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