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)
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.
AsturiasMuraji Kaori
This is one of the outstanding performances by Kaori Muraji, a leading figure in Spanish guitar.
Being a guitar solo, it has a refinement that sets it apart from other genres and offers a nuanced listening experience.
If you play it during a short break, it can leave you feeling refreshed, as if your heart has been cleansed.
Your nameKumaki Anri
This song, with its heartrending vocals that press upon the heart, is by Anri Kumaki, a singer-songwriter from Nagano Prefecture.
It was released in 2009 as her 14th single.
It’s a track I’d love for you to listen to at a relaxed pace when you’re feeling a bit tired.
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.
If I’m wrapped in kindnessArai Yumi (Matsutoya Yumi)
It’s famous as the theme song of the Studio Ghibli film Kiki’s Delivery Service, isn’t it? It’s a song by Yumi Matsutoya, a singer who has produced numerous hit tunes, and it was released as a single in 1974.
It was originally written as a jingle for a Fujiya commercial.
Both the melody and her vocals are cheerful, and as you listen, your heart naturally feels warmed.
I’m sure there are already many people who say, “When I want to heal and relax, I listen to this song.” It’s that much of a classic that puts you in a calm, peaceful mood.