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 and Popular Japanese Tracks (111–120)
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.
A bittersweet episodeHata Motohiro
One song I’d recommend for a calm morning is “Nakiwarai no Episode.” It’s a 2020 track by singer-songwriter Motohiro Hata that became well-loved as the theme song for the NHK morning drama series Ochoyan.
Speaking of Hata, his uniquely delicate and beautiful tone is truly soothing, isn’t it? The lyrics, which stand close to our everyday lives, are encouraging.
Wrapped in a warmth you might otherwise forget, you’ll feel energized to move forward anew.
It’s a heartfelt song that eases the pain.
to exist; to be (used for inanimate things or abstract existence)Hata Motohiro
When it comes to songs that gently keep you company on sleepless nights, “Aru” comes to mind.
It’s included on singer-songwriter Motohiro Hata’s 2019 album Copernicus, an album filled with warmth that soothes listeners.
The melody, led by the sound of acoustic guitar, resonates softly.
The lyrics, which honestly express feelings for a loved one, are heartwarming, and his sweet voice will help you relax.
If you find yourself thinking, “I want to sleep but I can’t…,” lend an ear to this warm ballad that gently wraps your anxiety and restlessness.
dizzinessOnitsuka Chihiro
One of Chihiro Onitsuka’s signature songs, “Dizziness,” is marked by her gently warm, enveloping vocals.
It was released in 2001 as a double A-side single together with “edge.” The lyrics sing of a powerful love: though the singer was once afraid of romance, she comes to care so deeply that it makes her dizzy.
Onitsuka’s tender, tranquil voice soothes the listener, as if warmly embracing both the person she fell for and even herself for having fallen in love.
If it rainsnever young beach
Why not close your eyes and listen to this snappy band sound? It’s a track by never young beach, a band beloved for their retro, warm musicality, included on their second album “fam fam,” released in 2016.
The smooth, unhurried vibe and gentle vocals are incredibly pleasant.
The lyrics’ nostalgic worldview is lovely too, stirring up memories from long ago.
It might be perfect for a rainy night.
PONPONPONkyarī pamyu pamyu
This is a song included in Kyary Pamyu Pamyu’s mini-album “Moshi Moshi Harajuku.” Everything about it—her vocals, the chorus, the melody, the promotional video—feels mysterious, and that’s exactly what makes it addictive.
In my case, when I listen to this song while I’m irritated, I get captivated by it, my shoulders gradually relax, and… in the end I just fall asleep as I am.
All of MeJohn Legend
It’s a classic John Legend ballad.
The piano melody is especially beautiful, and its flowing lines gently touch the listener’s heart.
It conveys how important it is to care for someone—how that very feeling can bring pain and anxiety.
Yet it also makes you feel that love, for all of that, is something truly wonderful and valuable.