[I Want Healing] Songs That Bring a Sense of Calm: Heartwarming Masterpieces of Japanese Music
Music gives us so many emotions—joy, anger, sorrow, and happiness.
Among them, the charm of soothing, heartwarming songs is not to be missed.
When you’re feeling tired or overcome with anxiety, many people probably find comfort in listening to their favorite tracks.
In this article, we introduce classic Japanese songs that are gentle and heartwarming.
We’ve picked pieces with not only relaxed melodies but also lyrics that slowly sink in, so try incorporating them into your mental tune-up or daily routine.
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[In Need of Healing] Songs That Bring Calm: Heartwarming Japanese Classics (91–100)
You Go Your WayCHEMISTRY
It was released in 2001 as CHEMISTRY’s third single.
The song became their third consecutive No.
1 on the Oricon charts and was used as a collaboration commercial song for Suntory’s “BOSS.” Thanks to the success of this track, they made their first appearance on NHK’s Kōhaku Uta Gassen.
Only by livingKiroro
It was released in 2005 as Kiroro’s 15th single.
The song was used as the opening theme for TV Tokyo’s “Mushiking: The King of Beetles – Legend of the Forest People.” When the song was written, member Ayano Kinjo was already pregnant, and the track expresses gratitude to her parents—feelings she came to understand because she was becoming a mother herself.
Happiness ForeverMISIA
Released in 2013 as MISIA’s 29th single.
Written as a wedding song for Recruit’s marriage information magazine Zexy commercial—the “Proposal Support Song.” It’s a memorable ballad featuring lyrics from the perspective of a blissfully happy bride and gospel-style backing vocals.
Broken RadioTokunaga Hideaki
It was released in 1990 as Hideaki Tokunaga’s 10th single.
The song was used as the theme for the TBS drama “Tokai no Mori” and reached No.
5 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.
Written and composed by Hideaki Tokunaga, it is one of his most popular signature songs.
He has performed it twice at the NHK Kōhaku Uta Gassen.
Letter to TomorrowTeshima Aoi
Released in 2016 as Aoi Teshima’s fifth single.
Chosen as the theme song for the Fuji TV drama “Love That Makes You Cry,” its somewhat heartrending yet warm vocals match the drama’s story well, making it a classic that soothes listeners’ hearts.
Circle of First LoveShibasaki Kou
It was released in 2007 as Kou Shibasaki’s 13th single.
The song was used as the theme for the TBS daytime drama Ai no Gekijou: Sunadokei (Hourglass), and its lyrics were written after reading the original manga.
It reached No.
8 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart and is a gentle, soothing track.
Fragments of LoveEvery Little Thing
It was released in 2000 as Every Little Thing’s 16th single.
The song was used in a Shiseido “MaCherie” commercial and reached No.
2 on the Oricon weekly singles chart.
The group also performed at the NHK Kōhaku Uta Gassen at the end of the year, and among Every Little Thing’s songs, this one carries a particularly strong message.