Masterpieces that sing of tomorrow. Recommended popular songs.
No matter how good or bad things are, time passes in the blink of an eye, and tomorrow will surely come.
No one knows what tomorrow will bring, no matter what today is like.
Maybe that’s why we find ourselves thinking about tomorrow.
Here is a collection of classic songs that capture the anxiety and hope we feel for an unseen tomorrow.
Masterpieces that sing of tomorrow. Recommended popular songs (1–10)
The day called tomorrowNEW!Natsukawa Rimi
A song that was originally a poem to which music was later added.
With the vast sky as its theme, it expresses the beauty of living and portrays the belief in tomorrow even in difficult circumstances.
Released as a single in September 2011, it was tied up as a choral piece supporting recovery from the Great East Japan Earthquake.
Rimi Natsukawa and Masafumi Akikawa co-created the work and each released it on CD, also performing together on year-end music programs.
For those whose everyday lives were taken by the disaster and who feel they cannot see the light, listening to this piece will surely inspire them to face their wounded hearts.
Even when it’s hard, tomorrow will come—this song teaches us to believe in ourselves and overcome.
Asutane ~Seed of Tomorrow~HY
It’s a gentle number that seems to carry the soft scent of Okinawa’s sun and soil.
Written and composed by drummer Shun Naka, this song tenderly sings about the small joys in everyday life and the bonds between people.
Through scenes like the aroma of coffee and the shade of trees, it conveys the preciousness of time shared together, warming the heart.
It was written as an original song for the “NESCAFÉ Okinawa Coffee Project” in March 2024, with its music video released the same day.
Later, it was also included on the album “TIME,” celebrating the band’s 25th anniversary.
Let tomorrow be sunny.yuzu
This is the theme song of the film “Ashita Tenki ni Naare.” Its gently warm sound highlights what makes Yuzu so special.
Although this video isn’t the official music video, the MV was directed by Mika Ninagawa.
It’s a soothing track that matches the film’s atmosphere.
Ode to Tomorrowflumpool
It’s the daily theme song for Fuji TV’s “Mezamashi TV.” While flumpool is well-known for their love songs, they’ve also released many uplifting anthems.
In particular, this song was chosen for Mezamashi TV and is dedicated to everyone striving toward their jobs, school, and dreams.
Tomorrow never knowsMr.Children
This song cemented Mr.
Children’s popularity as absolute.
It’s still loved by a wide range of generations, and the band’s signature song actually differs by generation—that’s how broadly popular they are.
In a generational popularity ranking for Mr.
Children that aired on TV, this track took first place among people in their 30s and 40s.
March Toward TomorrowKuwata Keisuke
Written by Keisuke Kuwata in 2011, at a time when many people were anxious about tomorrow, this is a marching song of hope.
Its unadorned, simple sound centered on acoustic guitar seeps all the more deeply into the heart.
The lyrics carry a strong message to the disaster-stricken areas, and there is a verse that sounds as if it sings “in Tohoku,” a characteristically modest form of encouragement from Kuwata that is profoundly moving.
This warm number was released in August 2011 as part of a triple A-side single and was also used in an NTT Docomo commercial.
It’s a talisman-like song, perfect for those moments when you want just a little boost of energy or a gentle push on the back.
Happinessarashi
From the very first notes of the intro, this song overflows with a positive vibe that clears your mind.
Released in September 2007 as the 20th single by the national idol group Arashi, it also became widely loved as the theme song for the drama “Yamada Taro Monogatari,” starring members Kazunari Ninomiya and Sho Sakurai.
The lyrics, which speak to you and encourage you to start running forward while believing in the future even in difficult times, are truly captivating! Their straightforward and bright vocals deliver a powerful message, urging you to reach out and welcome tomorrow with your own hands.
Listen to it when you’re taking a new step or want to lift your spirits, and you’re sure to get off to a fantastic start!
To tomorrowFUNKY MONKEY BABYS
The song for the 88th All Japan High School Soccer Tournament features soccer player Masashi Nakayama in its music video and on the cover.
Although Funky Monkey Babys disbanded to much regret, they released many inspirational songs for a wide audience.
This track was released as a double A-side single with “Hero,” and both songs embody the signature Funky Monkey Babys style.
To tomorrowGalileo Galilei
Opening theme of the TV anime Mobile Suit Gundam AGE.
They won the first-ever Grand Prix of Senkou Riot, which was also famous at the time as a contest for teenage student bands, and later focused their activities mainly on anime theme songs.
However, due to differences in direction and other factors, they unfortunately disbanded.
See you tomorrowJUJU
This is the theme song for the Kansai TV/Fuji TV drama “Good Life: Thank You, Dad.
Goodbye.” The lyrics evoke family love that perfectly matches the drama’s image.
Many of JUJU’s songs have been used as theme songs, and each one complements the dramas well.