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

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.

Playlist

Recommended cheer-up songs for people in their 30s: classic and popular Japanese hits
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	Tomorrow will surely be a good day.Takahashi Yuu		Feeling positive with a song by Yu Takahashi
2	Endless JourneyMr.Children		Mr.Children's cheering song conveys courage and hope.
3	Believe in yourselfAbe Mao		Abe Mao’s motivational song is a powerful work that helps you face forward.
4	room for growthCreepy Nuts		A song about self-growth at 30 and a positive mindset
5	Be kind to othersTHE BLUE HEARTS		A signature song by THE BLUE HEARTS with a powerful message
6	prideGReeeeN		An inspiring song that gives courage and hope
7	AuroraBUMP OF CHICKEN		The comfortable worldview of BUMP OF CHICKEN
8	YELLikimonogakari		Ikimono-gakari’s moving cheer song
9	As many times as you likeDREAMS COME TRUE		An inspiring cheer song by DREAMS COME TRUE
10	We’ve gotta do what seems impossible.Sambomasutā		An iconic song that gives you motivation and courage
11	Yo, you there, kid.Takehara Pisutoru		Takihara Pistol’s song of encouragement: living true to yourself
12	Twenty-nine, thirtykuriipuhaipe		Portray the worries and conflicts of life in your thirties.
13	Dream FighterPerfume		A classic song that sings of strong will and courage toward one’s dreams
14	Cheering Song feat. MOOMINShonan no Kaze		Don't give up on your dreams with Shonan no Kaze's fight song
15	We areONE OK ROCK		Soccer theme song inspires courage in young people
16	Like tonight’s moonElefanto Kashimashi		Hiroji Miyamoto’s passionate heartbreak song
17	Cheering songTHE Inazuma Sentai		A cheering song that gives you the strength to look forward
18	If being alive is painfulMoriyama Naotaro		A celebrated song by Naotaro Moriyama imbued with a message about life
19	One moreFUNKY MONKEY BABYS		A summer cheer song, a track that evokes courage and bonds
20	YELL ~Yell~Kobukuro		A moving song that sings of hope and courage for a new step forward
21	NO MORE CRYD-51		The courage to stop running away and run forward facing ahead
22	If I can laughUrufuruzu		An encouraging song that laughs off life's struggles
23	Chase the chanceAmuro Namie		An energetic song that evokes teenage adventure and youth
24	With one liter of loveVaundy		Vaundy’s music that stays close to the heart, songs that affirm loneliness
25	blinkAwesome City Club		A heartwarming cheer song that sings of hope and moving forward
26	IdeaHoshino Gen		Gen Hoshino’s cheering song: a track to listen to when you’re feeling down
27	Fukuwarai (a traditional Japanese “lucky laugh” face-making game)Takahashi Yuu		Songs by Yu Takahashi that uplift the heart with a smile
28	Go for it!Urufuruzu		An uplifting, encouraging song by Ulfuls
29	Let’s do our best.SMAP		Refresh yourself with a salaryman support song!
30	Shineieiri reo		A refreshing, clear-sounding karaoke song by Leo Ieiri
31	Cheer up!Takeuchi Mariya		Healed by a soothing singing voice, your heart gently unravels.
32	TRAIN-TRAINTHE BLUE HEARTS		THE BLUE HEARTS' signature song TRAIN-TRAIN
33	Soul RevolutionSuperfly		Boost your mood with Superfly’s hype song!
34	As many times as you likeDREAMS COME TRUE		A steadfast will to never give up and the courage to move forward
35	NIPPONShiina Ringo		Ringo Sheena’s fiery cheer song, with her powerful vocals, moves the heart.
36	Tracks of HopeSazan Ōrusutāzu		Singing of memories and hope in a classic by Southern All Stars
37	Don’t give upZARD		A masterpiece that stays close to the heart as a fight song
38	Let’s give it a tryWANIMA		WANIMA’s upbeat songs that cheer on taking on challenges!
39	Everything becomes my strength!kuzu		An encouraging song that gives courage to losers—a track to help you regain your confidence.
40	That’s important.Daiji MAN Burazāzu Bando		A smash-hit cheer song about not giving up
41	TOMORROWMayo Okamoto		Mayo Okamoto’s message song of courage and hope
42	Don’t give up on your dreamsOkamura Takako		Atsuko Okamura’s warm song that supports passion for dreams
43	GUTSarashi		A signature song by Arashi that captures the breath of youth and gives you the courage to look forward.
44	Love MySelfIS:SUE		A message song that cherishes being yourself
45	Vermillionsumika		sumika’s spring single to be pre-released from the album
46	Sakura, flutterSazan Ōrusutāzu		A message song of hope and rebirth themed around cherry blossoms
47	You’re My Only Shinin’ StarNagayama Miho		A romantic ballad that vows love under the moonlit night
48	Stars on EarthNakajima Miyuki		A musical piece of respect and inspiration for the unnamed people
49	ultra soulB’z		B’z’s hard rock, a song about a life chasing dreams
50	Banzai ~ So glad I loved you ~Urufuruzu		A rock song by Ulfuls that sings about love
51	I want to shout that I love you.BAAD		The classic youth anthem, the theme song of SLAM DUNK
52	RUNNERbakufū suranpu		A track-and-field-themed anthem cheering on youth who keep on running
53	I know, okay.Kyūso Nekokami		Message Song by Kyuso Nekokami
54	glow-upHysteric Blue		The opening song of 'School Ghost Stories,' a song of youth and challenge.
55	ONE−for the winNEWS		NEWS passionately sings the FIFA World Cup theme song
56	migratory bird[Alexandros]		[Alexandros]'s signature songs, full of energy and beauty
57	Bridge of Gloryyuzu		A song of courage and hope that overcomes adversity
58	It’s fine.Urufuruzu		An inspiring cheer song by Ulfuls that resonates with the heart
59	I should be able to fly (in the sky).supittsu		Spitz’s first million-selling hit, a song of youth
60	At all times.Makihara Noriyuki		Noriyuki Makihara’s “Just,” an inspiring classic.
61	ff (fortissimo)HOUND DOG		An encouraging song that pushes you forward toward your dreams
62	For DecadesLittle Glee Monster		Little Glee Monster’s J.League support song
63	Bring it on, spring.non		Non-san’s youth cheer song
64	Rising SunEXILE		Stirring the heart with the power of music
65	AMBITIOUS JAPAN!TOKIO		Created by TOKIO, Shinkansen song, fight song, energy for the day