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.

Playlist

Hidden gems of healing songs. Recommended popular tracks
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	Letter to TomorrowTeshima Aoi		Aoi Teshima’s poignant, soothing love song
2	A Bouquet for YouUtada Hikaru		The Kindness in Hikaru Utada’s “Hanataba wo Kimi ni”
3	KindnessFuji Kaze		Fujii Kaze’s soothing single
4	RainHata Motohiro		Motohiro Hata’s “Rain” is the ending theme of The Garden of Words.
5	AliensKirinji		Kirinji’s classic song “Aliens”
6	honest / frank / straightforwardMakihara Noriyuki		Recovery from fatigue with Noriyuki Makihara’s “Sunao”
7	Tears of MagnoliaStardust Revue		A melancholy, piano-centered song that has been covered by many.
8	In the midst of the trivialHoshino Gen		Gen Hoshino’s first single, The Happiness of Everyday Life
9	TogetherSuperfly		An encouraging and healing song created during the COVID-19 pandemic
10	to UBank Band with Salyu		Bank Band's soothing single
11	Maplesupittsu		Introduction to “Kaede,” a song by Spitz
12	MissingKubota Toshinobu		Toshinobu Kubota’s hidden gem of a song pierces the heart.
13	Monster feat. Motohiro HataŌhashi Torio		The collaborative song “Monster” by Ohashi Trio and Motohiro Hata
14	meteorKobukuro		Kobukuro’s “Ryuusei” heals my heart.
15	Good night, God.Kamiyama Yagi		A soothing ballad that portrays a sense of loss and self-awareness
16	Grandfather’s ClockHirai Ken		Ken Hirai's 'Grandfather's Clock' has a high healing effect.
17	ButterflyKimura Kaera		Kaela Kimura’s “Butterfly” is a wedding staple.
18	It was love.Tamaki Kōji		My heart is moved by Koji Tamaki’s ballads
19	Sundayback number		I feel happy spending time with someone important to me
20	Another StoryMr.Children		Mr.Children's life-sized lyrics resonate with my heart
21	If you laugh at the skywacci		Even if your efforts don't pay off, they aren't wasted.
22	ORIONNakajima Mika		Reset by crying. A moving song by Mika Nakashima.
23	dogwood (flowering dogwood)Hitoto Yo		Be healed by Hitoto Yo’s classic songs
24	parchedSuzuki Mamiko		Suzuki Mamiko’s song features captivating piano and vocals.
25	Island SongTHE BOOM		My heart is healed by the song Shima Uta sung by THE BOOM
26	moonlightOnitsuka Chihiro		Chihiro Onitsuka’s vocal ability and deep emotional expression
27	PlayHedigan’s		Headigan’s songs brimming with warmth
28	The Toilet GodUemura Kana		A warm signature song that depicts a bond with one’s grandmother
29	Promise of SunflowersHata Motohiro		A moving song whose warm vocals by Motohiro Hata resonate in the heart
30	cherry blossomMoriyama Naotaro		Naotaro Moriyama scores a major hit with his wistful lyrics
31	Love PhotosOtsuka Ai		Soothe your heart with Ai Otsuka’s pure-love ballads
32	Merry Christmas Mr. LawrenceSakamoto Ryuichi		A masterpiece of Ryuichi Sakamoto's film music
33	energy flowSakamoto Ryuichi		The transparent piano pieces of Ryuichi Sakamoto soothe the heart.
34	LetterSHE’S		A soul-stirring song that depicts growth through dialogue with oneself
35	creamyama		Yama’s gentle singing voice and famous piano pieces
36	Sorrowful EkayanaYorushika		A floating narrative that is liberated from loss
37	DarlingMrs. GREEN APPLE		A warm message song that invites you to reflect on your true self
38	Shizuku (feat. indigo la End)yama		The warm birth of a song by yama × indigo
39	A Small Restaurant in the ForestTeshima Aoi		Singing debut in a Ghibli film, with a voice overflowing with transparency
40	A Gentle BallAimer		A fantastical song by Aimer sung at a nighttime ball
41	PIECES OF A DREAMCHEMISTRY		A soothing ballad from CHEMISTRY’s debut single
42	fragileEvery Little Thing		A soothing love ballad by Every Little Thing
43	bouquetback number		An emotionally moving song that expresses the beauty and fragility of love
44	If only you were here so I could hold you.miwa		miwa’s warm singing voice gently accompanies the heart
45	Letter ~Dear You at Fifteen~Anjura Aki		Angela Aki's encouraging piano song
46	threadNakajima Miyuki		The Appeal and Popular History of Miyuki Nakajima’s Masterpiece “Ito”
47	Tears Flowing EndlesslyNatsukawa Rimi		Tears for You: a smash hit song about longing for someone who has passed away
48	Christmas EveYamashita Tatsuro		Tatsuro Yamashita’s Christmas song lights a glow in the heart
49	Love StoryAmuro Namie		Namie Amuro’s mature ballad that sings of the pain of heartbreak