[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 (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.
One whiskey on the rocks, please.Tomonari Sora
As the title suggests, this piece from Sora Tomonari’s first album, “Civilization and Enlightenment – East West,” exudes the atmosphere of a nighttime bar.
Preserving Tomonari’s signature blend of city pop and Japanese sensibilities, its softly spoken vocals and nostalgic soundscape sink deep into the heart.
It’s a perfect track for a quiet moment after work or a night you want to spend slowly on your own.
Let’s count your kissesKoyanagi Yuki
It was released in 1999 as Yuki Koyanagi’s debut single.
Chosen as the theme song for the WOWOW-broadcast anime “Reign: The Conqueror,” it became a long-running hit.
Its overwhelming vocal performance and heartrending sound leave a deep impression.
Before you become a memorysupittsu
This was Spitz’s seventh single, released in 1993.
It was a re-cut single from their fourth album, “Crispy!”, and became one of their signature songs as it marked their first entry on the Oricon charts.
Kusano’s smooth, uplifting vocals are soothing to the soul.
peppermint gumFurederikku
Let me introduce Peppermint Gum, a track with a comfortably psychedelic sound.
It’s by the four-piece rock band Frederic.
They’ve crafted a sound that blends retro rock with elements of dance music.
The distorted guitar, in particular, leaves a strong impression.
Also noteworthy are the lyrics, which liken memories of a former lover to the flavor of gum, suggesting that they will eventually fade.
Though it depicts heartbreak, the message is ultimately positive and uplifting.
Maybe PART IIMiki Katsuhiko & Kobayashi Sachiko
“Moshikashite PART II,” which evokes the feel of a dangerous, adult romance.
Released in 1984, it’s a collaboration between Sachiko Kobayashi and Katsuhiko Miki, who composed the song.
It also serves as an answer song to “Moshikashite,” which came out about half a year earlier.
The lyrics portray someone who, despite worrying that dating this person might not actually be a good idea, keeps deepening the relationship while blaming it on the alcohol.
The melody, which heightens the thrill of the two people’s growing love, is also memorable.
Be sure to listen to it together with “Moshikashite,” the Part 1.
Burning Friday NightLucky Kilimanjaro
A song that paints a nighttime scene of sharing whisky and loneliness has been released by Lucky Kilimanjaro.
It features an upbeat rhythm inspired by 80s city pop and disco, with glossy, synth-driven textures that leave a strong impression.
The lyrics carefully depict the Friday-night mix of exhilaration and solitude, along with the longing for human connection.
Included on their first mini-album, FULLCOLOR, released in July 2015, the track resurfaced on social media in 2023, garnering renewed attention and surpassing 10 million streams as a revival hit.
It’s perfect as background music for settings with a mature vibe, like nighttime drives or bars.
For those carrying loneliness yet striving to look ahead, it’s sure to be a song that stays close to the heart.