[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 (41–50)
#302Hirai Ken
Ken Hirai’s beautiful voice truly shines in ballads—you just can’t get enough of it.
This song was used as the theme for “Four Minutes and Thirty Seconds of a Marigold,” and it’s a relaxed, easy-listening ballad.
You’ll find yourself enchanted by the warm tones of the acoustic guitar and Ken Hirai’s gentle vocals.
ChessboardOfisharu Higedan Dism
Now a four-member piano pop band so popular that there are likely no J-pop fans unfamiliar with their name, Official HIGE DANDism.
Their sixth single, Chessboard—released as a double A-side with Nichijo—was selected as the set piece for the 90th NHK All-Japan School Music Competition.
Its lyrics, which liken the encounters and events of life to a game of chess, will likely prompt many listeners to reflect on their own experiences with a sense of empathy.
With gentle melodies and a powerful message that stirs the heart, it’s a track that enriches calm, solitary moments.
loveUru
On the popular YouTube channel THE FIRST TAKE, Uru performed “Saikai” together with LiSA, and her whisper-like beautiful voice quickly drew wide attention.
Her track “Koi,” released as a digital-only single in 2023, is a ballad whose calm tone—reminiscent of “Saikai”—pairs exquisitely with her soothing vocals.
Especially when you’re feeling a little worn out from romance, listening to this song may let her positive message gently seep into your heart.
A song about being cheated on but still in love.riria.
Singer-songwriter Riria, who’s been making waves and drawing tons of attention on social media, shot to stardom after a song she released in May 2020 sparked an immediate and massive response.
Her biggest charm is, without a doubt, that beautiful voice that grabs your ears from the very first note—people even call it an “angelic voice,” and it truly is.
The song she sings here is a breakup track set to simple accompaniment of acoustic guitar and piano.
In contrast to her gorgeous vocals, it poignantly portrays, just as the title suggests, the feelings of a woman who’s been cheated on—heart-aching and bittersweet.
It has a gentle, subdued tone, so let yourself listen closely all the way to the end.
Wherever you areONE OK ROCK
This song, “Wherever you are,” included on ONE OK ROCK’s 2010 album Niche Syndrome, may be familiar to many, as it was also used in an NTT Docomo commercial.
It’s a very popular choice as a wedding song.
A gentle love ballad that mixes English and Japanese lyrics, it’s perfect for those slow, relaxing moments—give it a listen while thinking of someone special.
clichéMr.Children
Speaking of laid-back ballads, Mr.
Children has countless masterpieces.
Among them, “Joutouku” is included on their 2012 album [(an imitation) blood orange] and was featured in the drama “Osobaki no Himawari: Boku no Jinsei, Renewal.” The catchy, emotionally resonant melodies characteristic of Mr.
Children and Sakurai’s careful, heartfelt vocal delivery—conveying an urgent sincerity—can move you to tears.
I’m sure this song has sparked various turning points and helped connect people’s feelings.
It was a deeply affecting ballad from the time of its release, but I feel the lyrics have resonated even more during the COVID-19 pandemic.
First LoveUtada Hikaru
This is the third single by singer-songwriter Hikaru Utada, who made her major debut in her teens and helped ignite the popularity of R&B—still not widely embraced in the J-POP scene at the time.
It was her first ballad released as a single, a track that showcased to the world the height of Utada’s vocal and expressive abilities.
Its poignant lyrics and melody are sure to soothe a tired body.
A karaoke staple, it’s a song that’s guaranteed to get everyone going.