[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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Japanese Pop to Lift Your Mood: High-Energy and Chill Boost! A Collection of Upbeat Classics (31–40)
YesterdayOfisharu Higedan Dism
This is the first track on Official HIGE DANDism’s first album after their major-label debut, Traveler.
It was selected as the theme song for the anime film HELLO WORLD, set in Kyoto.
The bright, exhilarating melody—featuring beautiful piano and strings—will lift your spirits in no time!
kawa-E (cute)Yabai T-shatsu Yasan
It’s a high-energy, upbeat love song.
It’s a track by Yabai T-Shirts Yasan, a three-piece rock band from Osaka Prefecture.
The song is included on their 2018 album “Tank-top Festival in JAPAN.” It was chosen as the theme song for the film “Nisekoi,” which drew a lot of attention.
It’s a fun song that will put a smile on your face just by listening.
FoodSEKAI NO OWARI
This is an EDM-style track featuring a heavy, weighty bass.
It’s included on the four-piece band SEKAI NO OWARI’s 2019 album “Eye.” The sound is highly addictive, making you want to listen to it over and over again—maybe even sway your body to the beat.
If you like stylish tracks, definitely give it a listen.
You and the summer music festivalSHISHAMO
A signature SHISHAMO track with an intro that practically makes you want to bolt out the door.
Released in 2014.
The lyrics that capture a swelling crush and the fun melody are completely heart-melting! It’ll boost your mood even on a drive! Once you hear it, you’ll definitely want to have a “Summer Festival with You.”
Racing into the NightYOASOBI
YOASOBI is a duo consisting of Ayase, active as a Vocaloid producer, and the singer ikura.
The hallmark of their work is creating songs based on novels.
Their track “Yoru ni Kakeru” is inspired by the short story “An Invitation from Thanatos.” If you read the story, then look at the lyrics before listening to the song, you’ll feel the emotions embedded in it even more deeply.
In contrast to the flavor of the narrative, the up-tempo, piano rock–based arrangement is exceptionally pleasant and keeps lifting your spirits as you listen.
Experience this intriguing balance for yourself at least once.
[Mood-Boosting Japanese Music / J-POP] Sky-High Hype & Chill Lift! A Collection of Up-Tempo Classics (41–50)
astronomical observationBUMP OF CHICKEN
“Tentai Kansoku” is a song that could be called the hallmark of BUMP OF CHICKEN.
It was used as an insert song for the Kansai TV/Fuji TV drama of the same name, and the track itself was inspired by that drama.
The songwriter, Motoo Fujiwara, has described it as “a song about searching for answers where there are none,” carrying a message about living earnestly in the present.
Additionally, the intro uses eight guitars to depict shooting stars.
ArkAmatsuki
Amatsuki, who originally started out as a singer on Niconico Douga and has since made his major debut to become one of today’s popular singers.
His 2019 release “Ark” is a perfect rock song for when you want to get pumped up.
The exhilarating drum rhythms match perfectly with the driving strings, making it incredibly cool.
