Songs that soothe the anxieties I had when I first moved to Tokyo. Classic Japanese hits and recommended popular tracks.
When you start living away from the place you know best, everything feels new and it’s easy to get anxious.
So I’ve put together some music to help you get through that kind of situation.
Even if you feel uneasy after moving to the city, listening to this music will blow those feelings away.
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A song that soothes the anxieties you feel just after moving to Tokyo. Classic J-pop masterpieces and recommended popular tracks (1–10)
Graceful WorldEvery Little Thing
It was released in 2001 as Every Little Thing’s 18th single.
The song was used as the theme for the TBS drama “Big Wing” and reached No.
5 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.
It’s a positive song that makes you feel like facing difficulties and hardships without turning away.
My dear best friendShonan no Kaze
This song is for those ambitious people who stood up, decided they couldn’t go on just chasing their best friend’s back, and set off to a place where that friend isn’t.
Still, you can’t hide the anxiety.
But it makes you think: I’ve decided I’ll come back without ever losing to my best friend—so I’m going to give it everything I’ve got!
Rain, then Sunshine Hallelujahyuzu
Released in 2013 as Yuzu’s 39th single, it was selected as the theme song for the NHK morning drama series “Gochisousan,” and reached No.
3 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.
Its somewhat nostalgic sound and warmly embracing lyrics—expressing love no matter what happens and no matter who you are—make it a soothing song.
Songs that soothe the anxieties I felt when I first moved to Tokyo. Masterpieces of Japanese music: recommended popular tracks (11–20)
Thank youikimonogakari
When I’m apart from the people who’ve supported me up to now and feel like my heart is about to break, listening to this song somehow helps me get back on my feet.
The gratitude for everything others have done for me sinks into my heart and makes me even more tearful.
It’s a song that lets me feel thankful for the people around me when I’m anxious and gives me the strength to keep going.
One-room DiscoPerfume
Perfume has a lot of songs that can resonate with people in all kinds of situations.
Among them, this one fills you with the excitement of moving to the city and starting a new life—it puts you in a bright, upbeat mood.
So on days when you feel anxious after moving to Tokyo, listening to this while rearranging your room can make it a lot more fun.
far; distant; by farGReeeeN
Released in 2009 as GReeeeN’s 11th single.
It was a lead single from the album “Shio, Kosho” and was used as the theme song for the Toho-distributed film “ROOKIES: Graduation.” It reached No.
2 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.
A moving song that expresses gratitude to one’s parents and inspires the resolve to succeed and one day return home.
TokyoShimizu Shota
I moved up to the city.
I’m not living a wealthy life by any means, but I’m doing pretty well.
I’m having a decent amount of fun, keeping up with trends, and feeling pretty fulfilled.
But when sudden waves of anxiety hit, listen to this song.
It will give you the strength to enjoy life positively again.