Recommended songs for relieving stress. An easy stress-relief method: just listen.
Many of you may be feeling stressed from daily life—relationships at work, school, and so on, right?
For you, I’ve put together a playlist of songs that can blow away your stress.
For music lovers, the best way to relieve stress is, of course, to listen to music.
You can immerse yourself by listening at high volume with headphones, or belt it out at karaoke and let it all out.
Listen wholeheartedly, shake off your daily fatigue, and from tomorrow, make a fresh start and do your best!
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Recommended songs for relieving stress: A simple stress-relief method you can do just by listening (21–30)
affectionKoyanagi Yuki
This is Yuki Koyanagi’s fourth single, released in 2000.
It was used as the ending theme for NTV’s “Yamitsuki” and became a big hit.
The song showcases Koyanagi’s overwhelming vocal ability and power.
It’s extremely difficult to master, but singing it with full vocal strength feels incredibly refreshing.
YAH YAH YAHCHAGE and ASKA
This is the 31st single by the music duo CHAGE and ASKA, popularly known as Chageasu, which was used as the theme song for the TV drama “If You Turn Around, He’s There.” Created in part to break away from the ballad image established by their massive hit “SAY YES” released prior to this song, it pairs straightforward lyrics about going to punch the thing that’s cornering you with a driving, exhilarating sound.
It’s a refreshing, fast-paced track that’ll clear your head if you sing it while thinking of the source of your stress—a number you’ll want to play especially when you’re feeling irritated.
Recommended songs for relieving stress: A simple stress-relief method just by listening (31–40)
Sun KnockNogizaka 46
It was released in 2015 as Nogizaka46’s 12th single.
The song features Rina Ikoma in the center position, was used as the campaign song for “Seven-Eleven Fair Nogizaka46,” and reached No.
1 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.
With its fresh piano tones and a lively, pulsing beat, it’s an invigorating track that lifts your spirits.
Get fired upDaikoku Maki
It was released in 1996 as Maki Ohguro’s 14th single.
The song was used as the theme for NHK’s broadcasts of the Atlanta Olympics and reached No.
1 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.
Even today, it is frequently used in sports programs and, true to its title, it’s a song that can fire you up.
Body Feels EXITAmuro Namie
It was released in 1995 as Namie Amuro’s third single.
This was her first song produced by Tetsuya Komuro, and it became the track that truly launched her into stardom as a vocalist, performer, and artist.
The key is high, but it’s a song you can really belt out.
evolutionHamasaki Ayumi
It was Ayumi Hamasaki’s 20th single, released in 2001.
With its bright and upbeat melody, the chorus is especially lively and can get everyone around you excited, making it a song that’s fun to sing together.
It’s a very enjoyable song if you channel the cute diva Ayumi Hamasaki and sing it in character.
to youMONGOL800
It’s a song released by MONGOL800 in 2001 that has never been put out as a single, yet became an exceptionally big hit for an indie release.
It’s known across many generations and has been covered by numerous artists.
It’s a lively, rock-infused, positive number.