Songs that soothe the anxieties I had when I first moved to Tokyo. Classic Japanese hits and recommended popular tracks.

Jokyo TowerNEW!MOROHA

MOROHA "Tokyo-bound Tower" MV

MOROHA is a rap duo that inspires listeners with fiery messages and cries from the soul.

Their song “Jokyo Tower,” included on the single “Jokyo Tower / Barairo no Hibi” released in December 2015 and later on the album MOROHA IV, is known as one of their signature tracks.

It’s a number that expresses the resolve and determination to leave one’s hometown and head for the battlefield that is Tokyo, performed with the bare minimum of just one acoustic guitar and one microphone.

Afro’s razor-sharp words and UK’s passionate playing give a powerful push to everyone chasing their dreams! Their stance—turning not only glittering success but even loneliness and anxiety into strength—will resonate especially with those leaping into new environments for school or work.

Take in the energy to believe in yourself and fight forward.

When the wind blows toward that townNEW!Hitsuji Bungaku

[Cunning] serial drama 5th installment original movie: #Hitsujibungaku / “When the Wind Blows in That Town”

A cheering song by Hitsujibungaku that evokes a nostalgic landscape and the anticipation of days to come.

Included on the EP “you love,” released in August 2021, this track is filled with a gentle warmth—like wrapping your arms around yourself—amid a breezy sense of speed.

In 2022, it was chosen as the theme song for TV Asahi’s in-program drama “Azato Rendra,” resonating with many hearts.

When you leave a familiar place for a new town, don’t you sometimes feel your chest swell with both excitement and anxiety? In those moments, the light, lively beat and expansive vocals will loosen up a stiffened heart.

It’s a song that brings a refreshing breeze to anyone standing at the starting line of a new life.

TOKYOYUI

Yui – Tokyo

Released in 2006 as YUI’s fourth single.

This song was used as the ending theme for “YUI RADIO,” and it captures YUI’s feelings on the very day she left her hometown of Fukuoka for Tokyo.

The lyrics, written in a true-to-life voice, portray the anxiety and fear of moving to the big city, as well as the loneliness of leaving the place where she was born and raised.

It’s a masterpiece that makes you feel everyone shares the same emotions.

ShoutRADWIMPS

RADWIMPS – Scream [Official Music Video]

RADWIMPS has had immense popularity and many fans even before their major-label debut, thanks to the depth of their lyrics.

This song not only soothes feelings of anxiety but also tells you to shout it out, which leaves you feeling refreshed somehow.

Their lyrics always use complex expressions, so they’re an artist you want to listen to over and over again.

Far, far awayMakihara Noriyuki

Far Away, Far Away – Noriyuki Makihara (Full)

A song included on Noriyuki Makihara’s album “Kimi wa Boku no Takaramono,” written, composed, and arranged by Makihara himself.

He wrote it while thinking of a friend back in his hometown, and it was used in an NTT East Japan commercial.

The song conveys both a strong resolve not to return home until he achieves something in Tokyo and a deep sense of camaraderie toward his friends.

One-room DiscoPerfume

[Official Music Video] Perfume “One-Room Disco”

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.

Graceful WorldEvery Little Thing

Every Little Thing Graceful World karaoke song

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.