Boost your focus with background music for work! Popular and recommended tracks for jobs and exam study.

Honnō-ji IncidentEgusupurōjon

"The Honnō-ji Incident" Dancing Lesson Series [I Tried Dancing]

The “Dancing Lessons Series” that became a hot topic on YouTube.

Besides this track, there are various other songs, and they might be just right for a quick break.

The pop vibe could reduce resistance to studying and even boost your motivation.

Wild at Heartarashi

ARASHI – Wild at Heart [Official Music Video]

March is the season for national and public university entrance exams and the late-term tests.

This is a song I’d especially like students facing exams to listen to.

It helps you exhale the breath you’ve been holding, broaden your narrowed perspective, and regain your composure.

How about listening to it on the morning of the exam?

Lucky sevenAKB48

[MV full] Lucky Seven / AKB48 [Official]

This song by AKB48, a beloved national idol group, is positive and uplifting.

For students preparing for exams who tend to feel negative, listening to such a bright, energetic song is important for approaching studies with a positive mindset.

Give it a listen whenever you want to boost your motivation while studying.

BraveNaoto Intiraymi

Naoto Inti Raymi – Brave [with lyrics]

This is a song that, just by listening to it, helps you approach your studies with clear and precise goals.

Naoto Inti Raymi’s powerful, dynamic vocals are sure to boost your focus and motivation—perfect for listening before you start studying to get you fired up.

ConfirmationCharlie Parker

Charlie Parker- Confirmation

A signature work by Charlie Parker, known as a revolutionary of bebop jazz.

Marked by its intricate melodies and breakneck chord changes, this piece is famous as a trial by fire for jazz saxophonists.

Since its first recording at Carnegie Hall in 1947, it has continued to influence countless musicians.

The highlight is Parker’s inventive phrase construction and his skillful use of the technique known as “clamming,” woven throughout the piece.

It’s a great choice when you want to boost your focus or spark creative ideas, and it should give you the pleasant feeling of working in a café.

I Stand AloneRobert Glasper Experiment

Robert Glasper Experiment – I Stand Alone (Lyric Video) ft. Common, Patrick Stump

A captivating track with an innovative sound that fuses jazz, hip-hop, and R&B.

The lyrics powerfully emphasize the importance of self-affirmation and individuality, resonating deeply.

Featured on the album Black Radio 2, released in October 2013, it includes high-profile guests like Common and Patrick Stump.

This song gives you the courage to stay true to your beliefs without fearing loneliness.

It’s recommended when you need to focus on work or study, or when you feel like you’re losing yourself.

The music of the Robert Glasper Experiment captures the hearts of those who push beyond genre boundaries to pursue new forms of expression.

NEWDAYSSchroeder-Headz

Schroeder-Headz 「NEWDAYS」 MV

This is the title track from the debut album of Schroeder-Headz, a post-jazz project led by Shunsuke Watanabe.

The beautiful piano timbre and electronica-infused beats feel pleasant, evoking the sense that a new day is beginning.

Released in October 2014, the piece expresses elements of jazz and classical music through a contemporary sound, capturing the hearts of many music fans.

Characterized by a beautiful melody and organic groove, its appeal lies in the fusion of lyrical, piano-centered lines with an organic beat woven by bass and drums, alongside programming.

It’s perfect for boosting concentration or unwinding, and comes highly recommended as background music for work.