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

When you want to express your everyday gratitude straightforwardly, what method do you choose? Even if you feel shy about putting it into words, sometimes your genuine feelings can come through smoothly when set to music.

この記事では、「サンキュー」や“thank you”をタイトルに含む楽曲に焦点を当て、幅広い日本の感謝ソングを集めました。

They’re perfect for moments when you want to say “thank you” to family, friends, or someone special.

Find that one song that warms your heart the moment you listen to it!

Playlist

[2026] Japanese songs that sing “Thank You.” A roundup of J-pop gratitude songs
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	Good-bye, Thank youKis-my-ft2		Popular ballad songs by Kis-My-Ft2
2	Thank You Mamaberii guddoman		Berry Goodman sings about gratitude
3	Thank you for every breathKuraki Mai		Mai Kuraki’s gratitude-themed song
4	Thank you for my daysarashi		Cheering you on at life’s milestones with Arashi’s hidden gem songs
5	Thank you, FRIENDS!!Aqours		Aqours Song of Gratitude
6	THANK YOU, HELLO GOOD BYEAnjurumu		Angerme’s graduation theme song
7	The world is filled with “Thank you!”Hinatazaka46		A popular song by Hinatazaka46 themed around gratitude
8	Thank you, God.Sugata Masaki × Nakamura Tomoya		Nostalgic, warm rock. Masaki Suda and Tomoya Nakamura team up.
9	Thank you for your loveGLAY		Earthquake disaster charity song, a prayer thinking of those far away
10	Thank You!MILLIONSTARS		Expressing gratitude through an idol song
11	Thanks a tonNMB48		NMB48’s gratitude song, a youth track
12	Thank you forever!i☆Ris		Introducing Beloved Masterpieces of Gratitude by i☆Ris
13	THANK YOU MY GIRLkururi		A famous song by Quruli that sings of farewell and gratitude
14	Thank you for the MusicRyukku to soine gohan		A Gratitude Song for Backpacks and Cuddly Mealtime
15	Thank UHamasaki Ayumi		Ayumi Hamasaki’s Song of Gratitude
16	Thanks.DREAMS COME TRUE		An anthem of gratitude, a voice that resonates with the heart
17	THANK YOULeyona		Singer-songwriter from Hiroshima
18	Thank youAAA		A mid-tempo song by AAA that resonates with the heart
19	THANK YOUFukuhara Miho		A moving song by a singer from Sapporo, a love theme song
20	Thank you!!HOME MADE kazoku		HOME MADE Kazoku's song of gratitude is popular in sports anime
21	Thanks a tonikimonogakari		20 years since debut: reggae-style 'Arigatou' released
22	KIMI☆NO☆OKAGEGANG PARADE		A rock song from GANG PARADE filled with gratitude
23	Thank youDew		An emotional song by a two-person band
24	Deep down, thank you.Thetōnanseihoku		A band from Hiroshima whose electric sound resonates with the heart
25	Thank youikimonogakari		Ikimono-gakari’s heartfelt masterpiece of gratitude
26	Tears with a Smile ~THANK YOU! DEAR MY FRIENDS~Matsuura Aya		A song themed around the graduation of a singer from Hyogo
27	Thank youCure Rubbish		Signature song(s) of a three-piece rock band
28	Thank youSOPHIA		An emotional song by a visual kei band from Osaka
29	Thank you for the happiness.Ketsumeishi		Ketsumeishi, who sing of ichigo ichie and gratitude
30	Thank youD.W. Nikoruzu		A song of gratitude and hope delivered with a gentle singing voice
31	Thank youOKAMOTO’S		A birthday song from OKAMOTO’S filled with gratitude and love
32	Dear,Snow Man		A warm song from Snow Man filled with gratitude
33	Thank you for RAMONESZa gojuukaitenzu		The 50 Kaitenz, a rock band from Osaka, and their songs
34	Thank you.Ōhara Sakurako		A singer born in ’96 with a powerful voice
35	Thank you to youWachi Hinako		A heartfelt song filled with gratitude
36	Thank youInoue Yōsui & Okuda Tamio		Inoue Yosui and Okuda Tamio’s debut song, a song of gratitude.
37	Thank youKagura SCOPE		Kagura SCOPE’s heartwarming ballad of gratitude
38	Thank youRemioromen		Remioromen's gratitude song
39	Just, thank you.MONKEY MAJIK		A heartwarming song that sings of gratitude to someone special.
40	AlwaysNishino Kana		A heartwarming song that conveys gratitude and bonds
41	NO THANK YOUBiSH		An innovative combination of punk elements and female vocals
42	Thank YouSuga Shikao		A song by a singer-songwriter born in ’66
43	ARIGATOB’z		B’z’s appreciation message song
44	ThanksCHEHON		A song by CHEHON that expresses gratitude to a senior to whom he caused trouble.
45	Kimi Anniversary ~Thank You for Being Born.~sonā poketto		Sing about love and gratitude for someone special
46	Song of ParentsGReeeeN		GReeeeN’s classic song that portrays love and gratitude toward one’s parents
47	Thank youSun Set Swish		A heartwarming song that conveys gratitude
48	A gift from GodSazan Ōrusutāzu		A famous Southern (SaZaN) song filled with thoughts for parent and child
49	Sakura, flutterSazan Ōrusutāzu		Southern's new song is a hopeful song with a cherry blossom theme
50	Thank youGOING UNDER GROUND		A powerful song by a rock band from Saitama
51	THANK YOU & GOOD BYETomoyasu Hotei		Tomoyasu Hotei, a cool, deep-voiced rock singer
52	Thank youMACO		A heartwarming song filled with deep gratitude and love
53	#ThankYouSAY		A singer from Nagano, with a mature R&B melody
54	Thank you My teensYUI		A singer from Fukuoka born in ’87
55	Thank youKobayashi Yukie		Produced by Tetsuya Komuro, an R&B/soul singer
56	Thanks, huh!/Thanks, right! (casual, playful tone)Kis-my-ft2		Ear-pleasing songs by Kis-My-Ft2
57	Dear you,Novelbright		Expressing feelings for a loved one through a song of gratitude
58	Thank youTHUNDER		A song of gratitude to the parents of reggae singer THUNDER
59	Thank U 4 Todaymihimaru GT		mihimalight's pop music unit
60	Thank youshikuramen		Introducing Cyclamen's J-POP hip-hop music
61	Thank you, My Lady.Yazawa Eikichi		A 49-year-old singer-songwriter from Hiroshima
62	THANKSBLUE ENCOUNT		BLUE ENCOUNT’s song of gratitude and encounters
63	Irie Got ~Poem of Thanks~Def Tech		A song that cherishes a grateful heart
64	Thank youFLOW		A ballad that expresses gratitude to those who support me
65	Thank youJUJU		A love ballad expressing JUJU’s feelings of gratitude
66	Thank youSUPER BEAVER		A masterpiece that turned feelings of gratitude into a song
67	Love and gratitudeSuperfly		The Appeal of Superfly’s Gratitude Song “Ai to Kansha” (Love and Gratitude)
68	A bouquet of flowers with loveSuperfly		A heartwarming song that conveys feelings of gratitude
69	THANXWANIMA		WANIMA's classic filled with gratitude and fiery sound
70	Thank youAkanesasu		A song that gives you the courage to express gratitude to your parents
71	Thank yousutereoponī		A poignant song expressing gratitude to someone you can’t meet
72	Arigatou (Thank you)sonā poketto		Introduction to songs that express gratitude to a lover
73	Thank youKasamura To-ta fiito. Yuzuki Yukari		A song of gratitude that accompanies the fatigue of becoming independent
74	Thank youMiyano Mamoru		Mamoru Miyano’s Thank-You Song
75	My Girlarashi		Arashi’s thank-you song, fresh and catchy
76	Grateful, thrilled, and overwhelmed like a stormarashi		Arashi’s song of gratitude—fresh and uplifting.
77	Thank you, thank you.Kawasaki Takaya		A heartwarming song filled with gratitude and love for my senior
78	Thank youAkashiya Sanma		Sanma Akashiya’s gratitude song “Thank You” is a track that depicts a bittersweet love.
79	Thank you very much.Makihara Noriyuki		Thank-You Song for Domo-kun’s 20th Anniversary
80	Thank you, you idiot.Kishidan		A gratitude song from a Kisarazu-born band, delivering bashful feelings through rock
81	Song of ThanksSuizenji Kiyoko		A song that expresses gratitude for living each day
82	Thank youHamada Shogo		Shogo Hamada's gratitude song
83	Thank youTakamoto Yosuke		A number by Yosuke Takemoto, dedicated with gratitude to his senior.
84	Circle of Thanksayaka		A heartwarming song that conveys feelings of gratitude
85	Thank youTakahashi Yuu		Takahashi Yu’s gratitude song, the bond between parent and child
86	Thank youSMAP		Singing rhythmically, carried by the word “thank you”…
87	Thank youOhashi Takuya		“Arigatou” is by Takuya Ohashi of Sukima Switch…
88	Thank you, summer.TUBE		When it comes to songs that express gratitude, they’re often for family or lovers...
89	Thank you 39VerAAA		A gently moist, tender opening in a ballad style of gratitude...
90	Thank you — no matter where in the world you are —Hey! Say! JUMP		It puts “thank you” from countries around the world into the lyrics...
91	ARIGATOU!NO PLAN		The variety show “Uchimura …,” which enjoyed strong popularity,
92	Song of ThanksV6		So moving that it makes you want to say thank you right away…
93	Thank you for everything.Inoue Jun		A heartwarming, friendly melody line…
94	Subject: Thank youmilktub		Even the things that were hard or sad, when it comes down to it…
95	Thank youFUNKY MONKEY BABYS		A music group consisting of two vocalists and a DJ
96	Thank you…KOKIA		If I don't express my gratitude in this song, then someday, later…
97	Letterback number		"Thank you, Forever…" is, 2...
98	Thanks so much feat. Issei YoshimiLGYankees		“Seriously, thanks feat. Issei Yoshimi”…
99	Thank you for today.Sexy Zone		At the end of a concert or the last track of an album...
100	Sorry about earlier, and thank you.kuriipuhaipe		I really want band musicians to listen to this “Ari…”
101	Thank You for the Music175R		An impressive track collection by a punk band
102	Thank you, babyGodiego		A melancholy insert song from the Journey to the West soundtrack
103	Thank youINORAN		A song of gratitude from the LUNA SEA guitarist
104	Just, thank you.MONKEY MAJIK		“Arigatou” is a song that sings about feelings of gratitude.
105	THANK YOU FOR THE MUSICbonobos		The band’s song was selected for COUNT DOWN T.
106	Thank you, my twilightthe pillows		A song that expresses the band's heavy musicality
107	Thank you for the musicuchuu sentai NOIZ		A classic song by a five-member dance-rock band
108	Thank You For EverythingIwata Sayuri		Detective Conan anime ED, a song with a gentle singing voice
109	Thank Youw-inds.		w-inds.'s danceable and captivating songs
110	Thank You!Iwasaki Hiromi		The Ibonoito commercial song, with a lively and bright singing voice
111	Thank you, I love you.Chihara Minori		An ending song that expresses gratitude