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 for your commute or as background music (41–50)
SEASONPolaris
This track, included on a vinyl release from 2017, is a cover of a song by FISHMANS—a band that was active in the ’90s and still has a devoted fanbase today.
Its refined sound, with a somewhat otherworldly, floating quality, would fit perfectly with an urban sunset.
sunset glowTHE BLUE HEARTS
The cheerful rock ’n’ roll sound of “Yugure” feels pleasant.
It’s a mid-tempo track by THE BLUE HEARTS, a rock band that influenced many artists and people, and it was the band’s final single, released in 1993.
You can sense a generous spirit that accepts ambiguity—things that aren’t simply black or white.
Sunset songs often carry a wistful tone, but this one has a very gentle atmosphere that warms the heart.
It’s a masterpiece that sings of a human warmth, layered over the red of the setting sun.
TALIYOSHII LOVINSON
This is a song released in 2003 by Kazuya Yoshii as his solo project YOSHII LOVINSON, after he resumed activities with THE YELLOW MONKEY.
It’s recommended for those moments when the darkening sky makes you feel anxious or uneasy, or on those evenings when you somehow feel like you want to see someone.
You make me feel so badZAZEN BOYS
Mukai Shutoku, the frontman of NUMBER GIRL—a band that still has a large, passionate fan base—formed ZAZEN BOYS, who released this in 2004.
Its solid lyrics and eardrum-pummeling sound feel like they could make you forget the day’s troubles if you listen to it at sunset.
loveraiko
Released in 1999 as the B-side of their 4th single, this beloved ballad is a fan favorite.
Its beautiful lyrics, which overlay the end of a romance with a setting sun, and its deeply emotive melody make it a perfect fit for a sunset sky!
674Okuda Tamio
This is a track from the solo debut album “29.” On your days off, do you ever think, “I want to do this and that,” but end up lazing around, only to realize it’s already evening? This song thoroughly shares that sense of guilt in a room lit by the setting sun.
Even though the road home is lit by the madder-red glow…Shiina Ringo
A track from the 1999 debut album “Innocence Moratorium.” It’s a song that shines with the helplessness of dusk and a piercing, vivid sensitivity.
When love isn’t going well or you’re troubled by a rut with your boyfriend, it might be nice to listen to this song on your headphones as the sun sets.