[Family Song] A gratitude song that lets you feel the importance of family.
Parents and children, husbands and wives, brothers, sisters.
Even when we say “family,” there are many different forms, aren’t there?
In this article, we’ll introduce a number of classic songs themed around “family.”
These are all heartwarming tracks that let you rediscover the value and gratitude for “family” that you might not understand as a child.
If you’re thinking, “I want to express my thanks, but I feel shy—can I say it?” let these songs give you courage.
If you notice feelings that are easy to lose sight of when you’re together, don’t put it off—let them know, and let yourself say it.
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[Family Song] A gratitude song that makes you feel the importance of family (31–40)
FamiliaKetsumeishi
“Familia” is the first single released by Ketsumeishi in 2001.
The nagging that parents do is nothing but annoying to kids, right? But when you grow up, you realize they were saying those things out of concern for you.
It’s often at the very moment you become an adult that you find yourself newly grateful to your parents.
Dog’s Song ~Thank You~ASIA ENGINEER
There are many people for whom “family” doesn’t mean just humans.
If you live with a dog, a cat, or any other non-human life, this song will probably bring you to tears.
Asia Engineer’s song “Inu no Uta ~Arigatou~ (Dog’s Song ~Thank You~)” is dedicated to a beloved dog that has gone to heaven, and it’s a tearjerker right from the start.
Even with the precious family members who are healthy and with us now, the day will come when we must part.
Holding that thought close, this song makes you want to shower them with love right now and feel grateful for the happy life you share.
Untitled TodayHirai Dai
The song that makes me realize how precious the days we spend without thinking are is “Titleless Today.” It was released in 2021 by singer-songwriter Dai Hirai, whose grand, expansive sound heals listeners’ hearts.
The track evokes bright, breezy scenery, with a genre-defying charm and a gentle, floating melody that resonates.
Many will find courage in his vocals, which are filled with both kindness and strength.
If you’re looking for a song to gift to family members who are always working hard at school or at their jobs, be sure to give it a listen.
familieMrs. GREEN APPLE
A wonderful song filled with love and gratitude for family has been born.
The catchy melodies and powerful beat—so characteristic of Mrs.
GREEN APPLE—are striking, and just listening warms the heart.
Released as a digital single in August 2024, it was also featured in the commercial for Honda’s new FREED.
The lyrics express the importance of everyday moments spent with family and the joy of walking through life together.
How about using this song as a chance to share the gratitude that’s hard to say in everyday life with your loved ones? You’re sure to have a beautiful time.
homeKiyama Yusaku
This is Yusaku Kiyama’s debut single, released on February 6, 2008, and also the 20th installment in the Nippon TV series “Uta-Star!!” major debut project.
After passing the final presentation of “Uta-Star!!” in October 2007, it became the long-awaited major debut single for both Kiyama himself and Kunio Tago, who wrote and composed the song.
It’s a warm piece that speaks from a parent’s perspective about the happiness and joy given by children.
[Family Songs] A gratitude song that makes you feel the importance of family (41–50)
Thank youSUPER BEAVER
There are surely many people who can’t help but cry when they listen to this song.
SUPER BEAVER’s “Arigatou” is a highly popular track among fans, included on their third album “361°,” released in 2014.
The word “arigatou” (thank you) is very simple and commonly used in daily life, but in this song, the lyrics are so deep and piercing that you’ll find yourself sorting through your feelings while thinking of someone special.
It will surely make you want to say “thank you” to someone important—to your family.
Laughing and falling downHanbaato Hanbaato
Humbert Humbert is a folk duo loved by a wide audience for the warm harmony they weave as a married couple and their unadorned worldview.
This song, written as the theme for NHK’s serial TV drama “Bakebake,” airing from September 2025, comes with a memorable backstory: the duo repeatedly read the memoirs of Setsu Koizumi, the model for the story, and composed the piece in one go as if becoming her.
The lyrics gently embrace both the joys and pains of life, revealing new nuances with every listen.
With plainspoken words and a familiar, comforting melody that sinks straight into the heart, it’s a folk number you’ll want to savor again and again.