[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	Thank You Mamaberii guddoman		Berry Goodman sings about gratitude
2	Thank you for my daysarashi		Cheering you on at life’s milestones with Arashi’s hidden gem songs
3	The world is filled with “Thank you!”Hinatazaka46		A popular song by Hinatazaka46 themed around gratitude
4	Thank you, God.Sugata Masaki × Nakamura Tomoya		Nostalgic, warm rock. Masaki Suda and Tomoya Nakamura team up.
5	Thank you for every breathKuraki Mai		Mai Kuraki’s gratitude-themed song
6	Good-bye, Thank youKis-my-ft2		Popular ballad songs by Kis-My-Ft2
7	THANK YOU, HELLO GOOD BYEAnjurumu		Angerme’s graduation theme song
8	Thank you, FRIENDS!!Aqours		Aqours Song of Gratitude
9	THANK YOU MY GIRLkururi		A famous song by Quruli that sings of farewell and gratitude
10	Thank you for your loveGLAY		Earthquake disaster charity song, a prayer thinking of those far away
11	Thank UHamasaki Ayumi		Ayumi Hamasaki’s Song of Gratitude
12	Thanks.DREAMS COME TRUE		An anthem of gratitude, a voice that resonates with the heart
13	Thank You!MILLIONSTARS		Expressing gratitude through an idol song
14	Thanks a tonNMB48		NMB48’s gratitude song, a youth track
15	Thank you forever!i☆Ris		Introducing Beloved Masterpieces of Gratitude by i☆Ris
16	Thank you for the MusicRyukku to soine gohan		A Gratitude Song for Backpacks and Cuddly Mealtime
17	Thank you, even now.Ikuta Erika		Erika Ikuta’s anime ending theme song
18	Thank youAAA		A mid-tempo song by AAA that resonates with the heart
19	Thank you!!HOME MADE kazoku		HOME MADE Kazoku's song of gratitude is popular in sports anime
20	THANK YOULeyona		Singer-songwriter from Hiroshima
21	THANK YOUFukuhara Miho		A moving song by a singer from Sapporo, a love theme song
22	Thanks to everyoneUmeda Saifā		A Umeda Cipher song that expresses gratitude
23	Thank youJunretsu		Junretsu 15th Anniversary Debut Commemorative Single
24	Thank You!765 MILLION ALLSTARS		765MAS's Thank-You Song
25	Thanks, BeatBEYOOOOONDS		BEYOOOOONDS' Song of Gratitude
26	Trail of GratitudeIF		A song that conveys gratitude after overcoming painful experiences
27	GratitudeS.A.D Force		A positive song that expresses gratitude
28	To my partner.THE FRANK VOX		A song that expresses gratitude to someone special
29	ReplyWEST.		A song that cheerfully expresses gratitude
30	The Last BentoKoresawa		A rock-style song expressing gratitude to family
31	sabakani (canned mackerel)Sabasusutā		A band song that shouts gratitude hot and straight
32	Super grateful with a smileChou Tokimeki♡Sendenbu		The 10th anniversary song of Cho Tokimeki Sendenbu
33	Thanks a tonikimonogakari		20 years since debut: reggae-style 'Arigatou' released
34	Thank youDew		An emotional song by a two-person band
35	Thank youikimonogakari		Ikimono-gakari’s heartfelt masterpiece of gratitude
36	Thank you for the happiness.Ketsumeishi		Ketsumeishi, who sing of ichigo ichie and gratitude
37	Deep down, thank you.Thetōnanseihoku		A band from Hiroshima whose electric sound resonates with the heart
38	Tears with a Smile ~THANK YOU! DEAR MY FRIENDS~Matsuura Aya		A song themed around the graduation of a singer from Hyogo
39	Thank youCure Rubbish		Signature song(s) of a three-piece rock band
40	Thank youSOPHIA		An emotional song by a visual kei band from Osaka
41	Thank you for RAMONESZa gojuukaitenzu		The 50 Kaitenz, a rock band from Osaka, and their songs
42	Thank you.Ōhara Sakurako		A singer born in ’96 with a powerful voice
43	Thank you to youWachi Hinako		A heartfelt song filled with gratitude
44	Circle of Thanksayaka		A heartwarming song that conveys feelings of gratitude
45	Thank youInoue Yōsui & Okuda Tamio		Inoue Yosui and Okuda Tamio’s debut song, a song of gratitude.
46	Thank youKagura SCOPE		Kagura SCOPE’s heartwarming ballad of gratitude
47	Thank YouSuga Shikao		A song by a singer-songwriter born in ’66
48	Thank youSUPER BEAVER		A masterpiece that turned feelings of gratitude into a song
49	Thank you very much.Makihara Noriyuki		Thank-You Song for Domo-kun’s 20th Anniversary
50	Thank youOhashi Takuya		“Arigatou” is by Takuya Ohashi of Sukima Switch…
51	Thank youOKAMOTO’S		A birthday song from OKAMOTO’S filled with gratitude and love
52	Thank youJUJU		A love ballad expressing JUJU’s feelings of gratitude
53	Thank youHamada Shogo		Shogo Hamada's gratitude song
54	Just, thank you.MONKEY MAJIK		A heartwarming song that sings of gratitude to someone special.
55	Thank youD.W. Nikoruzu		A song of gratitude and hope delivered with a gentle singing voice
56	Dear,Snow Man		A warm song from Snow Man filled with gratitude
57	Thank youGOING UNDER GROUND		A powerful song by a rock band from Saitama
58	Thank you My teensYUI		A singer from Fukuoka born in ’87
59	ThanksCHEHON		A song by CHEHON that expresses gratitude to a senior to whom he caused trouble.
60	Irie Got ~Poem of Thanks~Def Tech		A song that cherishes a grateful heart
61	Thank youFLOW		A ballad that expresses gratitude to those who support me
62	Thank youRemioromen		Remioromen's gratitude song
63	Thank youSMAP		Singing rhythmically, carried by the word “thank you”…
64	Song of ThanksV6		So moving that it makes you want to say thank you right away…
65	Thank youFUNKY MONKEY BABYS		A music group consisting of two vocalists and a DJ
66	Kimi Anniversary ~Thank You for Being Born.~sonā poketto		Sing about love and gratitude for someone special
67	Song of ParentsGReeeeN		GReeeeN’s classic song that portrays love and gratitude toward one’s parents
68	Thank youSun Set Swish		A heartwarming song that conveys gratitude
69	Sakura, flutterSazan Ōrusutāzu		Southern's new song is a hopeful song with a cherry blossom theme
70	AlwaysNishino Kana		A heartwarming song that conveys gratitude and bonds
71	NO THANK YOUBiSH		An innovative combination of punk elements and female vocals
72	THANK YOU & GOOD BYETomoyasu Hotei		Tomoyasu Hotei, a cool, deep-voiced rock singer
73	Thank youMACO		A heartwarming song filled with deep gratitude and love
74	#ThankYouSAY		A singer from Nagano, with a mature R&B melody
75	Thank youKobayashi Yukie		Produced by Tetsuya Komuro, an R&B/soul singer
76	Thanks, huh!/Thanks, right! (casual, playful tone)Kis-my-ft2		Ear-pleasing songs by Kis-My-Ft2
77	Thank youTHUNDER		A song of gratitude to the parents of reggae singer THUNDER
78	Thank U 4 Todaymihimaru GT		mihimalight's pop music unit
79	Thank youshikuramen		Introducing Cyclamen's J-POP hip-hop music
80	Thank you, My Lady.Yazawa Eikichi		A 49-year-old singer-songwriter from Hiroshima
81	ARIGATOB’z		B’z’s appreciation message song
82	THANKSBLUE ENCOUNT		BLUE ENCOUNT’s song of gratitude and encounters
83	Love and gratitudeSuperfly		The Appeal of Superfly’s Gratitude Song “Ai to Kansha” (Love and Gratitude)
84	THANXWANIMA		WANIMA's classic filled with gratitude and fiery sound
85	Thank youAkanesasu		A song that gives you the courage to express gratitude to your parents
86	A gift from GodSazan Ōrusutāzu		A famous Southern (SaZaN) song filled with thoughts for parent and child
87	Thank yousutereoponī		A poignant song expressing gratitude to someone you can’t meet
88	Thank youMiyano Mamoru		Mamoru Miyano’s Thank-You Song
89	Thank you, thank you.Kawasaki Takaya		A heartwarming song filled with gratitude and love for my senior
90	Thank youAkashiya Sanma		Sanma Akashiya’s gratitude song “Thank You” is a track that depicts a bittersweet love.
91	Thank you, you idiot.Kishidan		A gratitude song from a Kisarazu-born band, delivering bashful feelings through rock
92	Song of ThanksSuizenji Kiyoko		A song that expresses gratitude for living each day
93	Thank youTakamoto Yosuke		A number by Yosuke Takemoto, dedicated with gratitude to his senior.
94	Thank youTakahashi Yuu		Takahashi Yu’s gratitude song, the bond between parent and child
95	Grateful, thrilled, and overwhelmed like a stormarashi		Filled with the heartfelt gratitude of Arashi, the national idol group…
96	Thank you, summer.TUBE		When it comes to songs that express gratitude, they’re often for family or lovers...
97	Thank you 39VerAAA		A gently moist, tender opening in a ballad style of gratitude...
98	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...
99	ARIGATOU!NO PLAN		The variety show “Uchimura …,” which enjoyed strong popularity,
100	Thank you for everything.Inoue Jun		A heartwarming, friendly melody line…
101	Subject: Thank youmilktub		Even the things that were hard or sad, when it comes down to it…
102	Thank you…KOKIA		If I don't express my gratitude in this song, then someday, later…
103	Letterback number		"Thank you, Forever…" is, 2...
104	Thanks so much feat. Issei YoshimiLGYankees		“Seriously, thanks feat. Issei Yoshimi”…
105	Thank you for today.Sexy Zone		At the end of a concert or the last track of an album...
106	Sorry about earlier, and thank you.kuriipuhaipe		I really want band musicians to listen to this “Ari…”
107	Thank You for the Music175R		An impressive track collection by a punk band
108	Thank you, babyGodiego		A melancholy insert song from the Journey to the West soundtrack
109	Thank youINORAN		A song of gratitude from the LUNA SEA guitarist
110	THANK YOU FOR THE MUSICbonobos		The band’s song was selected for COUNT DOWN T.
111	Thank you, my twilightthe pillows		A song that expresses the band's heavy musicality
112	Thank you for the musicuchuu sentai NOIZ		A classic song by a five-member dance-rock band
113	Thank You For EverythingIwata Sayuri		Detective Conan anime ED, a song with a gentle singing voice
114	Thank Youw-inds.		w-inds.'s danceable and captivating songs
115	Thank You!Iwasaki Hiromi		The Ibonoito commercial song, with a lively and bright singing voice
116	Thank you, I love you.Chihara Minori		An ending song that expresses gratitude