Hidden gems of inspirational songs. Recommended popular tracks.

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This is a song whose warm, gentle guitar tones and clear vocals resonate deeply with the heart.

It carefully depicts the small happinesses of everyday life and conveys the preciousness of moments spent with someone important.

With a rich melody, it expresses the warmth of being connected to someone rather than being alone, and the importance of mutually supportive relationships.

Released in February 2025, it was chosen as the ending theme for the anime “Momentary Lily.” It is also included on miwa’s best-of album “miwa,” commemorating the 15th anniversary of her debut.

It’s recommended for times when you want to cherish moments with someone special, or when you want to listen while thinking of someone dear.

Wrapped in the gentle singing voice, your heart, too, will be enveloped in warmth.

KanadeSukima Suichi

Sukima Switch – “Kanade” Music Video : SUKIMASWITCH / KANADE Music Video

It’s the theme song for the film One Week Friends.

It tells the story of a girl who loses her memories of friends every week, and of me, who decided to become her friend again each week.

There are parts where the film’s story and the lyrics overlap in a synchronized way, and the beautiful melody you won’t forget after hearing it once reflects the appeal of Sukima Switch.

The Last RainYasushi Nakanishi

Yasushi Nakanishi / Last Rain [Official Music Video]

Yasushi Nakanishi’s second single.

It is his signature song, which enjoyed a long-running hit.

A ballad delivered with a beautiful, high-toned voice, its lyrics poignantly depict passionate love and parting.

Since its release in 1992, it has continued to be sung for many years.

LA LA LA Love SongKubota Toshinobu

Toshinobu Kubota – LA･LA･LA LOVE SONG with NAOMI CAMPBELL [Official Video Short ver.]

When composing the song, the melody came to him first and he couldn’t settle on the lyrics, which resulted in it becoming “La La La Love Song.” He says he felt a sense of guilt about that for a while.

As the theme song for the Fuji TV drama “Long Vacation,” it became a massive hit and a million seller as a duet with Naomi Campbell.

The drama also drew attention for starring Takuya Kimura and Tomoko Yamaguchi.

Ray of LightYasuda Rei

Rei Yasuda “Ray of Light” Music Video (Insert Song from “Gekijōban Kimi to Sekai ga Owaru Hi ni FINAL” [Movie: With You, the World Ends – FINAL])

A song by Rei Yasuda used as an insert track in the film “KIMI TO SEKAI GA OWARU HI NI FINAL.” Its lyrics, which discover light and convey a strong will to keep protecting it no matter what the future holds, are particularly striking.

The song accompanies the post-apocalyptic story, expressing the characters’ powerful emotions.

Rei Yasuda’s clear, transparent vocals further elevate the film’s moving scenes.

Gaining attention alongside the movie’s January 2024 release, the track was also included as the title song of the EP released in February 2024.

It’s a piece that will move listeners—whether they’ve seen the film or not.

You’re the OnlyOno Masatoshi

GALNERYUS – YOU’RE THE ONLY 2010 ［OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO］

The third single.

It was the theme song for Fuji TV’s “Kimi no Tame ni Dekiru Koto,” which he composed himself and wrote the lyrics for.

The first time I heard it, his high-tone singing was shocking, and it made sense when I learned he used to be the vocalist for a heavy metal band.

With such a remarkably wide vocal range, I’d love to hear him sing in a rock style again.

Christmas EveYamashita Tatsuro

Nana Eikura stars in Tatsuro Yamashita’s “Christmas Eve” special movie-version PV

This is a song you can almost be sure you’ll hear once December arrives.

Over 30 years ago, when I was listening to the album “MELODIES,” I remember feeling a bit of discomfort when this song became a big hit during the Christmas season.

That’s because, to me, it was just one ordinary track on the album.

But there’s no doubt it’s a great song.