Hidden gems of healing songs. Recommended popular tracks
Even when we say “healing music,” what soothes you can vary case by case depending on your state of mind—sometimes it’s a love song, sometimes a song you relate to.
So we’ve gathered a generous selection of comforting songs you’ll want to listen to when you’re tired or need to calm your heart.
Of course, when you’re exhausted in both body and mind—but also when you’ve lost your motivation and don’t know what to do—please let the power of music help you relax and heal.
May even a little bit of energy and willpower return to your heart, and may these healing songs help lift those unpleasant feelings, even just a little.
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Hidden gems of healing songs: recommended popular tracks (1–10)
honest / frank / straightforwardMakihara Noriyuki
When do you find yourself wanting to be soothed, looking for healing music? Many of you are probably feeling on the verge of breaking, or simply exhausted, right? For those moments, I recommend Noriyuki Makihara’s “Sunao.” Released as a single in 1997, it’s a soothing number with a pleasantly ear-pleasing piano melody.
When we’re tired, many of us can’t see what’s around us and grow dull to things.
Listening to this song can be eye-opening—it helps you regain a straightforward, honest state of mind.
Tears of MagnoliaStardust Revue
This song was included on the album “SOLA” and was later released as a single.
Its popularity is evident from the many artists who have covered it.
The track is characterized by a calm atmosphere, with the piano’s timbre resonating prominently throughout.
The vocals, as if pouring out feelings for someone who has departed far away, convey emotions of sorrow and pain.
The contrast between the emotional instability depicted in the lyrics and the gentle sound makes it feel as though the singer is struggling to steady their own heart.
In the midst of the trivialHoshino Gen
Gen Hoshino, who is now active across a wide range of fields as one of Japan’s leading artists.
This song, “Kudaranai no Naka ni,” is Hoshino’s debut single, released in 2011.
The phrase “an ordinary everyday life” fits it perfectly—and it makes you feel that such everyday life is anything but mundane, that it is something immensely happy.
It’s a song that soothes the heart with the calm of that daily life, gently comforts you with Hoshino’s composed and mellow voice, and moves you to tears with the tenderness of that everyday tranquility.
Hidden gems of healing songs: Recommended popular tracks (11–20)
Maplesupittsu
A number of Spitz songs that put you in a gentle mood.
This song, Kaede, is a slightly bittersweet single from 1998 that tightens your heart.
It’s one of the more popular tracks in Spitz’s catalog and has been covered by many musicians.
Judging from the lyrics, it seems to be about an old romance—someone you can’t forget no matter how hard you try—and many listeners probably find themselves reminded of someone when they hear it.
It captures Spitz’s unique worldview and poignancy, and it’s a song you’ll want to listen to when you’re feeling worn out.
MissingKubota Toshinobu
It was a massive hit when it came out in the ’80s, but for today’s younger generation it might be a hidden gem.
It’s a track by the soulful singer-songwriter Toshinobu Kubota, included on his 1986 debut album, “SHAKE IT PARADISE.” This song pours out the feeling of love that can’t reach its destination—it really pierces the heart.
If you’ve just gone through a breakup, it’s especially likely to bring you to tears.
All the more reason to listen, let it all out, and calm your heart.
Monster feat. Motohiro HataŌhashi Torio
The song “Monster,” a collaboration between singer-songwriters ohashiTrio and Motohiro Hata—doesn’t it deliver maximum healing? It’s a gentle track that slips straight into anyone’s heart, and if you listen when you’re feeling fragile, it might even bring a few tears.
Beyond being soothed by their vocals, it’s a song that clears the haze from the hearts of those who are struggling or feeling stuck.
meteorKobukuro
Released in 2010, Kobukuro’s single “Ryūsei” also served as a TV drama theme song.
When we want to be healed, many of us naturally turn to the power of nature.
True to its title, this song evokes the night sky as you listen, painting scenes in your mind that alone feel soothing.
And with Kobukuro’s signature, wonderful harmonies, it brings even deeper comfort.
The poetic lyrics, linking the starry sky and the heart’s emotions, are sure to sink into and heal a wounded heart.