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"Toward Tomorrow") is a song recorded by Japanese singer Misia, from her tenth studio album Soul Quest.

A live version of the song was released as a charity single to benefit relief efforts following the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami through Ariola Japan on April 27, 2011.

[1] After the events of the March 11, 2011 earthquake, Misia recalls feeling powerless and not knowing how to resume her music-related activities.

[2] After about a week, she found the motivation to resume touring and decided to set up a relief campaign called Hope for Japan through the non-profit organization Mudef.

[9] The performance was broadcast live as part of a two-song medley on the 63rd NHK Kōhaku Uta Gassen,[9] marking Misia's first appearance on the show.