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 feeling anxious: Classic Japanese hits and recommended popular tracks (1–10)
cherry blossomKawaguchi Kyogo
Released in 2003 as Kyogo Kawaguchi’s sixth single, it won the Wired Music Award at the 36th Japan Cable Radio Awards the same year and became his biggest hit.
Crafted with the relationship between Doraemon and Nobita in mind, its gentle sound is soothing, making it a classic among “sakura” songs.
meteorKobukuro
Released in 2010 as Kobukuro’s 19th single.
It was used as the theme song for the Fuji TV drama “Nagareboshi,” and won the “Song of the Year by Download” category at the 26th Japan Gold Disc Awards for having the highest number of paid downloads over the year.
It’s a very beautiful song, with Kobukuro’s splendid harmonies spreading like a starry sky.
Warabe-gami ~Yamatoguchi~Natsukawa Rimi
This song, a standard-Japanese cover of a traditional Okinawan lullaby, brings a sense of peace as if you were being gently rocked in a cradle.
Rimi Natsukawa’s clear voice tenderly weaves deep love and prayers for a life bestowed from the heavens.
With a relaxed tempo in the 70 BPM range and the warm resonance of acoustic guitar and strings, it will lull you into a comfortable sleep.
Released as a single in September 2003, it won the 45th Japan Record Award Gold Prize.
It peaked at No.
16 on the Oricon Weekly Chart and became a long-running hit over 30 weeks.
In 2009, it was also used as the ending theme for the TV Tokyo drama “Shirahata no Shōjo.” It may resonate with those feeling tired from childcare or living away from their hometown.
Surrender yourself to Natsukawa’s embracing vocals and welcome a tranquil night.
Songs to calm your mind when you’re feeling anxious: Classic Japanese hits and recommended popular tracks (11–20)
Love is…Kawamura Ryuuichi
Released in 1997 as Ryuichi Kawamura’s fourth single.
It’s a love song based on his own experiences, and it was used as the TV commercial song for FamilyMart’s 1997 Autumn Campaign and as the ending theme for the TBS program “Hitachi Sekai Fushigi Hakken!” The song gently and directly expresses love for a woman, and his beautiful vocals are soothing.
I want to take only you away just like this.DEEN
Released in 1993 as DEEN’s debut single.
Despite being their first song, it became DEEN’s biggest hit and drew attention for being composed by Tetsuro Oda.
The clear vocals and soaring high notes are soothing to listeners.
It’s a gentle, heartwarming ballad that was featured in an NTT Docomo commercial.
Thank youikimonogakari
It was released in 2010 as Ikimono-gakari’s 18th single.
The song was written specifically as the theme for the NHK morning drama series Gegege no Nyobo, and it received the Excellence Award at the 52nd Japan Record Awards.
It is also a popular graduation song, one that you can listen to with a calm and warm feeling.
Way to LoveMiho Karasawa
It was released in 2001 as Miho Karasawa’s third single.
The song was used as an insert track for the Fuji TV drama “Love Revolution,” with lyrics written by Karasawa herself.
It became a smash hit, debuting at No.
15 on the Oricon chart and climbing to a peak position of No.
10.