[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)
A city that belongs to no oneHiguchi Ai
Singer-songwriter Ai Higuchi wrote “Dare Demo Nai Machi” (“A City Belonging to No One”) as the theme song for the film The Great Detective of Joshi-Daikōji.
From a woman’s perspective, the song portrays the sorrow of not being able to be with the one you love.
Its piano-led, jazz-tinged, sultry sound amplifies the song’s world.
Another appeal is how it takes on a different resonance once you know the film’s story.
If you’re curious, give it a listen.
YokazeHentai Shinshi Kurabu
This is a song whose wistful vocals over a lo-fi beat really sink into your heart.
You can picture yourself in a car speeding down the highway at night, letting the wind rush in through the window as you try to blow away your daily worries and anxieties.
The balance between rap and singing by Hentai Shinshi Club is exquisite, crafting a story-like world with a mellow vibe.
Released in April 2020, it was included on the album “HERO” the same year, and it was also used as the walk-up music for Rakuten Eagles player Hideto Asamura.
It’s a warm, mature track you’ll want to listen to while driving, when spending time alone, or on a quiet night with someone special.
[Drunkenness and Music] A Collection of Pleasant Japanese Songs to Accompany Your Drinks (31–40)
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.
Grapefruit MoonTOMOO
If you’re looking for chill tracks, I also recommend “Grapefruit Moon.” It’s a song by singer-songwriter TOMOO and serves as the lead single from her first major album, “TWO MOON.” The track expresses that uniquely adult sense of emotional dryness.
What stands out is how it captures feelings everyone carries, conveyed clearly through both words and sound.
By the way, “grapefruit moon” refers to a large, orange-colored moon hanging low in the sky.
5％kuriipuhaipe
Creephyp’s “5%” overlays alcohol by volume with a percentage of feelings.
It’s included on their 2016 album “World View.” The song portrays a faint, budding crush.
The narrator likes the other person and wants to be together, but that person doesn’t yet feel the same.
The depiction of wishing the other would understand their feelings in proportion to the alcohol percentage is a uniquely imaginative touch from lyricist Sekai Kan Ozaki.
In conclusion
Have you found a piece that serves as a perfect little snack for you? I imagine there were plenty of tracks that lifted your spirits.
Remember, alcohol is only for those 20 and over.
And even if you’re over 20, please enjoy both drinks and music responsibly, without overdoing it.