[Sleep] A Collection of Recommended Japanese Songs for Bedtime [Relaxing]
Many of you probably like that drowsy feeling right before you fall asleep.
It’s the ultimate relaxation time, isn’t it? This time, I’d like to introduce lots of sleep-inducing music that will hopefully guide us into that supreme moment.
Close your eyes, focus only on the sounds entering your ears, and before you know it, you’ll drift into the world of dreams… If you struggle with sleeplessness, please use this as a reference.
It’s a playlist with plenty of quiet tracks and ballads.
Immerse yourself in these soothing masterpieces.
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[Sleep] Recommended Japanese songs for sleeping [Relax] (11–20)
AliensKirinji
A work that depicts the quiet of the city at night and the slight loneliness that drifts there has remained popular across generations.
It’s a heartrending yet beautiful song whose worldview makes you feel as if you and your companion are special beings tucked away in a corner of the world.
Released as a single in October 2000, it’s also included on the acclaimed album “3.” In recent years, it’s been used in a LINE Mobile commercial and in the film “The End of the Pale Hour,” so many of you may have heard it.
It’s perfect for relaxing before bed, making it a great recommendation for anyone who wants to end the day in a calm mood.
Give it a listen!
MetronomeYonezu Kenshi
Kenshi Yonezu’s “Metronome” likens a steadily ticking metronome to your life and mine.
It’s a track from his 2015 album Bremen, which reached No.
1 on the Oricon charts.
The music video—made using 200 drawings by Yonezu himself—also drew attention.
Doesn’t the quietly repetitive metronome in the background make you a little sleepy as you listen? Yonezu’s sweet vocals are perfect for a good night’s rest.
LOOPSIRUP
With its comfortable groove that makes your body sway, this is one of SIRUP’s most popular tracks.
At first glance it seems to depict everyday life with a happy lover, but it actually carries a slightly bittersweet feeling, repeatedly looking back on days gone by.
The song is included on the EP “SIRUP EP2,” released in August 2018, and SIRUP’s smooth vocals further enhance its world.
It’s perfect for moments of contemplation at the end of the day, so we recommend listening in a quiet space.
It’s sure to gently keep you company as you drift off to sleep.
HummingbirdYU-KI
It’s a cute ballad that feels like it’s taking you by the hand into a fantastical dream world.
It’s a track by the popular singer YUKI, known for songs like “JOY” and “Melancholinista,” released in 2003 as her sixth single.
With its laid-back rhythm and memorable acoustic guitar tones, it’s a piece that seems better suited to playing as background music for falling asleep rather than listening intently.
It feels like good sleep and a good night await beyond this song.
Let’s head toward tomorrow together with YUKI’s singing voice.
Let’s go home.Fuji Kaze
It’s a gentle song that softly stays by your side at the end of the day.
Featured as the final track on Fujii Kaze’s debut album “HELP EVER HURT NEVER,” released in May 2020, it explores the themes of life and death.
There’s even a story that Kaze himself said, “I can’t die until I release this song,” which makes it a uniquely moving piece that resonates deeply with listeners.
The song carries a message of forgiving everything, letting go, and returning to your true self, making it perfect for sleepless nights filled with thoughts.
The tender sound of the piano is sure to guide you, before you know it, into a calm and dreamy world.
One more time,One more chanceYamazaki Masayoshi
A song with an acoustic sound that gently lulls you to sleep is Masayoshi Yamazaki’s “One more time, One more chance.” Released as a single in 1997, it was also used as the theme song for the animated film “5 Centimeters per Second.” Yamazaki’s tender vocals and the tone of the acoustic guitar have a calming effect.
How about watching the music video where he sings this song under a starry sky, and then heading to bed?
[Sleep] Recommended Japanese Songs for Falling Asleep [Relaxing] (21–30)
I am today as well.Vaundy
When you want to affirm yourself, this song might lend you strength.
It’s a work by singer-songwriter Vaundy, who created hits like “Hanakotoba” and “Naked Hero,” and it’s included on his first album, “strobo,” released in 2020.
A grand, emotional ballad, its down-to-earth lyrics about his own way of being really hit home.
It’s a heartfelt message song that lets you drift off thinking, “I’ll do my best again tomorrow.” Keep it by your bedside.