[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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LOVE BRACEKahara Tomomi
For a romantic night, be sure to accompany it with this song.
It’s sung by Tomomi Kahara, the singer known for hits like “I’m proud” and “I BELIEVE.” Released as a single from the album of the same name in 1996, it was produced by Tetsuya Komuro.
Since it was used in a commercial, I imagine many of you have heard it before.
This slow love ballad, filled with thoughts of a beloved, is sure to perfectly match your mellow mood.
I’m falling in love with you againSakamoto Fuyumi
Not only in her original songs but also in her J-pop cover albums, enka singer Fuyumi Sakamoto showcases her remarkable vocal prowess—and this is her 37th single.
It’s a cover of the folk duo Billy BanBan’s song, and while the original has a dreamy, ethereal atmosphere, Sakamoto’s sultry vocal tone offers a different kind of allure that highlights her unique charm.
Widely known as the theme song for Sanwa Shurui’s “iichiko” commercials, the track may carry a strong association with alcohol.
It’s a perfect number for those moments when you want to drink alone and sink into your thoughts—the kind of song that pairs well with a quiet drink.
sparkleFuji Kaze
This is singer-songwriter Fujii Kaze’s eighth digital-only single, a track that’s taking the J-pop scene by storm with its high-level musicality and expressiveness that reflect his broad musical background.
Written specifically for Honda’s VEZEL commercial, it’s a dance-pop number with an addictive sense of freedom and catchiness that’s perfect for a car ad.
The light, stylish arrangement is sure to liven up any gathering with friends over drinks.
It’s a great BGM pick that will brighten up your good times with a refreshing vibe.
Orion Beer, Okinawa’s prideBEGIN
Speaking of alcohol, Okinawa has a strong image, doesn’t it? This song is by BEGIN, a popular band known for releasing many works brimming with local pride, and it’s included on their 2002 mini-album “Begin no Shimauta ~Omoto Takeo 2~.” As the title suggests, it’s based on Orion Beer.
Its cheerful tone and lyrics packed with dialect—especially resonant for people from Okinawa—are part of its charm.
Even if you’re not from Okinawa, it somehow stirs a sense of nostalgia.
reverse dreamKing Gnu
If you’re into art, I recommend Gyakuyume.
It was released in 2021 by the popular mixed-genre rock band King Gnu and was used as the ending theme for the film Jujutsu Kaisen 0.
The beautiful strings are striking, and it’s a ballad wrapped in a melancholic mood.
It incorporates all kinds of elements from contemporary music, so anyone interested in the arts should definitely check it out.
Turn up the volume and lose yourself in its jazzy band sound.
Potato saladZAZEN BOYS
ZAZEN BOYS, formed in 2003 by Shutoku Mukai, the vocalist of the alternative rock band NUMBER GIRL.
Their track “Potato Salad,” included on the 2012 release Stories, is a perfect tune to snack to with drinks.
Its technical performance, unconstrained by conventional rules, is packed with a one-of-a-kind appeal.
The band’s rhythmic feel and the freewheeling vocals are addictive.
It’s alternative rock that multiplies the fun far beyond simply having a drink.
[Intoxication and Music] A Collection of Pleasant Japanese Songs to Accompany Your Drinks (21–30)
DrunkPamiredo
If you’re looking for a stylish, languid track that melts into the night’s silence, I recommend a song by singer-songwriter Pamiredo.
It’s a number defined by a quiet, minimal track and an alluring, whispery low-register vocal.
Blending English into the lyrics, it paints a portrait of wanting to drift away from reality in a tipsy haze while wrestling with frustrating human relationships.
The intentionally spacious production, rather than feeling empty, actually sharpens the sense of urban loneliness at night—and that’s exactly what makes it so good.
Released in April 2025, the song showcases the introspective world that shines through in works like “Chill in the Shell.” Put it on when you’re alone in your room or lost in thought on the train ride home, and you’ll likely sink deep into its bittersweet mood.