[2026] Songs that calm the mind. Music that soothes the soul.

If only you were here so I could hold you.miwa

miwa 'If You Were Here So I Could Hold You'

This song is distinguished by its beautiful piano tones.

It was released in 2015 as the 19th single.

It’s a gentle, encouraging song that seems to stay close to those who feel anxious, telling them they’re fine just as they are.

The straightforward vocals bring a sense of calm.

It is the theme song for the drama “Kounodori.”

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good nightmoumoon

moumoon『good night』 (FULLMOON LIVE 2017 MAY)

A top pick for when you want to feel soothed, the mellow number “good night.” It’s a track from moumoon’s 2006 mini album “Flowers,” by the music duo known for songs like “Sunshine Girl.” The uniquely warm atmosphere that only moumoon can create, along with the gentle, acoustic guitar–based melody, blends perfectly with YUKA’s clear, translucent vocals.

It’s also a staple closer at their shows—such as FULLMOON LIVE, held on nights of the full moon—and beloved by fans.

Highly recommended as a bedtime song!

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L.S.Ltoconoma

toconoma – L.S.L

A track that makes you want to close your eyes and listen quietly at night.

It’s a song by toconoma, an instrumental band formed in 2008.

It’s included on their third album, NEWTOWN, released in 2017.

Stylish sounds that make your ears happy.

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Drifting emotionsKotoringo

Kotringo “Floating Emotions”

This is a song by Kotringo, a musician from Osaka Prefecture.

It’s included on her 2017 album “Ame no Hakoniwa” (Rain’s Miniature Garden).

Her gentle singing voice and softly resonant piano tones soothe a tired heart.

The song was used as the theme for the drama “100 Manen no Onna-tachi” (Million Yen Women).

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Place to BeUehara Hiromi

Hiromi Uehara – Place to Be

This also falls under the jazz category, but it’s a piano instrumental.

The melody conveys both the strength of Japan’s recovery after the Great East Japan Earthquake and uniquely Japanese values like wabi-sabi.

It’s a moving piece, yet because of its jazzy tone, it’s also a song I often listen to when I want to relax.

Jellyfish, shooting starOtsuka Ai

Ai Otsuka / Jellyfish, Shooting Star

This mid-period song by Ai Otsuka is very soothing.

It’s a piano ballad, yet you can feel her strength in it—a track that lifts your spirits.

It’s a fine, mellow piece with a rich, gentle flavor, perfect for listening to after a relaxed dinner with a drink in hand.

SHEŌhashi Torio

Ohashi Trio / SHE

A sound that makes you want to use it as café background music.

It’s the kind of song you’ll want to listen to during an afternoon coffee break.

It’s a track by Ohashi Trio, a singer-songwriter from Chiba Prefecture.

It’s included on the 2018 album “STEREO.”

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