[Song of Birth] A moving birth song wrapped in happiness

MotherMINMI

Mother

A story of a mother’s love and joy that begins with a translucent morning light and a sky of pale blue.

Its grand melody and beautiful imagery, reflecting a spectrum of emotions, deepen the sense of bond with a child.

Included on the album “Mother,” released in July 2010, it reached No.

5 on the Oricon album charts.

Written and composed by MINMI herself, the song is imbued with feelings she came to understand only after becoming a mother.

Created during her second pregnancy, it expresses the happiness and anxiety of a mother who has received new life, along with profound love for her child.

It’s a song we especially recommend to expectant mothers and fathers awaiting birth, as well as families currently raising children.

As many times as you likeDREAMS COME TRUE

Again and Again – DREAMS COME TRUE (Full)

A powerful message song brimming with joy and hope.

Released by DREAMS COME TRUE in February 2005, this piece was written as the theme song for Fuji TV’s drama “Emergency Room 24 Hours (Season 3).” It reached No.

3 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart and is also included on the album THE LOVE ROCKS.

While holding in emotions that feel ready to explode, the song portrays the determination to rise again and again, and the feelings for someone precious.

It’s a track you’ll want to listen to while savoring the joy of new life and the budding bond between parent and child that is about to begin.

Life Is BeautifulKetsumeishi

Ketsumeishi “Life Is Beautiful”

A signature ballad by Ketsumeishi, notable for its expansive piano tones and warm melody.

It portrays the joys and sorrows of life in a positive light, gently reminding us that both tears and smiles are among life’s beauties.

Released in August 2007 on the album Ketsuno-Police 5, it was also used as the ending theme for the PlayStation 3 game Ryu ga Gotoku Kenzan! (Yakuza: Kenzan!).

Celebrating the birth of new life and accompanying those precious moments that deepen family bonds, this heartwarming encouragement song is a highly recommended track.

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Ayaka / Nijiiro Music Video

With its warm, soothing melody and powerful vocals, this song gently wraps a hope-filled moment, like welcoming a new life into the world.

Released as Ayaka’s single in June 2014, it was written as the theme song for the NHK morning drama series Hanako to Anne.

Depicting the story of a life that everyone walks, the process by which each step shapes who we are, and the hope we hold for the future, the track’s acoustic guitar-centered warmth closely accompanies the listener’s heart.

It’s the kind of song that inspires you to face forward and walk in your own way at life’s new beginnings—such as weddings or the birth of a child.

LullabyNatsukawa Rimi

Rimi Natsukawa / Cradle Song

It’s a celebrated song that conveys the feeling of gently watching over a baby, with a tender, lullaby-like atmosphere.

The chirping of canaries, the rustling of berries, and moonlit scenes are woven in, expanding a warm world that envelops a beloved child in harmony with nature.

Released in February 2011 as Rimi Natsukawa’s first song after becoming a mother, it was also included on the album “Nuchigusui Mimigusui.” It’s a perfect piece for moments of celebrating a new life and feeling deep love for one’s child.

Sweet MomShibasaki Kou

Kou Shibasaki – Sweet Mom

Ko Shibasaki delivers a deeply empathetic song brimming with kindness.

The warm piano and expansive strings weave an arrangement that expresses a gentle, embracing tenderness.

It’s a gem of a ballad whose heartfelt desire to support a loved one and keep expressing love resonates deeply.

Released in October 2005 as Shibasaki’s eighth single, it reached No.

3 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.

The song was used as the theme for the film “A Heartful of Love” and was later included on the albums “Hitori Asobi” and “Single Best.” It’s a track wrapped in warmth and love—highly recommended for expectant mothers, parents raising children, and anyone about to become a parent.