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.
- [New Beginnings] Introducing Cheer Songs and Spring Tunes to Encourage You as You Move!
- [A Cheer for Myself] A pep song dedicated to you who are doing your very best
- [2026] Blow Away Your Anxieties About a New Environment! An Entrance Song Born in the Reiwa Era
- [Tearjerker] Songs that make your heart tremble with tears & moving tracks with lyrics that touch the soul
- Tokyo Song List: Classic Songs About Tokyo
- [Spring Cheer Songs] Uplifting and positive tracks to support your new life
- [Moving] Tear-jerking cheer song. A roundup of popular motivational anthems that resonate with the heart!
- A Must-See for Those in Their 20s: A Collection of Youthful Songs That Bring Back School Days
- [Cheering Songs] Japanese tracks to listen to when you’re troubled, lost, or feeling anxious
- Soothe your nerves! Uplifting songs to listen to for the entrance ceremony.
- A masterpiece that sings of loneliness. Recommended popular songs.
- [Love Songs] Carefully selected Japanese tracks that comfort feelings of anxiety!
- Songs to listen to when you’re feeling anxious that will calm your mind. Classic Japanese hits and recommended popular tracks.
Songs that soothe the anxieties I had when I first moved to Tokyo. Classic J‑Pop masterpieces and recommended popular tracks (41–50)
BlessingYOASOBI
YOASOBI’s second single gently embraces the mix of anxiety and anticipation that comes with a new chapter in life.
Its driving sound and clear, airy vocals give listeners a powerful push forward.
Released in November 2022, the song was chosen as the opening theme for the anime Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch from Mercury.
The lyrics carry a strong message: “I choose my own life,” offering the courage to dive into new environments.
It’s a track I hope those starting to live on their own or facing new challenges will listen to.
migratory bird[Alexandros]
![migratory bird[Alexandros]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/O_DLtVuiqhI/sddefault.jpg)
A powerful portrayal of taking flight toward your dreams, this [Alexandros] song blends a driving, fast-paced melody with lyrics that speak directly to the heart, perfectly harmonized to help you take that first step into a new life.
Its message—“Spread your wings and take off”—gently supports those feeling anxious about moving or setting out on a new journey.
Released in March 2015, the track was used as the theme song for the film Akegarasu and selected as the ending theme for the TV program Sakigake! Ongaku Banzuke ~EIGHT~.
In August 2019, it surpassed 100 million streams, marking a milestone as the 21st Japanese artist to achieve this feat.
When anticipation and anxiety mingle before a move or a fresh start, listening to this song will lift your spirits.
It’s a track that will surely stay close to the heart of anyone about to take their first step in a new place.
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.
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.