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[Relax] A curated list of Japanese songs recommended for when you want to fall asleep quickly
You might have ended up here because you’re struggling with things like “I’m sleepy but can’t fall asleep” or “I have to wake up early tomorrow, but I’m wide awake.”
This time, we’re introducing a selection of popular Japanese songs that may help you relax and drift off to dreamland as soon as you listen.
It’s the perfect bedtime playlist: listen under the covers, keep the volume low, and before you know it you’ll feel drowsy and your eyelids will gently close.
Be sure to bookmark it and make good use of it.
[Relax] A Selection of Japanese Songs Recommended When You Want to Fall Asleep Quickly (1–10)
Letter to TomorrowTeshima Aoi
Her singing voice really touches the heart, doesn’t it? This is a song by Aoi Teshima, the singer also known for the big hit “Teru no Uta,” released in 2016 as her fifth single.
It was used as the theme song for the drama “Love That Makes You Cry.” Its gentle lyrics feel like they’re speaking to me, living far from my hometown, and they’re so soothing.
Not just for bedtime—it’s perfect for any relaxing moment.
Teshima’s songs are all great for falling asleep.
A midsummer passing showerUtada Hikaru
When something sad happens and you can’t sleep… this might be there to comfort you.
It’s a work by singer-songwriter Hikaru Utada, who has produced numerous hits, released as a digital single in 2016.
It was chosen as the theme song for the news program NEWS ZERO.
The serene melody pairs beautifully with Utada’s translucent vocals.
If you listen to it while imagining a rainy scene, you might just find yourself drifting off to sleep before you know it.
That’s not fair.chelmico
A hip-hop track that tugs at the heart, singing about the loneliness of hiding your true feelings while being around someone you like.
It’s a song by the female rap duo chelmico, included on their 2017 release EP.
The lyrics are striking for their high relatability, conjuring images of a city nightscape and a woman carrying a wavering heart.
It’s likely to resonate especially with people in their 20s and 30s who’ve experienced various kinds of love.
On nights when worries about love keep you awake, try calming your heart with this song.
step on a shadowyamasaki aoi
When you’re going through hard and painful times, this song will surely save you.
It’s by Hokkaido-born singer-songwriter Aoi Yamazaki and is included on the 2021 album “√S.” The arrangement, melodic lines, and vocals evoke a cityscape bathed in the orange of dusk, and it’s enough to move you to tears.
The sorrow and frustration woven into the lyrics cut deep—this is a ballad that truly hits the heart.
Let your tears flow to reset your feelings, and may it bring you a peaceful night’s sleep.
Time machineChara
Its sweet, unhurried vocals might lead you into a dreamlike world.
Known for the hit “Swallowtail Butterfly ~Ai no Uta~” released under the name YEN TOWN BAND, singer Chara put out this track as her 15th single in 1997.
The lo‑fi, spacious guitar sound and Chara’s whispery voice intertwine beautifully.
When you find yourself awake, troubled by matters of love, this song might just help.