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 (31–40)
Let’s count your kissesKoyanagi Yuki
A song that was a huge hit in the late ’90s.
Back then, she was still a high school student, yet her voice was rich and soulful.
I remember thinking there was nothing to say but that it was amazing how she could deliver such an adult ballad.
This is a song I’d love to hear arranged as gospel and sung with even more depth and power.
Stay for meTina
Tina has a striking vocal presence that feels like she could handle soul, gospel—just about anything.
She’s definitely someone I’d like to see recognized as an artist poised to take off.
If she were to sing a traditional gospel standard, it might just change something.
You Raise me upRēna Maria
Lena Maria, who holds numerous live performances in Japan, is widely talked about for her astonishingly strong support.
She’s simply passionate.
Her message is powerful.
It moves you to tears.
Her concerts are performances of the soul.
And of course, her soulful gospel is profoundly moving as well.
HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAYDREAMS COME TRUE
I looked for songs by DREAMS COME TRUE that have a gospel-like feel.
Among their many tracks, I picked this birthday song because I thought it had that gospel vibe.
With its rich choral harmonies and uplifting energy, it’s a super cheerful, feel-good song.
Winding RoadAyaka × Kobukuro
This song was released as a special collaboration between Ayaka and the duo Kobukuro.
It’s classified as pop, but if we added more chorus parts, wouldn’t it absolutely make a great gospel song? I’m looking forward to it becoming a gorgeous, full-bodied track.
Japanese Gospel: Recommended gospel-like Japanese songs (41–50)
HikariIde Ayaka
Ayaka Ide is currently making waves as a much-talked-about artist.
Her Japanese-style R&B is full of compelling tracks that feel like a fresh breeze, and soul fans are sure to love it.
We look forward to seeing her soar from here.
In conclusion
Of course there are singers, but there are also bands with songs that incorporate a gospel-like feel, aren’t there? I find it really enjoyable that both musicians and listeners are getting more opportunities to experience gospel.
The power of music is amazing! I want to cherish those moments that can make us feel even a little happier and brighter.