Japanese songs perfect for the evening. Recommended evening tracks for your commute or as background music.
There are many songs themed around sunsets and evening skies, and the kind of music you listen to can change depending on your mood that day.
In this article, we’ll introduce a variety of Japanese songs that are perfect for the evening.
If you’re a student or finishing work early, many of you are probably on your way home.
We’ve picked out songs that are perfect for that walk home and evening tracks that also work great as background music.
From sentimental tunes to heartwarming songs, enjoy them alongside the beautiful orange scenery.
We’re sure they’ll become a comforting presence in your heart.
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Japanese songs perfect for the evening. Recommended evening tracks for your commute or as background music (21–30)
All of the YouthFujifaburikku
Since its release in 2007, this masterpiece has continued to be covered by renowned artists such as Bank Band and Noriyuki Makihara.
Its nostalgia-filled melody and subtly wistful lyrics make it a perfect listen while watching the sunset.
Mercurytofubeats
Since its analog release at the end of 2011, this signature track by tofubeats has been remixed by numerous artists.
Its transparent, nostalgic atmosphere is a perfect fit for the gradually dimming air of early evening.
Even if you end up becoming someone else’s girlfriendtensai bando
A masterpiece released in 2014 by Genius Band, made up of Kimyōretarō, Sunday Kamide, and Teshima Kōji.
With straightforward lyrics and a storytelling-rich vocal delivery, it will move you whether you’re in love or not.
It suits twilight so perfectly that you’ll be dying to scream—inevitable!
kururimachi
It’s a classic released as the fourth single in 1999.
A town bathed in the evening’s setting sun might feel a little different from the familiar streets you think you know.
With no plans and nothing in particular you want to do, this song fits perfectly into that hollow stretch of time before dinner.
There’s always tomorrowUrufuruzu
A cover of Showa-era hit-maker Kyu Sakamoto, released in 2001.
When relationships aren’t going well or you’re stuck at work, why not listen to this song on your way home and draw some energy and courage for tomorrow? It’s also recommended for evenings after a tough day.
JourneyFuji Kaze
This is a song that gently embraces the encounters and farewells, the days of growth and learning we experience along the journey of life.
The melodies woven by Fujii Kaze resonate warmly, as if close to the heart, carried by soulful arrangements and nostalgic breakbeats.
Released in March 2021, it was written as the theme song for the TV Asahi Thursday drama “Nijiiro Karte,” and is included on the album LOVE ALL SERVE ALL.
By contemplating the end of life, the piece reveals what truly matters and expresses a yearning for eternity that everyone holds deep within.
It’s a track best heard during quiet moments of self-reflection—on your daily commute to work or school, or while traveling long distances.
Crescent Moon SunsetSakanakushon
Sakanaction masterfully fuse electronic music with a band sound, captivating listeners with their unique musical world.
This track, included on their debut album GO TO THE FUTURE released in May 2007, is a number that symbolizes the early days of the band’s career.
Evoking a scene where the sun sets and a slender moon peeks into the sky, the song conveys the frustration felt within the repetition of everyday life, as well as a quiet resolve to change something.
Upon its release, it garnered major attention in their home of Hokkaido, reaching No.
2 on the Sapporo Hot 100 chart, and it was also selected as the ending theme for MBS’s MM-TV.
It’s a stylish track that gently accompanies reflective autumn nights.