Hidden gems of healing songs. Recommended popular tracks

Promise of SunflowersHata Motohiro

Motohiro Hata / Promise of a Sunflower (Short Ver.)

Motohiro Hata’s songs have long captivated many listeners with his warm, comforting voice and profound lyrics.

This work is his 17th single, released in 2014, and it has been loved across generations as the theme song for the film “STAND BY ME Doraemon.” Filled with kindness and warmth, the lyrics express care for loved ones and the strength of bonds, resonating deeply in the hearts of listeners.

It’s the perfect song for when you want to heal a tired heart or remember someone special.

Why not let Motohiro Hata’s gentle voice wrap around you and soften your heart?

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.

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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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.

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yama – Cream (Official Video)

This is a classic piece where gentle vocals and the sound of an electric piano resonate pleasantly.

Released in May 2020 as yama’s second single, it captivates with a world of lyrics that depict everyday scenes alongside a wistful melody.

Through vivid imagery—like a balcony with a blue railing or a madder-red sky—the protagonist’s inner world is reflected, resulting in a work that leaves a strong impression of floating, as if drifting in a daydream.

In addition to being included on the album “awake&build,” the song was written and composed by the Vocaloid producer Kujira, with arrangement by Saburo and Sankakuzuwari.

It’s a recommended track for when you feel worn out by daily life or want to relax with music at dusk.

It’s a moving song that resonates with the small joys and melancholic feelings one experiences in life.