Songs to listen to when you’re feeling anxious that will calm your mind. Classic Japanese hits and recommended popular tracks.

We Will ~At That Place~EXILE

EXILE – We Will ~At That Place~ Home Recording

Released in 2003 as EXILE’s seventh single.

It was the first single for which SHUN, one of the main vocalists at the time, wrote the lyrics, and it reached No.

16 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.

A classic ballad filled with sweet vocals and a straightforward affection for a woman.

BELOVEDGLAY

GLAY / BELOVED

It was released in 1996 as GLAY’s ninth single.

The song was used as the theme for the TBS drama “A Summer Proposal” and won the Gold Request Award at the 29th All Japan Cable Broadcasting Awards.

“BELOVED” in English means “most beloved” or “dear,” and it’s a song you’ll want to listen to while thinking of someone special.

You…Nishino Kana

Kana Nishino 'Kimi tte (short ver.)'

It was released in 2010 as Kana Nishino’s 12th single.

The song was used as an insert track in the TV drama “Freeter, Ie o Kau” and reached No.

3 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.

With “love” as its theme, the gentle lyrics are meant to naturally resonate not only with boyfriends but also with family, friends, and everyone who listens to the song.

think of meAmuro Namie

Think of Me / (Live Edit)

It was released in 2001 as Namie Amuro’s 19th single.

It is a double A-side re-cut single from the album “break the rules,” and was used as the theme song for Meiji Seika’s “Fran” commercial.

This grand ballad by Namie Amuro, with its vocals and gentle sound, is loved as a ballad for adult women.

Life is BeautifulHirai Dai

Hirai Dai / Life is Beautiful (Music Video)

A heartwarming song that’s perfect for peaceful moments by the sea.

Dai Hirai’s gentle voice, paired with soothing sounds of ukulele and acoustic guitar, quietly reminds us just how precious the small joys of everyday life are.

The message embedded in this piece—“Life is beautiful”—guides the heart toward those sparkling moments we tend to overlook in our busy days.

Released in June 2016 as the title track of the acclaimed album “Life is Beautiful,” it also became well-loved as the theme for House Foods’ “Java Curry” commercial.

Whether you’re lost in thought on a beach at sunset or standing at a turning point in life, this song is sure to resonate deeply with the listener.

energy flowSakamoto Ryuichi

Ryuichi Sakamoto — energy flow

This is a masterpiece whose delicate, translucent piano tones gently soothe the heart.

The clear, pristine melody played by Ryuichi Sakamoto tenderly accompanies the listener, like a breeze rippling across the surface of water.

Released in May 1999 as a theme for a Daiichi Sankyo pharmaceutical commercial, this piece achieved the remarkable feat of becoming the first instrumental work to top the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart, its simple yet deeply expressive sound resonating with many.

Its pleasant sense of weightlessness offers a moment of peace from a busy day, aids concentration, and provides a serene companion for quiet reading—creating a truly healing experience.

Mr. LonelyFurusawa Iwao

Iwao Furusawa “Mr. Lonely 2020” — JET STREAM Theme Song

A masterful performance woven from deep resonance and graceful melody—Takashi Furusawa’s violin resounds in the heart.

This piece has been used as the opening theme of the long-running program “JET STREAM” since April 2017, and its collaboration with the Berlin Philharmonic Virtuosi has produced a sound of refined elegance.

Included on the album “Violon d’amour,” it draws out a new allure in the fusion of classical and pop.

Beloved as a symbol of a radio show that delivers dreamlike moments to late-night listeners, it is the perfect track for a calm evening or a quiet moment of reflection.

With delicate tone colors and rich expressiveness, it is recommended as soothing background music that gently accompanies the heart.