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.

Playlist

Songs to listen to when you’re feeling anxious that will calm your mind. Classic Japanese hits and recommended popular tracks.
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	Thank you before going to bed.PSYQUI		An emotional pop tune for the night city
2	hot springkururi		A song with a music-like sense of ease that warms the heart
3	filling upFuji Kaze		A purifying masterpiece by Fujii Kaze that depicts loss and rebirth
4	I won’t push myself, but that should be fine.yoshida takurou		Takuro Yoshida’s gentle songs that stay close to the heart
5	This LoveAnjura Aki		A love ballad used as an anime theme song
6	May it be filled with kindnessJUJU		A commercial song that portrays a life overflowing with kindness
7	Good nightaiko		Find solace in aiko’s gentle songs
8	cherry blossomKawaguchi Kyogo		Kyōgo Kawaguchi’s cherry blossom song, a track that won a USEN Music Award.
9	meteorKobukuro		Kobukuro’s hit song “Nagareboshi” wins an award.
10	Warabe-gami ~Yamatoguchi~Natsukawa Rimi		Okinawan lullabies, Rimi Natsukawa’s healing songs
11	Love is…Kawamura Ryuuichi		A love song based on Ryuichi Kawamura’s experiences
12	I want to take only you away just like this.DEEN		DEEN’s first hit song, a heart-touching ballad
13	Thank youikimonogakari		Ikimono-gakari’s moving graduation song
14	Way to LoveMiho Karasawa		Miho Karasawa’s hit song, a drama insert song
15	Sakura (Solo)Moriyama Naotaro		Naotaro Moriyama’s classic, a graduation song
16	Over and OverEvery Little Thing		Popular single songs by Every Little Thing
17	ButterflyKimura Kaera		Kaela Kimura’s wedding song, with its gentle vocals, soothes the heart.
18	I can’t help wanting to see you.Gō Hiromi		Hiromi Go’s sweet and bittersweet ballad song
19	Cactus Flowerchūrippu		From heartbreak to hope: a classic tulip song
20	Amber-Hued City, Morning of Shanghai Crabskururi		A comfortably soothing, R&B-style song by Quruli
21	That’s enough already.Fuji Kaze		Fujii Kaze’s music: a message of freedom and liberation
22	Inori (feat. C.O.S.A.)Yo-Sea		A healing collaboration song that clears the fog of the heart
23	honey-cageeill		Delicate emotions that melt into the silence of the night
24	The lotus blooms.never young beach		Gentle, heart-healing music: songs by never young beach
25	hazy spring sky (literally: “flower-clouded” sky; overcast sky during cherry blossom season)Sato Chiaki		A bittersweet song that portrays a cloudy spring sky and memories
26	made my day feat. Takuya Kuroda / Marcus DTakeuchi Anna		A calm and pleasant tune before dawn
27	I want to see you.iri		Urban music that portrays the bittersweetness of heartbreak
28	We Will ~At That Place~EXILE		EXILE’s first self-written-lyrics single, a sweet, famous ballad
29	Oh my loveZARD		One of ZARD’s classic songs, “OH MY LOVE.”
30	Before our feelings overlap…Hirai Ken		Ken Hirai's soothing single, a car commercial song
31	LOVE IS ALL MUSICKahara Tomomi		A gentle ballad produced by Tetsuya Komuro
32	If I can see you in my dreamsRATS&STAR		A cover of Eiichi Ohtaki’s classic song “Yume de Aetara”
33	trueCreepHyp		A warm song that evokes the calm and bittersweetness of everyday life
34	Poem of SunlightLe Couple		Hidamari no Uta is a beautiful classic that soothes the heart.
35	UnderstandYUI		A song that soothes the heart with beautiful scenery
36	bouquetback number		A calm, classic wedding song
37	single bedSha ran Q		Memories of an old lover come flooding back
38	threadNakajima Miyuki		A gentle blessing song suitable for a wedding
39	Sounds good.Ide Ayaka		Ayaka Ide's first new R&B song in six years
40	Look up at the stars in the night sky (English Version)Yamaoka Mika		A soothing singing voice you want to listen to while drinking tea
41	miraclekururi		A slow-tempo masterpiece for acoustic guitar and bass
42	dogwood (flowering dogwood)Hitoto Yo		Yo Hitoto’s “Hanamizuki” is a moving masterpiece that resonates with the heart.
43	Snow BlossomNakajima Mika		Mika Nakashima’s classic song “Yuki no Hana” soothes the heart.
44	One more time One more chanceYamazaki Masayoshi		A song that gently wraps the pain of heartbreak
45	At all times.Makihara Noriyuki		A song that cherishes being yourself
46	My kittyYano Akiko		I feel calm with Akiko Yano’s soothing songs
47	Fallingyonawo		yonawo’s love song—its gentle melody envelops the heart
48	Turn sorrow into kindnesslittle by little		The 1st of “little by little”…
49	You Go Your WayCHEMISTRY		CHEMISTRY’s smash hit was used in a commercial and led to their appearance on the Kōhaku Uta Gassen.
50	my first loveUehara Takako		Takako Uehara’s solo song, produced by Ryuichi Kawamura
51	Miss youImai Miki		Theme song of Miki Imai’s “Forbidden Fruit”
52	spoiled childOtsuka Ai		Ai Otsuka’s song has been used in a commercial for Stonarhini S.
53	ANNIVERSARYMayo Okamoto		Mayo Okamoto’s million-selling song, “Anniversary of Love.”
54	YUME WeatherShimatani Hitomi		Doraemon ending theme song, a gentle tune
55	Let’s become a familyFukuyama Masaharu		Fukuyama Masaharu’s commercial song, “a song that feels love.”
56	Eyes Are DiamondMatsuda Seiko		Seiko Matsuda’s classic hit “Ao ga Chiru” becomes a massive success.
57	threadBank Band		Miyuki Nakajima, a classic song that sings of happiness
58	BELOVEDGLAY		GLAY “BELOVED,” a romantic drama theme song
59	You…Nishino Kana		“Aitakute” is a love-filled masterpiece.
60	think of meAmuro Namie		Namie Amuro’s moving ballad song
61	Bridge Over Troubled WaterŌhashi Torio		A heartwarming cover song by Ohashi Trio and THE CHARM PARK
62	SHEŌhashi Torio		Ohashi Trio’s warm love song
63	Et ceteraŌhashi Torio		A heartfelt song that depicts Ohashi Trio’s delicate everyday life
64	Is there still anything that love can do?RADWIMPS		RADWIMPS’s film music are healing masterpieces for the heart
65	dancerVaundy		Vaundy’s song portrays feelings of love with a pleasant rhythm.
66	A Naked Heartaimyon		Aimyon sings about the heart of pure love
67	AliensKirinji		The quiet of the city night and wistful music
68	Let’s go home.Fuji Kaze		Fujii Kaze’s final, heart-touching song with gentle tones
69	Life is BeautifulHirai Dai		Conveying the beauty of life through a pleasant tone
70	energy flowSakamoto Ryuichi		The transparent piano pieces of Ryuichi Sakamoto soothe the heart.
71	If you call it loveUru		Uru’s gem-like ballad that sings of the resolve to reclaim a lost relationship
72	Untitled TodayHirai Dai		A warm, encouraging song that celebrates everyday happiness and gratitude
73	DarlingMrs. GREEN APPLE		A warm message song that invites you to reflect on your true self
74	Tropical TherapyONE OK ROCK		A powerful song that heals troubles of the heart, a new frontier
75	close your eyesMiyamoto Hiroji		A warm, heart-healing ballad that sings of hope for tomorrow
76	In this noisy, beloved worldMakihara Noriyuki		A beautiful song of farewell and gratitude that resonates with the heart
77	Don’t Fall Asleep feat. Ikuko Harada (clammbon)YONA YONA WEEKENDERS		A soothing collaboration track with gentle vocals
78	But you know, sometimesimase		imase's songs gently heal a tired heart
79	compassionKawasaki Takaya		Kawasaki Takaya’s warm song filled with affection
80	Slow & EasyHirai Dai		A warm song that invites you to a tropical beach
81	Country RoadHirai Dai		Hirai Dai’s light, breezy melodies and lyrics are captivating
82	Beautiful DaysHirai Dai		Hirai Dai’s cheer song accompanies you as you set off
83	I won’t let myself cry.Saitō Kazuyoshi		Saito Kazuyoshi’s new song soothes the heart
84	Promise of SunflowersHata Motohiro		Hata Motohiro’s beautiful, heart-touching singing voice
85	Homeayaka		A ballad graced by Ayaka’s gentle piano and her translucent, pure singing voice
86	To my gentle youNornis		A ballad by Nornis. Its transparent harmonies gently stay close to the heart.
87	Everyday lifeOfisharu Higedan Dism		A relatable, heart-touching song that portrays society’s conflicts
88	stooped back; slouch; poor posture (rounded back)nishina		A soothing song that celebrates everyday happiness, gently comforting the heart
89	Summer Colorsyuzu		Summer slope, music that blows away the wounds of the heart
90	surround (as a verb); surround sound (when referring to audio/AV context)Kuramubon		A song with a gentle tone that heals the heart
91	Can I call it magic?Hirai Ken		Ken Hirai's soul-stirring ballad
92	Ballad of a SingerSaitō Kazuyoshi		Kazuyoshi Saito’s heartwarming classic “Utautai no Ballad”
93	Far, far awayMakihara Noriyuki		A song that gives the courage and hope to stay true to one's aspirations
94	You Are the InspirationMakihara Noriyuki		A song whose warm vocals by Noriyuki Makihara resonate in the heart
95	An unfinished love song I’ve been working on foreverHata Motohiro		Motohiro Hata’s love ballad as a movie theme song
96	WINDING ROADAyaka × Kobukuro		Even if the goal is far away, don't give up—keep doing your best.
97	pure whiteFuji Kaze		Fujii Kaze’s gentle ballad song
98	appreciation sakeFujiwara Ayayo		A heartwarming ballad of Tome City’s love, soothingly sung by Ayayo Fujiwara
99	Someone Like YouAdele		A relaxing low-tone Adele classic
100	TOKYONulbarich		A soothing song that depicts Tokyo’s scenery and emotions
101	If only you were here so I could hold you.miwa		A gentle piano anthem that cheers you on and soothes the heart
102	rose flowerkururi		Music that gently embraces the feelings of the midnight
103	O flower, O flowertsuji ayano		Ayano Tsuji’s heartwarming love song
104	Future FlowerSukima Suichi		Sukima Switch’s “Miraibana” has a soothing vibe.
105	Before you become a memorysupittsu		A classic Spitz song that soothes nighttime anxiety
106	Reach for the skyKuraki Mai		Mai Kuraki's 'Reach for the sky' is soothing.
107	Jellyfish, shooting starOtsuka Ai		Ai Otsuka’s soothing piano ballad warms the heart
108	A midsummer passing showerUtada Hikaru		Hikaru Utada’s soothing song, healing the heart
109	trumpet vineAndō Yūko		Yuko Ando’s “Nōzen Katsura” is a song that heals the heart.
110	step on a shadowyamasaki aoi		Aoi Yamazaki’s song of salvation resonates with the heart
111	Before our feelings overlap…Hirai Ken		Ken Hirai's gentle ballad, a song that resonates with the heart
112	Letter to TomorrowTeshima Aoi		Aoi Teshima’s singing voice sinks into the heart—a gentle healing.
113	to exist; to be (used for inanimate things or abstract existence)Hata Motohiro		Hata Motohiro’s song “Aru” that keeps you company on sleepless nights
114	All of MeJohn Legend		It’s a classic ballad by John Legend. It’s espe…
115	Romeo and Cinderellakeeno		This song expresses the anxieties and conflicts that come with love…
116	Motherkariyushi 58		It’s crafted as a very simple story. Th…
117	Theory of the Mindful HeartRADWIMPS		This is RADWIMPS’s 7th single. Sa...
118	TraumaHamasaki Ayumi		Ayumi Hamasaki’s biggest hit single, 199...
119	HomePhillip Phillips		The author is living alone for the first time and is really anxious...
120	I feel like going home.ikimonogakari		As the ninth single by Ikimono-gakari, 2...
121	A Bouquet for YouUtada Hikaru		Utada Hikaru’s fourth digital-only single and...
122	Welcome back.ayaka		As Ayaka’s 8th single in 2008...