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A song that makes you feel happy. A smile song that brings a grin to your face.

A collection of heartwarming, feel-good songs that will make you smile! What kind of songs come to mind when you think of “happy songs”? There are tunes that let you quietly savor happiness, and songs with such a positive vibe that just listening makes you smile—everyone has melodies that resonate with their heart.

In this article, we’ll introduce songs that let you feel happiness in love and in life, as well as fun, uplifting tracks that will make you smile without even realizing it.

Every song is recommended—let the music make you happy!

Songs that make you feel happy. Smile songs that bring a grin (51–60)

paprikaFoorin

Give it a listen when you want to enjoy some laid-back, happy time.

It’s a hit number by the music unit Foorin, created as a support song for the Tokyo Olympics and released in 2018.

The lyrics and composition were done by singer-songwriter Kenshi Yonezu.

It features a gentle, nursery rhyme-like melody and warm, heartfelt lyrics.

It also carries a touch of nostalgia, which is lovely.

Rather than just being a “happy song,” it’s a tender, feel-good track that helps you appreciate the importance of the present moment.

You are my friend.Hirai Ken

Ken Hirai’s 21st single, released on May 19, 2004.

It was the theme song for the Fuji TV drama ‘Wonderful Life.’ Isn’t it enough to make you feel happy just knowing you have friends who support you even when you’re apart? This friendship-themed song reminds you anew of how great friends are.

SmileSasuke

One of the signature songs by the duo Sasuke, included on their 2004 album “Smile.” With lyrics that encourage a friend, it’s a warm track that reminds us of feelings we tend to forget once we become adults.

Goodbye to sorrowanzenchitai

Hitomi Shimatani - Farewell to Sorrow - Otoko-uta Studio Live 2007
Goodbye to sorrowanzenchitai

Released as a single in 1985, it won the Gold Award at the 27th Japan Record Awards, and the artist also performed the song on the Kōhaku Uta Gassen.

It’s a positive medium-tempo ballad that brightens the mood and encourages listeners.

The chorus’s “Don’t cry” lyric feels like it could bring a smile to someone in tears.

Songs that make you feel happy. Smile-inducing smile songs (61–70)

A gentle feelingChara

Chara “Yasashii Kimochi” OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO
A gentle feelingChara

CHARA’s 14th single.

Released on April 23, 1997.

Featured in Shiseido’s “Tessera J” commercial.

It’s a love song that captures sweet, happy feelings.

Combined with Chara’s sweet voice, it’s sure to make you feel blissful.

Because it’s so warm♪kumamushi

Kumamushi’s “Attakain Dakara♪” originally started as a comedy sketch by the duo Kumamushi and was later turned into a song.

Despite being born from a manzai routine, it has an easy-listening, pop sound, and the music video features comedians as well.

Both the song and the MV are uplifting and sure to boost your mood.

Your smileYU-A

YU-A “Your Smile” MV Short Ver
Your smileYU-A

Theme song for Yomiuri TV/Nippon TV’s Thursday Mystery Theater “Detective Kurokawa Suzuki.” As a performer, YU-A infuses her songs with powerful messages.

This ballad conveys the joy of living each day with a smile and is sung for those who carry various doubts and uncertainties.