Classic Japanese songs perfect for a relaxing day off
You know how sometimes on your day off you just feel like taking a walk while listening to music? I especially recommend it for those who are usually swamped with work and don’t have time to relax.
Today, I’ve picked out some classic Japanese songs that are perfect for that kind of situation.
Give them a try!
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Japanese Masterpieces to Relax to on a Day Off (71–80)
To my dear youInoue Sonoko
Sonoko Inoue’s singing voice is always soothing no matter which song I listen to.
It’s cute and gentle, so it slips right into my heart and is a pleasure to hear.
Many of her songs express feelings like love and emotions toward someone special, and this song makes me feel warm and tender.
day by dayYoshida Yamada
I felt it was a song that makes you cherish your family more than ever.
I really want you to watch the music video.
I think it’s packed with everything that makes Yoshida Yamada appealing.
The laid-back melody gently lifts your spirits and leaves you feeling refreshed.
YokazeHentai Shinshi Kurabu
This is a song whose wistful vocals over a lo-fi beat really sink into your heart.
You can picture yourself in a car speeding down the highway at night, letting the wind rush in through the window as you try to blow away your daily worries and anxieties.
The balance between rap and singing by Hentai Shinshi Club is exquisite, crafting a story-like world with a mellow vibe.
Released in April 2020, it was included on the album “HERO” the same year, and it was also used as the walk-up music for Rakuten Eagles player Hideto Asamura.
It’s a warm, mature track you’ll want to listen to while driving, when spending time alone, or on a quiet night with someone special.
Thank youŌhara Sakurako
This is a song I want people who spend every day busy and hectic to listen to.
When you relax on your day off and play this song, I think it will help you remember the gratitude you’d forgotten to feel for the people around you.
Sakurako Ohara’s gentle yet powerful voice is absolutely amazing.
Slow & EasyHirai Dai
This song is characterized by the gentle sound of the ukulele and a pleasant rhythm.
It tenderly sings about the small joys of everyday life and gratitude for beloved people.
Included on the album “Slow & Easy,” released in May 2015, it became a turning point in Dai Hirai’s career.
The tour spanning 12 locations nationwide was also a great success.
This work reminds people today—who are often caught up in busy days—of the importance of slowing down and taking a look around.
As a perfect track for a relaxing weekend, it continues to resonate with many listeners.