A beautiful Japanese song that purifies the heart. A highly recommended classic.
What kind of moments come to mind when you think of times your heart feels purified? There are things that cleanse the heart, like seeing beautiful scenery or watching a film or a stage performance.
So today, I’m going to introduce some beautiful, soul-cleansing masterpieces! Depending on the song—its lyrics, melody, or vocals—different elements can purify the heart, so be sure to read and listen through to the end! There are so many timeless tracks that wash and heal the heart just by listening, so you won’t want to miss them! Now, let’s get started.
Playlist
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| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1east | Looking up at the nameless skyMISIA |  play_arrow | A kind of translucence that feels like your heart is being purified when you look up at the sky… |
| 2east | SoranjiMrs. GREEN APPLE |  play_arrow | A song characterized by a grand arrangement and lyrics that resonate with the heart… |
| 3east | waxing; filling up; becoming full; growing (e.g., the moon growing fuller)Fuji Kaze |  play_arrow | The gentle piano melody and profound lyrics resonate in my heart... |
| 4east | moonlightOnitsuka Chihiro |  play_arrow | This song, which was released to the world as a tie-in for a TV drama, ... |
| 5east | AnswerIkuta Rira |  play_arrow | This song by Rira Ikuta, which shakes the heart, is a da... |
| 6east | Is there still anything that love can do?RADWIMPS |  play_arrow | The theme song of the film Weathering with You, which purifies the heart… |
| 7east | A Bouquet for YouUtada Hikaru |  play_arrow | A song said to have been sung to his own mother… |
| 8east | bow knotAimer |  play_arrow | Recognized for their talent by numerous famous artists... |
| 9east | globeYonezu Kenshi |  play_arrow | The theme song of the film “How Do You Live?” is … |
| 10east | dogwood (flowering dogwood)Hitoto Yo |  play_arrow | When it comes to songs that cleanse the soul, this is the one. Tears… |
| 11east | Forever YouZARD |  play_arrow | Characterized by lyrics that resonate with the heart and a warm melody... |
| 12east | NAOHY |  play_arrow | “NAO” was released on April 12, 2006… |
| 13east | Can I call it magic?Hirai Ken |  play_arrow | This song, in which Ken Hirai’s singing voice resonates in the heart, is, da… |
| 14east | leap day personRADWIMPS |  play_arrow | The film “The Last 10 Years,” which depicts a heartrending love story… |
| 15east | Snow BlossomNakajima Mika |  play_arrow | Singing of a heartbreaking love against a winter landscape... |
| 16east | UBeru (Nakamura Kaho) |  play_arrow | A beautiful singing voice and melody that seep into the heart... |
| 17east | NautilusYorushika |  play_arrow | Captivating with lyrics that touch the heart and a richly emotional melody… |
| 18east | I can’t put it into wordsOda Kazumasa |  play_arrow | Oda Kazumasa’s Off Course that everyone knows… |
| 19east | wrinkle alignmentVaundy |  play_arrow | A song themed around time and human connections... |
| 20east | Hello,my friendMatsutōya Yumi |  play_arrow | One of Yumi Matsutoya’s signature songs, it gently permeates the heart… |
| 21east | It’s okayRADWIMPS |  play_arrow | As the theme song for the film “Weathering With You,” it moved many people... |
| 22east | Something like a miracleKamishiraishi Mone |  play_arrow | Singing of the preciousness of life and the miracles of everyday life |
| 23east | SparkleRADWIMPS |  play_arrow | The moving theme song of 'Your Name.' |
| 24north_east | Your SongYasuda Rei |  play_arrow | It’s an anime theme song. Yasuda Rei’s fleetingly beautiful… |
| 25south_east | Sounds of LoveOno Daisuke |  play_arrow | A heartwarming ballad by voice actor Daisuke Ono |
| 26east | Gentle RedFukuhara Miho |  play_arrow | Miho Fukuhara, who possesses overwhelming vocal ability, her precious people around her… |
| 27east | Light fallsKalafina |  play_arrow | Not only within the country, but performing live across countries around the world… |
| 28east | day by dayYoshida Yamada |  play_arrow | A poignant portrayal of the long journey an elderly couple has walked… |
| 29east | miraclekururi |  play_arrow | Just hearing the voice of vocalist Shigeru Kishida washes my heart… |
| 30east | Flower ~Flowers in Everyone’s Heart~Lyrics and Composition: Kanō Shōkichi |  play_arrow | A song of prayer for peace based on Okinawan folk music |
| 31east | 366 daysShimizu Shota ft. Nakasone Izumi (HY) |  play_arrow | It’s a cover of a song sung by Izumi Nakasone from HY. Clea… |
| 32east | The Day of Beginningsiri |  play_arrow | A moving song by iri that sings of loss and hope |
| 33east | MiracleGReeeeN |  play_arrow | Since its release in 2008, this song has... |
| 34east | Wherever You AreONE OK ROCK |  play_arrow | Not only in Japan but also overseas, it is very popular and a big hi… |
| 35east | Beautiful worldAimer |  play_arrow | A song whose beautiful voice and tone resonate with the heart |
| 36east | Embraced by the windTeshima Aoi |  play_arrow | Aoi Teshima’s singing voice and gentle melodies soothe the heart. |
| 37east | lamplightYuga |  play_arrow | People live together with others and are illuminated by the light of love. |
| 38east | HitomiFukuyama Masaharu |  play_arrow | A song full of kindness and warmth that gently stays close to the heart... |
| 39east | Motherkariyushi 58 |  play_arrow | It was even featured on “Miraculous Experiences!! Unbelievable.” |
| 40east | Voice of the Seaurashima tarō (kiritani kenta) |  play_arrow | Urashima Ta—, a character born from a commercial... |
| 41east | Yours sincerelyrokudenashi |  play_arrow | A heart-stirring song by good-for-nothings that accompanies the journey of self-discovery |
| 42east | Hill of the Flower GuardianFictionJunction |  play_arrow | A four-member group produced by composer Yuki Kajiura... |
| 43east | Sleeping BeautySEKAI NO OWARI |  play_arrow | Even though the lyrics are fantastical, I can really relate to them... |
| 44east | A flower of no colorUtada Hikaru |  play_arrow | Utada’s pure, straightforward singing voice resonates deeply in the heart… |
| 45east | Sayonara ColorSUPER BUTTER DOG |  play_arrow | SUPER BUTTER DOG was formerly bo... |
| 46east | SAKURAikimonogakari |  play_arrow | It's simply a very beautiful song. Memories of the past… |
| 47east | BelieveChe’Nelle |  play_arrow | It’s the theme song from the movie “Umizaru.” A foreign singer Ja… |
| 48east | TwilightKobukuro |  play_arrow | It’s precisely because there are two voices in harmony that it becomes all the more beautiful… |
| 49east | LetterSHE’S |  play_arrow | While introducing a heartrending piano ballad, SH… |
| 50east | threadChris Hart |  play_arrow | A wonderful love song that gently stays close to the heart... |
| 51east | LOTUSŌhashi Torio |  play_arrow | Ohashi Trio’s fantastical musical works |
| 52east | Rainy BlueTokunaga Hideaki |  play_arrow | Anyone who was moved to tears by the bittersweet lyrics of this song surely... |
| 53east | motherHayashi Asuka |  play_arrow | It’s a straightforward, cool song. Just my mother’s… |
| 54east | ForeverGosuperāzu |  | This is a song I recommend when you want to be healed. Absolutely… |
| 55east | Together with the WindKobayashi Sachiko |  play_arrow | It’s the theme song for a Pokémon movie. The song’s... |
| 56east | Thank you…KOKIA |  play_arrow | Her famous song, which was also released in Hong Kong and became popular… |
| 57east | homeKiyama Yusaku |  play_arrow | Seizing a chance on an audition program… |
| 58east | PIECE OF MY WISHImai Miki |  play_arrow | Imai Mi, whose beautiful singing voice soothes the heart… |
| 59east | Homeayaka |  play_arrow | A ballad graced by Ayaka’s gentle piano and her translucent, pure singing voice |
| 60east | bare light bulbNakamura Ataru |  play_arrow | If you look only at the lyrics, the mature, realistic romance stands out strongly... |
| 61east | Sorrowful EkayanaYorushika |  play_arrow | A floating narrative that is liberated from loss |
| 62east | Almond feat. Riria.Ōhashi Torio |  play_arrow | Introducing a soothing collaboration track of piano and vocals |
| 63east | Rainbow and KiteŌhashi Torio |  play_arrow | The moving theme song by Ohashi Trio |
| 64east | Sleepless in SeattleMay J. |  play_arrow | May J. is doing a self-duet... |
| 65east | Koto no HaHajime Chitose |  play_arrow | It is truly the song of a goddess. A miraculous singing voice performs... |
| 66east | Future Projection IIDREAMS COME TRUE |  play_arrow | From the intro alone, it already feels like my heart is being cleansed—do... |
| 67east | The path you take to pass onShunsuke Kiyokiba |  play_arrow | It portrays the strength to face life’s hardships and loneliness… |
| 68east | Distant LightLibera |  play_arrow | An angelic singing voice gently wraps around the heart… |
| 69east | Even when I close my eyesNaka Kousuke |  play_arrow | Depicting one’s childhood as reflected upon by their grown-up self… |
| 70east | The moon is beautiful, isn’t it?miwa |  play_arrow | A childhood familiar with music due to family influences... |
| 71east | horsetailnishina |  play_arrow | A ballad that gives you courage, expressing the beauty and growth of life |
| 72east | Spirit Boat (Shoro Nagashi)sadamasashi |  play_arrow | A gem of a ballad that conveys the pain of loss with a gentle melody |
| 73east | reverse dreamKing Gnu |  play_arrow | An emotional ballad as the theme song for the Jujutsu Kaisen movie |
| 74east | A place to return toHY |  play_arrow | A warmly touching melody that seeps into the heart, and Okinawa… |
| 75east | pure whiteFuji Kaze |  play_arrow | Fujii Kaze’s gentle ballad song |