[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 Bedtime [Relaxation] (41–50)
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It’s a song that gently stays by your side in the quiet before dawn.
This work by singer-songwriter Anna Takeuchi was released in October 2022 as the second installment of a three-month series.
Featuring trumpeter Takuya Kuroda and beatmaker Marcus D, it’s crafted into a jazzy, lo-fi hip-hop sound.
In a whisper-soft voice, it paints the special moments found in everyday life.
The warm feeling that spending time with you makes the day a wonderful one intertwines with the laid-back beat, making it so comforting.
Give it a listen on nights when you want to reset a tired heart.
[Sleep] Recommended Japanese songs for when you go to bed [Relaxation] (51–60)
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A celebrated classic by Spitz, famous for its beautiful arpeggios in the intro, is popular as background music before sleep.
Masamune Kusano’s gentle vocals and the song’s dreamy lyrics seem to lead listeners into a world of dreams, making it perfect for moments when you want to relax.
The story depicts two people heading to a country where no one can disturb them, wrapping you in a pleasant sense of floating.
Released as a single in April 1995, the track is also included on the masterpiece album “Honey” (Hachimitsu).
Many people may recognize it as an insert song from the drama “Hakusen Nagashi.” At the end of the day, try listening to this song and set off for the world of dreams with a calm heart.
Good nightaiko
Aiko’s classic song, which gently accompanies the stillness of the night, is perfect for those moments just before you fall asleep.
It paints a bittersweet yet warm feeling as you look back on memories with someone special, with a calm, piano-centered sound that softly wraps around your heart.
Released in November 2001 as her ninth single, the track was later included on the album “Autumn: I’m by Your Side.” It was also Aiko’s first drama tie-in, known for gracing the ending of the TV drama “Goodbye, Mr.
Ozu.” Be sure to give it a listen at the end of the day when you want to be soothed by a gentle voice.
Before our feelings overlap…Hirai Ken
This is a gentle ballad by Ken Hirai, featuring a tender, conversational singing style that leaves a strong impression.
It was produced as the theme for Toyota’s “Corolla Fielder” commercial and was also used as the main theme for the drama “Tsumiki Kuzushi Shinsō: Ano Kazoku Sono Ato no Higeki” (The True Story of Tsumiki Kuzushi: The Tragedy That Befell the Family Thereafter).
The acoustic sound that soothes the heart and the gradually added strings are moving.
The lyrics, like a letter written by one’s past self to one’s future self, are also appealing, conveying a gentle image of calmly facing oneself.
Close your eyesHirai Ken
When it comes to signature songs by Ken Hirai, the singer-songwriter known for his emotional vocals, the standout is his 2004 single “Hitomi wo Tojite.” Written specifically as the theme song for Toho’s film “Crying Out Love, in the Center of the World,” this iconic ballad became a massive hit in step with the movie’s popularity.
It topped the Oricon annual singles chart in 2004.
Listening to “Hitomi wo Tojite” and closing your eyes in bed—just like the title suggests—will surely lull you into a deep sleep.
sleep durationBUMP OF CHICKEN
Here’s a song I recommend for sleepless nights or when anxiety creeps in: “Suimin Jikan” (“Sleep Time”).
It’s a track included as the B-side to BUMP OF CHICKEN’s 2004 single “Only Lonely Glory.” The gentle sound of the acoustic guitar and the simplicity of Fujiwara’s vocals slip right into your ears.
In fact, the song was reportedly written for Fujiwara’s grandfather, who said he didn’t understand the band’s music, born from the desire to “deliver something easy to understand.” Much of BUMP’s music stays close to the heart, and its kindness really sinks in.
When you want to clear your head and not overthink before bed, this song is a perfect fit.
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.
