Songs to listen to when you’re feeling anxious that will calm your mind. Classic Japanese hits and recommended popular tracks.
When you feel rushed, it’s not easy to control your emotions even if you tell yourself to calm down, is it?
At times like that, why not listen to the songs I’m recommending today?
I’m sure you’ll find tracks that ease your anxiety and help you feel more at ease.
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Songs to calm you when you’re anxious: Classic Japanese hits and recommended popular tracks (91–100)
Ballad of a SingerSaitō Kazuyoshi
Kazuyoshi Saito, who often creates songs that evoke warmth, released “Utautai no Ballad” as his 15th single in 1997.
It’s a long-loved masterpiece that has been covered by many musicians.
Beyond being soothed by Saito’s gentle vocals, the calm, tender ballad truly seeps into the heart.
The straightforward, love-filled lyrics can wash away all your fatigue and heal both body and soul.
It’s an absolute recommendation for a personal go-to song to soothe yourself.
Far, far awayMakihara Noriyuki
This is a song I’d like to recommend to anyone who hasn’t been able to get the results they want yet and finds themselves hurt day after day.
I won’t return to my hometown until I’ve fulfilled my aspirations.
But no matter how far apart we are, the sky connects us as one all the way there.
It’s a song that makes you feel you’re not alone.
Included on the 1992 album “Kimi wa Boku no Takaramono” (You Are My Treasure).
You Are the InspirationMakihara Noriyuki
My heart gently unravels with the calm resonance of the sound.
This work by Noriyuki Makihara is included on the album “Buppu Label 15th Anniversary ‘Showcase!’,” released in February 2025.
It carries the message, “Simply living honestly and earnestly can be a help to someone,” and combined with Makihara’s warm, delicate vocals, it truly touches the heart.
Try listening to it during a quiet moment while thinking of someone dear to you.
An unfinished love song I’ve been working on foreverHata Motohiro
Hata Motohiro’s warm, tender voice weaves together feelings for someone precious.
This gem of a ballad delicately portrays a love that deepens with time, expressing ever-changing shades of affection through its poignant melody.
Released as the theme song for the film “A Love Letter on the 35th Year,” it was distributed digitally in February 2025, followed by a limited-edition CD single with Blu-ray in March.
The bonus video content, including three tracks such as the live performance “Raspberry Lover,” is also compelling.
It’s a song best enjoyed during calm moments—on a quiet walk home from work, or on a peaceful day spent thinking of someone dear.
WINDING ROADAyaka × Kobukuro
This is a song I want to share with you if your goal feels far away and you’re utterly exhausted.
No matter how distant your target may seem, you’ll get there someday—taught to us through the wonderful harmonies of three of Japan’s leading vocalists.
It’s a track that soothes the heart and gives you the strength to face forward again starting tomorrow.
pure whiteFuji Kaze
This is a heart-cleansing medium-tempo ballad filled with kindness and purity.
Released in February 2025, it was written specifically for the i·ro·ha·su commercial “Surely Tomorrow Will Feel Good.” Fujii Kaze’s gentle vocals blend seamlessly with a bossa nova–style rhythm and the sound of acoustic guitar.
The lyrics gently encourage us to keep moving forward, accepting the inevitable farewells and changes in life.
When your heart is weary or you’re about to take a new step, why not immerse yourself in this song?
appreciation sakeFujiwara Ayayo
A heartwarming ballad that brims with affection for Tome City in Miyagi Prefecture.
Ayayo Fujiwara’s gentle voice softly nestles against the listener’s heart.
Released in March 2024, this song stands apart from enka, offering an easy, singable charm that appeals to everyone.
Crafted by a trio of master creators, it reveals a new side of Fujiwara.
It’s perfect for when you want to soothe a tired heart or feel cared for by someone.
This song is sure to become a cherished piece that stays close to your heart.