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Recommended cheer-up songs for people in their 30s: classic and popular Japanese hits

Editor-in-Chief, RAG MUSICHane Keisuke
Editor-in-chief of RAG MUSIC. JFC-certified fact-checker. After working in a music studio and handling wedding sound, joined the RAG MUSIC editorial team in 2016. Experienced with a variety of instruments: marching band in elementary school, clarinet in junior high school wind ensemble, and drums in a band from high school onward. Drawing on my own musical activities and the experience gained through my work, I produce daily articles, including various song introductions, features on music festivals around the country, and live reports. In music, I enjoy not only rock from Japan and abroad but, lately, a wide range of J-pop as well.

When work is tough, when you want to push yourself in sports, when you’re steadily working toward a goal—there are so many moments when you feel like listening to a pep song, no matter your age.

So in this article, we’ll introduce a selection of especially recommended cheer-up songs for people in their 30s, all in one go!

We’ve gathered plenty of tracks you’ll likely recognize: nostalgic hits from your school days, songs by artists of the same generation, and classic anthems in the pep-song genre.

Be sure to listen while reading the lyrics and find the one song that fits you perfectly.

We hope you’ll discover a track that gives you courage.

Cheering songs recommended for people in their 30s: Classic and popular J‑Pop tracks (61–70)

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It’s even used for televised marathon finish scenes, so it’s firmly established as a full-on cheer song.

The lyrics, saying “I’m always by your side,” encourage me that I’m not alone.

With its refreshing, beautiful vocals and beautiful lyrics, it’s truly a masterpiece.

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AMBITIOUS JAPAN!TOKIO

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AMBITIOUS JAPAN!TOKIO

This song by TOKIO, who is active in many fields as an artist, is also famous as a campaign song for the Shinkansen.

It was used for many years as the onboard chime on the Tokaido Shinkansen! Released in October 2003, the track was composed by Kyohei Tsutsumi and reached No.

1 on the Oricon charts.

The lyrics carry a message of “charging straight ahead,” making it a motivational anthem that gives listeners a strong push.

It’s a perfect tune for busy mornings or a quick refresh during work.

Listening to it when you start a new day is sure to give you a boost of energy!

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In conclusion

We’ve rounded up a bunch of recommended motivational songs we’d love people in their 30s to hear. From tracks released when you were students, to classic fight songs, and even encouragement anthems by artists of the same generation—there was a wide variety. Did you find a favorite? Be sure to pick the one that perfectly fits your situation and let it give you the strength to keep going!