[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 (21–30)
paprikaSakamoto Maaya
It’s a bossa nova tune that makes standing in the kitchen feel fun.
Sung by Maaya Sakamoto, who is active as a voice actress and singer, this track is included on the album “Yuunagi LOOP,” released in October 2005.
The lyrics are by Yuho Iwasato, with composition and arrangement by Takeshi Nakatsuka, and it’s pleasantly finished with Koichiro Tashiro’s acoustic guitar tones and a light, buoyant rhythm.
And Sakamoto’s vocals are truly cool and captivating.
The lyrics, which depict hands at work cooking and everyday scenes, convey the warmth of time spent with someone special.
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.
Ramuneindigo la End
A song that eloquently captures the bittersweetness of summer’s end.
Its nostalgic lyrics—where fond memories, tender first love, and thoughts of lost time intertwine—resonate deeply.
The upbeat melody and comfortable arrangement are distinctive; the sound feels refreshing, yet it contrasts with the poignancy of the lyrics.
This contrast leaves a lasting impression.
Released digitally in September 2024, the track lets you savor the lingering afterglow of summer, with touching lyrics that feel like a snapshot of youth.
Highly recommended for those who miss the end of summer or want to bask in sweet, bittersweet memories.
HapichocoFRUITS ZIPPER
A FRUITS ZIPPER song that blends sweet puppy love with the excitement of Valentine’s Day.
It was released on February 1, 2023.
This love song portrays the feelings a girl has on a special day, with choreography by SACO MAKITA, who also worked on the previous track.
The cute lyrics and bright melody are a perfect match, sure to tickle the heart of anyone in love.
It’s full of catchy repeated phrases and an uplifting vibe.
It’s great not only for getting ready to bake sweets, but also for those times when you want to treat yourself to something extra special! A charming track that’s perfect for the season from New Year through Valentine’s Day.
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.
NO CURRY NO LIFEKapurikōn
This is a unique number by Capricorn, the zodiac unit from The Idolmaster Million Live!, that likens the addiction of love to the kick of spices.
The vocals woven by Shiina Natsukawa as Anna Mochizuki, Tachibana Yamaguchi as Rio Momose, and Ibuki Kido as Kana Yabuki blend sweetness and spiciness to perfection.
Included on the album THE IDOLM@STER LIVE THE@TER FORWARD 01 Sunshine Rhythm, released in December 2016.
How about savoring it as background music while cooking?
The Shocking Soup of Virgin Mary: The Magnificent DesireMakita Supōtsu presents Fly or Die
This is a song that makes you laugh at the unexpected gap between a decadent visual-kei worldview and the homely theme of curry! It’s by the band led by Makita Sports, Makita Sports presents Fly or Die.
Released digitally in January 2014 as their debut, it’s a track born from the popular segment “Comedians’ Serious Song Championship” on the TV Tokyo variety show Godtongue.
What’s sung over the heavy band sound isn’t pitch-black darkness or despair, but—surprise—an appetite for soup curry.
The contrast between the authentic performance and the ridiculous lyrics is the best.
If you listen to it when you’re feeling down, its gloriously over-the-top silliness is sure to lift you up!