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

gardenFuji Kaze

Fujii Kaze – Garden (Not a MV)

A gem of a song by Fujii Kaze that gently portrays the impermanence of life through the changing seasons, accompanied by soothing, comforting sounds.

Just like the shifting seasons, life is a drama woven from meetings and farewells, and there are moments when our hearts feel like they might break.

Yet this work whispers that every experience becomes an irreplaceable garden that enriches us.

Released in March 2022 on the album “LOVE ALL SERVE ALL,” it was also featured as the TV commercial song for Nature Lab’s “Laundrin.” It will gently stand by those who are suffering, feeling lonely, or on the verge of breaking.

Life is wonderfulRickie-G

Life is wonderful

A heartwarming reggae track that makes you want to listen while wrapped in an ocean breeze—this is Rickie-G’s signature song.

Created as the title track for his mini-album “Life Is Wonderful,” released in November 2006, it’s a gem that sings of life’s beauty and the small joys of everyday living.

It gently portrays hope for the sun beyond the rain and the preciousness of time spent with loved ones, set to a tender melody.

The song was also featured on Fuji TV’s reality show Terrace House and has been loved by a wide range of generations.

Its acoustic sound and soulful vocals evoke a breezy, surfside openness—perfect for relaxing by the sea or lightening your heart when life feels heavy.

slow&easyHirai Dai

Dai Hirai / Slow & Easy Music Video (Music Video – Short Ver.)

Surrender yourself to the gentle rhythm of the waves and feel the healing that wells up from deep within—this is an exquisite track.

Dai Hirai’s message about “the importance of living at your own pace without rushing” seeps into the heart along with the tender tones of the acoustic guitar.

From blissful moments spent by the sea with a lover to the bittersweetness of gazing at the ocean alone, it carefully sings of life’s many emotions, carrying a universality that resonates with each listener’s own experiences.

Beloved as the title track of the 2015 album “Slow & Easy” and also featured in a Sumitomo Forestry commercial, this piece offers modern listeners—so easily swept up in the busyness of daily life—a rare chance to pause and reflect on themselves.

A day by atmosphere supremeNujabes

A day by atmosphere supreme

A beautiful track that fuses jazz and hip-hop soothes the listener’s heart.

Featured on Nujabes’s album Metaphorical Music, released in August 2003, this piece conveys a warmth like gentle light streaming in.

The sampling of Pat Metheny and Lyle Mays’s “September Fifteenth” is a refined, quintessentially Nujabes choice.

It’s perfect for relaxing or quietly getting lost in thought.

I also recommend listening on a leisurely afternoon, by the window with a cup of coffee.

Let yourself be enveloped by its pleasant tones and spend a peaceful moment.

Over the distant wavesBirī Vuōn

Far Across the Sea (Billy Vaughn)

A classic of easy listening with a gentle melody that flows pleasantly.

Recorded in 1957, this piece showcases the essence of Billy Vaughn’s orchestra, highlighted by an elegant arrangement for soprano saxophone and strings.

In 1958 it reached No.

5 on the U.S.

Billboard chart and went on to top the charts in Germany and Canada.

It also became very popular in Japan, where Yukari Ito released a Japanese-language cover.

The rich sound woven by the beautiful wind melodies and resonant strings will soothe your heart as background music for relaxation or a break at work.

It’s the perfect track for sinking into a romantic mood or for a quiet night.

An Encounter in ParisFuransisu Rei

"A Man and a Woman: Vivre pour Vivre" Francis Lai

A blissful sonic world woven from luscious melodies and sophisticated arrangements.

The beautiful themes Francis Lai composed for Claude Lelouch’s 1967 French film gracefully illuminate a romantic, adult love story.

Released in many countries as the film’s soundtrack, this piece has long been cherished as a gem that deftly incorporates elements of easy listening and soul jazz.

Perfect for enjoying a book in a calm mood or as a relaxed afternoon tea-time BGM, it will create a soothing, comforting moment.

City of Dreamsanzenchitai

The City of Dreams: 'Anzen Chitai Unplugged Live'

It’s the final track on Anzenchitai’s album “Anzenchitai VII: Yume no Miyako.” Though nothing particularly showy happens, it’s a mysterious song that feels like it carries you into a fairy-tale dream.

The gently soothing, beautiful melody and Koji Tamaki’s breath-like vocals resonate deeply in the heart.