Hidden gems of healing songs. Recommended popular tracks

If only you were here so I could hold you.miwa

miwa 'If You Were Here So I Could Hold You'

Released in November 2015 as the theme song for the drama “Kounodori,” this track features a gentle, warm vocal and melody that nestle close to the heart.

The lyrics, which portray the bond with a loved one and the beauty of mutual support, leave a lasting impression.

Issued as miwa’s 19th single, it has brought comfort to many listeners.

It’s a number that makes you think of someone dear and fills you with a quiet warmth.

When you want to pause amid busy days and feel the importance of human connection, this is a song you should definitely listen to.

Its heartfelt vocals will surely resonate with you and stay by your side.

Letter ~Dear You at Fifteen~Anjura Aki

Angela Aki “Letter: To You, Fifteen” Music Video (HD)

This song begins with gentle piano tones, and Angela Aki’s warm vocals seep into the heart.

Released in 2008 as her eighth single, it was also selected as a set piece for the NHK All-Japan School Music Competition.

Framed as a letter to her 15-year-old self, it’s a song that gently encourages young people facing worries and anxieties about the future.

It’s perfect for those trying to overcome a difficult period or searching for their own path.

A track that gives you courage every time you listen.

threadNakajima Miyuki

Thread – Miyuki Nakajima (Full)

A classic released by Miyuki Nakajima in 1992.

Its lyrics, which liken human encounters and bonds to “threads,” are striking and have resonated with many people.

Since being used as the theme song for the 1998 drama Saint’s March, it has been loved by a wide range of generations.

The song gained even more popularity after Bank Band’s cover, winning the JASRAC Bronze Award in 2016, and it was adapted into a film in 2020 starring Masaki Suda and Nana Komatsu.

It’s a perfect song for moments when you want to calm your mind and relax.

Its melody, where gentle warmth and a faint melancholy intersect, is sure to soothe you.

Tears Flowing EndlesslyNatsukawa Rimi

Tears Flowing Endlessly – Rimi Natsukawa (Full)

This song, named after the Okinawan word “Nada Sou Sou,” features Rimi Natsukawa’s gentle, soothing voice that deeply touches the heart.

The lyrics, which sing of feelings for someone who has passed away, resonate profoundly with listeners.

Released in March 2001, the song became explosively popular in Okinawa and later a nationwide hit.

In 2006, it was also used as the campaign CM song for ANA’s Okinawa routes.

It’s a track you’ll want to listen to when, amid busy days, you suddenly feel like remembering someone dear.

Why not surrender yourself to the sound of the sanshin, evoking the blue sea, and sink into a relaxed mood?

Christmas EveYamashita Tatsuro

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

This song, a quintessential winter tradition, kindles a gentle light in many hearts.

Rather than simply dwelling alone on lonely nights, its warm lyrics look to the future with hope and wishes.

It quietly gives a push to those on the verge of losing strength and brings solace to every corner of the heart.

The dramatic, sweet melody is like a spell that instantly transports listeners to Christmas night.

Released in December 1983, this track has remained one of Tatsuro Yamashita’s signature works, beloved for many years.

It’s the perfect song for anyone seeking comfort for a weary heart.

Love StoryAmuro Namie

Love Story – Namie Amuro (Full)

Released in 2011, this song was used as the theme for Fuji TV’s Monday 9 p.m.

drama “Watashi ga Ren’ai Dekinai Riyū” (The Reason I Can’t Find My Love).

I think it’s a very familiar, well-known track even for people who don’t usually listen to Namie Amuro.

The lyrics, which sing of the pain of heartbreak and complex emotions, really resonate.

Its gentle melody seems to comfort those who have gone through a breakup.

If your love ended unrequited or you couldn’t express your feelings, why not calm and console yourself with a song like this? This work is cherished by many as a powerful yet heartrending adult ballad.