Japanese gospel: recommended Japanese songs with a gospel-like style
This is a feature on Japanese gospel-style songs known for their clear, soaring vocals and grand sense of scale.
Gospel translates to “good news” in Japanese and has roots in African music, developing into a form of Christian sacred music.
Overall, there’s a strong R&B vibe.
These songs often sing of hopes and light, and listening to them gives you courage and strength.
It also seems to connect with the Japanese concept of “kotodama” (the spiritual power of words), making it a wonderful kind of music that naturally brightens you just by singing it.
Here, we’ve selected many tracks in Japanese music that embody that gospel feel, so please find the gospel song that suits you.
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Japanese Gospel: Recommended Gospel-like Japanese Songs (11–20)
It Could Have Been Another Waytia
TiA is a highly accomplished artist who won one of the largest gospel contests in the United States, attracting so much attention that even the New York Times featured her life story.
This song was written by Terrence Kennedy—whom she met while living in New York—who serves as a church pastor and is also active as a gospel artist.
It carries her reflections on the days in New York that brought change during a time when life felt hard, and it conveys a deep sense of gratitude.
It is an authentic gospel track included on her first release after returning to Japan, “NY to JAPAN.”
Love me crazyMirei Touyama
Mirei Touyama is a 19-year-old R&B vocalist.
Her exceptional sense of soul and bold, powerful vocals are unlike what you typically hear from Japanese artists, making her someone to watch.
Not only in R&B, but even when she sings gospel, you can expect depth and richness in her voice.
Amazing GraceHonda Minako
This is “Amazing Grace,” the final masterpiece by Minako Honda, who rose to fame as a top idol in the 1980s and flourished as a musical actress before tragically passing away from leukemia in 2005.
Her singing voice surely continues to bloom beautifully in our hearts.
Look up at the stars in the nightMiura Daichi
From his debut, his talent has been innate—so much so that you could confidently call him a Japanese soul singer.
Daichi Miura is now thriving at the forefront as a hitmaker.
His voice, which masterfully handles both R&B and gospel, is surely something that would resonate on the global stage.
POWER OF LOVEMiyano Mamoru
This is a track included on Mamoru Miyano’s sixth album, THE LOVE.
Active across multiple fields as both a voice actor and a singer—through live shows, musicals, and more—Miyano delivers a gospel-inspired number crafted with live performances in mind.
His incredible voice layers over the bouncy, piano-driven melody to stunning effect.
The title phrase in the chorus will make you want to shout along.
With lyrics written by Miyano himself, the song overflows with the “power of love” that reflects his commitment to cherishing his bond with fans.
To MomAI
AI, a soulful artist born in Kagoshima.
Her voice, rich in volume yet overflowing with tenderness, seems absolutely perfect for gospel singing, doesn’t it? This song, too, carries many of those elements, and it’s one I’d love to hear performed with a large chorus.
Japanese Gospel: Recommended gospel-like Japanese songs (21–30)
hometownSkoop On Somebody
This may be a bit unconventional, but I think S.O.S’s sound sense really shines in their gospel-style rendition of the Japanese children’s song “Furusato.” Their music has long been highly regarded.
It’s precisely because of that reputation that they can pull off arrangements like this—something other artists couldn’t achieve.
A masterful track, indeed.