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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Songs that soothe the anxieties I had when I first moved to Tokyo. Classic J‑Pop masterpieces and recommended popular tracks (41–50)
Metro Cityimase & natori
This is the second collaboration between Natori and imase, finished as a city pop-style dance number.
Its brisk guitar riffs and refreshing saxophone stand out, giving it a distinctly urban vibe.
The lyrics, themed around moving to the big city, compellingly portray the expectations, anxieties, and personal growth of someone coming from the countryside.
It’s wonderful how it poppily expresses both adapting to urban life and the sense of being an outsider.
Released in September 2024, the track also ties in with Instagram’s “15-Second Music powered by Instagram” campaign.
The music video is striking as well, blending live action with animation.
It’s the perfect song for anyone captivated by the bustle of the city yet struggling with feelings of loneliness—a complex state of mind it captures beautifully.
Tokyokujira
This is a song by Kujira that soothes the anxieties you feel when you’ve just moved to the big city.
It captures the complex mix of excitement and loneliness that comes with a new life, conveyed through fresh, vibrant production and a warm vocal.
Released digitally in February 2023, it was also included on the November 2023 album “Yasaishu” (Vegetable Drawer).
Perfect for anyone who feels on the verge of losing themselves amid the bustle of the city.
Kujira’s voice will gently nudge you forward as you strive in a new environment.
A recommended track for everyone opening a new chapter—whether moving, changing jobs, or starting anew.
HOMEAnjura Aki
Released in 2005 as Angela Aki’s major-label debut single.
It’s a song that expresses her feelings about “home,” with lyrics so evocative that it’s no exaggeration to call it a love song to her hometown.
It’s a track that makes anyone want to return to where they’re from and inspires you to do your best for the important people waiting back home.
That’s important.Daiji MAN Burazāzu Bando
It was released in 1991 as the DaijiMAN Brothers Band’s third single.
After being chosen as the theme song for Fuji TV’s “Hocchan’s Yamadakatsutenai Television,” it became a major hit.
The lyrics—repeating life lessons—make it a song that offers encouragement.
featherOku Hanako
If I had wings, I’d want to fly farther and farther.
This song, which sings about flying from where I am now to become someone who can warm another’s hand, gently envelops the hearts of those who feel anxious because they can’t do anything right now.
While Hanako Oku has many bittersweet love songs, she also sings encouraging songs like this.
Stay just the way you are.Mayo Okamoto
It was released in 1997 as Mayo Okamoto’s fourth single.
The song recounts memories with a close friend and is a cherished piece for both her best friend and Okamoto herself.
It was used as the image song for the credit union SHINKIN BANK, and it conveys the comforting feeling that, no matter how far apart you are, your friend is always watching over you.
Teru’s SongTeshima Aoi
Here is one of Aoi Teshima’s signature songs.
Her clear voice and calm singing soothe a broken heart.
The piano accompaniment further quiets and heals the soul.
It makes you feel holy, as if you were inside a cave, and even your anxieties start to seem small.