[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.

Playlist

[Food Songs] Popular Japanese songs that use names of foods
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	Marshmallow dayMr.Children		Explanation of Mr. Children’s classic song “Marshmallow day”
2	Japanese rice is the best in the world.Uchikubi Gokumon Doukoukai		A song that expresses a passionate love for rice
3	Eat bread and honey.Kuramubon		A song of Clammbon, adventure, and exhilaration
4	Sushi and sakeYONA YONA WEEKENDERS		YONA YONA, a weekend release song that heals the heart
5	mixed nutsOfisharu Higedan Dism		The SPY×FAMILY theme song sings about diversity
6	Ice Cream SyndromeSukima Suichi		A timeless, heart-touching song about the bittersweet pain of unrequited love.
7	curry & riceshaitoopu		A heartwarming song that sings of memories of curry and love
8	salad bowlAooo		Salad-like colors and anxiety about the modern age
9	LemonYonezu Kenshi		Introduce Kenshi Yonezu’s signature song, “Lemon.”
10	SoupFujihara Sakura		A romantic relationship that deepens like soup
11	CharlotteSuiyōbi no Campanella		A lighthearted song themed around chocolate
12	Curry Songkururi		Kururi's classic song, 'Love Memory Curry'
13	HapichocoFRUITS ZIPPER		A Valentine song that tickles a maiden’s heart
14	Ramuneindigo la End		A heartwarming song that cherishes the end of summer
15	You are honeydew.Hinatazaka46		A popular single that sings about loving fruit
16	Lemon piemakaroni enpitsu		A heart-stirring song that portrays the bittersweet emotions of love
17	You and GyozaSaucy Dog		A dumpling song filled with kindness and positivity
18	Muscatyuzu		Yuzu’s entertainment value and diverse musicality
19	milkaiko		A masterpiece that shines with Aiko’s distinctive worldview.
20	Strawberry Revolutionsutopuri		A classic song where Sutopuri’s energy explodes!
21	Magical Cooking ~From You to You~BUMP OF CHICKEN		An inspiring song that brings back the flavors of childhood
22	Mysterious Peach PieTakeuchi Mariya		Expressing the sweet hit song by Mariya Takeuchi, capturing the beginning of love
23	paprikaSakamoto Maaya		Maaya Sakamoto’s soothing bossa nova that brightens up the kitchen
24	honeysupittsu		Spitz’s songs are named after food.
25	familySEKAI NO OWARI		A ballad depicting family conflict and kindness
26	Curry on loveLienel		The spicy love song about curry is addictive.
27	ennsumika		A heartwarming song that portrays connections between people
28	3636aimyon		A Love Song of Romance Through a Delivery Box
29	Oops! Cha! CurryKukkingu-bu Mini Pati (Sakura Gakuin)		Stimulating appetite with spicy idol pop
30	aonori (green laver seaweed)Buriifu & Torankusu		Depicting the embarrassing conflicts on a date
31	RaSuiyōbi no Campanella		A shocking track that fuses Egyptian mythology and food culture
32	Today’s soupOizumi Yo with STARDUST REVUE		Masterpieces by Yo Oizumi and Stardust Revue
33	CANDY CANDYkyarī pamyu pamyu		A catchy song by Kyary Pamyu Pamyu
34	I want to eat ham.kururi		A melancholic, adult rock waltz
35	eeeeverydayGRe4N BOYZ		A cheer song that makes housework fun
36	NO CURRY NO LIFEKapurikōn		A sweet-and-spicy Capricorn song that sings about the spice of romance
37	The Shocking Soup of Virgin Mary: The Magnificent DesireMakita Supōtsu presents Fly or Die		A visual kei band's home-style curry song
38	Bob LennonUrasawa Naoki		A nostalgic tune scented with curry at dusk
39	Plan for the Indianization of JapanKinniku Shoujo Tai		A spicy rock number by Kenji Otsuki
40	JAMTHE YELLOW MONKEY		The Yellow Monkey’s shocking masterpiece, a warning to society
41	cherry (sweet cherry; cherry fruit)Otsuka Ai		Ai Otsuka, famous for the song 'Sakuranbo'
42	avocadoyonige		Sing the pain of heartbreak, poured into an avocado
43	Peperoncino Candysōtaisei riron		A popular song of relativity, catchy music
44	Cheese “PIZZA”JUDY AND MARY		A classic by JUDY AND MARY that sings of love’s sweetness
45	cotton candyback number		A summer love song that portrays a man's bittersweet feelings
46	macaroniPerfume		A love song with a comfortable sense of distance, a Perfume track
47	First loveHata Motohiro		Hata Motohiro’s venom-tinged classic, the apple music video
48	Strawberry ChipsHALCALI		A song from 2003 still feels fresh and innovative.
49	COOKIEOzaki Yutaka		Mr. Ozaki’s “COOKIE” is a song of peace.
50	Breakfast SongTeshima Aoi		'The Summer of Goodbye' is a heartwarming classic.
51	Love Spice Curry eeeeee! Naan refills are free.bakkudoroppu tāmerikkus		A fun song about curry and games
52	CaneléCHiCO with HoneyWorks		A sweet and bittersweet love song inspired by canelés.
53	CANDYHirai Ken		Ken Hirai's explicit adults-only single 'CANDY'
54	Coffee and syrupOfisharu Higedan Dism		The bittersweet sorrow and optimism tucked away deep in my heart.
55	celeryYamazaki Masayoshi		The appeal of Masayoshi Yamazaki’s classic song “Celery.”
56	Tarako, tarako, tarakokigurumi		Tarako Song is a shockingly great masterpiece.
57	A plate of porkGRAPEVINE		GRAPEVINE's popular rock song, with intense sound and atmosphere
58	Melon juiceHKT48		HKT48’s signature song—an upbeat, fresh idol track
59	Fortune Cookie in LoveAKB48		AKB48’s dance song becomes a cross-generational hit
60	chicken riceHamada Masatoshi / Makihara Noriyuki		The moving lyrics of “Chicken Rice” by Hitoshi Matsumoto
61	One bread, please.Matsu Takako		The complex emotions of love’s conflict and awakening
62	I walked home across the birthday cake.Chatmonchy		The appeal of Chatmonchy’s signature songs
63	RECIPEYamashita Tatsuro		Tatsuro Yamashita’s new song, a mature love song
64	I want to eat ramen.Yano Akiko		A song about the desire for and struggle with late-night ramen
65	Beer and puddingRemioromen		A masterpiece that depicts the daily lives and emotions of a couple
66	Uma-velousMONKEY MAJIK × Sandoicchiman		MONKEY MAJIK and Sandwichman co-star
67	sodasumika		A poignant song about a love that vanishes like bubbles.
68	Cold noodles for youKetsumeishi		A summer song that conveys love with chilled Chinese-style noodles
69	Gohei Mochi of Yoki from HidaMizutani Chieko		A song that tells Yokichi’s life of Gohei-mochi through ingredients
70	Song of Melon Panyuppi		A mysterious song about bread born from a child’s perspective
71	Song of CilantroUtada Hikaru		A Hikaru Utada song that sings of a love for cilantro
72	Strawberry ShortcakesFujifaburikku		Fuji Fabric’s classic song “Shortcake”
73	strawberryyuzu		Yuzu’s “Ichigo” has surprisingly unexpected lyrics.
74	Let’s eatKoresawa		A song about two people in love enjoying cooking together
75	frozen mandarin orangeGTP		A DTP song with memorable, funny lyrics
76	PeperoncinoLucky Kilimanjaro		A motivational song that compares the process of cooking to life
77	MarshmallowOkuda Tamio		Okuda Tamio’s 10th release has become a hot topic thanks to its use in a commercial.
78	Cherry CherryChara		A song with a wistful atmosphere, open to diverse interpretations
79	Genghis KhanSuiyōbi no Campanella		A song about the Mongolian dish, Genghis Khan
80	Eat some sushi!Shibugakitai		Expressing food culture in a fun way with sushi-themed rap
81	Rice is a side dish.Hōkago Tī Taimu		A humorous song with rice as the main character
82	RicesmileDJ misoshiru to MC gohan		The importance of meals that lead to smiles
83	Blueberry PieYuka		Yuka’s stylish songs, shaped by her American upbringing
84	I want to eat ramen.Yano Akiko		Akiko Yano's 'I Want to Eat Ramen'
85	Salad for youDREAMS COME TRUE		A song about cooking for someone you love
86	That Girl and Mashed PotatoesChekkāzu		Fumiya Fujii’s first song that he wrote the lyrics for—so cute.
87	Mushroom hamburger steakKawasaki Takaya		I feel love in the mushroom hamburger steak with someone special.
88	Motorcycles, leather jackets, and curryZa Kuromaniyonzu		Masterpieces by The Blue Hearts, masterworks by The Cro-Magnons