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)
DaybreakHamasaki Ayumi
When I feel like I’m about to lose heart, this song encourages me by reminding me that we’re all under the same sky, each carrying our own suffering and sorrow—so let’s rise together and keep doing our best from tomorrow.
The mood of the song also gives me the image of something smoothly sinking in, like when you’re making a fresh start.
Songs that soothe the anxieties I felt right after moving to Tokyo. Classic J‑pop masterpieces and recommended hits (51–60)
MUSIC!!!AAA
Music has infinite power.
As if it’s telling me that, when I listen to this song in times of anxiety, I start to feel confident that I, too, might have limitless potential.
This track by AAA—popular with both men and women—is recommended for moments when you feel uneasy.
Rising SunEXILE
It was released in 2011 as EXILE’s 37th single.
The song was issued as a charity single to support the recovery of areas affected by the Great East Japan Earthquake, and it reached No.
1 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.
It’s a motivational song that makes you feel you can keep going—no matter how anxious or lonely you feel, the sun will rise again.
DepartureFUNKY MONKEY BABYS
It was released in 2008 as FUNKY MONKEY BABYS’ seventh single.
The song was used as the theme for the film “700 Days of Battle: Us vs.
the Police” and reached No.
10 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.
Actor Takuya Ishida was featured on the cover and also appeared in the music video.
It’s a song that gives you the strength to push forward on the path you’ve chosen.
cheerHY
The moment the song starts, it’s already soothing.
With this gentle voice, I feel like everything will go well.
Then it shifts to an up-tempo beat, and in contrast to the beginning, it turns into a song that gives you courage and feels like it’s running alongside you, urging you to move forward together.
Days I can truly call the best right nowNORTH
With a gently enveloping melody and lyrics that stir the soul, NORTH’s track is a warm presence that stays by your side when you feel overwhelmed by anxiety.
Released in May 2021, it sparked buzz mainly on social media and moved many hearts.
The lyrics, which give you the courage to dive into a new environment, are filled with the anxiety and hope everyone experiences.
Listen to this song that adds color to a gray cityscape, and you’ll surely find yourself ready to look ahead and take the first step.
It’s a perfect track to soundtrack a new chapter in life.
Wherever you areONE OK ROCK
This song is a very profound love song, but as its use in a commercial suggests, its tone also perfectly suits the loneliness of families separated from one another and the desire to encourage them.
The gentle vocals and overall atmosphere of the music are incredibly soothing and ease feelings of anxiety.
I recommend listening to it before going to bed.