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 that calm you when you’re feeling anxious: Classic Japanese hits and recommended popular tracks (101–110)
Reach for the skyKuraki Mai
When you’re feeling a little tired, I recommend Mai Kuraki’s “Reach for the sky.” Released in 2000 as her sixth single, this song gently soaks in with its calm melody and Mai Kuraki’s soft vocals.
Centered around the memorable “ahaha” phrase, the lyrics give you a tender push forward and leave you feeling refreshed—as if a blue sky is opening up in your heart.
It’s a heartwarming ballad filled with hope for the future.
Jellyfish, shooting starOtsuka Ai
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.
A midsummer passing showerUtada Hikaru
When something sad happens and you can’t sleep… this might be there to comfort you.
It’s a work by singer-songwriter Hikaru Utada, who has produced numerous hits, released as a digital single in 2016.
It was chosen as the theme song for the news program NEWS ZERO.
The serene melody pairs beautifully with Utada’s translucent vocals.
If you listen to it while imagining a rainy scene, you might just find yourself drifting off to sleep before you know it.
trumpet vineAndō Yūko
A song I’d like you to listen to on those nights when your heart feels unsettled and you can’t sleep is “Nōzen Katsura.” It’s included on singer-songwriter Yuko Ando’s 2006 album Merry Andrew; she’s also an actress who has appeared in many films and TV dramas.
The track features a simple sound built around beautiful piano tones and vocals.
Her clear, translucent voice will soothe your heart.
The lyrics are filled with gentle words inspired by the motif of “flowers.” Be sure to add this perfect sleep-time track to your playlist.
step on a shadowyamasaki aoi
When you’re going through hard and painful times, this song will surely save you.
It’s by Hokkaido-born singer-songwriter Aoi Yamazaki and is included on the 2021 album “√S.” The arrangement, melodic lines, and vocals evoke a cityscape bathed in the orange of dusk, and it’s enough to move you to tears.
The sorrow and frustration woven into the lyrics cut deep—this is a ballad that truly hits the heart.
Let your tears flow to reset your feelings, and may it bring you a peaceful night’s sleep.
Songs to Calm You When You're Anxious: Classic and Popular Japanese Tracks (111–120)
Before our feelings overlap…Hirai Ken
This is a gentle ballad by Ken Hirai, featuring a tender, conversational singing style that leaves a strong impression.
It was produced as the theme for Toyota’s “Corolla Fielder” commercial and was also used as the main theme for the drama “Tsumiki Kuzushi Shinsō: Ano Kazoku Sono Ato no Higeki” (The True Story of Tsumiki Kuzushi: The Tragedy That Befell the Family Thereafter).
The acoustic sound that soothes the heart and the gradually added strings are moving.
The lyrics, like a letter written by one’s past self to one’s future self, are also appealing, conveying a gentle image of calmly facing oneself.
Letter to TomorrowTeshima Aoi
Her singing voice really touches the heart, doesn’t it? This is a song by Aoi Teshima, the singer also known for the big hit “Teru no Uta,” released in 2016 as her fifth single.
It was used as the theme song for the drama “Love That Makes You Cry.” Its gentle lyrics feel like they’re speaking to me, living far from my hometown, and they’re so soothing.
Not just for bedtime—it’s perfect for any relaxing moment.
Teshima’s songs are all great for falling asleep.