[2026] Japanese songs that sing “Thank You.” A roundup of J-pop gratitude songs

Thank youGOING UNDER GROUND

GOING UNDER GROUND Thank You

A single released in 2004.

A three-piece rock band from Saitama Prefecture that began activities in 1998.

This track features a steady, mid-tempo, powerful rock beat and a melancholic, lyrical melody line, with understated vocals that suit the overall tone of the song very well.

Thank you My teensYUI

YUI – Thank you My teens

Born in 1987.

A singer-songwriter from Fukuoka Prefecture.

Initially active as a solo artist, they now make music as a member of FLOWER FLOWER.

This track features a mid-tempo rhythm and showcases a soaring vocal performance that sings about the struggles of youth.

ThanksCHEHON

CHEHON　『Thanks (MUSIC VIDEO Short Ver.)』

A track by CHEHON, a reggae DJ from Osaka.

It’s a song where you can express a lot of gratitude to the seniors who’ve helped you.

We were the kind of juniors who caused a lot of trouble, but those seniors were still kind to us—so, above all, thanks! Let’s use this song to send our thanks to our seniors from all of us juniors!

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SAKI

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Irie Got ~Poem of Thanks~Def Tech

03 Irie Got ~Poem of Thanks~ – Def Tech [With Lyrics]

Def Tech’s “Irie Got ~Arigato no Uta~” is a song that lets you feel gratitude—for the bonds between people, for living each day, and for so many other things.

Included on the album “Catch The Wave,” the track was created as part of a project on the TV show Mezamashi TV.

Based on postcards sent to the program, the two members of Def Tech traveled around Japan while composing the song.

It expresses a desire not to become the kind of adult who blames others or acts selfishly, but to live always with gratitude for everything.

It’s a song that gently conveys your thankfulness to anyone you want to appreciate—family, friends, teachers at school, your boss, and more.

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Thank youFLOW

FLOW – Arigato [Live] Sub Esp

FLOW’s gentle, sweeping ballad “Arigatou” is perfect for when you want to express gratitude to someone who’s always by your side.

The drama-style music video features actors Yuriko Yoshitaka and Yoji Tanaka, among others.

Even when you’re going through something painful or difficult and feel alone in the dark, having someone who supports you nearby lets you sense a single ray of light.

The song conveys the feeling of thanking that precious person—the one who always rescues you from the darkness like that single beam of light.

Who is the person in your life who supports you like a guiding light? It’s a heartfelt thank-you song you’ll want to dedicate to someone who sincerely cares about you.

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Thank youRemioromen

ARIGATOU

As the title suggests, this song is packed to the brim with feelings of “thank you,” expressing gratitude and a sincere heart in a straightforward way.

Remioromen’s “Arigatou” is included on their 2010 album Kachou Fuugetsu and was also featured on NHK’s Minna no Uta.

It’s perfect for sending your appreciation to someone important, but the lyrics could also be taken as resembling a proposal.

Wouldn’t it be wonderful to have your gratitude conveyed through a song like this?

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Thank youSMAP

[Chorus Version] SMAP - Arigatou (Thank You)

Sung rhythmically with the word “thank you,” it brightens my mood when I listen to it.

The hazy feelings clear up all at once, and if I listen while we’re fighting, it makes me want to make up.

It’s a song that makes you want to express gratitude to the people who support you.