Hidden gems of healing songs. Recommended popular tracks

cherry blossomMoriyama Naotaro

Naotaro Moriyama – Sakura (Solo)

Many listeners found themselves captivated by the poignant, vividly scenic lyrics that resonate with anyone’s heart, leading to a massive hit that instantly propelled Naotaro Moriyama to widespread recognition and stardom with this song.

Its appeal lies in the bittersweet, beautiful vocals of a simple and straightforward male singer, along with its compelling melody.

For some, this song inevitably brings a certain someone to mind.

Even now, it’s a staple of the cherry blossom season, heard every year during the time of meetings and farewells.

moonlightOnitsuka Chihiro

Chihiro Onitsuka – Gekkou (Moonlight)

This work shines with Chihiro Onitsuka’s overwhelming vocal prowess.

The lyrics, woven from complex emotions—profound despair, solitude, and the search for one’s identity—resonate deeply with listeners.

Released in March 2001, the song was also used as the theme for the TV drama “TRICK,” and, together with the show’s mysterious atmosphere, it generated considerable buzz.

Try listening on a quiet night, in time reserved just for yourself.

It might help you rediscover the self that often gets lost in the busyness of everyday life.

Love PhotosOtsuka Ai

Ai Otsuka / Love Photograph

When you’re in a relationship, it can be exhausting when things don’t go well with your partner.

Little things can turn into arguments, or you find yourself getting irritated… This song might soothe a heart that’s become worn out like that.

It’s by singer-songwriter Ai Otsuka, known for her mega-hit “Sakuranbo,” and was released in 2006 as her 13th single.

It was used as the theme song for the film “Heavenly Forest” (Tada, Kimi wo Aishiteru) and in commercials.

It’s a tear-jerking ballad packed to the brim with pure love.

Listen to this song and savor the happiness of having someone special in your life.

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Shizuku (feat. indigo la End)yama

yama 'Shizuku (prod. indigo la End)' Music Video

In the quiet wrapped in warmth, a song was born that seeps deeply into the heart.

yama’s delicate melodies are beautifully harmonized by indigo la End’s rich arrangement, gently spinning out the feelings kept within.

It portrays a heavy, sunken heart being saved by another’s warmth, expressed through carefully chosen words and a beautiful melodic line that resonates like overlapping heartbeats.

Released in February 2025, this piece is included on the album ‘; semicolon.’ yama’s fourth album also features collaborations with WurtS and Matt Cab.

It will surely kindle a gentle light in the hearts of those trying to overcome difficult times and those who want to feel the bond with someone dear.

Merry Christmas Mr. LawrenceSakamoto Ryuichi

Merry Christmas Mr. Lawrence – From Ryuichi Sakamoto: Playing the Piano 2022

A masterpiece that brilliantly fuses Eastern and Western musical elements, this film score was created by Ryuichi Sakamoto in 1983 and won the BAFTA Award for Best Original Music.

Its graceful pentatonic melody is interwoven with the delicate timbres of synthesizer and glass harp, bringing a gentle sense of expansiveness to the heart.

Re-arranged as a solo piano album titled “Coda,” the work also received high acclaim worldwide as the soundtrack to the film “Merry Christmas, Mr.

Lawrence.” Cherished by many artists, including Hikaru Utada and Sarah Brightman, this gem continues to offer profound emotion—an ideal, soothing background for quiet nights or moments when you wish to calm your mind.

energy flowSakamoto Ryuichi

Ryuichi Sakamoto — energy flow

This is a masterpiece whose delicate, translucent piano tones gently soothe the heart.

The clear, pristine melody played by Ryuichi Sakamoto tenderly accompanies the listener, like a breeze rippling across the surface of water.

Released in May 1999 as a theme for a Daiichi Sankyo pharmaceutical commercial, this piece achieved the remarkable feat of becoming the first instrumental work to top the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart, its simple yet deeply expressive sound resonating with many.

Its pleasant sense of weightlessness offers a moment of peace from a busy day, aids concentration, and provides a serene companion for quiet reading—creating a truly healing experience.

LetterSHE’S

SHE’S – Letter【MV】

This is a moving song that portrays conflict and growth in human relationships through a dialogue with oneself.

Its deep melody, where poignancy and warmth coexist, and its lyrics that delicately weave subtle emotions resonate deeply with listeners.

SHE’S released the track as a digital single in October 2019, and it is also included on their album Tragicomedy.

In 2020, it was featured as the commercial song for Nintendo’s game Animal Crossing: New Horizons and the Nintendo Switch Lite.

It’s a song I wholeheartedly recommend to anyone who wants to face the many emotions of life or who is struggling with relationships with loved ones.