[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 Move (21–30)
LOVE＆JOYYuki Kimura
A single packed with the exhilarating appeal of Eurobeat! Yuki Kimura’s clear, soaring vocals fuse perfectly with Daisuke Asakura’s energetic production to create a high-speed dance track.
Riding a BPM of 173, its bright, forward-looking message evokes a moving sensation, as if a rainbow were arcing across the listener’s heart.
Released in July 2000, the song captured many hearts as the theme for the TV drama “Daisuke Hanamura.” It reached No.
24 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart and achieved total sales of 116,000 copies.
Perfect as BGM for highway or mountain-pass drives, it’s also ideal when you need a boost for a tired spirit.
Grip the wheel and set off on a special musical journey to this rhythm.
PopKana Nishino
It’s an upbeat song you can dance the two-step to.
In the chorus, when it goes “I want to burst out—pa!” spreading both arms wide looks really cute.
There are lots of parts where the lyrics and the choreography link up, so it’s easy to learn and easy to arrange.
[J-Pop] Japanese Dance Music That Makes You Want to Move (31–40)
New Treasure IslandSakanaction
This work is captivating for its catchy rhythm, retro-infused sound, and addictive progression.
Blending dance music with rock, it features an impressive 1980s-style synthesizer sound.
It expresses a steady, deliberate approach toward dreams, hopes, and goals in creative endeavors, resulting in a track that lifts the heart with every listen.
Produced by Sakanaction in September 2015, it was created as the theme song for the film Bakuman.
The music video, packed with retro-inspired direction, also drew attention, and the song reached No.
1 on the Billboard JAPAN Hot 100.
It’s recommended for those who want to cherish hope for the future and a positive mindset, for people involved in creative activities, and above all, for anyone about to embark on a new challenge.
wanM!LK
Get hooked on the gap between the cool beat and the cute lyrics! It’s a shape-shifting dance and vocal unit M!LK’s track, released in June 2025.
The song makes a striking impression by layering pure, puppy-like devotion in love over a chill, hip-hop-inspired track.
You’ll be drawn into its playful world born from the unexpected contrast between the sound and the lyrics.
Perfect for when you want to boost your mood!
Pineapple JuiceINI
This city pop track features a languid yet comfortable groove that invites you into an endless, tropical vacation.
It’s included on the album “THE ORIGIN,” releasing in June 2025.
Member Xu Yufan participates in the lyric writing for the first time, crafting a theme of a “sweet-and-sour summer” that captures each moment whole—like sipping a juice—brimming with fresh emotion.
Perfect for summer drives or hot days when you want a little boost! Turn your everyday life into a breezy vacation with this song!
Bossa BosaWOLF HOWL HARMONY
A funky dance tune that colorfully powers up the start of your day.
It’s a single released by WOLF HOWL HARMONY in June 2025.
The song carries a message that blows away morning sluggishness and the blues, turning your day into an energetic one.
With its rhythmic rap and a catchy, onomatopoeia-filled chorus, it’s seriously addictive! Put it on during those mornings when you just can’t get out of bed, and it might make you think, “Let’s have fun today, too!”
breakfastMrs. GREEN APPLE
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♫ Original Song – Tomato Soup – Tomato Soup
A buoyant Mrs.
GREEN APPLE track that makes your heart skip to a lively dance beat at the start of the day.
Released in June 2025 as the theme song for Fuji TV’s information program “Sun! Shine.” Within its breezy sound, it also portrays the small fluctuations and conflicts of everyday life, drawing you in with surprising depth.
Its natural groove and upbeat message give you that “Alright, let’s go!” push on the back.
If you’re looking for a song to support your mornings, try listening—or dancing—to this one.
Mrs.
GREEN APPLE’s signature pop-driven dynamism is sure to brighten your day.