[Relaxed & Gentle] A calm track with an easy, unhurried tempo
In this article, we’ll introduce recommended songs with a calm vibe—great for both singing and listening.
Whether you’re looking for easy, slow-tempo tracks to sing at karaoke, or soothing songs to help you unwind after a long day…
We hope this helps you find relaxed, mellow tunes for those moments.
If you’re choosing songs to sing at karaoke, look for ones that seem easy not just in tempo but in pitch as well.
May you find songs that match your taste—whether it’s a striking vocal performance or tracks that make perfect background music.
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[Slow & Gentle] Calm songs with a relaxed tempo (81–90 BPM)
MissingKubota Toshinobu
When it comes to early signature ballads by Toshinobu Kubota, one of Japan’s leading R&B singers, “Missing” surely comes to mind.
It was included on his debut album, SHAKE IT PARADISE, released in 1986.
Although it was never released as a single, it’s one of Kubota’s hallmark songs and has been covered by numerous artists.
The lyrics about an unfulfilled love are heartbreakingly poignant.
It’s a masterpiece that showcases Kubota’s outstanding vocal ability—be sure to give it a listen!
5/7chilldspot
It’s a laid-back track released as the lead song from chilldspot’s second album, “Portrait.” Centered around the theme of birthdays, it portrays the shifts in feelings that come with growing older and reaching milestones.
The differences in how one experiences things in daily life—past versus present—are depicted vividly, and the sense of bewilderment comes through honestly.
While it conveys anxiety about personal change, it also carries a resolve to slowly accept that change and move forward into the future.
Memory of LifeNikaidou Kazumi
“Memory of Life,” chosen as the theme song for Studio Ghibli’s film The Tale of The Princess Kaguya, is a ballad released in 2013 by Kazumi Nikaido, a Hiroshima-born singer-songwriter who is also a licensed Buddhist priest.
Its simple arrangement of piano and double bass gently weaves together the beautiful sounds of the Japanese language.
It seeps in from within, leaving you feeling somehow purified.
If you take the time to listen closely to the song’s affirming worldview and Nikaido’s voice, it’s sure to calm your heart.
There’s also a captivating mystique that makes you want to listen to it while forest bathing.
emptyyuzu
“Karappo” is Yuzu’s third single, released in 1998.
It reached No.
4 on the Oricon Singles Chart and became one of the defining songs of Yuzu’s early period.
Written and composed by Koji Iwasawa, it was created based on a bittersweet, aching love.
Few things are sadder than a relationship where the timing between two people is out of sync.
The acoustic guitar and harmonica in the intro heighten the melancholy, making it a song that gently seeps into your heart.
Yuzu’s vocals tend to be on the higher side, but when the harmonies lock in, it feels great—so give it a try at karaoke.
Under the same skyayaka
Ayaka is a singer-songwriter known for her powerful, crystal-clear voice.
Her 2009 release “Minna Sora no Shita” was featured in a Kao “ASIENCE” commercial.
The simple piano arrangement highlights her beautiful vocals.
The lyrics gently embrace those who feel tired or anxious in their daily lives.
Try listening while looking up at the sky and relaxing.
This slow-tempo ballad will cheer on anyone doing their best every day.
For ten minutes, for a hundred yen feat. Moka Sato, KujiraMAISONdes
MAISONdes is a music project that weaves stories of a “six-tatami-mat apartment somewhere.” This track is a collaboration between Moka Sato and Kujira.
The theme is the small, everyday respite spent at a laundromat.
With a relaxed tempo and Moka Sato’s clear, translucent vocals, it gently eases the confusion and fatigue of growing up.
On nights when you want to step away from the busyness of daily life and reset your mind, listening to this gentle melody is sure to bring you a sense of calm.
[Gently & Gradually] Calm tracks with a relaxed tempo (91–100)
whistlingMr.Children
When you listen to it with your partner, you might truly recognize how precious they are.
This song by the national rock band Mr.Children was released in 2000 as their 18th single.
Despite having no tie-in promotions, it became a hit, selling over 700,000 copies.
Perhaps it’s the power of Sakurai’s vocals, but each and every word in the lyrics pierces the heart.
It stirs a sense of nostalgia, conjures the image of someone you love, and sets countless emotions flowing through your heart.
The more you listen closely, the more depth and flavor it reveals.
