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

Let’s do our best.SMAP

Let's do our best.

This song is just perfect for office workers in their 40s.

It has that “let’s do our best again tomorrow!” vibe—how about singing it once after work? It might leave both your mind and body feeling refreshed.

Japanese office workers really do have it tough, don’t they?

Go for it!Urufuruzu

Ulfuls Gatsu Daze

This is a fantastic track that gives you confidence and energy.

Its disco-style rhythm, catchy guitar lines, and positive message are compelling, giving you the courage to try without fearing failure.

Released by Ulfuls in December 1995, the song’s exposure on TV and in the media at the time rapidly boosted the band’s popularity.

Included on the album “Banzai,” it led to their first appearance on NHK’s Kōhaku Uta Gassen in 1996, and that same year they also won the Golden Arrow Music Award.

It’s the perfect song for when you need courage to keep facing challenges or want to fire yourself up.

It’s also great for getting hyped together with friends and uniting your hearts as one!

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Leo Ieiri – "Shine"

This is a motivational song by artist Leo Ieiri, who enjoys enormous support for her straightforward vocal approach and stylish artistry.

It has a fresh finish that makes you want to sing it at karaoke—recommended for women in their twenties—and it inspires you to sing with a sense of clarity and transparency.

TRAIN-TRAINTHE BLUE HEARTS

[Official] THE BLUE HEARTS 'TRAIN-TRAIN' [3rd Single (1988/11/23)] THE BLUE HEARTS / TRAIN-TRAIN

A powerful portrayal of relentlessly sprinting toward one’s goals, this signature work by THE BLUE HEARTS is set in the real world—not a utopia or a hell—and boldly declares that life itself has meaning even if we can’t be perfect.

Released in November 1988, this track, which lends its name to the album TRAIN-TRAIN, uses piano for the first time in the band’s history to create a sense of exhilarating momentum and reached No.

5 on the Oricon singles chart.

In 1989, it was also chosen as the theme song for the TBS drama “High School Rakugaki.” For those standing at a crossroads in life, this is a song that will be a powerful ally.

When you’re torn about a decision, let it be a source of courage that gives you a push forward.

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Superfly 'Tamashii Revolution' Music Video

When you want to pump yourself up with a fiery hype song, how about listening to this track by Superfly? Released in April 2010, it’s a classic written as a support song for the FIFA World Cup.

It’s practically guaranteed to be mentioned whenever support songs for sports are introduced, and the more you listen, the more your fighting spirit surges! When you’re feeling anxious or your motivation dips while working or studying, this song will give you a firm push—“Just keep moving forward!”—and fire you up.

Shiho Ochi’s powerful vocals and the song’s strong message are sure to resonate with you.

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Again and Again – DREAMS COME TRUE (Full)

It’s a song that encourages you, saying, “I’ll never give up—no matter what happens, even when I feel like breaking, even if I fall, I can always get back up!” With a powerful vocal and some up-tempo sections, it makes you feel, just like the lyrics say, ready to stand up and move forward into the future.

I know, okay.Kyūso Nekokami

Kyuso Nekokami – “I Know It” MUSIC VIDEO

The down-to-earth words pierce straight into the heart.

It’s a song by Kyuso Nekokami, a rock band active mainly in the Kansai area, released as their third single in 2016.

It’s an energetic rock number, yet it carries a hint of melancholy.

Perhaps that comes from the negative emotions embedded in the lyrics.

Even so, the determination of “I’m going to do it anyway!” comes through at the same time, making it a message song that really hits home.

Why not stand up and join in, too?

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