[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)
Flower SongGReeeeN
This is an upbeat track by the vocal group GReeeeN, who never appear in the media and remain shrouded in mystery.
JUN SKY WALKER(S) drummer Masayuki Kobayashi appears in the music video.
With its fresh melody, it’s the perfect song to use as background music for student events like school festivals and sports days.
water lily blossomShonan no Kaze
When it comes to summer by the sea, it’s no exaggeration to say Shonan no Kaze is the soundtrack! With this song, anyone, anywhere is guaranteed to get hyped.
And the must-have item to crank up the excitement? A towel! Whether you’re at the beach or at karaoke, swing that towel around and blow off all that built-up stress!
Eine KleineYonezu Kenshi
A signature early masterpiece by Kenshi Yonezu, whose delicate acoustic guitar tones and sentimental yet resolute melody seep deeply into the heart.
Featured on the album “YANKEE,” released in April 2014, it became widely beloved as a Tokyo Metro commercial song.
The track holds both the joy of meeting someone precious and the anxiety of an inevitable parting, while expressing a heartfelt wish to keep looking forward and living on.
Despite not being a single, it has remained cherished over time—ranking 17th overall in JOYSOUND’s 2017 annual karaoke chart.
It’s the perfect song to boost concentration: listen while you work and feel a quiet fire kindle from within.
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.
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!
[Mood-Boosting Japanese Music / J-POP] Sky-High Hype & Chill Lift! A Collection of Up-Tempo Classics (41–50)
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.”
spell of resurrectionsumika
This is a song included on the single “Dress farm #2,” released in 2014 by the pop-rock band sumika.
It’s an uptempo four-on-the-floor track themed around a game like Dragon Quest.
While it has a comedic touch, it’s also a song that makes you feel as if your life is being cheered on.
