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In the busy days filled with classes and assignments, chill music that calms the mind is an essential companion.
In this article, we’ve carefully selected tracks that will be right there with college students in those “take a breather” moments—when you’re relaxing in your room, studying at a café, chatting casually with friends, or strolling down a quiet street at night.
We’ve picked works from a variety of genres, so you’re sure to find a song that fits your mood perfectly.
We hope you get to discover these soothing masterpieces.
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[For University Students] A Chill Music Selection to Make Study and Walk Time More Pleasant (1–10)
Family Sale feat. DadNEW!PUNPEE
This is a personal track by PUNPEE, an artist active across Japan’s rap scene, featuring his own father as a guest.
It was released digitally in October 2023 and followed by a 7-inch vinyl edition the next year.
Honestly reflecting his feelings after becoming a parent himself, it portrays his mirror-image relationship and re-experiences with his father, blending humor with a touch of poignancy.
Kyōichi Watanabe’s saxophone adds a homely warmth and a sentimental atmosphere.
Take a relaxed listen.
Night of EphemeraNEW!nqrse
Released in July 2021, “Utakata no Yoru” pairs PolisPikadery’s sleek, urban track with nqrse’s low-register rap and vocals, fusing them beautifully into a mellow soundscape.
The lyrics, depicting the moment when emotions lose their contours in the late night, symbolize elusive feelings and the ephemerality of a single night.
It’s a perfect track for anyone looking to step away from the city’s clamor and find some calm.
Tokyo feat. Mamiko Suzuki, SkaaiNEW!yonawo
This is a track yonawo released as a digital single in July 2022.
Featuring guest appearances by their close artist friends Mamiko Suzuki and Skaai, it brilliantly captures urban life and human relationships through mellow band sounds and rap.
Their signature comfortable groove blends with a real sense of Tokyo portrayed from multiple perspectives, creating a unique world of its own.
Perfect for your relaxation time.
curtainNEW!Sugawara Kei
This piece was released as a digital single in September 2022 by Kei Sugawara, whose neutral, sentimental singing voice is so captivating.
It’s a song that delicately portrays the end of a romance and those vague, inexpressible emotions through everyday, unremarkable scenes.
Familiar motifs—like a half-eaten piece of bread—pair beautifully with a laid-back sound reminiscent of alternative R&B.
It’s a comfortably chill number I’d especially recommend to anyone who wants to pause and take a deep breath amid the rhythms of daily life.
Night Distance feat. mahinaI love you Orchestra Swing Style
That whisper-like singing really sinks into your heart.
This piece is by the band I love you Orchestra Swing Style, which is rooted in jazz and R&B, featuring mahina on vocals.
Its mellow, laid-back sound is irresistibly appealing, conjuring images of a city skyline at night.
Centered on the theme of the physical or emotional distance between people you long to see, it seems to capture the aching feelings that deepen in the stillness of the night.
The track is included on the April 2019 album “Smoky Valley,” and it was also used as the ending theme for a program on FM Kagawa.
On a night alone, when you dim the lights to focus on studying or take a sentimental walk through the streets, listening to it will surely keep you company.
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.
LaundryLUCKY TAPES
LUCKY TAPES is the solo project of Kai Takahashi, notable for its sound that blends J-pop with elements of indie pop and R&B.
Released in October 2020 and included on the album “Blend,” this track portrays the process of facing daily struggles and learning to live with them while moving forward.
The lyrics give voice to the conflict between the pressure to become “someone” and the reluctance to conform, yet ultimately offer a glimmer of hope.
It’s a song that seeps in during moments when you want to pause—while studying or on a walk.
The music video—Kai Takahashi’s first as a director—also drew attention, making this a number that gently accompanies quiet times.