80's J-Pop That'll Put a Pep in Your Step

Recently, when I slip on my headphones and play some 80's J-Pop melodies, it's as though a weight is magically lifted from my shoulders. Regardless of my current mood, be it happy or sad, after a few songs I find myself skipping down the sidewalk as if I were an '80s pop sensation stepping onto the stage.

As an English speaker, I often struggle to understand most of the lyrics. Nevertheless, I'm irresistibly drawn into the captivating instrumentals and the ethereal quality of the singers' voices, all mixing together to create a dreamy city-pop vibe. Inspired by the positivity these songs bring me, I decided to write a post and share with my readers some of the songs on my J-Pop playlist that make me smile! I hope you all enjoy these songs as much as I have! <3 Here are:

Ten 80's J-Pop songs that help get me through my day!

1. Mayonaka no Door / Stay With Me

by Miki Matsubara

2. Fly-day Chinatown

by: Yasuha

3. 4:00 AM

by: Taeko Onuki

4. LOVE-LIGHT

by: Yu Hayami

5. SHYNESS BOY

by: Anri

6. midnight cruisin'

by: Kingo Hamada

7. 黄昏のBAY CITY

by: Junko Yagami

8. CAT'S EYE

by: Anri

9. プラスティック・ラブ-Plastic Love

by: Mariya Takeuchi

10. Love Was Really Gone

by: Makoto Matsushita

Music can have a huge influence on wellness. Finding tunes that can lift your spirits and comfort you in any phase is an impactful experience! And for me it has been the upbeat melodies of the 80's J-Pop genre that lifts my spirits! So whether you know a little Japanese or none at all, these 10 songs are bound to have you feeling like a disco-star too! (even if you don't know all the words for karaoke :p)