[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 (111–120)
Sing, sky of JapanSazan Ōrusutāzu
Known by the nickname “Southern,” Southern All Stars are a five-member rock band that enjoys immense popularity as one of the quintessential sounds of the Japanese summer.
Their fifth digital-only single, Utae Nippon no Sora (“Sing, Sky of Japan”), released with the tagline “With love/Amore and gratitude to every hometown—Arigat-to!!,” was chosen as the theme song for Chigasaki Live 2023.
Its Latin sound, evoking a tropical sea, creates a quintessentially Southern All Stars ensemble with a subtle, buoyant drift.
A laid-back arrangement that relaxes the mind, it’s a pleasantly soothing number.
Shut It DownMukai Taichi
Singer-songwriter Taichi Mukai grew up cherishing music and has crafted a unique appeal with his genre-defying style.
“Shut It Down,” a track from his first mini-album CANVAS, sticks in your ears with its snappy, rhyme-rich lyrics and stylish ensemble.
Its message—about an unshakable conviction that won’t change no matter what others say or think—evokes a strength that stands firm against the unreasonable pressures of the social media era.
With its relaxed tempo, it’s also a fun, karaoke-friendly pop tune I highly recommend.
The Hardestmilet
Millet, whose singing voice is captivating with its unique worldview.
Her song “The Hardest” is a perfect companion for slow, relaxed moments.
It was also used as the theme song for the drama “Seven Secretaries.” The lyrics mix English and Japanese, but when she sings, that doesn’t bother you at all—it’s an extremely pleasant track to listen to.
Although it’s a gentle ballad, the lyrics are a bit sad, a song that pierces the heart.
EYES ON YOUNishino Kana
A track released as her first single after returning, carrying the weight of fans’ expectations.
Kana Nishino’s distinctive vocals resonate over a sound that fuses pop and R&B.
Released digitally in July 2024, this song symbolizes a new chapter in her musical career.
Its lyrics, themed around love, anxiety, and a wish for eternity, are deeply moving.
They chronicle feelings for a partner gazing into the distance and anxieties about the relationship, depicting the interplay of hope and uncertainty about the couple’s future.
It’s a song to listen to slowly when you’re struggling with a relationship or want to reaffirm your feelings for someone you love.
I feel like going home.ikimonogakari
The song that instantly makes me think of my hometown is Ikimono-gakari’s “Kaeritaku Nattayo.” It’s a grand ballad driven by piano and strings.
Released as a single in 2008, it was written as the theme song for the Toho-distributed film “Sand Chronicles.” The single version is included on the album “My song Your song,” along with an acoustic arrangement.
It’s a heartfelt ballad I especially want people who are living away from their hometowns and doing their best to hear.
Ten years from the dreamTonbokōpu
Tonbocorp is a four-piece band drawing attention for lyrics that make you empathize without thinking and a keen pop sensibility.
Their track “Yume no 10-nen-go,” released digitally on July 12, 2023, was written as the ending theme for Chiba TV’s High School Baseball Digest.
Its lyrics, which teach us that staking your youth on a dream becomes a great asset in life, blend with a sentimental melody to evoke a nostalgic feeling.
It’s an emotional number that would captivate anyone if you sang it at karaoke with your school friends.
ORIONNakajima Mika
The song used as an insert track for the drama “Ryusei no Kizuna” is Mika Nakashima’s “ORION.” It’s a grand ballad with a star motif.
Released in 2008 as her 27th single, it reached No.
6 on the Oricon Singles Chart and became a million seller.
The lyrics, which tie in with the drama’s story, are heartrending and really resonate as you listen.
The music video features Erika Toda, who also appeared in the drama, so be sure to check it out!