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 feel panicked: Classic Japanese hits and recommended popular tracks (41–50)
Gather the Windhappii endo
This song was made in the 1970s, but even today it doesn’t feel dated at all.
The lead vocal is by Haruomi Hosono.
The lyrics, consisting only of scenic descriptions, and the relaxed mood have a powerful healing effect on the heart.
It’s included on the 1971 album “Kazemachi Roman.” Many artists have recorded cover versions.
Songs to listen to when you’re feeling anxious that will calm your mind. Classic Japanese hits and recommended popular tracks (51–60)
dogwood (flowering dogwood)Hitoto Yo
Hanamizuki, Yo Hitoto’s signature song, is beloved and sung across generations at karaoke.
The warm lyrics, wishing happiness for a loved one, are wonderful, and above all, Yo Hitoto’s clear, translucent voice gently seeps in, giving a sense of purification.
Music supports so many emotions—like when you’re thinking of someone dear or wanting to look ahead.
This song fits all of those, and listening to a favorite tune brings a calm to the heart.
Isn’t it a masterpiece that lets you feel the warmth of song?
At all times.Makihara Noriyuki
It’s hard to express your true self in today’s world, but this song gently sings—through kind words and a soothing voice—that it’s exactly what matters most.
Beyond the excellence of the lyrics, when it comes to Noriyuki Makihara, it’s really his melodic sensibility, isn’t it? From the very intro, it’s sure to soothe your heart.
My kittyYano Akiko
When you listen to this song sung by Akiko Yano, whose voice is unique and gentle, it may bring to mind an adorable cat and soothe your heart.
Many people are captivated by her laid-back vocals and the calm sound, so it’s a great track to play when you want to relax.
Fallingyonawo
A gem of a love song by yonawo that delicately captures the emotions of falling in love.
Its gentle ensemble and soothing melody softly embrace the listener’s heart.
Released in March 2023, the track was also featured in a commercial for the relaxation drink “CHILL OUT,” earning broad support across audiences.
It’s the perfect song to enjoy during unhurried moments, coffee in hand.
The lyrics, where the joys and anxieties of love intertwine, will resonate with anyone in love and give them courage.
Why not surrender to yonawo’s warm vocals and bask in a calm, peaceful mood?
Turn sorrow into kindnesslittle by little
It’s little by little’s first single and the third opening theme for the anime NARUTO.
When I first heard it, I wondered, “Is Naruto singing this?” Hideco’s vocals are a bit husky and match the song, and they’ve stuck in my ears ever since.
I often listen to it when I want to calm down.
You Go Your WayCHEMISTRY
It was released in 2001 as CHEMISTRY’s third single.
The song became their third consecutive number-one on the Oricon chart and was used as a collaboration commercial song with Suntory’s “BOSS.” With this track, they made their first appearance on NHK’s Kōhaku Uta Gassen.