jo0ji’s recommended songs: enchanting tracks you can’t get out of your head
Singer-songwriter jo0ji, who weaves warm, life-scented songs while working at a fishing port in Tottori.Have you ever felt your heart gently lifted by his music—songs that quietly stay by your side in those “there’s nothing I can do” moments and softly pat your back, saying, “It’s going to be okay”?His music, infused with seascapes far from the clamor of the city and the subtle presence of the waves, gently illuminates the shadows of everyday life.In this article, we’ll introduce plenty of recommended tracks by jo0ji.Why not spend a calm moment with melodies that soak into the soul and words that conjure vivid scenes?
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jo0ji's recommended songs: irresistible earworm tracks (1–10)
Rain drunkennessNEW!jo0ji
It’s a song that moves you with a worldview that stares at a sliver of light while carrying irredeemable regret and pain.
The conversational vocals blend with a sound that carries a hint of nostalgic Showa-era kayōkyoku and soul, creating an addictive quality that sticks in your ears after just one listen.
Crafted by jo0ji, this track had its demo released in March 2022, was lovingly performed live for a long time, and was finally released in November 2025.
Kazutoki Umezu—known for supporting RC Succession—joins on saxophone, and the raw sound that conveys the band’s cohesion is utterly gripping.
I highly recommend this work for when you’re feeling sad or want to quietly face yourself.
Why not immerse yourself in the gentle warmth that feels like a soft hand on your back?
Useless crossNEW!jo0ji
This song, inspired by a local friend’s heartbreak, has a powerful spirit that turns feelings of pitifulness and misery into something you can laugh about.
Though it tells an earnest story, it ultimately unfolds into a grand, end-credits-like finale—a dramatic pop song.
You’ll be drawn in by jo0ji’s warm, embracing vocals and the mesmerizing, unforgettable sound.
Released as a single in July 2024, it was later included on the album “Aeka,” released in July 2025, and the EP “Yoake no Uta,” released in March 2026.
The track was selected as a late-night recommended song on TBS Radio in July 2024.
It’s recommended for those who are deeply down or who want to face forward by baring their weaknesses.
BAENEW!jo0ji
It’s a track that opens with a dark timbre and then suddenly bursts into a bright world mid-way, a bold development that catches the ear.
In it, jo0ji confronts the inner conflict and impatience within himself, ultimately resolving to charge down the path he believes is truly cool.
Released in October 2024, it was later included on the album “Aeka,” which came out in July 2025.
Written to steady his heart amid the strain of widespread evaluation, the piece carries a curious allure that balances unease with a sense of release.
Give it a careful listen when you feel swayed by others’ opinions or on the verge of losing yourself.
It’s a highly recommended song that gently gives you a push forward.
jo0ji’s recommended songs: irresistible tracks that stick in your head (11–20)
NukuiNEW!jo0ji
It’s a song where a vaguely nostalgic warmth coexists with a kindness grounded in reality.
Sung by jo0ji, it carries a lived-in, comforting melody that gently embraces honest feelings that aren’t just pretty words, and it seeps into the heart.
Released in August 2024, it was later included on the album “Aeka.” It was chosen as the tie-in track for Coca-Cola System’s “Yakan no Mugicha from Soukenbicha” web video, matching beautifully with the imagery of memories of home and family.
It’s perfect for those fleeting moments when everyday life brings your hometown to mind, or when your heart feels worn out.
Give it a listen—on stage, too, it creates a calm, shared space with the audience.
cuzNEW!jo0ji
This song paints a clean, understated farewell to a late grandmother.
Rather than a tear-jerking ballad, it has a curious charm where dry gentleness and deep affection coexist.
Its unadorned, tranquil sound and approachable melody seep into the heart, and each listen softly illuminates the shadows of everyday life.
It appears as the closing track on 475, the first fully realized album released in September 2023.
It’s a precious song packed with jo0ji’s formative landscapes and the roots of his self-affirmation, and it continues to be beloved as a staple in live performances.
Recommended for moments when you want to quietly remember someone close, or when you want to spend a calm stretch of time, like walking along a quiet seaside.
Work songNEW!jo0ji
You can’t help but be captivated by the combination of an irresistibly catchy, familiar melody and an exhilarating modern sound.
It’s a song by jo0ji that beautifully elevates the textures of regional life and labor into refined pop.
Released in October 2024, it was later included on the 2025 album “Aeka.” This work features co-arrangement by Tomiyou and drew major attention, including reaching No.
1 on nationwide radio airplay charts in November 2024.
Its warm sound gently illuminates the shadows of everyday life—highly recommended for those moments when you want a soft nudge on your back amid daily work and routines.
How about it as BGM for a calm, peaceful time?
speech thereuponNEW!jo0ji
This warm track was written with a close friend in mind—someone kind and therefore easily hurt.
Produced by jo0ji, it’s an irresistible piece with a country-tinged, upbeat rhythm and a friendly vocal that sticks in your ears.
Released in September 2023, it appears as the second track on the acclaimed album “475.” Drawing on the country influences he himself enjoyed listening to, the song overflows with a festive feel that gets audiences naturally swaying at live shows.
Gently standing beside those who, though clumsy, strive to live each day earnestly, this work is perfect for moments when you want to face forward while carrying the fragility of everyday life.
It’s a highly recommended number for anyone whose kindness has worn their heart thin, or who simply wants to spend a calm, peaceful moment.