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[For those doing their best] A comforting song to listen to when you're tired of life

Something bad happened at school or work, your love life or relationships aren’t going well…

Sometimes, triggered by something, you end up feeling, “I hate everything!” or “My heart is exhausted…” and sink into a slump, right?

In this article, we introduce timeless songs that we hope you’ll listen to when you’re truly feeling down—songs that stay close to your heart.

These tracks heal and encourage you, affirming the pain and sadness you’re carrying, and giving you the strength to overcome them.

Playlist

[For those doing their best] A comforting song to listen to when you're tired of life
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1eastmerry-go-roundYuuri
merry-go-roundYuuriplay_arrow
Yuuri’s heartbreak song, a movie theme song
2eastIchibanboshiSnow Man
IchibanboshiSnow Manplay_arrow
Even when my heart breaks, Snow Man makes me face forward.
3eastDarlingMrs. GREEN APPLE
DarlingMrs. GREEN APPLEplay_arrow
A warm message song that invites you to reflect on your true self
4eastIf you call it loveUru
If you call it loveUruplay_arrow
Uru’s gem-like ballad that sings of the resolve to reclaim a lost relationship
5eastfire signBUMP OF CHICKEN
fire signBUMP OF CHICKENplay_arrow
A song of the heart of one who lives for others
6eastNaming the waves, and that our breathing has an end.Kitanitatsuya
Naming the waves, and that our breathing has an end.Kitanitatsuyaplay_arrow
A heartfelt ballad that portrays the transience of life and love
7eastWhen it shinesHitsuji Bungaku
When it shinesHitsuji Bungakuplay_arrow
Expressing the beauty of life in a world of contradictions
8north_eastA Bouquet for YouUtada Hikaru
A Bouquet for YouUtada Hikaruplay_arrow
Utada Hikaru’s gentle masterpiece
9south_eastcounting songamazarashi
counting songamazarashiplay_arrow
A song that reexamines the joys and sorrows of life
10north_eastIt’s okayHilcrhyme
It's okayHilcrhymeplay_arrow
A heartwarming, healing song that embraces a loved one
11south_eastNight MusicMrs. GREEN APPLE
Night MusicMrs. GREEN APPLEplay_arrow
A song that gently wraps the heart’s pain in the loneliness of the night
12north_eastThe Door to TomorrowI WiSH
The Door to TomorrowI WiSHplay_arrow
I WiSH debut song, theme song of Ainori
13north_eastspring melancholyMrs. GREEN APPLE
spring melancholyMrs. GREEN APPLEplay_arrow
About Mrs. GREEN APPLE’s “Shunshū” (Spring Melancholy)
14south_easthundreds of millions of light-yearsOmoinotake
hundreds of millions of light-yearsOmoinotakeplay_arrow
Expressing unwavering love with beautiful sound
15south_eastsign; mark; symbol; omenMr.Children
sign; mark; symbol; omenMr.Childrenplay_arrow
A love song that resonates with the heart, reaffirming our bonds.
16eastgardenFuji Kaze
gardenFuji Kazeplay_arrow
A gem of a song by Fujii Kaze that gently portrays the impermanence of life through the changing seasons
17eastA Naked Heartaimyon
A Naked Heartaimyonplay_arrow
Aimi On’s love ballad
18eastTo Us Who Were Once GeniusesCreepy Nuts
To Us Who Were Once GeniusesCreepy Nutsplay_arrow
A cheer song depicting the potential of genius and the individuality that gets lost
19eastResolution on the Seventh DayUVERworld
Resolution on the Seventh DayUVERworldplay_arrow
Questioning life and the meaning of living through dreamlike scenes
20eastElfAdo
ElfAdoplay_arrow
An anthem to overcome loneliness and live true to yourself
21eastTo youamazarashi
To youamazarashiplay_arrow
An encouraging song for people who struggle with self-esteem
22eastMindsetKamikita Ken
MindsetKamikita Kenplay_arrow
A moving ballad that depicts the depths of the heart
23eastevery dayYonezu Kenshi
every dayYonezu Kenshiplay_arrow
A CM song by Kenshi Yonezu that resonates with the heart
24eastJust a little moreYOASOBI
Just a little moreYOASOBIplay_arrow
Turn novels into music to deliver hope and courage.
25eastAbout meMrs. GREEN APPLE
About meMrs. GREEN APPLEplay_arrow
Confidence and courage with music like the sun!
26east7 daysphatmans after school
7 daysphatmans after schoolplay_arrow
A delicate song that asks about the meaning of life
27eastSoranjiMrs. GREEN APPLE
SoranjiMrs. GREEN APPLEplay_arrow
A moving song that gives you the courage to overcome difficulties
28eastThe true soundKOKIA
The true soundKOKIAplay_arrow
Listen to your inner voice and reassess your essential values
29eastMy last dayYu-anesu
My last dayYu-anesuplay_arrow
A moving song that portrays life and familial love
30north_eastEveryday lifeOfisharu Higedan Dism
Everyday lifeOfisharu Higedan Dismplay_arrow
A heartwarming song about everyday vulnerabilities
31south_eastWhat do you want to become?Rozarīna
What do you want to become?Rozarīnaplay_arrow
A healing song to listen to when you lose yourself in busy days
32eastOrangeSPYAIR
OrangeSPYAIRplay_arrow
SPYAIR’s new song “Orange,” a song of courage and hope
33eastBiri MillionYuuri
Biri MillionYuuriplay_arrow
It's your life—decide for yourself and move forward.
34eastAlgernonYorushika
AlgernonYorushikaplay_arrow
A gentle melody stays close to the heart.
35eastLet me give you a songTakeuchi Mariya
Let me give you a songTakeuchi Mariyaplay_arrow
Mariya Takeuchi’s uplifting song that stays close to the heart
36eastAlways HIGH!DISH//
Always HIGH!DISH//play_arrow
An anthem that powerfully celebrates the bonds of youth
37eastPromise of SunflowersHata Motohiro
Promise of SunflowersHata Motohiroplay_arrow
A heartwarming song that sings of hope and friendship
38eastAnd yet, a beloved lifeSukima Suichi
And yet, a beloved lifeSukima Suichiplay_arrow
A heartwarming song that makes you feel the wonder of life
39eastUniqueAARON
UniqueAARONplay_arrow
A song that sings about positivity and the small joys of everyday life
40eastYou can do it!Nakajima Miyuki
You can do it!Nakajima Miyukiplay_arrow
Don't be defeated by hardship—'Fight!' has your back.
41eastBeautiful finsupittsu
Beautiful finsupittsuplay_arrow
Spitz sings about taking on challenges in a movie theme song.
42north_eastThat’s enough already.Fuji Kaze
That's enough already.Fuji Kazeplay_arrow
Fujii Kaze’s music: a message of freedom and liberation
43north_eastLemonYonezu Kenshi
LemonYonezu Kenshiplay_arrow
A song that holds close the farewell to a loved one
44south_eastguidelinesUru
guidelinesUruplay_arrow
An anthem that embraces failure and turns it into something positive
45eastJust being alive is admirable.ReoNa
Just being alive is admirable.ReoNaplay_arrow
A moving song that portrays the struggles of living
46eastCry BabyOfisharu Higedan Dism
Cry BabyOfisharu Higedan Dismplay_arrow
A powerful song about overcoming adversity resonates with the heart.
47eastFlower SongGReeeeN
Flower SongGReeeeNplay_arrow
The masterpiece 'Hanauta' that gives you a push with powerful rock
48eastone’s true feelingssumika
one’s true feelingssumikaplay_arrow
The strength to support one another and keep pursuing our dreams
49eastANTENNAMrs. GREEN APPLE
ANTENNAMrs. GREEN APPLEplay_arrow
The album “ANTENNA” is a self-assured work and an uplifting cheer song.
50eastmainspringMrs. GREEN APPLE
mainspringMrs. GREEN APPLEplay_arrow
The famous song “Zenmai” by Mrs. GREEN APPLE
51eastone difficultyPenthouse
one difficultyPenthouseplay_arrow
Powerful music that helps you overcome difficulties and gives you a push
52eastWhale SongMrs. GREEN APPLE
Whale SongMrs. GREEN APPLEplay_arrow
A heartwarming anthem cheering on those who live in loneliness
53eastBitter VacationMrs. GREEN APPLE
Bitter VacationMrs. GREEN APPLEplay_arrow
Mrs. GREEN APPLE Film Theme Song Works
54eastQue sera, seraMrs. GREEN APPLE
Que sera, seraMrs. GREEN APPLEplay_arrow
Mrs. GREEN APPLE's Fight Song 'Que Sera Sera'
55eastmore than wordsHitsuji Bungaku
more than wordsHitsuji Bungakuplay_arrow
A soothing, heart-touching song by Hitsujibungaku
56eastHeroAmuro Namie
HeroAmuro Namieplay_arrow
Namie Amuro’s “Hero” is a song that gives hope.
57eastSong of LightMrs. GREEN APPLE
Song of LightMrs. GREEN APPLEplay_arrow
A song that helps you accept yourself and gives you the courage not to push yourself too hard
58eastWe areONE OK ROCK
We areONE OK ROCKplay_arrow
An encouraging anthem that gives you courage, a song that makes you feel the presence of your companions
59eastMarigoldaimyon
Marigoldaimyonplay_arrow
A song of summer memories and bittersweet love that resonates with the heart
60eastHeroFUNKY MONKEY BABYS
HeroFUNKY MONKEY BABYSplay_arrow
The power of music to support tired working adults
61eastenergy flowSakamoto Ryuichi
energy flowSakamoto Ryuichiplay_arrow
The transparent piano pieces of Ryuichi Sakamoto soothe the heart.
62eastSparkleRADWIMPS
SparkleRADWIMPSplay_arrow
The theme song of the film “Your Name.” resonates with the heart.
63eastIf I had been living aloneSUPER BEAVER
If I had been living aloneSUPER BEAVERplay_arrow
Connections with others give rise to joy and hope in life.
64eastflareSuperfly
flareSuperflyplay_arrow
Powerful vocals, an inspiring theme song
65eastA view I’ve never seen beforeSuda Masaki
A view I've never seen beforeSuda Masakiplay_arrow
Masaki Suda’s popular song “A Scene I’ve Never Seen”
66east-ness; typicality; the quality/essence of being [X] (as in “X-ness” or “X-like character”)SUPER BEAVER
-ness; typicality; the quality/essence of being [X] (as in “X-ness” or “X-like character”)SUPER BEAVERplay_arrow
A song of empathy for those struggling with their true selves
67eastBlessingYOASOBI
BlessingYOASOBIplay_arrow
An anthem for life: the power to believe in yourself
68eastBridge of Gloryyuzu
Bridge of Gloryyuzuplay_arrow
Effort is not in vain; let’s move forward.
69eastTwilight NostalgiaNaoto Intiraymi
Twilight NostalgiaNaoto Intiraymiplay_arrow
Naoto Inti Raymi’s heartwarming song
70eastBecause you are hereUru
Because you are hereUruplay_arrow
A ballad that sings of love and gratitude for someone dear
71eastFlower of loveaimyon
Flower of loveaimyonplay_arrow
The heartwarming theme song of NHK’s “Ranman”
72eastlilacMrs. GREEN APPLE
lilacMrs. GREEN APPLEplay_arrow
Mrs. GREEN APPLE’s youth theme song
73eastHEROESGReeeeN
HEROESGReeeeNplay_arrow
A song of courage that doesn’t give up even after failure
74eastat one’s own paceSun Set Swish
at one's own paceSun Set Swishplay_arrow
SunSet Swish's powerful cheer song
75eastAs many times as you likeDREAMS COME TRUE
As many times as you likeDREAMS COME TRUEplay_arrow
Gaining the courage to overcome difficulties “again and again”
76eastBe yourself.Shibuya Subaru
Be yourself.Shibuya Subaruplay_arrow
Subaru Shibutani’s gentle songs that resonate with the heart
77eastDays that existHakubi
Days that existHakubiplay_arrow
A song of life's suffering and hope, sustained by a mother's love
78eastTOMORROWMayo Okamoto
TOMORROW Mayuo Okamotoplay_arrow
Let's move forward to tomorrow with hope and courage
79eastWhere the Wind GoesAdo
Where the Wind GoesAdoplay_arrow
The ending theme of the film One Piece, sung by Ado
80eastEndless JourneyMr.Children
Endless JourneyMr.Childrenplay_arrow
An inspiring masterpiece gives hope and encourages life.
81eastLetter ~Dear fifteen-year-old you~Anjura Aki
Letter ~Dear fifteen-year-old you~Anjura Akiplay_arrow
A moving masterpiece that speaks to the heart, delivered to my ‘future self’
82eastMy NoteSukima Suichi
My NoteSukima Suichiplay_arrow
An inspiring song that sings of dreams and hope.
83eastBEAUTIFULTakahashi Yuu
BEAUTIFULTakahashi Yuuplay_arrow
Takahashi Yu’s “BEAUTIFUL” is a song that heals the heart.
84eastLet’s go see the sea (with Soushi Sakiyama)MEGA SHINNOSUKE
Let's go see the sea (with Soushi Sakiyama)MEGA SHINNOSUKEplay_arrow
Sea-tinged J-pop love songs, soothing for the heart
85eastFlowerFuji Kaze
FlowerFuji Kazeplay_arrow
Fujii Kaze’s masterpiece “Hana”: a poetic expression of life
86eastLive!kocchi no kento
Live!kocchi no kentoplay_arrow
A song that gives hope to someone whose heart has been broken
87eastFarewell, tearsKetsumeishi
Farewell, tearsKetsumeishiplay_arrow
An encouraging song that praises oneself and acknowledges tears.
88eastcircleIkuta Rira
circleIkuta Riraplay_arrow
YOASOBI's Ikuta Lila releases a new song—an uplifting anthem about facing forward
89eastdance hallMrs. GREEN APPLE
dance hallMrs. GREEN APPLEplay_arrow
Morning theme song, the tones of happiness and hope
90eastMarch 9Remioromen
March 9Remioromenplay_arrow
Graduation song 'Night of 15' – a massive hit
91eastSorrow Rides the Busmakaroni enpitsu
Sorrow Rides the Busmakaroni enpitsuplay_arrow
A song of the heart that gently embraces sorrow, a healing tune for the soul.
92eastA Cheer Song Dedicated to YouHIPPY
A Cheer Song Dedicated to YouHIPPYplay_arrow
An anthem of encouragement that helps you overcome setbacks and gives you courage
93eastIt’s like a small light.Sayuri
It’s like a small light.Sayuriplay_arrow
A poignant song about feelings for someone special
94eastA flower that blooms only hereKobukuro
A flower that blooms only hereKobukuroplay_arrow
I gain the courage to look forward from Kobukuro’s songs.
95eastStoryAI
StoryAIplay_arrow
A timeless song that conveys love and hope, healing the heart
96easthimawariMr.Children
himawariMr.Childrenplay_arrow
A beautiful song of love and reality, the theme song of the film
97eastAgainWANIMA
AgainWANIMAplay_arrow
A cheering song from WANIMA that conveys courage and forward momentum
98eastRacing into the NightYOASOBI
Racing into the NightYOASOBIplay_arrow
YOASOBI’s smash hit that saves you from the darkness of the night
99eastI’m afraid to believe.Mizuno Atsu
I'm afraid to believe.Mizuno Atsuplay_arrow
KAFU’s song that sings about distrust of humanity
100eastTomorrow will surely be a good day.Takahashi Yuu
Tomorrow will surely be a good day.Takahashi Yuuplay_arrow
Tomorrow will surely be a good day. Let's do our best.
101eastAnswerIkuta Rira
AnswerIkuta Riraplay_arrow
An encouraging song that gives you the courage to keep walking toward the future, even while you're unsure
102eastI don’t want to get out of my futon.Uchikubi Gokumon Doukoukai
I don’t want to get out of my futon.Uchikubi Gokumon Doukoukaiplay_arrow
A song about the feeling of not being able to get out of the futon
103eastStardomKing Gnu
StardomKing Gnuplay_arrow
An inspiring song that cheers on those who chase their dreams
104eastblue; deep blue; azureMr.Children
blue; deep blue; azureMr.Childrenplay_arrow
A song of courage that never gives up, encouraging a heart on the verge of breaking
105eastOH！SHISHAMO
OH！SHISHAMOplay_arrow
A youthful, feel-good coming-of-age song
106eastsunset glowSUI
sunset glowSUIplay_arrow
The importance of living without overexerting yourself
107eastSong of the WheelsBUMP OF CHICKEN
Song of the WheelsBUMP OF CHICKENplay_arrow
Lively music that spins like a wheel
108eastEmbracing wrinkled cloudsDISH//
Embracing wrinkled cloudsDISH//play_arrow
Live true to yourself, a song of encouragement
109eastIf being alive is painfulMoriyama Naotaro
If being alive is painfulMoriyama Naotaroplay_arrow
A warm song that embraces the difficulty of living
110eastPhilosophy[Alexandros]
Philosophy[Alexandros]play_arrow
A song of courage to move forward as my true self
111eastNight Sky Patrol of TomorrowUorupisukātā
Night Sky Patrol of TomorrowUorupisukātāplay_arrow
An Encouragement Song by Wolpis Carter
112eastAkariMy Hair is Bad
AkariMy Hair is Badplay_arrow
A heartwarming rock song that helps you face forward after exhaustion
113eastTo my gentle youNornis
To my gentle youNornisplay_arrow
A ballad by Nornis. Its transparent harmonies gently stay close to the heart.
114eastThank youikimonogakari
Thank youikimonogakariplay_arrow
A song that plainly conveys feelings of gratitude
115eastFamily photoYoshida Yamada
Family photoYoshida Yamadaplay_arrow
A warm-bond soundtrack woven from family photos
116eastSame ThingHoshino Gen
Same ThingHoshino Genplay_arrow
A song that lovingly embraces emotional contradictions
117eastglobeYonezu Kenshi
globeYonezu Kenshiplay_arrow
A heartwarming song by Kenshi Yonezu that sings of the joy and hope of life
118eastbeautiful-nessBiSH
beautiful-nessBiSHplay_arrow
BiSH's nourishment for the soul: 'beautiful-ness'
119eastOne moreFUNKY MONKEY BABYS
One moreFUNKY MONKEY BABYSplay_arrow
Masahiro Tanaka Appears: A Cheer Song for Those Who Strive
120eastA Tiny Bit of CourageFUNKY MONKEY BABYS
A Tiny Bit of CourageFUNKY MONKEY BABYSplay_arrow
An encouraging song for when hard work doesn’t bring results
121eastMay it be filled with kindnessJUJU
May it be filled with kindnessJUJUplay_arrow
JUJU’s classic songs produced by Seiji Kameda
122eastYowane Haki feat. Wanuka, asmiMAISONdes
Yowane Haki feat. Wanuka, asmiMAISONdesplay_arrow
Soothing songs that touch the heart, trending on YouTube
123eastSpecialSUPER BEAVER
SpecialSUPER BEAVERplay_arrow
Sing the joy of living for someone
124eastDon’t give upZARD
Don't give upZARDplay_arrow
An anthem cheering on those who strive: a famous song by ZARD
125easthorizonback number
horizonback numberplay_arrow
An anthem that stands by and cheers on those who try their best
126eastEverything becomes my strength!kuzu
Everything becomes my strength!kuzuplay_arrow
Songs to listen to when your heart is tired that will make you feel positive
127eastHallelujahmosao.
Hallelujahmosao.play_arrow
I can find strength in a hopeful song that heals the heart.
128eastLike tonight’s moonElefanto Kashimashi
Like tonight's moonElefanto Kashimashiplay_arrow
A song that encourages and uplifts people who are feeling down
129eastRuts (Wadachi)Kobukuro
Ruts (Wadachi)Kobukuroplay_arrow
An inspiring masterpiece by Kobukuro that gives you strength
130eastI thought about killing myselfNakajima Mika
I thought about killing myselfNakajima Mikaplay_arrow
Mika Nakashima’s shocking life-anthem song
131eastnight after nightKurahashi Yoeko
night after nightKurahashi Yoekoplay_arrow
By feeling down, you sort out your mind and move forward.
132eastscabChi-wata Hidenori
scabChi-wata Hidenoriplay_arrow
A heart that pursues dreams, an anthem brimming with courage
133eastNo matter what I do, it’s no good.Okazaki Taiiku
No matter what I do, it’s no good.Okazaki Taiikuplay_arrow
A song that, though it despairs over failure, gives you the courage to look ahead.
134eastpopular songhibi karimero
popular songhibi karimeroplay_arrow
An anthem to cheer on those persevering during the COVID-19 pandemic
135eastAt all times.Makihara Noriyuki
At all times.Makihara Noriyukiplay_arrow
A song of courage to live as yourself
136eastFar, far awayMakihara Noriyuki
Far, far awayMakihara Noriyukiplay_arrow
'Far, Far Away' is a song that encourages people who long for their hometown.
137eastYo, you there, kid.Takehara Pisutoru
Yo, you there, kid.Takehara Pisutoruplay_arrow
Takahara Pistol’s songs resonate with my heart.
138eastpeace signYonezu Kenshi
peace signYonezu Kenshiplay_arrow
A song by Kenshi Yonezu that sings of the courage to overcome hardship.
139eastbelive in your selfAbe Mao
belive in your selfAbe Maoplay_arrow
Abe Mao’s cheering song, a positive message
140eastmoonlightOnitsuka Chihiro
moonlightOnitsuka Chihiroplay_arrow
Looking back on Chihiro Onitsuka’s classic songs
141eastrainbow-coloredayaka
rainbow-coloredayakaplay_arrow
An anthem of encouragement that overcomes hardship and paints hope
142eastexcessively earnest; overly serious to a fault; straight-lacedCreepy Nuts×Ayase×Ikuta Rira
excessively earnest; overly serious to a fault; straight-lacedCreepy Nuts×Ayase×Ikuta Riraplay_arrow
A humanistic anthem that supports people who strive
143eastMy WayDef Tech
My WayDef Techplay_arrow
An uplifting classic with a wave-riding rhythm
144eastTomorrow never knowsMr.Children
Tomorrow never knowsMr.Childrenplay_arrow
Mr. Children’s masterpiece: music that reflects life
145eastSHAMROCKUVERworld
SHAMROCKUVERworldplay_arrow
An iconic UVERworld song, a fast-paced, exhilarating anthem
146eastHated by LifeKanzaki Iori
Hated by LifeKanzaki Ioriplay_arrow
Hatsune Miku songs convey the cries of the heart
147eastTwenty-nine, thirtykuriipuhaipe
Twenty-nine, thirtykuriipuhaipeplay_arrow
The feelings of someone who feels trapped by everyday life
148eastbudKobukuro
budKobukuroplay_arrow
A poignant masterpiece about feelings for one’s mother, “Tsubomi”
149eastGuaranaSukima Suichi
GuaranaSukima Suichiplay_arrow
An anthem that gives you the courage to take the first step
150eastera; age; time; periodNakajima Miyuki
era; age; time; periodNakajima Miyukiplay_arrow
Miyuki Nakajima’s masterpiece, a song that stays close to the heart
151eastBirthNakajima Miyuki
BirthNakajima Miyukiplay_arrow
A masterpiece that sings of the sanctity of life and the meaning of existence
152eastThat’s important.Daiji MAN Burazāzu Bando
That's important.Daiji MAN Burazāzu Bandoplay_arrow
An iconic song that encourages me and gives me the courage to move forward.
153eastaimlesslyAimer
aimlesslyAimerplay_arrow
Aimer’s song for Ranking of Kings resonates with the heart
154eastIf you wish for a miracle…JUJU
If you wish for a miracle...JUJUplay_arrow
JUJU’s representative ballad that embraces sorrow
155eastTomorrow as wellSHISHAMO
Tomorrow as wellSHISHAMOplay_arrow
A cheer song that saves the heart, a track by SHISHAMO
156eastSong of the FutureYoshii Kazuya
Song of the FutureYoshii Kazuyaplay_arrow
A song by Kazuya Yoshii that sings of hope for the future.
157eastPerfect Day310
Perfect Day310play_arrow
Depicting special everyday moments with 310’s clear, transparent singing voice
158eastnormalConton Candy
normalConton Candyplay_arrow
Sing everyday happiness in warm words
159eastFuture Projectionsloppy dim
Future Projectionsloppy dimplay_arrow
A moving song that sings of hope for the future
160eastOnly onezarame
Only onezarameplay_arrow
Zarame sings about her feelings for someone important to her
161eastinferiorTomioka Ai
inferiorTomioka Aiplay_arrow
A pop song about learning to love yourself
162eastNight of the Sixth-Magnitude StarAimer
Night of the Sixth-Magnitude StarAimerplay_arrow
A song that feels the light in the darkness
163eastEveryone is free.Half time Old
Everyone is free.Half time Oldplay_arrow
Living without fear of failure and embracing challenges is important.
164eastLive life as if dancing.King&Prince
Live life as if dancing.King&Princeplay_arrow
A big band fight song, a tune dedicated to those who give it their all.
165eastTeenager ForeverKing Gnu
Teenager ForeverKing Gnuplay_arrow
A moving song that celebrates youth and authenticity
166eastWaiting for springWANIMA
Waiting for springWANIMAplay_arrow
WANIMA’s cheer song that sings of spring’s hope
167eastGLOWidom
GLOWidomplay_arrow
A song of hope that finds the light: idom's 'GLOW'
168eastGood job.chanyu i
Good job.chanyu iplay_arrow
A cheer song for Chanyu-i, popular on social media
169eastYou idiot!Urufuruzu
You idiot!Urufuruzuplay_arrow
Dreams come with many hardships, but a heart that never gives up
170eastDon’t forget, don’t forgetSambomasutā
Don't forget, don't forgetSambomasutāplay_arrow
A positive rock song by Sambomaster
171eastSong of LoveSutoroberī Furawā
Song of LoveSutoroberī Furawāplay_arrow
The Pikmin commercial song is appealing for its worldview and realism.
172eastdeep breathHanaregumi
deep breathHanaregumiplay_arrow
A quiet heart’s song of self-reflection
173eastMidnight ExpresswayFurawā Kanpanīzu
Midnight ExpresswayFurawā Kanpanīzuplay_arrow
Live without giving up; music is a support for the heart.
174eastSomeone at any timeJōjō Taihūn
Someone at any timeJōjō Taihūnplay_arrow
The ending songs of Ghibli films resonate with the heart.
175eastSometimes, old storiesKatō Tokiko
Sometimes, old storiesKatō Tokikoplay_arrow
Memories of youth, dreams with friends, songs that heal the heart
176eastI look up as I walkSakamoto Kyu
I look up as I walkSakamoto Kyuplay_arrow
Kyu Sakamoto’s classic song “Ue o Muite Arukō”
177eastMarshmallowOkuda Tamio
MarshmallowOkuda Tamioplay_arrow
A playful CM song by Tamio Okuda
178eastmonsterHoshino Gen
monsterHoshino Genplay_arrow
Gen Hoshino's “Bakemono” (“Monster”), a song of power and courage
179eastgraceFuji Kaze
graceFuji Kazeplay_arrow
The feelings behind Fujii Kaze’s student support song “grace”
180eastThe Wheat SongNakajima Miyuki
The Wheat SongNakajima Miyukiplay_arrow
Miyuki Nakajima songs in the NHK morning drama “Massan”
181eastLook up at the stars in the nightSakamoto Kyu
Look up at the stars in the nightSakamoto Kyuplay_arrow
Heal your heart and gain courage through Kyu Sakamoto’s songs
182eastI’m tired of living.HONEBONE
I'm tired of living.HONEBONEplay_arrow
An anthem for life that keeps you positive even when you're tired
183eastCoffee and syrupOfisharu Higedan Dism
Coffee and syrupOfisharu Higedan Dismplay_arrow
Healing songs you can relate to on bad days
184eastBefore the departureWAIMA
Before the departureWAIMAplay_arrow
An anthem for new members of society—a song to lift the heart
185eastHave a nice dayimase
Have a nice dayimaseplay_arrow
Imase is popular for his hit songs and is supported by young people.
186eastIt’s fine.Urufuruzu
It’s fine.Urufuruzuplay_arrow
It’s all good—an anthem that affirms everything
187eastIf I can laughUrufuruzu
If I can laughUrufuruzuplay_arrow
An uplifting masterpiece, with Tortise Matsumoto’s emotive vocals
188eastStart to shine and run forwardSambomasutā
Start to shine and run forwardSambomasutāplay_arrow
Delivering courage and comfort through a cheer song
189eastGray and Blue (+Masaki Suda)Yonezu Kenshi
Gray and Blue (+Masaki Suda)Yonezu Kenshiplay_arrow
The masterpiece by Kenshi Yonezu and Masaki Suda, “Gray and Blue,” is moving.
190eastLet’s go home.Fuji Kaze
Let's go home.Fuji Kazeplay_arrow
The life journey embedded in Fujii Kaze’s songs
191eastParadiseNiziU
ParadiseNiziUplay_arrow
Lift your spirits with NiziU’s cheering song!
192eastDear you, somedayKankaku Pierrot
Dear you, somedayKankaku Pierrotplay_arrow
Singing of hope for the future and the value of failure
193eastTomorrow Will Come (feat. Shingo Sekiguchi)ASOBOiSM
Tomorrow Will Come (feat. Shingo Sekiguchi)ASOBOiSMplay_arrow
A healing song that gives hope to live each day
194eastpossibilitySambomasutā
possibilitySambomasutāplay_arrow
A cheering song to encourage those who are doing their best
195eastMessenger from SundayZa Hairouzu
Messenger from SundayZa Hairouzuplay_arrow
A song that heals the heart, a classic by The High-Lows