.

With delicate language, it depicts a heart swaying between being true to oneself and meeting others’ expectations, and the meaning of the tears that fall between the desire to be loved and self-denial.

This piece was written as the theme song for the NHK General drama “Vanilla na Mainichi,” airing from January 2025.

Included on the album “Ongaku” (“Music”), it harmonizes beautifully with the world of the drama, adding color to the story.

It is a reassuring companion when you’re about to take a new step, when you feel lost or anxious, or when you’re trying to face someone.