[2026] Songs about cooking: A roundup of recommended Japanese classics

Delicious food adds color to our everyday lives, and surely many people reset their mood by making sure to eat a proper meal even when they’re going through something tough.

Whether we’re happy or sad, we humans can’t keep moving forward unless we eat.

Themes like cooking and food—which are closely tied to our daily lives—are, of course, important and unmissable subjects for artists as well, and they’re often chosen as motifs.

In this article, we’ve picked out classic Japanese songs—both old and new—that center on cooking and food.

Whether it’s breakfast or sweet desserts, take a look at how these artists express them!