Classic Japanese songs perfect for a relaxing day off

Goodbye, my beloved.Hana＊Hana

Hana*Hana “Goodbye, My Beloved”

Hana*Hana is a female duo group.

This song was written by lead vocalist Izumi Kojima for her grandfather, who passed away when she was 16, and it has been covered by artists like Spitz.

With its wistful intro, poignant lyrics, and beautiful harmonies throughout, it’s a song you’ll want to listen to when you feel like quietly reflecting.

marble latteRin Oto

marble latte – Rin音 (Official Music Video)

You know how the cold winter air can make your heart feel just a little tense? This is a track by Rin-ne that gently accompanies the everyday life of university students.

The song has a comforting warmth—like a hot drink soaking into your heart—that lets you take a deep breath and relax.

It likens the blending of a latte to emotions, and the choice of words is truly lovely.

Released in December 2023, its rounded keyboard tones and gentle beat are perfect for studying in a café or taking a walk on a nighttime street.

MOONLIGHTLucky Kilimanjaro

Lucky Kilimanjaro – MOONLIGHT [Official Music Video]

A track by Lucky Kilimanjaro that feels like the curtain rising on a musical.

The glamorous strings lift your spirits, while the medium-tempo beat lays down an endlessly comfortable groove—the contrast is fantastic.

The lyrics gently affirm loneliness and tears, turning them into light, buoyant steps, giving you a gentle push forward.

Released in January 2021, the song appears on the album “DAILY BOP” and was used as the ending theme for Fuji TV’s “Netapare.” It’s the perfect number for settling your mind at the end of the day.

For ten minutes, for a hundred yen feat. Moka Sato, KujiraMAISONdes

【310】[feat. Moka Sato, Kujira] For ten minutes, for a hundred yen / MAISONdes

MAISONdes is a music project that weaves stories of a “six-tatami-mat apartment somewhere.” This track is a collaboration between Moka Sato and Kujira.

The theme is the small, everyday respite spent at a laundromat.

With a relaxed tempo and Moka Sato’s clear, translucent vocals, it gently eases the confusion and fatigue of growing up.

On nights when you want to step away from the busyness of daily life and reset your mind, listening to this gentle melody is sure to bring you a sense of calm.

LOOPSIRUP

SIRUP – LOOP (Official Music Video)

Here’s a track by singer-songwriter SIRUP, known for his polished sound.

It’s included on his August 2018 EP, “SIRUP EP2,” and features smooth vocals and a comfortable beat.

The lyrics portray a bittersweet feeling, replaying memories of a love that can never return over and over in one’s mind.

With its laid-back groove, it’s perfect for focused work sessions.

At the same time, the story woven into the lyrics gently accompanies quiet nights when you want to be alone with your thoughts.

Inori (feat. C.O.S.A.)Yo-Sea

Yo-Sea – Inori (feat. C.O.S.A.)【Official Audio】

It’s captivating for its crystalline sound that feels like a fog lifting from the heart.

The track is a collaboration between singer Yo-Sea and rapper C.O.S.A., included on the album “Sea of Love” released in August 2023.

Yo-Sea’s clear yet slightly fragile vocals and the chill track’s groove are truly comfortable.

The lyrics are also wonderful, as if they release your inner anxieties and affirm the present moment.

Give it a listen when you want to sink into deep relaxation.

The lotus blooms.never young beach

never young beach – Lotus Blooms (Has ha saku) (Official Audio)

It’s a warm song that quietly lifts your spirits.

It’s by the popular band never young beach—known for a sound that blends nostalgia and freshness—and is included on their album “Arigatou,” released in June 2023.

The track features a country-tinged sound led by pedal steel guitar that feels like a gentle breeze.

Yuma Abe’s soft, conversational vocals gently nestle close to hearts weighed down by anxiety or loneliness, helping you feel more positive.

Try listening to it like a little talisman when you want to reset your mood while staying relaxed.