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)
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.
Crimson-colored sunsetFujifaburikku
Released in 2005 as Fujifabric’s sixth single overall.
The song was used as the ending theme for TV Kanagawa’s “saku saku” in September 2005, and its lyrics candidly express the frustration of someone who moved to Tokyo with dreams but ends up spending unremarkable days—making it a track that’s easy to empathize with.
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.
Songs that soothe the anxieties I felt when I first moved to Tokyo. Masterpieces of Japanese music: recommended popular tracks (11–20)
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!
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.
road; way; path; street; route; Tao (in philosophy)GReeeeN
GREEEEN is famous for continuing their career as singers without showing their faces, and since they have so many upbeat songs, I had a hard time choosing.
No matter how tough or painful things get, this song makes you feel like, “Just give it your all and keep moving forward!” It’s empowering and blows away any anxiety.
Queen of KabukichoShiina Ringo
Ringo Sheena’s songs are generally distinctive, and some can be hard to grasp, but I think this one is among the more accessible.
It excites the heart of someone who has just moved to Tokyo, feeling anxious and a bit shy, and it makes you expect that Tokyo might not be just scary, but also a fun place.