Recommended songs for female college students. Classic and popular Japanese songs.

Tomorrow as wellSHISHAMO

SHISHAMO “Tomorrow Too”

This is a popular song by SHISHAMO, a three-piece girls’ band from Kanagawa Prefecture.

Their pop, refreshing melodies and down-to-earth lyrics are well-loved.

This track was also used in a Docomo commercial.

It’s the kind of song you can’t help but hum along to, and listening to it lifts your spirits.

I tried falling in love with you.chay

chay "I Tried Falling in Love with You" (short ver.)

This is chay’s sixth single, released in 2015.

It’s a song I want people in love to listen to.

If you listen to it while thinking about someone you like, I think it will really lift your spirits.

The lyrics capture the flutter and excitement of falling in love, and they fill you with a gentle, warm feeling.

LOSERYonezu Kenshi

Kenshi Yonezu – LOSER

Released in 2016 as the fifth single, this song is quite an outlier, having surpassed 100 million views thanks to its high-quality music video.

It has a dark yet lively vibe that’s quintessential Kenshi Yonezu and very cool.

It has also been featured widely in the media, including as the song for Honda’s JADE commercial.

Swaying (feat. Dengaryu)EVISBEATS

EVISBEATS [MV] Yureru feat. Dengaryu

The gentle piano melody and calm beat seem to invite you into a pleasant moment.

It’s a collaboration between EVISBEATS, a trackmaker from Nara Prefecture, and the rapper Dengaryu.

The lyrics warmly affirm the subtle emotional shifts that arise in everyday moments, and they really resonate, don’t they? This piece is included on the classic album “Hitosu ni Naru Toki,” released in July 2012.

Its enduring popularity is evident from its reissue on 7-inch vinyl in April 2018.

When your mind is crowded with assignments or thoughts about the future, listening to it while strolling at dusk might give you a gentle push forward.

Night Distance feat. mahinaI love you Orchestra Swing Style

I love you Orchestra Swing Style / Night Distance feat. mahina – official MV

That whisper-like singing really sinks into your heart.

This piece is by the band I love you Orchestra Swing Style, which is rooted in jazz and R&B, featuring mahina on vocals.

Its mellow, laid-back sound is irresistibly appealing, conjuring images of a city skyline at night.

Centered on the theme of the physical or emotional distance between people you long to see, it seems to capture the aching feelings that deepen in the stillness of the night.

The track is included on the April 2019 album “Smoky Valley,” and it was also used as the ending theme for a program on FM Kagawa.

On a night alone, when you dim the lights to focus on studying or take a sentimental walk through the streets, listening to it will surely keep you company.

GIRLS feat. ohashiTrioMichael Kaneko

Michael Kaneko – GIRLS feat. Ohashi Trio (Official Video)

It’s a track with a light, groovy feel and an urban, sophisticated sound that’s a pleasure to listen to.

It’s a collaboration between Shonan-born singer-songwriter Michael Kaneko and Ohashi Trio.

The lyrics charmingly portray a man getting giddy after meeting a woman at a bar, along with the exchanges of the friend watching over him.

The song was released in May 2022 and was later included on the album “The Neighborhood.” The key-change section—added at Ohashi Trio’s suggestion—significantly heightens the song’s dramatic quality.

How about giving it a spin when you want a breather or as a companion for an evening stroll?

marble latteRin Oto

marble latte – Rin音 (Official Music Video)

You know how the cold winter air can make your heart feel just a little tense? This is a track by Rin-ne that gently accompanies the everyday life of university students.

The song has a comforting warmth—like a hot drink soaking into your heart—that lets you take a deep breath and relax.

It likens the blending of a latte to emotions, and the choice of words is truly lovely.

Released in December 2023, its rounded keyboard tones and gentle beat are perfect for studying in a café or taking a walk on a nighttime street.