[Food Songs] Popular Japanese songs that use names of foods
When everyday familiar things are chosen as the subject of a song, it somehow makes us feel a sense of closeness all by itself.
If a song’s title or theme is food, it’s easier to picture, isn’t it?
This time, under the theme of Japanese music related to food, we’ve put together songs where the very title features food or drink, or the lyrics are connected to food!
From the latest hits to timeless classics and hidden favorites, please enjoy these J-POP gems that might just make your stomach growl.
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[Food Songs] Popular Japanese Songs That Use Food Names (61–70)
I want to eat ramen.Yano Akiko
Have you ever suddenly craved ramen in the middle of the night? The song “Ramen Tabetai” explores the inner conflict between knowing it might be bad for your body but still wanting to eat it.
The lyrics also portray how it feels when you’re in the mood for ramen, so many listeners will likely relate to those points.
Incidentally, the lyrics were conceived by the performer, Akiko Yano, when she herself wanted ramen late at night.
It’s an intriguing work that pairs an electronic music melody with the unexpected theme of ramen, so definitely give it a listen.
Beer and puddingRemioromen
This is an early masterpiece by Remioromen.
Whether they’re a cohabiting couple or a married pair, the song portrays the everyday life of two people and the man’s inner feelings.
The lyrics seem open to many interpretations depending on the listener, and the way the arrangement gradually builds from a relaxed tone to an emotionally charged climax is deeply moving.
Uma-velousMONKEY MAJIK × Sandoicchiman
An unconventional collaboration between the rock band MONKEY MAJIK and the comedy duo Sandwichman! Released in 2018 under the name MONKEY MAJIK × Sandwichman, it’s an original theme song written for the variety show “Sand no Bonyari~nu TV.” The funky sound is downright cool, and the lyrics are packed with references to Sandwichman’s routines.
It’s a very unique piece.
sodasumika
A sweet-and-sour love song that likens the sight of soda bubbles popping and disappearing to feelings for someone special that keep overflowing.
It’s a track by the pop-rock band sumika, included on their second mini-album “I co Y,” released in 2014.
The crisp, refreshing sound is so quintessentially them.
It’s truly pleasant to listen to.
The bright arrangement and the slightly naive lyrics are a perfect match.
I feel like I’ll think of this song every time I drink soda.
Cold noodles for youKetsumeishi
This song, “Hiyashi Chuka for You,” included on the B-side of the hit single “Six Men and Women: A Summer Story,” seems like it could inspire a delicious dinner when paired with another B-side track, “Summer, Beer, and Rock ’n’ Roll.” Apparently, this song was created thanks to the “M-Topic” segment within the TV show Music Station.
The lyrics are packed with both a real recipe for making hiyashi chuka and affection for the one you love.
It’d be nice to make hiyashi chuka for your girlfriend while listening to it.
Gohei Mochi of Yoki from HidaMizutani Chieko
Released in November 2017, this song features a character named Yokichi, who goes around selling gohei-mochi, a specialty of the Hida region.
Yoshiki Mizuno of Ikimonogakari composed the music, with lyrics by Takeshi Kura.
The song portrays the sweetness and hardships of life by comparing them to ingredients like soy sauce, miso, walnuts, and sesame.
It also stands out for its structure, which blends catchy calls with an approachable melody—quintessential Mizutani, who aims to bridge enka and pop.
Be sure to savor its humor-filled lyrical world.
Song of Melon Panyuppi
Anpan is filled with sweet red bean paste, so why doesn’t melon bread have any melon in it? Yuppi turned that bread mystery—something everyone wonders at least once—straight into a song.
Astonishingly, she wrote the lyrics and music and even played the guitar herself when she was just nine years old.
The humorous lyrics, born from a child’s pure perspective, make you nod and think, “So true!” It’s a highly relatable track.
Released as a single in October 2007, it became widely known after gaining attention on the radio.
This piece sets an everyday “why?” to a gentle melody.
It’s a heartwarming song to listen to when you feel like quietly musing over your thoughts while eating some bread.