[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.
Playlist
| [Ode to Joy] A handpicked selection of happy songs and bright tunes that make your heart dance just by listening! | |||
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| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1 | I LOVE…Ofisharu Higedan Dism |  play_arrow | As a song by Official HIGE DANDism… |
| 2 | Love SongGReeeeN |  play_arrow | Pure youth itself! Glittering, dazzling lyrics and vocals... |
| 3 | Eine KleineYonezu Kenshi |  play_arrow | A heartwarming Kenshi Yonezu song that portrays parting with someone and the loneliness it brings |
| 4 | A hundred flowers in full bloomIkuta Rira |  play_arrow | Ikuta Lira’s grand song that sings of hope and bonds |
| 5 | lilacMrs. GREEN APPLE |  play_arrow | A youthful pop song filled with hope and happiness |
| 6 | HarukaYOASOBI |  play_arrow | YOASOBI and broadcast writer Osamu Suzuki... |
| 7 | WINDING ROADAyaka × Kobukuro |  play_arrow | A song that sings of life's hardships and hope |
| 8 | A world that sways around youMarushii |  play_arrow | The warmth of love woven by a sweet love song |
| 9 | Ingot of Pure Lovetuki. |  play_arrow | A song by tuki. that depicts pure feelings of love |
| 10 | So GoodReiko |  play_arrow | A light, breezy groove exquisitely infused with elements of R&B… |
| 11 | New WorldBUMP OF CHICKEN |  play_arrow | A song overflowing with joy for a special encounter... |
| 12 | Having someone you likeJY |  play_arrow | A heartwarming song that refreshingly portrays feelings of love |
| 13 | Fukuwarai (a traditional Japanese “lucky laugh” face-making game)Takahashi Yuu |  play_arrow | Smiles and courage through the heartwarming songs of Yu Takahashi |
| 14 | A bouquet for meAdo |  play_arrow | A moving song that sings of self-esteem and hope |
| 15 | AdventureYOASOBI |  play_arrow | Depicting the “adventure into the extraordinary” that everyone dreams of at least once… |
| 16 | RPGSEKAI NO OWARI |  play_arrow | A song of comradeship and forward-looking courage |
| 17 | Happiness.CHiCO with HoneyWorks |  play_arrow | A heartwarming song that sings of family love and everyday happiness. |
| 18 | JOYYU-KI |  play_arrow | An upbeat, airy dance track |
| 19 | rainbow-coloredayaka |  play_arrow | An anthem of hope that encourages us to walk forward |
| 20 | Carrying HappinessMrs. GREEN APPLE |  play_arrow | Refreshing summer event song at the Disney Resort |
| 21 | Tomorrow will surely be a good day.Takahashi Yuu |  play_arrow | A song that gently sings of everyday warmth |
| 22 | Full-Power BoySukima Suichi |  play_arrow | In time with the up-tempo rhythm, the blood drains from my face... |
| 23 | Joyfulikimonogakari |  play_arrow | So well-known as an energizing song that its name always comes up... |
| 24 | Sparkling Samurairekishi |  play_arrow | Many of Rekishi’s songs are high-energy… |
| 25 | I should be able to fly (in the sky).supittsu |  play_arrow | It can make you feel energized and also refreshed… |
| 26 | At all times.Makihara Noriyuki |  play_arrow | These lyrics will never go out of style, no matter how many years pass... |
| 27 | travelingUtada Hikaru |  play_arrow | With a high-energy track by Hikaru Utada... |
| 28 | Super Celebratory Song ~Is It Okay to Be This Happy?~FRUITS ZIPPER |  play_arrow | The item gaining popularity mainly among teenagers and people in their twenties is… |
| 29 | Ode to JoySaitō Kazuyoshi |  play_arrow | Ballad of a Singer, Wedding So… |
| 30 | Thank youikimonogakari |  play_arrow | The classic song “Arigatou,” which sings of gratitude... |
| 31 | A bouquet of flowers with loveSuperfly |  play_arrow | Superfly’s popular song “Ai wo Komete Hanataba…" |
| 32 | TOMORROWMayo Okamoto |  play_arrow | A masterpiece among masterpieces, the kind that even makes it into textbooks. Te… |
| 33 | Shape of LoveMISIA feat.HIDE GReeeeN |  play_arrow | “Ai no Katachi” is a song by MISIA and GR… |
| 34 | A life-sized love songAqua Timez |  play_arrow | When I listen to this song, I feel so nostalgic for some reason... |
| 35 | As many times as you likeDREAMS COME TRUE |  play_arrow | When I first heard it, I thought, “What on earth is this?!” and... |
| 36 | Dear you,Novelbright |  play_arrow | Novelbr, which was released in 2019… |
| 37 | ButterflyKimura Kaera |  play_arrow | A famous song as a wedding song, “Bu…” |
| 38 | Don’t give upZARD |  play_arrow | It's such a good song that it brings me to tears when I listen to it... |
| 39 | budKobukuro |  play_arrow | The drama “Tokyo Tower: My Mother, My Self, and…” |
| 40 | Stand by me, Stand by you.Hirai Dai |  play_arrow | Hirai Dai’s release in 2020 that became a hot topic… |
| 41 | ultra soulB’z |  play_arrow | Number one song that makes you want to scream! Right? |
| 42 | water lily blossomShonan no Kaze |  play_arrow | Summer! It totally feels like summer has arrived… |
| 43 | HappinessAI |  play_arrow | The song known as AI’s signature track, “Happiness”… |
| 44 | Invincible happiness!suzumiya haruhi (CV: hirano aya) nagato yuki (CV: chihara minori) asahina mikuru (CV: goto yuko) |  play_arrow | Haruhi’s new song, the long-awaited comeback for fans |
| 45 | Over DriveJUDY AND MARY |  play_arrow | Just hearing YUKI's voice makes me feel better... |
| 46 | cheeseKimura Kaera |  play_arrow | This work is filled with feelings of happiness. Kaela Kimura… |
| 47 | Just being alive is a reward.Aoyama Teruma |  play_arrow | Aoyama Thelma’s cheer song, a heart song that affirms oneself |
| 48 | Our TomorrowElefanto Kashimashi |  play_arrow | I like the lyrics. They make me feel like, “Let’s do our best!” myself… |
| 49 | Seesaw Game: A Song of Brave LoveMr.Children |  play_arrow | While viewing things from a detached, bird’s-eye perspective, as if mocking myself… |
| 50 | Paradise BabyRIP SLYME |  play_arrow | Dumb-looking yet cool, stylish, RI… |
| 51 | cherry (sweet cherry; cherry fruit)Otsuka Ai |  play_arrow | You could even say it’s the ultimate hype song… |
| 52 | The Theory of HappinessShiina Ringo |  play_arrow | Shi—who gives me the impression of having lots of dark or unusual songs... |
| 53 | Happy! Fun! I love it!DREAMS COME TRUE |  play_arrow | 'Ureshi Hazukashi...' released in 1989 |
| 54 | LIFEkimaguren |  play_arrow | It's a summer song, but it's also uplifting and refreshing... |
| 55 | Everything becomes strength!kuzu |  play_arrow | The lyrics just make me feel so energized! The two voices... |
| 56 | Here we go! Phantom Thief GirlMomoiro Kurōbā Zetto |  | Just watching them gives you energy—Momoclo, but... |
| 57 | JOin us!!JO1 |  play_arrow | JO1’s “JOin us!!” is pop... |
| 58 | Effeminate; overly sentimental; being clingy/whiny (context-dependent)Gōruden Bonbā |  play_arrow | Anyway, it's a catchy song. Are the lyrics about a breakup? Hmm... |
| 59 | celeryYamazaki Masayoshi |  play_arrow | The Masayoshi Yamazaki version is different from SMAP’s… |
| 60 | Ode to JoyKAT-TUN |  play_arrow | KAT-TUN, which was released in 2007… |
| 61 | Roco LotionORANGE RANGE |  play_arrow | Summer! Speaking of which, after TUBE comes ORANGE… |
| 62 | Sun of JoySHE’S |  play_arrow | “Sun of Joy” is a piano rock act hailing from Osaka Prefecture… |
| 63 | Easy★RiderOkuda Tamio |  play_arrow | “Loose and cool” since the unicorn era… |
| 64 | Fortune Cookie in LoveAKB48 |  play_arrow | AKB48 has many energetic songs, but among them... |