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.
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Classic songs that sing of tomorrow. Recommended popular tracks (21–30)
threadNakajima Miyuki
A beautiful ballad that likens human connections to warp and weft threads soaks into the heart through Miyuki Nakajima’s gentle yet powerful voice.
The lyrics, depicting fateful encounters and the warm fabric of life woven from them, evoke deep empathy—a true masterpiece.
Included on the album EAST ASIA, this song has continued to resonate with many people since its release in October 1992.
In 1998, it was chosen as the theme song for the TBS drama “Seija no Koshin” (March of the Saints), earning even broader acclaim.
It’s a track that soothes the heart at life’s turning points—meetings and farewells, fresh starts, and more.
Celebrated by many, it’s perfect for weddings, anniversaries, and any occasion that honors bonds with loved ones.
There is no tomorrow for the girls.Chatmonchy
This song is an upbeat anthem centered on girls’ momentum.
Before Chatmonchy debuted, there weren’t many all-female bands.
Their hit likely sparked a surge of girls joining school light music clubs.
It’s a cheering song for girls that speaks on their behalf.
The Door to TomorrowI WiSH
The theme song of the variety show “Ainori.” It originated from Ai Kawashima’s vocal track “Tabidachi no Hi ni,” which was rearranged specifically for the show.
Many memorable songs have come out of Ainori, but this one can be considered one of its most iconic and striking tracks.
To tomorrowLittle Glee Monster
A group made up of members who had won numerous singing contests thanks to their overwhelming vocal ability.
This song is the first one for which the members wrote the lyrics themselves.
It’s a track filled with the feelings of members who didn’t have an easy rise, but earned their success through hardship and effort.
TomorrowME:I
Its pop sound packed with positive, hope-filled messages is truly captivating.
Centered on themes like everyday thrills, anticipation for the future, and bonds with friends, it’s a song brimming with hope.
Released as a digital single on November 18, 2024, it is also included on Sweetie, released December 2 of the same year.
This original collaboration track with the haircare brand +tmr (Plus Tomorrow) is featured in concept movies and more.
Sung by ME:I, who won the New Artist Award at the 66th Japan Record Awards in 2024, it’s an energizing track.
Recommended for those who want to envision a bright future or keep moving forward with determination.
Tomorrow as wellMUSH&Co.
It’s the theme song for the movie “The Liar and His Lover.” Sakurako Ohara passed the audition for this film and made her entertainment industry debut.
Based on a manga, the movie both evokes the behind-the-scenes side of the music industry and can be enjoyed as a romance.
YOAKENiziU
This ambitious work by NiziU beautifully captures the brilliance of daybreak and the resolve to take a step toward one’s potential.
Set to a natural, approachable melody line, it powerfully sings of overcoming past anxieties and inner conflicts, and of embracing hope for the future.
The sound crafted by lyricist Mayu Wakisaka and composers Julie Yu and Erik Lidbom feels both nostalgic and refreshingly new.
As a pre-release single from the mini-album “AWAKE,” slated for release in February 2025, it marks a track that underscores the group’s growth and evolution.
It’s a perfect anthem for those entering a new chapter in spring—a season that brings the start of new lives—when hearts are filled with a mix of anticipation and uncertainty.