[Mood-Boosting Japanese Music / J-POP] Sky-High Hype & Chill Lift! A Collection of Up-Tempo Classics
Want to get hyped listening to music?
Here’s a recommended collection of classic Japanese hits and J-pop tunes.
Your favorite songs can boost your motivation every day and get you excited, right?
Up-tempo beats and irresistibly catchy rhythms will draw you in and fill you with energy.
Songs with rebellious lyrics or bright, uplifting messages that put you in a good mood are also super appealing.
We’ve picked tracks that make you want to sing along, and ones that are perfect as BGM for driving or sports!
From trendy new numbers to timeless crowd-pleasers, let’s listen to a variety of mood-lifting songs and make it a great day!
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[J-Pop to Boost Your Mood] Crank it up or keep it chill! A collection of upbeat classics (111–120)
WONDERFULGReeeeN
WONDERFUL, by the four-member male vocal group GReeeeN, was chosen as the theme song for the film Daimyo Bankruptcy.
Unlike their previous hits like Ai Uta and Kiseki, this track has a lively, festive pop vibe that’s especially appealing.
Its tone fits the movie perfectly and seems ideal for times when you’re fully enjoying outdoor sports or recreation.
Be sure to keep it on hand as a song to instantly boost your energy!
[Mood-Boosting Japanese Music / J-POP] Sky-High Hype & Chill Lift! A Collection of Upbeat Classics (121–130)
MarcheKICK THE CAN CREW
The fifth single by KICK THE CAN CREW, whose group name comes from their first collaborative track “Kankeri,” made when each member was active separately.
This hip-hop tune was used as the theme song for the film No Problem 2, and was titled because it had a vibe similar to House Foods’ Curry Marche.
Its relentless rap and cool track will lift your mood as driving BGM.
It’s an addictive, high-energy tune that makes you want to move your body just by listening.
Friday’s highPenthouse
This number from Penthouse adds a splash of glamour to Friday nights.
The soulful harmonies woven by the twin vocals of Namioka and Oshima are striking.
Its urban, groovy sound feels like the city on a weekend night turned into music.
Released in January 2024, the track was also featured in a Nissan X-TRAIL e-4ORCE commercial.
The lyrics vividly capture the thrill of the weekend and the feeling of breaking free from the everyday, making it perfect for unwinding after work or as background music for a party with friends.
With this uplifting song, why not switch yourself into weekend mode too?
primary colorsYOASOBI
YOASOBI is a music duo that could be said to be at the very center of today’s J-POP scene.
Some of you may have heard just the chorus of this song, as it was used in an ahamo commercial.
Riding on an uptempo, four-on-the-floor dance beat, ikura’s fresh and clear vocals feel absolutely delightful.
It’s the perfect track for boosting your mood or getting pumped up.
Happy Pre-Wedding SongYabai T-shatsu Yasan
Yabai T-Shirts Yasan, affectionately known as “YabaTee” by fans, is a standout popular band in the rock scene.
This is their song “Happy Wedding Mae Song.” Casting aside the emotional weight usually associated with the word “marriage,” it’s a characteristically YabaTee track you can listen to with a light heart.
Whether you’re about to have a wedding or not, it’s an easy-to-enjoy song themed around “marriage.” With Kansai-dialect lyrics and a playful back-and-forth between male and female twin vocals, this track is YabaTee at full throttle.
Flowing voicemei-chan
An exhilarating, fast-paced up-tempo track sung by Mei-chan, a singer who’s also active as a member of the YouTuber group Niku Chomolungma.
As the theme song for Fuji TV’s drama “Our School Broadcast,” it’s a sparkling tune that perfectly captures the spirit of youth.
The androgynous high-tone vocals are soothing, and even on slightly gloomy mornings, it feels like they’ll bring a refreshing breeze your way.
Don’t miss the pleasantly fizzy instrumental break that pops like carbonation.
It’s a song that blows away the haze and makes you want to take off running.
BBQ Riot SongELLEGARDEN
A four-piece rock band formed in Chiba Prefecture in 1998, ELLEGARDEN resumed after a hiatus and continues to be highly active today.
This track closes out their fourth album, “RIOT ON THE GRILL,” and its fast, rock-driven sound with catchy melodies is sure to lift your spirits.
The simple yet comical lyrics about blowing off daily stress with a vacation sound cool when sung in English, don’t they? Packed with defiant lyrics and a straightforward rock sound, this rock tune blasts away any gloomy feelings.