Songs to Listen to in June: A Curated Selection of Rain-Themed Tracks and Classics for Father’s Day
After Golden Week passes and June arrives, summer is just around the corner.
We often find ourselves wrapped in the uniquely sentimental mood of the rainy season.
In this article, we’ve gathered classic songs that suit June’s atmosphere—heart-touching rain tunes and warm tracks perfect for Father’s Day.
It’s a time when both the weather and our feelings can be unstable, but why not spend it savoring the flow of moments unique to this season, accompanied by music you love?
Here’s to a wonderful encounter with a song that stays close to your heart.
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[Songs to Listen to in June] A Curated Selection of Rain-Themed Tracks and Father’s Day Classics (91–100)
Cry like it’s raining.Nakamura Emi
A rain-themed song by the solo singer-songwriter NakamuraEmi.
You can sense her background from the tracks rooted in Black music, including R&B and hip-hop.
Also—something common to many of her songs—the lyrics centered on strong, cool women are especially compelling.
In this track, while portraying that strength, it also depicts the fragile parts hidden in the heart, and the lyrics are appealing in how they affirm those, too.
When the hydrangeas bloomDoramasure
A guitar rock number that sings about a former lover remembered by the rains of June.
It’s a work by the Osaka-based rock band Dramastore, included on their 2017 mini-album “Hakushi Daihon.” The tune is striking for its truly “lively, ringing” feel.
Precisely because of that straightforward band sound, the scenes depicted in the lyrics seem to come vividly into view.
It’s a song about rain that’s tinged with sadness, yet also conveys a sense of having moved on.
It was rainy again in Nagasaki today.Uchiyamada Hiroshi to Cool Five
The musician Hiroshi Uchiyamada, who hails from Fukuoka.
The song he released jointly with the kayō group Cool Five, which he leads, is “Nagasaki wa Kyou mo Ame Datta” (“It Was Raining Again in Nagasaki Today”).
The group is from Nagasaki, and the lyrics are sprinkled with many phrases that evoke the city’s streetscape.
With its poignant depiction of a rainy scene, it’s perfect to sing at a karaoke session in June.
The chorus is especially memorable, and it’s a song you’ll want to belt out with a soulful kobushi right through to the end!
Lost Dog and the Beat of the RainASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION
Lost Dog and the Rain Beat is a song marked by melodies and rhythms that pair perfectly with rainy days.
Released by ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION, this track has the power to clear away a smoldering mood.
The guitar’s distinctive, emotive tone evokes raindrops trailing down a window, resonating quietly in the heart.
Even gloomy weather you’d normally just watch may turn into a pleasant moment when accompanied by music.
Stirring the listener’s imagination, this song is a recommended pick for syncing the sound of rain with the beat of your heart.
Song of ParentsGReeeeN
GReeeeN is a four-member vocal group known for numerous signature songs, and they’ve also produced hits for other artists.
“Chichi Haha Uta,” included on their third album Salt, Pepper—which won Best Album at the 51st Japan Record Awards—stands out for its melodious rap and sentimental tune.
The lyrics, which recount memories with one’s parents and express the gratitude that’s hard to say out loud, make it a song you’ll especially want to hear in May for Mother’s Day and June for Father’s Day.
It’s a heartfelt number that speaks for those feelings that are hard to express precisely because of how close we are.
Unnatural GirlPerfume
“Unnatural Girl” is set on a rainy day and expresses the feelings of being in love and the changes of heart.
It’s a piece that layers longing and anxiety, expectation and disappointment, the depth of love and its pain over a catchy sound.
Released as a single in April 2010, it reached No.
2 on the Oricon charts and is also included on the album “JPN.” It’s a song especially recommended for those carrying complex emotions during the rainy season.
Be sure to check out the music video, which has a distinctive worldview.
Summer rainKobukuro
In June, when the rainy season sky stretches overhead, listen to Kobukuro’s “Summer rain,” a song that evokes beauty and a touch of melancholy even in the rain.
Its gentle melody feels like raindrops softly falling into your heart.
Throughout the track, a story unfolds through richly emotional lyrics and melody, deepening the listener’s feelings.
As temperatures rise, “Summer rain” brings light to those muggy days.
With its refreshing yet deeply moving sound, enjoy a soothing moment on a quiet rainy day with this song.