Songs to Listen to in June: A Curated Selection of Rain-Themed Tracks and Classics for Father’s Day

If we hold handsfumidō

Fumido – When We Hold Hands

Wrapped in a sense of exhilaration, “Te wo Tsunaidara” is a bright, uplifting song that gives you energy.

It’s a single released in June 2007 by Fumido, who gained popularity with the FM heavy-rotation tune “Nakimushi no Uta.” Along with Fumido’s characteristically colorful sound, its positive message supports those moments when you want to start something new or make a fresh start.

The lyrics even mention the June rain, making it a perfect song for June, and since it sings about the reassuring feeling of having someone special by your side, it’s highly recommended as a June bride song!

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KEI

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SEKAI NO OWARI「umbrella」

Released in 2020, SEKAI NO OWARI’s song “umbrella” was written as the theme song for the drama “Ryū no Michi: Futatsu no Kao no Fukushūsha” (The Way of the Dragon: The Avenger with Two Faces).

It carries a different vibe from SEKAI NO OWARI’s usual worldview—more subdued and mature—expressing painful, agonized emotions.

Rain often pairs well with feelings of endurance and hardship, doesn’t it? This song directly links “rain” with those emotions, and many listeners likely resonate with that connection.

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utatane

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sound of rainKokoro Ōkushon

Cocoro Auction “Sound of Rain” [Episode 3]

This is a song included on the four-piece rock band Kokoro Auction’s 2017 album “A Midsummer Night’s Dream.” The music video is made as a short film, so I recommend watching it together with the three songs “Semi-shigure,” “Natsu no Maboroshi,” and “Senkō Hanabi.”

RAINYHaruka to Miyuki

Haruka to Miyuki “RAINY” (Music Video)

This is a song by Harukato Miyuki, a duo unit formed by Haruka and Miyuki in a music club at Rikkyo University.

It’s included on the album “Ashita wa Hareru yo” (“It’ll Be Sunny Tomorrow”), and is notable for its gentle atmosphere that highlights the tones of acoustic guitar and piano.

The soft sound and the wistful vocals evoke the feeling of a rain that won’t clear from the heart.

The lyrics seem to portray the sadness of parting, with vivid depictions of looking back on memories and expressions of regret.

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be released; be set free; be emitted; be launched (context-dependent)Mr.Children

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In rainy June, I imagine many people feel like listening to a moving ballad.

Mr.Children’s “Hanatareru” is the perfect song for that mood.

It isn’t one of their most famous tracks, but among Mr.Children fans it’s cherished as a hidden gem.

Its exquisitely beautiful sound pairs with stirring lyrics, and it’s sure to lift your rain-dampened spirits.

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Saitō Ayumu

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[Full][With Code] Uso Naki / Macaroni Empitsu

This song “Usanaki,” included on Macaroni Empitsu’s second album “hope” released in 2020, is a tender, sorrowful love song performed as a solo vocal-and-guitar piece.

In the lyrics, there’s a section that sings about the June rainy season, vividly evoking the rain and a surge of emotion—just the kind of pivotal moment you’d find in a drama or novel.

The stripped-down, singer-songwriter style suits the rain and sadness perfectly, making the feelings come through clearly and fit the song beautifully.

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Wedding SongSaitō Kazuyoshi

Kazuyoshi Saito – Wedding Song [Music Video Short ver.]

June is synonymous with June brides.

As you can tell from the title “Wedding Song,” it’s a perfect track for weddings.

It was originally composed only with the chorus as a commercial jingle, but due to requests from viewers and fans, it was completed from beginning to end.