[Ode to Joy] A handpicked selection of happy songs and bright tunes that make your heart dance just by listening!
There are many moments in everyday life when we feel joy—like being united with someone you love, achieving a goal, or making up with someone you were fighting with.
In this article, we’ll introduce popular Japanese songs that sing about joy or make you feel joyful when you listen to them.
Each track is filled with warmth and happiness, so give them a listen when things aren’t going well or when you’re feeling down.
It’s also great to listen together with someone important to you or someone you like to strengthen your bond.
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[Ode to Joy] Carefully selected happy songs and bright tunes that make your heart dance just by listening! (41–50)
Paradise BabyRIP SLYME
It’s strange how RIP SLYME has this charm of being goofy yet cool and stylish.
The fashion in their music videos is super stylish too, and watching them mess around like close friends is really fun.
It’d be cool to be able to sing their songs at karaoke.
Ode to Joy: Carefully Selected Happy and Upbeat Songs That Make Your Heart Dance Just by Listening! (51–60)
cherry (sweet cherry; cherry fruit)Otsuka Ai
You could even say this is the ultimate hype song.
Whether it’s at karaoke, a party, or a school sports day, it’s a sure-fire track when you want to get pumped up.
Throw in some call-and-response to take it up another notch! It’ll make you want to belt it out at the top of your lungs!
The Theory of HappinessShiina Ringo
Ringo Sheena is often associated with dark or unusual songs, but the lyrics of Koufukuron (A View of Happiness) are incredibly cute, which makes me feel honest and happy.
Its powerful message—one that makes you feel that simply being alive is a joy—keeps me coming back to listen again and again.
Happy! Fun! I love it!DREAMS COME TRUE
Although it was released as the B-side to “Ureshi Hazukashi Asagaeri” in 1989, thanks to tie-ins with commercials and films—and even a novel based on the song—many people are likely familiar with this track.
It’s a very happy love song that celebrates the joy of meeting your destined partner, and it’s a crowd-pleaser at live shows.
The power of love is truly incredible—it suddenly brings color to the world and makes you feel like you can do anything.
If you’ve ever been in love, you probably know exactly what I mean!
LIFEkimaguren
It’s a summer song, but as it lifts your spirits, that refreshing vibe is something only Kimaguren can deliver.
With its stylish rhythm and rap, it makes you want to head to the beach right now.
The chorus sticks in your head, and you can’t help but hum along!
Everything becomes strength!kuzu
The lyrics just make you feel so energized! The two of them have such powerful, really skilled singing voices, and they leave you feeling refreshed.
Seeing comedians seriously sing and dance in itself makes viewers happy, doesn’t it? I wish they’d make a comeback.
Here we go! Phantom Thief GirlMomoiro Kurōbā Zetto
Just watching Momoclo gives me energy, but among all their songs, I think this one is the best.
Seeing each member’s unique personality and wholehearted effort makes me feel like, “I can’t sit still!” and “Let’s try something!” It fills me with a positive, proactive spirit.