[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.

Playlist

[I Want Healing] Songs That Bring a Sense of Calm: Heartwarming Masterpieces of Japanese Music
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	Just like youPenthouse		A band with a pleasant pop sound popular on YouTube
2	Starbucks, Me and YouHirai Dai		Hot drinks and Christmas songs
3	Love and romanceNovelbright		Novelbright's new song is refreshing and gentle.
4	mysteryHoshino Gen		Gen Hoshino’s “Fushigi” is a pleasant song.
5	Reguluskururi		Mr. Kishida’s singing voice and the warm resonance of chamber music
6	dizzinessOnitsuka Chihiro		Chihiro Onitsuka’s “Dizziness”: The Depth and Warmth of Love
7	heartaimyon		Aimer’s “Heart,” a pure song about unrequited love
8	filling upFuji Kaze		A purifying masterpiece by Fujii Kaze that depicts loss and rebirth
9	SaetaroMatsumoto Chinatsu		A heartwarming song that sings of unchanging friendship
10	GIFTNissy		Takahiro Nishijima’s heartwarming winter love song “GIFT”
11	rainbow-coloredayaka		“Nijiiro” is an anthem that cheers on a life full of hope.
12	threadNakajima Miyuki		Miyuki Nakajima’s classic song “Ito” is a love song.
13	A bittersweet episodeHata Motohiro		Be soothed by Motohiro Hata’s heartwarming masterpiece
14	I hope it’s sunny.DREAMS COME TRUE		DREAMS COME TRUE’s classic songs lift the heart
15	I won’t push myself, but that should be fine.yoshida takurou		Takuro Yoshida’s gentle songs that stay close to the heart
16	Daphne (winter daphne)DISH//		A classic song that sings of gratitude to one’s mother
17	Blue sky above the cloudsDa-iCE		Love Song Connected by the Blue Sky of Da-iCE
18	Thank youikimonogakari		A healing masterpiece filled with gratitude and hope, featuring Yoshioka’s vocals
19	Reach for the skyKuraki Mai		Mai Kuraki's 'Reach for the sky' is soothing.
20	If I’m wrapped in kindnessArai Yumi (Matsutoya Yumi)		Yumi Matsutoya’s heartwarming hit song
21	road; way; path; street; route; Tao (in philosophy)EXILE		Graduation song with friendship and gratitude, “Michi (The Road)”
22	Family LandscapeHanaregumi		Time spent with family is the greatest happiness.
23	dead endHoshino Gen		Gen Hoshino’s film theme song, a serene ballad
24	tomorrowHirahara Ayaka		Ayaka Hirahara's soothing songs that resonate with the heart
25	the same storyHanbaato Hanbaato		A heartwarming piece of music that captures nostalgia and farewell
26	parchedSuzuki Mamiko		Suzuki Mamiko’s song features captivating piano and vocals.
27	Good nightaiko		Find solace in aiko’s gentle songs
28	scale (as of a fish or reptile)Hata Motohiro		Hata Motohiro’s heart‑stirring summer image song
29	The lotus blooms.never young beach		Gentle, heart-healing music: songs by never young beach
30	StepHitsuji Bungaku		The delicate yet powerful musical world of Hitsujibungaku
31	marble latteRin Oto		Heartwarming music that accompanies college students in winter
32	Ain’t Nobody KnowHoshino Gen		Gen Hoshino, a sensual adult song about a secret relationship
33	motherFujihara Sakura		Sakura Fujiwara’s deep, smoky singing voice
34	OyasumiSaucy Dog		Heartwarming music that conveys the preciousness of everyday life
35	For ten minutes, for a hundred yen feat. Moka Sato, KujiraMAISONdes		Music that depicts everyday rest and healing of the heart
36	Luv(sic) feat.Shing02Nujabes		Nujabes’s music, love for creation, and prayer
37	Inori (feat. C.O.S.A.)Yo-Sea		A healing collaboration song that clears the fog of the heart
38	Wakakusa Night.Kubota Kai		Comforting music that accompanies a sentimental night
39	The light is far away.sukaato		A pleasantly campy song by Skirt
40	hazy spring sky (literally: “flower-clouded” sky; overcast sky during cherry blossom season)Sato Chiaki		A bittersweet song that portrays a cloudy spring sky and memories
41	made my day feat. Takuya Kuroda / Marcus DTakeuchi Anna		A calm and pleasant tune before dawn
42	homeKiyama Yusaku		Yusaku Kiyama’s signature song depicting a father’s love
43	green leavesMotohiro Hata, TOMOO		A song portraying the changing seasons and the hopes of life
44	Promise of SunflowersHata Motohiro		Motohiro Hata’s moving ballad, a singing voice that resonates with the heart.
45	That’s enough already.Fuji Kaze		Fujii Kaze’s music: a message of freedom and liberation
46	Dear sunshine—my precious youHirahara Ayaka		Family love and everyday happiness conveyed through Ayaka Hirahara’s singing voice
47	strangeEasycome		A song that sings of youthful memories and the anticipation of a new step
48	naporiVaundy		Vaundy’s chill music feels nice.
49	koakumapinoko		Music that portrays the sweet yet precarious everyday life of love
50	Jam feat. iriSuzuki Mamiko		A comfortable time with close friends
51	Rainbow and KiteŌhashi Torio		The moving theme song by Ohashi Trio
52	PlayHedigan’s		Headigan’s songs brimming with warmth
53	A single petal of cherry blossomMISIA		A moving song that sings of peace and hope through cherry blossoms
54	Et ceteraŌhashi Torio		A heartfelt song that depicts Ohashi Trio’s delicate everyday life
55	Dear BrideNishino Kana		Kana Nishino’s marriage-support song, the warmth of friendship
56	guidelinesUru		A timeless song that soothes the heart with a translucent, pure singing voice.
57	May it be filled with kindnessJUJU		JUJU’s popular single, a classic song of youth
58	pure whiteFuji Kaze		Fujii Kaze’s gentle ballad song
59	Let’s become a familyFukuyama Masaharu		Masaharu Fukuyama’s wedding song, a heartwarming classic
60	Scooping the Sea (House ver.)Hoshino Gen		A summer seaside song with a pleasant feeling of floating
61	GIFTMr.Children		Olympic theme song, a song of emotion and hope
62	ALL FOR YOUAmuro Namie		Namie Amuro’s drama theme song ballad
63	Tears Sparkle☆supittsu		A classic Spitz song themed around Tanabata
64	VoyageHamasaki Ayumi		Ayumi’s hit song is hugely popular as a TV drama theme song.
65	energy flowSakamoto Ryuichi		The transparent piano pieces of Ryuichi Sakamoto soothe the heart.
66	To my gentle youNornis		A ballad by Nornis. Its transparent harmonies gently stay close to the heart.
67	When it shinesHitsuji Bungaku		Expressing the beauty of life in a world of contradictions
68	My WayDef Tech		Def Tech songs that are perfect for the seaside
69	Life is BeautifulHirai Dai		Conveying the beauty of life through a pleasant tone
70	warmthikimonogakari		Ikimonogakari’s moving song “Nukumori”
71	ElfAdo		An anthem that supports facing loneliness and living true to yourself
72	Family photoYoshida Yamada		A warm-bond soundtrack woven from family photos
73	Slow & EasyHirai Dai		Hirai Dai’s soothing song with tropical rhythms
74	First LoveUtada Hikaru		Hikaru Utada’s signature ballad
75	rootKing Gnu		A warm ballad that sings of unassuming value
76	In a world overflowing with kindnessSaucy Dog		Saucy Dog’s gentle, uplifting songs
77	MAJICdawgss		MAJIC is mellow, stylish Japanese pop
78	A Small Restaurant in the ForestTeshima Aoi		Singing debut in a Ghibli film, with a voice overflowing with transparency
79	Teenage dreamDEEN		Memories of Childhood Friends and Longing for My Hometown
80	A Naked Heartaimyon		Aimyon’s love songs depict the tremors of the heart
81	Untitled TodayHirai Dai		A warm, encouraging song that celebrates everyday happiness and gratitude
82	An unfinished love song I’ve been working on foreverHata Motohiro		Motohiro Hata’s love ballad as a movie theme song
83	DarlingMrs. GREEN APPLE		A warm message song that invites you to reflect on your true self
84	A Gentle BallAimer		A fantastical song by Aimer sung at a nighttime ball
85	When spring comesmiwa		An inspiring song that supports exam-takers
86	passwordSnow Man		Snow Man's 'Aikotoba' is a love-filled song.
87	STARikimonogakari		Ikimono-gakari, a ballad that sings of a father's love
88	warmthUeto Aya		A heartwarming song in which Aya Ueto sings her gratitude to her mother
89	The Toilet GodUemura Kana		Toilet deity, gentle voice and heartrending lyrics
90	Homeayaka		A ballad graced by Ayaka’s gentle piano and her translucent, pure singing voice
91	daybreakFujihara Sakura		Sakura Fujiwara’s gentle, heart-touching songs
92	You Go Your WayCHEMISTRY		CHEMISTRY’s hit song, first appearance on the Kōhaku (NHK New Year’s Eve) show
93	Only by livingKiroro		Mushiking theme song expresses a mother's love
94	Happiness ForeverMISIA		MISIA's wedding magazine commercial song
95	Broken RadioTokunaga Hideaki		Hideto Tokunaga’s hit songs and TV drama theme songs
96	Letter to TomorrowTeshima Aoi		Aoi Teshima’s drama theme song, a bittersweet and warm masterpiece
97	Circle of First LoveShibasaki Kou		A song that reached 8th place as a TV drama theme song
98	Fragments of LoveEvery Little Thing		"Machérie" commercial song to appear on the Kouhaku (Red and White) music show
99	What kind of good things?SMAP		SMAP’s hit song: an uplifting and inspiring track
100	My One and Only Angel ~Angel~Matsuda Seiko		A song that Seiko Matsuda wrote for her daughter
101	Recipe for HappinessHirai Dai		The Apothecary Diaries Season 2 ending theme song
102	Because you are hereKadokawa Sarasa		Sarasa Kadowaki’s warm message song
103	Together foreverKobukuro		A heartfelt song dedicated to a friend’s wedding becomes a big hit
104	One Lovearashi		The theme song of the movie “Hana Yori Dango F,” a moving song.
105	To be happyNagayama Miho		Theme song of 'Ee Nyobo' performed on NHK Kōhaku