[Intoxication and Music] A collection of pleasant Japanese songs to accompany your drinks
Listening to music while drinking—there’s something incredibly blissful about that, isn’t there?
Everyone has their own way to enjoy it: some want to get hyped with intense tracks, others prefer to savor a mellow, sophisticated mood.
In this article, we’re introducing plenty of great songs to pair with your drink.
It’s a playlist that crosses genres—rock, ballads, anime songs, and more.
For now, try finding something that matches your current mood in this article.
Once you do, why not dig deeper into that style from there?
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[Intoxication and Music] A collection of pleasant Japanese songs to accompany your drinks (1–10)
Youth and youth and youthaimyon
A singer-songwriter loved across generations for her nostalgic yet fresh sound, Aimyon.
Her song “Youth and Youth and Youth,” included on the 2017 release “You Don’t Listen to Rock,” was chosen as the CM song for Kirin Beer’s Tanrei Green Label.
Its refreshing band sound evokes memories of youthful days.
The lyrics, which can rekindle bittersweet memories that anyone can relate to, are also a highlight.
Try humming it on a sunny day off.
StoryAI
This is the 12th single by singer-songwriter AI, whose contrast between a cute persona and a powerful singing voice has earned widespread popularity.
The song has multiple tie-ins, including with video games and films, and is known as one of AI’s signature tracks.
Its message-rich lyrics, delivered with world-class vocal prowess, are sure to add a touch of glamour to the atmosphere as background music while enjoying a drink.
It’s a classic of Japanese R&B—perfect for listening to while sipping in a quiet bar.
Pink sighTakahashi Mariko
This song became a major hit after being featured in a commercial.
It’s a track by Mariko Takahashi, a singer from Hiroshima Prefecture, released in 1984 as her 10th single.
Even while being with the one you love, a mysterious pang of sadness sprouts in your heart… The lyrics, which reveal a mature romantic relationship, really hit home.
Takahashi’s sultry voice also matches the song perfectly.
You might feel like listening to it at night, when you’re alone and a touch of loneliness passes through your heart.
[Drunkenness and Music] A collection of pleasant Japanese songs to accompany your drinks (11–20)
Oh, sake!Yoshi Ikuzo
If you want a song to look back on your life with, this is the one.
It’s a track by the popular singer Ikuzo Yoshi, also known for “Ora Tokyo sa Iguda” and “Yukiguni,” released in 1988 as his 15th single.
The lyrics exude a man’s bittersweet melancholy—they really hit home.
And Yoshi’s voice, which resonates deep in your gut, is irresistible.
I especially want the younger generation, who may not be familiar with works like this, to give it a listen.
By the way, this song has also been covered by many famous singers, including Ichirō Toba and Kiyoshi Hikawa.
SWEET MEMORIESMatsuda Seiko
Relax and unwind as you listen to this song and reminisce about the past.
This is one of Seiko Matsuda’s signature tracks, released as a single in 1983, and she has remained at the forefront of the J-pop scene from her debut to the present.
It was featured in a Suntory CAN Beer commercial and became a hot topic.
The mature lyrics pair perfectly with Matsuda’s gentle voice, creating a wistful yet truly beautiful piece.
Why not spend some time just for yourself with this soothing song?
ALONEB’z
This is the ninth single by the rock duo B’z, the first musicians from Asia to be inducted into the Hollywood RockWalk and recognized by Guinness World Records as the best-selling album artist in Japan.
The song was used as the theme for the TV drama “Hotel Woman,” and it also drew attention when it was performed in a studio live session released on YouTube in 2021.
With a rugged, quintessential rock-ballad sound and a wistful melody, it makes perfect BGM for a drink.
It’s an enduring classic that lets you sink into its world while pleasantly tipsy.
I’ll be by your side.Maeda Nobuteru
If you want to bask in a bittersweet mood of romance, this song might be just perfect.
It’s a solo track by Tetsuya Maeda, who is also active as the vocalist of the rock band TUBE, released in 1993 as his fifth single.
A poignant rock ballad where his soaring vocals blend beautifully with a sentimental guitar sound.
The sound alone tightens your chest.
The more you listen, the deeper it sinks in—this song might just bring your past love stories back to life.