RAG MusicUplifting Songs
A wonderful upbeat song

Timeless songs that stay close to your heart when times are tough. Uplifting tracks with gentle lyrics that really sink in.

What kind of music do you listen to when you’re going through a tough time?

When work, studying, busyness, or relationships wear you down, it can get hard to take in words.

But listening to wonderful music can give you energy, right?

Gentle messages that stay by your side, sounds that softly wrap around you, and bright moods can soothe the heart.

In this article, we’ll introduce classic songs that can ease that kind of pain.

Try listening while you take a break and want to lift your spirits.

May your heart be lit up, even if just a little.

Playlist

Timeless songs that stay close to your heart when times are tough. Uplifting tracks with gentle lyrics that really sink in.
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1eastMagicMrs. GREEN APPLE
MagicMrs. GREEN APPLEplay_arrow
A heartwarming song from a Coca-Cola commercial
2eastsunflowerAdo
sunflowerAdoplay_arrow
Ado’s new song “Sunflower” has been chosen as the theme song.
3eastAs many times as you likeDREAMS COME TRUE
As many times as you likeDREAMS COME TRUEplay_arrow
Don't give up on your dreams; keep looking forward and live your life.
4eastDon’t give upZARD
Don't give upZARDplay_arrow
“Don’t Give Up” is an inspiring classic that encourages you.
5eastResonantiaAimer
ResonantiaAimerplay_arrow
Aimer’s powerful songs that captivate with her rare voice
6eastTomorrow as wellSHISHAMO
Tomorrow as wellSHISHAMOplay_arrow
A heartwarming song that stands by those who strive
7eastMake you happyNiziU
Make you happyNiziUplay_arrow
With a bright melody and heartwarming lyrics, bringing happiness to people
8eastSo, you are not alone.Little Glee Monster
So, you are not alone.Little Glee Monsterplay_arrow
A song of courage and hope that stays close to the heart
9eastKimisidai TrainONE OK ROCK
Kimisidai TrainONE OK ROCKplay_arrow
A powerful song that believes in one’s potential and moves forward into the future
10eastTomorrow will surely be a good day.Takahashi Yuu
Tomorrow will surely be a good day.Takahashi Yuuplay_arrow
When times are tough, keep hope and face forward.
11eastOne moreFUNKY MONKEY BABYS
One moreFUNKY MONKEY BABYSplay_arrow
A song of courage that never gives up on its dreams
12north_eastThere’s always tomorrowUrufuruzu
There's always tomorrowUrufuruzuplay_arrow
The uplifting cheer song by Ulfuls, Light of Courage
13south_eastFull-Power BoySukima Suichi
Full-Power BoySukima Suichiplay_arrow
A moving song that depicts the setbacks of youth, a track that gives you courage
14eaststepsGReeeeN
stepsGReeeeNplay_arrow
An inspiring masterpiece that sings of the courage to move forward.
15eastAt all times.Makihara Noriyuki
At all times.Makihara Noriyukiplay_arrow
The importance of living true to yourself
16eastLet’s do our best.SMAP
Let's do our best.SMAPplay_arrow
A cheering song filled with the feeling of wanting to do our best
17eastIn the Morning of DeterminationAqua Timez
In the Morning of DeterminationAqua Timezplay_arrow
A heartwarming song that gives courage and hope
18eastsunflowerYūsuke
sunflowerYūsukeplay_arrow
A song of courage to overcome hardships: a classic by Yusuke
19eastMorning will come againDREAMS COME TRUE
Morning will come againDREAMS COME TRUEplay_arrow
Even after losing someone important, have the courage to go on living.
20eastNO MORE CRYD-51
NO MORE CRYD-51play_arrow
An encouraging song that resonates with the heart, toward a new step.
21eastIf being alive is painfulMoriyama Naotaro
If being alive is painfulMoriyama Naotaroplay_arrow
Naotaro Moriyama’s classic—a ballad that affirms life
22eastIt’s fine.Urufuruzu
It’s fine.Urufuruzuplay_arrow
A classic by Ulfuls that heals the heart in tough times
23north_eastIt’ll surely be okay.arashi
It’ll surely be okay.arashiplay_arrow
The courage to part ways with your companions and set off, facing forward
24north_eastLove letterYOASOBI
Love letterYOASOBIplay_arrow
A classic song that celebrates the importance of living freely.
25north_eastTOMORROWMayo Okamoto
TOMORROW Mayuo Okamotoplay_arrow
Tears become strength, and a song of hope supports the heart.
26north_eastTheory of the Mindful HeartRADWIMPS
Theory of the Mindful HeartRADWIMPSplay_arrow
RADWIMPS's heartwarming, soothing song
27south_easthorizonback number
horizonback numberplay_arrow
Even if you stumble during the COVID-19 pandemic, there is hope.
28eastfilamentOfisharu Higedan Dism
filamentOfisharu Higedan Dismplay_arrow
Official HIGE DANDism's “Filament” is a powerful song
29eastPreludeMr.Children
PreludeMr.Childrenplay_arrow
Mr. Children’s “Prelude” features uplifting lyrics and an energetic melody.
30eastThe One and Only Flower in the WorldSMAP
The One and Only Flower in the WorldSMAPplay_arrow
The courage to embrace differences and live as your true self
31eastSeesaw Game: A Ballad of Brave LoveMr.Children
Seesaw Game: A Ballad of Brave LoveMr.Childrenplay_arrow
A masterpiece that expresses love feelings like a seesaw
32eastYes I amONE OK ROCK
Yes I amONE OK ROCKplay_arrow
ONE OK ROCK’s inspiring masterpiece
33eastYou can do it!Nakajima Miyuki
You can do it!Nakajima Miyukiplay_arrow
Miyuki Nakajima’s soulful masterpiece that offers courage
34eastDon’t forget that smile.ZARD
Don't forget that smile.ZARDplay_arrow
ZARD's classic song “Don't Forget That Smile.”
35north_eastDiamondBUMP OF CHICKEN
DiamondBUMP OF CHICKENplay_arrow
A song that gives you the courage to cherish yourself
36north_easttear(s)HY
tear(s)HYplay_arrow
The moving cheer song 'Namida' by HY from Okinawa
37south_eastFlowerFuji Kaze
FlowerFuji Kazeplay_arrow
Fujii Kaze’s classic song “Hana” compares life to a flower.
38eastNegative FighterHey! Say! JUMP
Negative FighterHey! Say! JUMPplay_arrow
Energizing! Hey! Say! JUMP’s Cheer Song
39eastLetter ~To You at Fifteen~Anjura Aki
Letter ~To You at Fifteen~Anjura Akiplay_arrow
A masterpiece whose dialogue between one’s 15-year-old self and adulthood resonates with the heart
40eastIt’s okay to cry.Momoiro Kurōbā Zetto
It's okay to cry.Momoiro Kurōbā Zettoplay_arrow
A moving song with lyrics by Miyuki, the theme for a film
41eastThat’s important.Daiji MAN Burazāzu Bando
That's important.Daiji MAN Burazāzu Bandoplay_arrow
An inspiring song that gives you the courage not to give up
42eastPolarisAimer
PolarisAimerplay_arrow
Heal your heart with a fantastical piece of music
43eastJitterbugELLEGARDEN
JitterbugELLEGARDENplay_arrow
A song about overcoming hesitation and finding the courage to move forward
44eastDarlingMrs. GREEN APPLE
DarlingMrs. GREEN APPLEplay_arrow
Mrs.'s soul song that affirms your true self
45eastEndless JourneyMr.Children
Endless JourneyMr.Childrenplay_arrow
An inspiring song that gives you the courage to overcome walls
46eastProgress (Family Sugar Version)Suga Shikao
Progress (Family Sugar Version)Suga Shikaoplay_arrow
Courage and hope to overcome life's hardships
47eastTomorrow never knowsMr.Children
Tomorrow never knowsMr.Childrenplay_arrow
The meaning of living for someone
48eastSynchronicityNogizaka 46
SynchronicityNogizaka 46play_arrow
Nogizaka46’s “Synchronicity” cheers you on in life
49eastFlower of loveaimyon
Flower of loveaimyonplay_arrow
Aimiyon’s heartwarming song “Ai no Hana” (Flower of Love)
50eastbroom star (comet)Mr.Children
broom star (comet)Mr.Childrenplay_arrow
Moved by Mr.Children's vocalist Sakurai's singing voice.
51north_eastguidelinesUru
guidelinesUruplay_arrow
An anthem that embraces failure and turns it into something positive
52eastNight MusicMrs. GREEN APPLE
Night MusicMrs. GREEN APPLEplay_arrow
A song that gently wraps the heart’s pain in the loneliness of the night
53north_easttear(s)FUNKY MONKEY BABYS
tear(s)FUNKY MONKEY BABYSplay_arrow
An emotionally moving song that conveys the value of tears
54north_eastNo way I’m going to cry.ikimonogakari
No way I'm going to cry.ikimonogakariplay_arrow
Ikimono-gakari’s soul-stirring masterpiece
55north_eastWe are!kitadani hiroshi
We are!kitadani hiroshiplay_arrow
ONE PIECE first opening theme, a song about the bonds of comrades
56north_eastsmileAnly
smileAnlyplay_arrow
The courage to face forward, warm singing voice and lyrics
57north_eastgood-for-nothingTHE BLUE HEARTS
good-for-nothingTHE BLUE HEARTSplay_arrow
An anthem for underachievers: own it
58north_eastQue sera, seraMrs. GREEN APPLE
Que sera, seraMrs. GREEN APPLEplay_arrow
An uplifting song that celebrates the importance of embracing hardships and living true to yourself
59eastTo youamazarashi
To youamazarashiplay_arrow
An anthem of support for those who have lost the meaning of life
60north_eastWhat do you want to become?Rozarīna
What do you want to become?Rozarīnaplay_arrow
Rosalina’s new song “What Do You Want to Become,”
61north_eastfar; distant; by farGReeeeN
far; distant; by farGReeeeNplay_arrow
GReeeeN’s song soothes the anxieties of a new life
62north_eastGO FOR IT !!Nishino Kana
GO FOR IT !!Nishino Kanaplay_arrow
Kana Nishino’s cheer song gives me courage.
63north_eastTRAIN-TRAINTHE BLUE HEARTS
TRAIN-TRAINTHE BLUE HEARTSplay_arrow
An energizing rock song that pushes forward without giving up on youth
64south_eastmerry-go-roundYuuri
merry-go-roundYuuriplay_arrow
Yuuri’s heartbreak song, a movie theme song
65north_eastπRADWIMPS
πRADWIMPSplay_arrow
Yojiro Noda’s upbeat life-cheering song
66north_eastplanetariumOtsuka Ai
planetariumOtsuka Aiplay_arrow
Ai Otsuka’s masterpiece that resonates with the bittersweet mood of autumn
67north_eastThe setting sun and its shadowFUNKY MONKEY BABYS
The setting sun and its shadowFUNKY MONKEY BABYSplay_arrow
An iconic song that gives you courage at the turn of the seasons
68north_eastLoud Voice DiamondAKB48
Loud Voice DiamondAKB48play_arrow
AKB48’s cheer song, a track that conveys one’s feelings
69north_eastfrecklesJUDY AND MARY
frecklesJUDY AND MARYplay_arrow
The famous song from the anime Rurouni Kenshin
70south_eastritardandosumika
ritardandosumikaplay_arrow
Laid-back travel vibes, relaxing songs
71north_eastrainbowAqua Timez
rainbowAqua Timezplay_arrow
Aqua Timez songs that give hope in the valleys of life
72south_eastWhite LightSuperfly
White LightSuperflyplay_arrow
A gentle melody and singing voice that nestle close to the heart
73north_eastMOVE ON!hikari no naka ni
MOVE ON!hikari no naka niplay_arrow
An anthem to cheer you on when you've forgotten why you’re trying
74north_eastElfAdo
ElfAdoplay_arrow
An anthem that supports facing loneliness and living true to yourself
75north_eastFuture Projectionsloppy dim
Future Projectionsloppy dimplay_arrow
Feel hope and gain energy from a vision of the future
76north_eastspin; weave; compose (e.g., a story)tota
spin; weave; compose (e.g., a story)totaplay_arrow
A song with lyrics that resonate in the heart and give the courage to live
77south_eastMindsetKamikita Ken
MindsetKamikita Kenplay_arrow
A profound ballad that confronts the inner self
78north_eastBEAUTIFULTakahashi Yuu
BEAUTIFULTakahashi Yuuplay_arrow
A warm song that gives you courage when your heart feels down
79north_eastFlowerORANGE RANGE
FlowerORANGE RANGEplay_arrow
ORANGE RANGE’s “Hana” is a song that resonates with the heart.
80north_eastWhite LoveSPEED
White LoveSPEEDplay_arrow
A classic winter song, featuring the captivating high notes of Hiroko Shimabukuro
81north_eastAfter the rainWANIMA
After the rainWANIMAplay_arrow
A refreshing song after the rain and a positive mindset
82north_eastThe Never-Ending Songyuzu
The Never-Ending Songyuzuplay_arrow
Yuzu’s songs gently embrace life.
83north_eastCOLORSUtada Hikaru
COLORSUtada Hikaruplay_arrow
The courage to keep trying again and again without giving up
84north_eastWe Don’t StopNishino Kana
We Don't StopNishino Kanaplay_arrow
Kana Nishino’s cheer song, A Positive Step Forward
85north_eastBitter VacationMrs. GREEN APPLE
Bitter VacationMrs. GREEN APPLEplay_arrow
Mrs. GREEN APPLE Film Theme Song Works
86north_eastWhale SongMrs. GREEN APPLE
Whale SongMrs. GREEN APPLEplay_arrow
A heartwarming anthem cheering on those who live in loneliness
87north_eastLife is wonderfulRickie-G
Life is wonderfulRickie-Gplay_arrow
A reggae song that celebrates the wonders of life
88north_eastIf I had been living aloneSUPER BEAVER
If I had been living aloneSUPER BEAVERplay_arrow
SUPER BEAVER's ballad depicting bonds between people
89north_eastEverything other than death is just a scratch.Koresawa
Everything other than death is just a scratch.Koresawaplay_arrow
Koresawa’s upbeat cheer song
90north_eastRainPay money To my Pain
RainPay money To my Painplay_arrow
A poignant ballad about parting that serves as a movie’s theme song
91south_eastTo the Lightmiwa
To the Lightmiwaplay_arrow
The power of lyrics and vocals that bridge the distance between hearts
92eastIf I can laughUrufuruzu
If I can laughUrufuruzuplay_arrow
A cheering song to overcome setbacks and bring back a smile
93eastI want to be kinder.Saitō Kazuyoshi
I want to be kinder.Saitō Kazuyoshiplay_arrow
Kazuyoshi Saito’s classic: the complex emotions of self and love
94eastKiss me right nowLINDBERG
Kiss me right nowLINDBERGplay_arrow
A pop-rock song with a powerful female vocal
95eastTears-kun, good morning again today!ano
Tears-kun, good morning again today!anoplay_arrow
Reexamining my sense of purpose through ano’s songs
96eastCHERRYYUI
CHERRYYUIplay_arrow
YUI’s signature song, performed as a solo acoustic set in Tenjin
97eastTomorrow’s ☆ ShowFukuyama Masaharu
Tomorrow's ☆ ShowFukuyama Masaharuplay_arrow
A song about the resolve to live true to oneself
98eastThe Pattern of LifeTakada Wataru
The Pattern of LifeTakada Wataruplay_arrow
Takada Wataru’s classic that sings of a drifter’s life
99eastTwenty-nine, thirtykuriipuhaipe
Twenty-nine, thirtykuriipuhaipeplay_arrow
An uplifting anthem to change busy days, with a positive outlook.
100eastbe master of lifeaiko
be master of lifeaikoplay_arrow
The strength to positively overcome life's difficulties
101eastAnd yet, a beloved lifeSukima Suichi
And yet, a beloved lifeSukima Suichiplay_arrow
A heartwarming song that makes you feel the wonder of life
102eastWhy Don’t You Play in Hell?Hoshino Gen
Why Don't You Play in Hell?Hoshino Genplay_arrow
A masterpiece in which Gen Hoshino sings about the hope he found in the darkness
103eastA bird that cannot flyyuzu
A bird that cannot flyyuzuplay_arrow
A classic song by Yuzu about a journey from despair to rebirth
104eastTo you, who’s trying your hardest in the whole worldHARCO
To you, who’s trying your hardest in the whole worldHARCOplay_arrow
An encouraging song to listen to when your efforts go unrecognized
105east50%Ofisharu Higedan Dism
50%Ofisharu Higedan Dismplay_arrow
To those who push themselves too hard: let’s face forward at your own pace.
106eastSong of LoveSutoroberī Furawā
Song of LoveSutoroberī Furawāplay_arrow
Pikmin commercial song, charming and wistful
107eastFamily LandscapeHanaregumi
Family LandscapeHanaregumiplay_arrow
A gentle singing voice and soft guitar soothe the heart.
108eastGuildBUMP OF CHICKEN
GuildBUMP OF CHICKENplay_arrow
A masterpiece that questions the meaning of life and evokes deep empathy
109eastBest Of My LifeSuperfly
Best Of My LifeSuperflyplay_arrow
The classic song “Best Of My Life” by Superfly
110eastJOYYU-KI
JOYYU-KIplay_arrow
YUKI’s song to cheer you on to live joyfully
111eastFaithmiwa
Faithmiwaplay_arrow
An inspiring classic that cheers on a positive heart
112easttogether; along with; bothWANIMA
together; along with; bothWANIMAplay_arrow
A cheering song that conveys a positive spirit—courage and hope
113eastlate autumnThe Back Horn
late autumnThe Back Hornplay_arrow
A soul’s song that resonates beyond anguish
114eastThanks.DREAMS COME TRUE
Thanks.DREAMS COME TRUEplay_arrow
Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake charity song: gratitude and friendship
115eastroad; way; path; street; route; Tao (in philosophy)GReeeeN
road; way; path; street; route; Tao (in philosophy)GReeeeNplay_arrow
GReeeeN: a cheering song that faces hardship
116eastSoranjiMrs. GREEN APPLE
SoranjiMrs. GREEN APPLEplay_arrow
A new single—the first in three and a half years—serving as a movie theme song
117eastAkariMy Hair is Bad
AkariMy Hair is Badplay_arrow
Expressing the feeling of moving forward despite being tired
118eastEveryday lifeOfisharu Higedan Dism
Everyday lifeOfisharu Higedan Dismplay_arrow
A heartwarming song about everyday vulnerabilities
119east-ness; typicality; the quality/essence of being [X] (as in “X-ness” or “X-like character”)SUPER BEAVER
-ness; typicality; the quality/essence of being [X] (as in “X-ness” or “X-like character”)SUPER BEAVERplay_arrow
A rock song by SUPER BEAVER that sings about being oneself
120eastBe yourselfSaucy Dog
Be yourselfSaucy Dogplay_arrow
A message song that sings about the importance of living true to yourself
121eastGood job.chanyu i
Good job.chanyu iplay_arrow
A cheer song for Chanyu-i, popular on social media
122eastNonfictionHirai Ken
NonfictionHirai Kenplay_arrow
A moving ballad born from a friend's death
123eastrainbow-coloredayaka
rainbow-coloredayakaplay_arrow
An anthem of encouragement that overcomes hardship and paints hope
124eastPart of Me, All of MeB’z
Part of Me, All of MeB'zplay_arrow
B’z’s soul-stirring masterpiece, a message of hope
125eastBELOVEDGLAY
BELOVEDGLAYplay_arrow
GLAY classic, a song of love and hope
126eastThe BeginningONE OK ROCK
The BeginningONE OK ROCKplay_arrow
A song of courage to overcome hardships and move forward
127eastOne-room DiscoPerfume
One-room DiscoPerfumeplay_arrow
Perfume’s cheer song that depicts the anxieties of a new life
128eastSHAMROCKUVERworld
SHAMROCKUVERworldplay_arrow
An inspiring song that cheers on the courage to pursue your dreams
129eastPrisoner Of LoveUtada Hikaru
Prisoner Of LoveUtada Hikaruplay_arrow
A soul-stirring masterpiece by Hikaru Utada
130eastgardenFuji Kaze
gardenFuji Kazeplay_arrow
A gem of a song by Fujii Kaze that gently portrays the impermanence of life through the changing seasons
131eastLetterSHE’S
LetterSHE’Splay_arrow
A warm rock track, “Letter,” by SHE’S
132eastThe True Nature of TearsSUPER BEAVER
The True Nature of TearsSUPER BEAVERplay_arrow
A heartwarming song that embraces loneliness and inner conflict
133eastLove is litrokudenashi
Love is litrokudenashiplay_arrow
Carrots and Good-for-Nothings Popular on Social Media
134eastSUNHoshino Gen
SUNHoshino Genplay_arrow
Gen Hoshino’s refreshing cheer song
135eastIn the Great Sky and on the Vast EarthMatsuyama Chiharu
In the Great Sky and on the Vast EarthMatsuyama Chiharuplay_arrow
A song by Chiharu Matsuyama about the courage to move forward after setbacks
136eastStarry NightYuka
Starry NightYukaplay_arrow
The TV drama’s theme song gained popularity and reached No. 1.
137eastAlrightNishino Kana
AlrightNishino Kanaplay_arrow
Kana Nishino’s cheer song that encourages people who are doing their best
138eastIf ISekitori Hana
If ISekitori Hanaplay_arrow
A message song from Hanarete Sekitori to children
139eastRainingCocco
RainingCoccoplay_arrow
A song of sorrow that seeps into a beautiful heart
140eastBrand New SunsetHi-STANDARD
Brand New SunsetHi-STANDARDplay_arrow
A song with English lyrics about masculinity and emotions that resonates with the heart
141eastA bird that cannot flyyuzu
A bird that cannot flyyuzuplay_arrow
A theme song whose uplifting vocals heal the heart
142eastChoo Choo TrainEXILE
Choo Choo TrainEXILEplay_arrow
EXILE’s heart-stirring masterpiece that sings of courage and freedom
143eastApply false eyelasheskyarī pamyu pamyu
Apply false eyelasheskyarī pamyu pamyuplay_arrow
A transforming girl's positive feelings
144eastR.Y.U.S.E.ISandaime Jē Sōru Burazāzu fromu Eguzairu Toraibu
R.Y.U.S.E.ISandaime Jē Sōru Burazāzu fromu Eguzairu Toraibuplay_arrow
The racetrack dance song gained popularity.
145east5/7chilldspot
5/7chilldspotplay_arrow
Portraying life’s changes through birthdays
146eastBrand-New Myself: What I Can DoCharcoal Filter
Brand-New Myself: What I Can DoCharcoal Filterplay_arrow
A cheer song to encourage myself, a heartwarming tune
147eastOneRIP SLYME
OneRIP SLYMEplay_arrow
A heartwarming song that asks what is truly important to oneself
148eastAnpanman’s Marchdoriimingu
Anpanman's Marchdoriiminguplay_arrow
An anime song that resonates with the heart and questions the meaning of life
149eastLost Dog and the Beat of the RainASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION
Lost Dog and the Beat of the RainASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATIONplay_arrow
An anime theme song, a pleasant track that lets you feel the sound of rain.