A roundup of Japanese songs featuring curry—songs about curry and curry rice

A Vocaloid producer who is also a music writerAraki Jakkan
I’ve worked in a variety of roles—regardless of pro or amateur settings—including live event PA, cameraman for video and photography, restaurant staff, and logistics center staff. I now spend my days as a part-time writer. I’ve contributed to music and manga websites with feature/review articles, and wrote the liner notes included as a bonus for 1st PLACE Inc.’s “IA SUPER BEST.” As for my music background, I started playing guitar in junior high and focused on band activities during my school years. For over 15 years since then, up to the present, I’ve continued releasing original tracks as a Vocaloid producer. My areas of expertise are Japanese rock, Vocaloid, and manga.
music writerKOH-1
Started working as a music writer as a side job while employed at a record shop, and for over 18 years I’ve contributed to music magazines, disc guide books, mooks, and web media. As a writer my main field is Western music, but as a listener for over 35 years, I always try to keep my curiosity alive with the motto “I like what I like.” I have experience playing in bands, where I was a bassist who handled songwriting and composition. Instruments I’ve played include bass, guitar, and piano. I began studying English in my mid-40s and continue to do so today.

Just hearing the words “curry rice” brings back that spicy aroma and makes me hungry… It’s no exaggeration to call it a national dish for Japanese people.So this time’s theme is classic songs about curry!We’ll deliver a diverse selection—not only songs that sing straightforwardly about curry rice, but also tracks where curry pops up in the lyrics of songs that seem unrelated at first glance!They’re great as BGM while you’re making curry, too.Be sure to read to the end!

Compilation of Japanese songs featuring curry or curry rice (41–50)

Curry, then riceHōkago Tī Taimu

Curry, then rice

Curry, then riceHōkago Tī Taimu

The TV anime K-ON!, which began airing in 2009, is a masterpiece that left its mark on Japanese anime history, sparking such a phenomenon that anime fans and teens of the time picked up instruments.

At the same time, because it centers on a high school girls’ band, the series produced many beloved songs that continue to be cherished well into the 2020s.

The song we’re featuring today, Curry Nochi Rice, perfectly encapsulates the essence of Yui Hirasawa, who serves as the main vocalist.

Over a cool track driven by punk rock–style, fast-paced drums, a flashily active bass, a hard-driving guitar, and an organ that takes a star turn, Aki Toyosaki’s irresistibly cute vocals as Yui shine with brilliant contrast.

The lyrics, which cleverly juxtapose curry and a girlish first crush, are superb as well.

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In conclusion

Among the songs we introduced this time, some of you may have just realized that this track actually mentions curry. Even with songs you listen to regularly, if you lend them an attentive ear, you might discover unexpected words like that. Please feel free to use this as your BGM playlist for cooking curry!