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

RainKōda Kumi

Koda Kumi – Rain live (English Subtitles)

As the muggy air of the rainy season invites a sense of freshness, I recommend “Rain” as a song that truly touches the heart.

Its bittersweet lyrics and melody blend with the sound of rainfall, drawing you in before you know it.

Kumi Koda’s crystal-clear vocals and the gentle resonance of the acoustic guitar soothe the soul, like raindrops sliding down a windowpane.

When you want music to ease that faint loneliness you feel on a pleasant rainy day, this song is perfect.

Why not listen closely to “Rain” as time flows quietly by, and savor the delicate shades of emotion it evokes?

Longing for RainYashiro Aki

Aki Yashiro / Love in the Rain

Aki Yashiro is an enka singer beloved not only by older listeners but also by younger generations.

She’s known for hits like “Funauta,” “Namida Koi,” and “Onna Minato-machi,” but we mustn’t forget “Ame no Bojō,” a rain-themed classic that’s perfect for June.

Her rich, heartrending voice really sinks into the soul, and the chorus has an incredibly familiar, catchy melody.

That’s exactly why it’s a great pick even if you only vaguely remember the lyrics—you’ll still find it easy to sing through to the end.

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Even if it rainsHinatazaka46

Hinatazaka46 'Even If It Rains'

It’s an uplifting number you’ll want to listen to during the rainy season.

It’s a song by the popular idol group Hinatazaka46, released digitally in April 2024 and later included as a coupling track on the May single “You Are Honeydew.” It also drew attention for being performed by the fourth-generation members.

Set to a refreshing melody, it impressively sings of a strength that doesn’t yield to any hardship and a straightforward love.

Its positive message is sure to give listeners a push forward.

Judging from listeners’ reactions, many have found encouragement in this song.

It’s a track that stays close to the heart.

When the rain stopsAsaoka Yukiji

When the Rain Stops ~ Yukiji Asaoka

“When the Rain Stops” was released by Yukiji Asaoka on October 21, 1970.

It became a big hit the following year, in 1971.

The song expresses a woman’s sorrowful feelings toward a man.

The lyrics depict a woman standing alone in her room, with the situation of the man going off to someone else overlapping with the rain, heightening the sense of heartache.

Haven’t most of us experienced heartbreak at least once in our youth? It might make you feel a little sad to sing it, but why not choose it as a song that brings back memories of your younger days?

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Nanaka

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Ultramarine DaysToukyou Jihen

Tokyo Incidents – Ultramarine Weather

As a song suited to the rainy season, I recommend “Gunjou Biyori.” When you listen to it while gazing out the window on a rainy day, it feels as if it merges with the sound of the falling rain.

And when you play it under a suddenly cleared, vivid blue sky, it gives you a refreshing sense of clarity and courage—a song with a striking duality.

There may be moments when the damp, muggy days make you feel down.

But this one track has the power to sweep those feelings away and fill you with energy.

Let’s make the emotionally swirling month of June richer and more colorful together with “Gunjou Biyori.”

wet shoesSuga Shikao

Shikao Suga “Wet Shoes”

Singer-songwriter Shikao Suga captivates fans with songs that distill funk and soul sensibilities into pop.

“Wet Shoes,” included on the compilation album Sugarless—which is made up of B-sides from singles that weren’t on albums and self-covers—leaves a lasting impression with its sound featuring funky guitar.

The cool vocals and melody, coupled with the wistfulness of the lyrics, will make many listeners want to keep it on repeat.

While the tempo is relaxed, the distinctive melody makes it a fun pop tune to sing at karaoke.

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Hoshino Takashi

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Vacations are always rainySugi Mari

Vacation Is Always Rain (Rain) - Mari Sugi, Guitar Solo Cover

This is a song released in 1982 that became famous as the jingle for a Glico chocolate commercial.

Mari Sugiyama’s distinctive voice and singing style awkwardly yet beautifully capture a bittersweet, aching male heart—a true classic.

As a melody maker, I think he’s a wonderful artist who carries on Eiichi Ohtaki’s tradition.