[J-Pop] Japanese dance music that makes you want to start dancing
Dance music used to mean music from overseas, but lately there’s been more Japanese dance music, and artists’ dance skills have been improving too.
There are now tons of songs that blend Western influences while making the most of the beauty of Japanese lyrics.
We’ve put together a big collection of Japanese dance tracks that will get you hyped!
Dance is shifting from something underground to something mainstream, and I’d be thrilled if it becomes even more commonplace from here on out.
We’ve lined up dance tracks that will make you want to move your body, so find your favorites and let’s all start dancing while we listen!
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[J-Pop] Japanese dance music that makes you want to start dancing (1–10)
come againm-flo
m-flo, with a solid grounding in authentic club music and a talent for seamlessly translating genre-defying sounds into J-POP.
Known as one of their signature tracks, this song portrays the bittersweet emotions of a female protagonist who dances the night away on the floor, trying to cut off her feelings for someone who’s indifferent to her.
Released in January 2001 as their ninth major-label single, it became widely recognized after being featured in a Kanebo Cosmetics commercial.
It’s also included on the classic album EXPO EXPO.
The rhythm at the core of this piece was remarkably innovative in Japan’s music scene at the time, and its refined sensibility is still striking today.
It’s a cool dance tune, perfect for nights when you want to feel a bit more grown-up or when you need a change of mood.
ObsessedAyumu Imazu
It’s a sweet and bittersweet song that feels like a snapshot of the moment you fall in love.
Ayumu Imazu’s delicate vocals beautifully capture the shifting emotions of someone in love.
You can feel the confusion over their own feelings, even as they can’t hold back their affection for the other person.
Released in January 2024, this track showcases the breadth of Imazu’s musicality.
It has a different charm from the songs included on the album “Pixel.” On TikTok, many users posted relaxed dance routines to match the track.
It’s recommended for those troubled by love or when you’re in a slightly wistful mood.
With lyrics that resonate in your heart and a rhythm that makes you want to sway, it’s a truly captivating piece.
WOKE UPXG
In XG’s music, powerful rap centered on confidence and self-affirmation leaves a strong impression.
Released in May 2024, this track is XG’s first all-rap song, showcasing each member’s individuality.
Over an innovative track that fuses 808 bass with East Asian sounds, they sing about the strength to stay true to oneself.
The song was also chosen as the tournament theme for the game Valorant.
The track is incredibly cool—one that makes dancers, and really anyone, want to move.
It’s a song that will surely lift you up when you need the courage to accept yourself and keep moving forward.
[J-Pop] Japanese dance music that makes you want to start dancing (11–20)
Don’t Stop The Music feat. Chisato Moritakatofubeats
Featuring Chisato Moritaka on vocals, this work blends the timeless sparkle of ’90s J-pop with a sophisticated club sound.
It captures the flutter of excitement when the music starts and the pure feelings that never fade, no matter how old you get—just listening to it makes your heart race.
The album that includes this track, First Album, was highly praised, reaching as high as No.
5 on the Oricon daily chart in October 2014.
Its danceable, comfortable beat makes it perfect for relaxing on a day off or for a drive.
LIFE feat.birdMondo Grosso
A collaboration between Shinichi Osawa’s solo project MONDO GROSSO and singer-songwriter bird! The crystalline vocals intertwined with the breezy Brazilian house beat create a sound that instantly lifts your spirits.
The worldview evokes the sparkle found along life’s journey and the light-footed steps toward the future—simply wonderful.
Released in May 2000, the track is also famous for being used in ANA’s Okinawa campaign commercial.
It’s included on the album MG4 and is perfect for a sunny-day drive or a laid-back afternoon soundtrack.
The natural, body-swaying groove is unbeatable!
Clear SkiesNaz
Songs with complex rhythms like this seem hard to sing, but she meshes perfectly with the track, and since she’s only 19, there’s a lot to look forward to from her.
The sounds of ethnic percussion like djembe and bongo evoke a tropical Okinawan vibe.
It’s not a four-on-the-floor beat but a distinctive rhythm that’s surprisingly easy to groove to.
A track where her Okinawan background rides the sound and comes through clearly.
Hey NowMAN WITH A MISSION
This is a song by MAN WITH A MISSION, known for their distinctive visuals.
Released in June 2017, it features striking lyrics that depict the bustle of the city and the chaos of modern society.
Set to an energetic rap-rock foundation, it expresses life’s uncertainties and the importance of making your own choices.
It also gained attention as the song used in Sony’s “Hi-Res Wireless” commercial.
This track is one you’ll want to hear if you’re feeling worn out by everyday life or standing at a crossroads.
Let’s sway together to its powerful sound!