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 | AnswerIkuta Rira |  play_arrow | This song by Rira Ikuta, which shakes the heart, is a da... |
| 5east | moonlightOnitsuka Chihiro |  play_arrow | This song, which was released to the world as a tie-in for a TV drama, ... |
| 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 | dogwood (flowering dogwood)Hitoto Yo |  play_arrow | When it comes to songs that cleanse the soul, this is the one. Tears… |
| 9east | Forever YouZARD |  play_arrow | Characterized by lyrics that resonate with the heart and a warm melody... |
| 10east | globeYonezu Kenshi |  play_arrow | The theme song of the film “How Do You Live?” is … |
| 11east | bow knotAimer |  play_arrow | Recognized for their talent by numerous famous artists... |
| 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… |
| 15north_east | UBeru (Nakamura Kaho) |  play_arrow | A beautiful singing voice and melody that seep into the heart... |
| 16south_east | Snow BlossomNakajima Mika |  play_arrow | Singing of a heartbreaking love against a winter landscape... |
| 17east | I can’t put it into wordsOda Kazumasa |  play_arrow | Oda Kazumasa’s Off Course that everyone knows… |
| 18east | NautilusYorushika |  play_arrow | Captivating with lyrics that touch the heart and a richly emotional melody… |
| 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 | 366 daysShimizu Shota ft. Nakasone Izumi (HY) |  play_arrow | It’s a cover of a song sung by Izumi Nakasone from HY. Clea… |
| 23east | Your SongYasuda Rei |  play_arrow | It’s an anime theme song. Yasuda Rei’s fleetingly beautiful… |
| 24north_east | SparkleRADWIMPS |  play_arrow | The moving theme song of 'Your Name.' |
| 25north_east | day by dayYoshida Yamada |  play_arrow | A poignant portrayal of the long journey an elderly couple has walked… |
| 26south_east | miraclekururi |  play_arrow | Just hearing the voice of vocalist Shigeru Kishida washes my heart… |
| 27east | Gentle RedFukuhara Miho |  play_arrow | Miho Fukuhara, who possesses overwhelming vocal ability, her precious people around her… |
| 28east | MiracleGReeeeN |  play_arrow | Since its release in 2008, this song has... |
| 29north_east | Something like a miracleKamishiraishi Mone |  play_arrow | Singing of the preciousness of life and the miracles of everyday life |
| 30north_east | Wherever You AreONE OK ROCK |  play_arrow | Not only in Japan but also overseas, it is very popular and a big hi… |
| 31south_east | Light fallsKalafina |  play_arrow | Not only within the country, but performing live across countries around the world… |
| 32north_east | HitomiFukuyama Masaharu |  play_arrow | A song full of kindness and warmth that gently stays close to the heart... |
| 33east | Motherkariyushi 58 |  play_arrow | It was even featured on “Miraculous Experiences!! Unbelievable.” |
| 34east | A flower of no colorUtada Hikaru |  play_arrow | Utada’s pure, straightforward singing voice resonates deeply in the heart… |
| 35south_east | Flower ~Flowers in Everyone’s Heart~Lyrics and Composition: Kanō Shōkichi |  play_arrow | A song of prayer for peace based on Okinawan folk music |
| 36south_east | Sleeping BeautySEKAI NO OWARI |  play_arrow | Even though the lyrics are fantastical, I can really relate to them... |
| 37north_east | Yours sincerelyrokudenashi |  play_arrow | A heart-stirring song by good-for-nothings that accompanies the journey of self-discovery |
| 38south_east | Voice of the Seaurashima tarō (kiritani kenta) |  play_arrow | Urashima Ta—, a character born from a commercial... |
| 39east | threadChris Hart |  play_arrow | A wonderful love song that gently stays close to the heart... |
| 40east | Sounds of LoveOno Daisuke |  play_arrow | A heartwarming ballad by voice actor Daisuke Ono |
| 41east | Embraced by the windTeshima Aoi |  play_arrow | Aoi Teshima’s singing voice and gentle melodies soothe the heart. |
| 42east | The Day of Beginningsiri |  play_arrow | A moving song by iri that sings of loss and hope |
| 43east | lamplightYuga |  play_arrow | People live together with others and are illuminated by the light of love. |
| 44east | Sayonara ColorSUPER BUTTER DOG |  play_arrow | SUPER BUTTER DOG was formerly bo... |
| 45east | SAKURAikimonogakari |  play_arrow | It's simply a very beautiful song. Memories of the past… |
| 46east | homeKiyama Yusaku |  play_arrow | Seizing a chance on an audition program… |
| 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 | Rainy BlueTokunaga Hideaki |  play_arrow | Anyone who was moved to tears by the bittersweet lyrics of this song surely... |
| 50east | LetterSHE’S |  play_arrow | While introducing a heartrending piano ballad, SH… |
| 51east | Homeayaka |  play_arrow | A ballad graced by Ayaka’s gentle piano and her translucent, pure singing voice |
| 52east | ForeverGosuperāzu |  | This is a song I recommend when you want to be healed. Absolutely… |
| 53east | Hill of the Flower GuardianFictionJunction |  play_arrow | A four-member group produced by composer Yuki Kajiura... |
| 54east | Beautiful worldAimer |  play_arrow | A song whose beautiful voice and tone resonate with the heart |
| 55east | Sleepless in SeattleMay J. |  play_arrow | May J. is doing a self-duet... |
| 56east | Together with the WindKobayashi Sachiko |  play_arrow | It’s the theme song for a Pokémon movie. The song’s... |
| 57east | Thank you…KOKIA |  play_arrow | Her famous song, which was also released in Hong Kong and became popular… |
| 58east | The path you take to pass onShunsuke Kiyokiba |  play_arrow | It portrays the strength to face life’s hardships and loneliness… |
| 59east | LOTUSŌhashi Torio |  play_arrow | Ohashi Trio’s fantastical musical works |
| 60east | Rainbow and KiteŌhashi Torio |  play_arrow | The moving theme song by Ohashi Trio |
| 61east | PIECE OF MY WISHImai Miki |  play_arrow | Imai Mi, whose beautiful singing voice soothes the heart… |
| 62east | motherHayashi Asuka |  play_arrow | It’s a straightforward, cool song. Just my mother’s… |
| 63east | Almond feat. Riria.Ōhashi Torio |  play_arrow | Introducing a soothing collaboration track of piano and vocals |
| 64east | Future Projection IIDREAMS COME TRUE |  play_arrow | From the intro alone, it already feels like my heart is being cleansed—do... |
| 65east | The moon is beautiful, isn’t it?miwa |  play_arrow | A childhood familiar with music due to family influences... |
| 66east | Koto no HaHajime Chitose |  play_arrow | It is truly the song of a goddess. A miraculous singing voice performs... |
| 67east | Sorrowful EkayanaYorushika |  play_arrow | A floating narrative that is liberated from loss |
| 68north_east | reverse dreamKing Gnu |  play_arrow | An emotional ballad as the theme song for the Jujutsu Kaisen movie |
| 69south_east | pure whiteFuji Kaze |  play_arrow | Fujii Kaze’s gentle ballad song |
| 70east | horsetailnishina |  play_arrow | A ballad that gives you courage, expressing the beauty and growth of life |
| 71east | Even when I close my eyesNaka Kousuke |  play_arrow | Depicting one’s childhood as reflected upon by their grown-up self… |
| 72east | bare light bulbNakamura Ataru |  play_arrow | If you look only at the lyrics, the mature, realistic romance stands out strongly... |
| 73east | Distant LightLibera |  play_arrow | An angelic singing voice gently wraps around the heart… |
| 74east | A place to return toHY |  play_arrow | A warmly touching melody that seeps into the heart, and Okinawa… |
| 75east | Spirit Boat (Shoro Nagashi)sadamasashi |  play_arrow | A gem of a ballad that conveys the pain of loss with a gentle melody |