[J-Pop] A Collection of Hit Songs Perfect for Listening While Walking

Many people probably feel that “music is essential for walking!” When choosing music for walking, aiming for around 120 BPM is said to provide an ideal sense of tempo.

In this article, we’ve gathered Japanese songs that are perfect for walking—tracks with a comfortable walking tempo and tunes with uplifting, positive lyrics that can boost your mood.

If you usually walk in silence, why not take this opportunity to try walking while listening to music? You might just rediscover the joy of walking!

Playlist

[J-Pop] A Collection of Hit Songs Perfect for Listening While Walking
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	together; along with; bothWANIMA		A high-velocity, passionate cheer song that delivers courage and hope
2	parabolaOfisharu Higedan Dism		A youthful, cheering song that resonates in the hearts of everyone starting a new chapter in life...
3	GO FOR IT!!Nishino Kana		Kana Nishino’s cheer song gives me a push
4	Starlight ParadeSEKAI NO OWARI		A song where the beauty of the starry sky intertwines with a sense of loss
5	SUNHoshino Gen		In addition to music activities, also acting, writing, commercials, and more...
6	RomanticismMrs. GREEN APPLE		Mrs. GREEN APPLE’s refreshingly depicted summer love...
7	Racing into the NightYOASOBI		Story-driven lyrics and a dynamic, vibrant sound...
8	The BeginningONE OK ROCK		A song that searches for the meaning of life and steps forward into the future
9	LOSERYonezu Kenshi		Of someone exhausted by days where effort brings no reward...
10	All of the YouthFujifaburikku		A coming-of-age love story that portrays the poignant scenes at the end of summer...
11	poofKing Gnu		With each member’s high level of musicianship and catchy…
12	Stargazersupittsu		In Spitz’s song about the feelings of someone gazing up at the stars…
13	Follow MeE-girls		A positive feeling and energetic sou...
14	Love SongGReeeeN		GReeeeN’s third single that sang of pure love…
15	BLUE BIRDHamasaki Ayumi		Ayumi Hamasaki, who evokes the feeling of a refreshing summer breeze...
16	Fortune Cookie in LoveAKB48		Iconic as an idol since the 2000s…
17	Don’t give upZARD		Swept through the J-POP scene in the 1990s...
18	HeroAmuro Namie		Support for the athletes taking on the Olympics…
19	Full-Power BoySukima Suichi		Sukima that awakens the passion of youth and a pure heart…
20	Heralding springyama		“I lack confidence in myself,” “Creating with my own identity...”
21	Walk the wastelandASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION		Known by the nickname “Ajikan,” with strongly message-driven…
22	U.S.A.DA PUMP		Overwhelming vocal prowess and exceptional dance performance…
23	OVER DRIVEJUDY AND MARY		A brief period of activity from 1992 to 2001...
24	ultra soulB’z		When talking about the Japanese rock scene, something you absolutely cannot leave out…
25	Become the windtsuji ayano		In Japan, where ukulele playing and singing is relatively uncommon...
26	I’ll walk home.Saitō Kazuyoshi		A folk song that goes, “A four-and-a-half tatami room is just too cramped…”
27	aruku aroundSakanakushon		I will allow no compromise whatsoever in the music I create…
28	LOVE2000hitomi		Gaining many f… with a distinctive singing voice and a natural, unpretentious style
29	R.Y.U.S.E.I.Sandaime Jē Sōru Burazāzu fromu Eguzairu Toraibu		A richly layered singing voice and high-level dance perf...
30	Merry-Go-RoundMAN WITH A MISSION		With an unprecedented wolf-like appearance, it caused a sensa...
31	HachikōFuji Kaze		Fujii Kaze’s new song captivates with its harmony of English and Japanese.
32	StaRtMrs. GREEN APPLE		The man who announced he would resume activities in 2022…
33	stroll		Who sang numerous famous songs in early Studio Ghibli films...
34	RPGSEKAI NO OWARI		With its fantastical music and live staging, and mecha…
35	Innocent WorldMr.Children		『Tomorrow never know…
36	Mela!Ryokushokushakai		…A band name so distinctive that once you hear it, you’ll never forget it.
37	Go for it!Urufuruzu		Soulful vocals, straightforward lyrics, ca...