Classic Japanese songs perfect for a relaxing day off

A Member of the Fire BrigadeRATS&STAR

Rats & Star 'Megumi no Hito' RATS & STAR

This is a song used in a Shiseido commercial in the summer of 1983.

It’s a pop-rock tune with catchy phrases that stick in your head.

With its relentlessly upbeat vibe, it was already a staple at year-end parties and other high-energy occasions when it was released.

Perfect for a weekend when you want to boost your mood.

Ruby RingTerao Akira

Ruby No Yubiwa

It’s Akira Terao’s biggest hit.

In 1981, it won the Japan Record Award.

It’s a rock-tinged pop song characterized by Terao’s deep, rich low voice.

Before its release, people at his agency worried, saying, “There’s no way a song that sounds like a sutra will sell,” but it became a massive hit.

A Good Day to Set Out on a JourneyYamaguchi Momoe

Momoe Yamaguchi - Good Day to Set Out on a Journey

This is a famous song by Showa-era idol Momoe Yamaguchi.

It was also used as a campaign song by the Japanese National Railways.

Despite her wholesome, innocent appearance, she sings with overwhelming vocal power, and the song carries a certain nostalgic warmth.

Momoe Yamaguchi herself described it as “a song of a warm and gentle world.” Why not slip into that warm, gentle world while enjoying a morning bath?

May it be filled with kindnessFlower

Flower “So That It Overflows With Kindness” [Movie “Evergreen Love (A Herb Book): I Picked Up a Fateful Love” Theme Song ver.]

It’s the theme song of the movie “Evergreen Love” (Shokubutsu Zukan).

The music video is bittersweet, yet somehow gentle and heartwarming.

The song was originally by JUJU, and her version is wonderful too, so I hope you’ll listen to both.

366 daysHY

HY 366 Days LIVE

This song is very special to me.

Back then, the drama Akai Ito was on TV, and I loved the story so much that I watched it over and over.

It was a show that made me feel like fate really does exist, and I fell in love with this song, its theme.

Even now, I sometimes suddenly want to listen to it, so I always keep it on my music player.

only humanK

K　『Only Human』

It’s a song used in 1 Litre of Tears, and it’s an epic message song themed around human setbacks and hope.

I felt that listening to it when you’re a bit tired can make your heart feel lighter.

The gentle melody makes it very easy to listen to.

SparkleRADWIMPS

Sparkle [original ver.] -Your Name. Music Video edition- Trailer from the new album “Ningen Kaika” First Press Limited Edition DVD

It’s a song from the film Your Name.

I think this track is guaranteed to be soothing.

The melody, the lyrics, and the vocals—all of it is healing, so I feel like you’ll want to listen to it over and over.

It’s the kind of song you want to hear during a leisurely moment, and it feels like it can lift your spirits.