Songs that help you work hard. Cheer songs for working people.

Run!Momoiro Kurōbā Zetto

Momoiro Clover - Hashire!

In today’s J-POP scene, often called the Warring States era of idols, the four-member girl group Momoiro Clover Z has built a truly unique idol identity.

Although this song was included as a B-side to their major-label debut single from their Momoiro Clover days, “Ikuze! Kaitō Shōjo,” and is still known as one of their signature tracks, it has continued to be loved as a popular song, even being featured as an insert song in the film Moteki.

Its message—that you should just take off running, following your feelings—has a refreshing power that blows away work-related worries.

With a pop and cute melody that lifts your spirits, it’s a pop tune you’ll want to listen to when you’re feeling down at work.

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Hoshino Takashi

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There’s always tomorrowUrufuruzu

Ashita Ga Arusa (Georgia De Ikimashou Hen)

Originally released in 1963 by singer Kyu Sakamoto and later covered in 2001 by the rock band Ulfuls.

When you’re working, there are plenty of times you feel down or troubled—about your situation, or because others don’t understand you.

This song is one you’ll want to hear at such times; its message—“No matter what happens, a new tomorrow will come, so let’s give our all right now”—really resonates.

With a poppy, catchy melody that has been loved across generations and lightens the heart, it’s the perfect track to listen to when you’re feeling low after work.

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Hoshino Takashi

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Week!Do As Infinity

Do As Infinity / Week!

Do As Infinity’s “Week!” is a song that gives you a boost with a reassuring “It’s okay” when you’re tired.

Released in 2001, it was used as the theme song for the drama “Yome wa Mitsuboshi.” On weekdays when things don’t go well and you feel gloomy, and even on precious days off when bad things still happen and every day feels rough… the song says that there are days like that, and surely something good will come next.

When you’re worn out from work every day and feel like you don’t even have the strength to look ahead, try letting this song lift your spirits.

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SAKI

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BEAUTIFULTakahashi Yuu

Masayoshi Takahashi “BEAUTIFUL” lyric video

When you’re working hard, there are times when you’re suddenly hit by a hard-to-describe emptiness, as if you’re all alone.

In moments like that, Yu Takahashi’s “BEAUTIFUL” is a song that lights a small lamp in your heart and tells you, “You’re not alone.

You’ll be okay.” Included on the album “Koshikata Yukusue,” this track’s gentle acoustic guitar and strings resonate deeply.

You push and push yourself, then fail and feel devastated, yet you grit your teeth and keep going alone because you believe you have to solve it yourself… Without even noticing, you build a shell around yourself, end up isolated, and your heart gets dragged further into the dark.

When that happens, listen to this song—it will pull you out of that lonely darkness and truly recognize how hard you’ve been trying.

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AMBITIOUS JAPANTOKIO

TOKIO – AMBITIOUS JAPAN! (With English Sub)

TOKIO is a three-member group under Johnny & Associates that, despite being an idol group, has engaged in full-fledged band activities and even farming, and went so far as to establish their own company.

Their 28th single, “AMBITIOUS JAPAN!,” was used in a JR Central commercial and is known as one of TOKIO’s signature songs.

Its lyrics, which teach the importance and greatness of taking that first step, are likely to give courage to those who feel stuck where they are now.

With its refreshing melody and comfortable ensemble, it’s a track that really fires up the crowd at karaoke.

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Hoshino Takashi

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room for growthCreepy Nuts

[MV] Creepy Nuts – Nobishiro (Room to Grow)

You often see the term “self-esteem” on social media, but do you have high self-esteem? Or low? If you’re struggling with work and feeling worn out, many of you would probably say “low.” For those downhearted moments when you feel like beating yourself up, there’s a song that can lighten the load a bit: Creepy Nuts’ “Nobishiro.” It was used in a commercial, so many of you have probably heard it.

Let’s praise ourselves for growing little by little and becoming more flexible in our thinking, and for the parts we can’t do yet, let’s stay positive and say there’s still plenty of “room to grow!”

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PopNishino Kana

Kana Nishino “Pa” MV (Short Ver.)

A supportive anthem for hardworking women! Kana Nishino’s poppy, cute pep song.

It was also featured in the “Vitamin Carbonated Drink MATCH” commercial, so many people probably remember it.

Every day you wake up, do your makeup, work until you’re exhausted, your morning makeup ends up a mess, and you crash as soon as you get home.

You want to try cuter makeup and fashion, and have fun going out, but with days like these it just doesn’t happen…

I’m sure many women are living the same way.

This song captures, with striking realism, that feeling of wanting to blow away those kinds of days in one go.

When you’re tired, taking a breather matters! And after a breather, let’s do our best again! It’s a track that makes you feel just that.

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