[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 (11–20)
You are honeydew.Hinatazaka46
Just like preferences in fruit, everyone has their own way of loving.
That message is packed into Hinatazaka46’s 11th single.
The song conveys deep affection for someone likened to a sweet honeydew melon, wrapped in a bright, pop sound.
It also brings out the full charm of Yoko Shogenji, who serves as center.
Released in May 2024, the track sparked buzz for its back-to-basics style and topped the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.
It sold 449,000 copies in its first week, meeting fans’ expectations.
It’s a song you’ll want to play when you want to pour your feelings into someone special.
Lemon piemakaroni enpitsu
A song that portrays the sweet-and-sour feelings of romance.
It expresses anxiety, anticipation, and the gradual process of growing up.
Announced at the tour final at Shibuya eggman, it was released as the 2nd single in October 2018.
The lyrics depict a timid attitude toward love, perfectly linking with the sweet-and-sour taste of lemon pie to create an emotional resonance alongside the music.
It’s perfect for those at the start of a romance or struggling with a relationship that’s more than friends but not quite lovers.
You can feel the conflict between wanting to get closer and fearing it might end.
Experience the sweet yet bittersweet flavor of love for yourself.
You and GyozaSaucy Dog
A refreshing sound filled with kindness and positivity leaves a strong impression.
The lyrics, which weave everyday little worries together with gyoza, really resonate.
The idea of expressing the anxieties and conflicts of a long-distance relationship by paralleling gyoza and the weather is brilliant.
Released in July 2022, this track is included on the 6th mini album “Sunny Bottle” and was also used as the theme song for the short drama “Jokyo Yell.” It’s recommended not only for those troubled by the distance between themselves and their partner, but also for anyone feeling worn out by daily life.
It’s a charming song that gently lifts your spirits.
Muscatyuzu
Yuzu are a duo who began as a busking folk act, yet continue to enjoy unwavering popularity thanks to their genre-defying musical range and performance style brimming with entertainment spirit.
Released in August 2018, their single “Muscat” is built around a lively electro sound overflowing with peak-summer vibes, and it was also selected as the 16th opening theme for the anime series Crayon Shin-chan.
The track features internationally acclaimed artist TeddyLoid as music producer; despite its sound being far removed from folk, the exquisite choral work that instantly lets you know it’s Yuzu is nothing short of impressive.
As for how the word “muscat” is used, check the lyrics yourself to find out!
milkaiko
This is one of Aiko’s famous songs.
Its expressions and melody are distinctive, letting you feel a worldview that’s uniquely hers.
Aiko has also released other songs with food and drink in their titles, such as “mix juice” and “Kumo wa Shiro Ringo wa Aka” (Clouds Are White, Apples Are Red).
Strawberry Revolutionsutopuri
Listening to this upbeat tune will send your energy to the max! It’s a song that can lift you up from the bottom of your heart.
It’s by the entertainment group Strawberry Prince, known as Sutopuri, whose popularity exploded through activity on YouTube and other platforms, and it’s included on their 2020 album “Strawberry Prince.” Just like the title that includes their group name, the lyrics convey a strong determination to keep evolving from here on out.
It’s fun just to follow along and see who sings which part.
[Food Songs] Popular Japanese Songs That Use Food Names (21–30)
Magical Cooking ~From You to You~BUMP OF CHICKEN
A nostalgic piece that brings back the taste of dinners from childhood.
It’s a song by the rock band BUMP OF CHICKEN, known for hits like “Tentai Kansoku,” released in 2010 as their 16th single.
It was broadcast on NHK’s “Minna no Uta,” creating quite a buzz.
The lyrics convey messages from an adult self to the self of the past, and as the song progresses, it’s hard not to get teary-eyed.
It’s a wonderful, classic ballad that revives the things we’ve unknowingly forgotten in everyday life.
Please try listening to it with your family.