For High Schoolers: Chill Music to Soothe the Soul — A Curated Collection of Stylish Japanese Songs
Music is essential for spending a relaxing time, isn’t it? Many of you are probably looking for chill tracks to ease the fatigue from studying or club activities.
In this article, we’ve carefully selected Japanese songs that are perfect for your relaxation time.
From gems you’ll want to keep all to yourself to timeless classics you’ll want to share with friends, we’ve got a lineup for you.
Check out these amazing tracks that will accompany high school life and capture a page of your youth.
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[For High School Students] Chill Music to Soothe the Soul: A Stylish Collection of Japanese Songs (1–10)
Hug feat. kojikojiSorane
The soothing blend of gentle rap and soft vocals naturally puts your heart at ease.
This is a track released by rapper Sorane in August 2019.
It carries a warm message encouraging us to believe in the power of love and music.
It’s a hip-hop number that brings a sense of peace when you listen to it.
Perfect for those moments when you want to heal a tired mind after studying or club activities.
Be sure to listen closely and let it sink in.
motion sickness from proximitywanuka
A song by singer-songwriter Wanuka with an irresistibly groovy rhythm that makes you want to sway and a somehow nostalgic melody.
It captures a swelling affection for someone and the frustrating feelings of a love that can’t quite take the first step.
You can’t help but relate to the protagonist, who wishes to see the person they like but ends up dodging their true feelings instead of being honest.
The sweet yet bittersweet emotions blend with airy, floating sounds to create a chill atmosphere.
It might be perfect for those times when you want to be alone with your thoughts.
Tokyo feat. Mamiko Suzuki, Skaaiyonawo
A perfect track for when you feel like gazing at the night view and getting lost in thought.
This song by the Fukuoka-born band yonawo features Mariko Suzuki from chelmico and rapper Skaai, and was released in July 2022.
Over mellow sounds, the city of Tokyo is portrayed from each of the three artists’ perspectives.
It weaves together delicate emotions—like the sudden loneliness you feel in a dazzling city and the subtle sense of distance between people.
It’s a chill song you’ll want to savor carefully with your earphones.
lampSakiyama Soshi
Soshi Sakiyama is a singer-songwriter drawing attention for his distinctive musical style.
Released in July 2023, this song was chosen as the ending theme for Season 2 of the TV anime Jujutsu Kaisen.
Its message—that what truly matters can be found within the ordinary—may prompt you to look inward when you’re struggling with relationships or worries about the future.
With a spacious ensemble and gentle vocals, it’s a soothing track that eases the heart.
cumulonimbus cloudokkaaa
This track, inspired by memories of summer drives and trips, offers an irresistible, gently floating feeling.
It’s a song by okkaaa, a Tokyo-based singer-songwriter.
Like clouds drifting across the summer sky, it tenderly depicts the hazy, fleeting inner landscapes of youth with a soft vocal delivery.
The chill, hip-hop-rooted sound is fantastic.
Released as a single in September 2019.
Listen to it on your way home at summer’s end, and the familiar scenery might look a little different.