[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 a Sense of Calm: Heartwarming Japanese Classics (21–30)
Family LandscapeHanaregumi
A relaxed acoustic number that makes you feel that the ordinary time spent with family is exactly what “happiness” is.
It’s a song by Hanaregumi, the solo project of musician Takashi Nagazumi, released as a single in 2002.
Precisely because of the unadorned vocals and simple arrangement, each word in the lyrics seems to soak deep into your heart.
When daily life leaves you irritated or anxious, listening to this will surely help you.
dead endHoshino Gen
Let me introduce a serene ballad composed solely of piano and vocals.
Released in November 2025, this song by Gen Hoshino was written as the theme for the film “Hiraba no Tsuki.” In step with the mature love story starring Masato Sakai and Haruka Igawa in dual leading roles, it delicately traces feelings of being brought to a standstill.
The stripped-down, minimal sound highlights each word, allowing thoughts of an unforgettable someone and a clumsy kindness to seep into the heart.
Unlike his recent work that incorporates funk and dance music, the gently confiding vocal delivery here is especially striking.
This piece quietly keeps you company on sleepless nights or when you want to be alone with your thoughts.
When your heart feels unsettled, listening to it has a curious way of calming you down.
tomorrowHirahara Ayaka
This song sets Japanese lyrics to a piano piece by André Gagnon, a master of healing music.
Ayaka Hirahara released it in February 2004 as her second single, and it was also included on her first album, ODYSSEY.
In January 2005, it was re-released as the theme song for the Fuji TV drama Gentle Time, becoming a long-running hit that peaked at No.
16 on the Oricon Weekly Chart.
There’s even an anecdote that screenwriter So Kuramoto happened to hear it on TV and immediately decided to use it as the theme.
The lyrics delicately portray the resolve to move forward while carrying loss, and the acoustic sound—softly layered with strings—is part of its appeal.
Let yourself be enveloped by Hirahara’s husky, embracing voice, and you may feel your heart unwind.
A perfect companion for sleepless nights.
the same storyHanbaato Hanbaato
Warm yet bittersweet… it’s the kind of piece that brings tears to your eyes.
It’s a song by the husband-and-wife duo Humbert Humbert, released in 2005 as their fourth single.
The nostalgic tone and the gentle sound of the acoustic guitar are striking, and the interwoven voices of the two singers are truly soothing.
However, the world of the lyrics seems to portray an exchange with a loved one whom one can no longer meet.
I think it helps you rediscover the happiness of “having someone by your side right now.”
parchedSuzuki Mamiko
Mameko Suzuki’s “Karakarā” was released in 2024 and is included on the album mukuge.
Its sound features an acoustic arrangement centered on piano, paired with a distinctive, resonant singing voice that leaves a strong impression.
The light, jazz-like rhythm enhances the sense of softness and weightlessness.
The song was also used in a Pocari Sweat commercial depicting Yo Yoshida and Rio Suzuki enjoying themselves as the weather turns colder.
Good nightaiko
If you’re looking for a song to keep you company in the moments before you fall asleep, I recommend one of Aiko’s gentle numbers.
Released in November 2001 as her ninth single, this track was used as the ending theme for the Fuji TV drama “Goodbye, Mr.
Ozu,” marking Aiko’s first tie-in with a TV drama.
It peaked at No.
2 on the Oricon weekly chart and was later included on the 2002 album “Aki Soba ni Iru yo.” Centered on acoustic guitar and piano, its simple arrangement is soothing, enveloping you with a warmth that quietly melts into the stillness of the night.
The lyrics, which trace memories of love while somehow offering a sense of reassurance, are striking—an exquisite interplay of wistfulness and affirmation.
Put it on during sleepless nights or whenever you want to calm your heart.
scale (as of a fish or reptile)Hata Motohiro
It was released in 2007 as Motohiro Hata’s second single.
The song was used as the image song for Nippon TV’s summer documentary program “Teiji-sei: 1461 Days of Memories,” with lyrics and composition by Motohiro Hata.
Since Hata’s breakthrough, the track has drawn renewed attention, and his clear, soaring vocals have a calming effect.