[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 (41–50)
Breakfast SongTeshima Aoi
It’s an appetite-stimulating song that conjures up images of delicious dishes laid out on the dining table.
Sung by Aoi Teshima, a singer from Fukuoka also known for performing “Therru’s Song,” it’s included on her fourth single, “Sayonara no Natsu ~From Up on Poppy Hill~,” released in 2011.
As the title suggests, it was used as an insert song in the Studio Ghibli film From Up on Poppy Hill.
Teshima’s gentle voice pairs beautifully with the endearing, nursery rhyme–like melody, making it truly soothing.
It even makes you feel like you can start putting more effort into making breakfast from tomorrow.
[Food Songs] Popular Japanese songs that use food names (51–60)
Love Spice Curry eeeeee! Naan refills are free.bakkudoroppu tāmerikkus
The unit Backdrop Turmeric s, formed by Taka and Toshi and Michopa, who co-star on the gaming and esports variety show “Ariyoshi eeeee! Hey! Can we come over to your place and play games now?”, released the show’s official curry song “Spicy Curry of Love eeeee! Free Refills of Naan,” which depicts the program’s content, often filled with talk of curry and pro wrestling.
It also drew attention for being produced by Kenmochi Hidefumi of Wednesday Campanella.
Beyond the comical lyrics and ensemble, there’s plenty to enjoy—like Michopa’s vocals and Taka’s rap.
It’s an eccentric number that makes you crave curry just by listening.
CaneléCHiCO with HoneyWorks
How about a heart-fluttering song with canelé—the French-born pastry—in the title? It’s a track by the creator unit HoneyWorks, popular among younger generations, and singer CHiCO, included on their fifth single “Canelé to Wolf,” released in 2016.
The lyrics compare the sweetness of love to canelé and lots of other sweets.
It makes you think, “I want a romance like this…” It should especially resonate with teens and students.
CANDYHirai Ken
Ken Hirai’s 30th single.
Despite its pop sound and the cute title “CANDY,” it’s no exaggeration to say the lyrics are almost adults-only.
The music video is also provocative—so much so that Ken Hirai himself reportedly said, “It would be hard to air this on terrestrial TV.”
Coffee and syrupOfisharu Higedan Dism
I forcefully shove down the dim, heavy feelings I’m carrying—like downing a cup of coffee in one gulp… I can’t help but relate to that.
It’s a song by the band Official HIGE DANDism, known for hits like “Pretender” and “I LOVE…,” included on their second mini-album released in 2016, MAN IN THE MIRROR.
As the lyrics above suggest, it conveys not so much sadness as strength—something that encourages you to look forward.
It might just save you if you listen when you’re feeling down.
celeryYamazaki Masayoshi
Isn’t it a universally acclaimed classic? SMAP’s cover is well known, but Masayoshi Yamazaki’s original “Celery” is exceptional too.
It’s one of his signature works and famous as an early masterpiece.
I think everyone has heard the opening line at least once.
By the way, the reason he chose celery as the title is simply because it’s a vegetable people tend to either love or hate—there’s no special meaning behind it.
Tarako, tarako, tarakokigurumi
It’s the well-known Tarako song from the commercials.
This tune sticks in your head whether you like it or not, and some people even find it a bit scary, partly because of its musical style.
The lyrics are like that, and the tone of the music might be a little eerie too.
Even so, it was an exceptional hit for a commercial jingle and can be called a classic that took the nation by storm.