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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Live PeacefullyMeditation Relax Club
A track by Meditation Relax Club, a group specializing in music for meditation and healing.
It is included on the 2012 album “Live Peacefully – Ultimate Meditation Relaxing Music Playlist.” Characterized by gentle instrumentals interwoven with sounds of nature, it creates a calm soundscape that helps restore balance to body and mind.
The unhurried tempo and sustained harmonies let you experience the sensation of loosening your body with deep breaths.
Recommended for those who want to enrich their meditation or yoga practice.
In the quiet, an expansive world of sound guides your awareness inward.
Cactus Flowerchūrippu
Released in 1975 as Tulip’s eighth single, this song became a major hit as the theme for the Fuji TV drama “Under One Roof.” It was inspired by Kazuo Zaitsu’s own experience of heartbreak.
Although it’s about a breakup, it’s a gentle song that encourages a positive, forward-looking mindset—let’s keep trying as we head toward a new chapter in life.
Amber-Hued City, Morning of Shanghai Crabskururi
This song features a relaxed groove infused with R&B and hip-hop elements, making it a truly pleasant listen.
It’s a track by Quruli, the Kyoto-based band known for showcasing different musical styles with each release.
Released in July 2016 to commemorate the band’s 20th anniversary, this piece stands out with its rap-like vocal delivery.
It depicts the slightly bittersweet scenery of the city and the feelings of thinking about someone dear.
The blend with UCARY & THE VALENTINE’s airy vocals is irresistible.
It’s a wonderful song you’ll want to play in those moments when you need a breather—while studying, taking a walk, and more.
marble latteRin Oto
You know how the cold winter air can make your heart feel just a little tense? This is a track by Rin-ne that gently accompanies the everyday life of university students.
The song has a comforting warmth—like a hot drink soaking into your heart—that lets you take a deep breath and relax.
It likens the blending of a latte to emotions, and the choice of words is truly lovely.
Released in December 2023, its rounded keyboard tones and gentle beat are perfect for studying in a café or taking a walk on a nighttime street.
That’s enough already.Fuji Kaze
Singer-songwriter Fujii Kaze, who had been posting piano performance videos since childhood and drawing attention for his exceptional technique.
Released in December 2019, this track later became a core piece of his debut album, HELP EVER HURT NEVER.
It features a sound defined by a minimalist, hip-hop-influenced beat interwoven with gospel-style choruses.
The lyrics, which step away from entanglements like competition and the desire for approval to free the self, gently resonate with hearts weary of the daily clamor.
Rather than resignation, it’s a song that offers a positive sense of release, embracing everything and moving forward.
Inori (feat. C.O.S.A.)Yo-Sea
It’s captivating for its crystalline sound that feels like a fog lifting from the heart.
The track is a collaboration between singer Yo-Sea and rapper C.O.S.A., included on the album “Sea of Love” released in August 2023.
Yo-Sea’s clear yet slightly fragile vocals and the chill track’s groove are truly comfortable.
The lyrics are also wonderful, as if they release your inner anxieties and affirm the present moment.
Give it a listen when you want to sink into deep relaxation.
honey-cageeill
This track, included on the February 2022 album “PALETTE,” feels as if it melts into the stillness of the night.
Over a soothing R&B-based groove, eill’s delicate vocals shimmer.
The lyrics depict a complex state of mind—like being inside a birdcage—yearning for freedom while still wanting to be protected.
The protagonist’s desire to be loved just as they are mirrors the anxieties many of us carry.
It’s a perfect number to have as background music when you want to cherish some time alone.