Songs to Listen to in June: Carefully Selected Rain Songs and Father’s Day Classics [2026]

Osaka Rainy BluesSUPER EIGHT

Osaka Rainy Blues / Kanjani Eight (Kanjani∞) – Cover by Emi Noda (NodaEmi)

A blues ballad by SUPER EIGHT that exudes the distinct sentimentality and wistfulness of Kansai.

Against the backdrop of a bustling Osaka under the rainy season skies, the song weaves a tale of bittersweet love in Kansai dialect.

Released in March 2005 as their second single, it debuted at No.

3 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart and was performed on numerous music programs, including Kansai TV and Yomiuri TV.

It’s a classic whose aching tenderness seeps into your heart—one that makes you suddenly recall a past love on a rainy day.

Umbrellananiwa danshi

Umbrella

A bittersweet love song by Naniwa Danshi, released as a coupling track in July 2021.

Centered on the theme of rain, it features lyrics that capture the closeness of sharing an umbrella and the stirrings of young love, paired with delicate sounds reminiscent of raindrops that resonate with the heart.

The members’ distinct vocal styles shine, complemented by a refined, captivating melody line.

On days when your heart feels like it might be drenched by the rain, this song stays by your side, gently wrapping your downcast mood and bringing quiet comfort to those long stretches of rainy days.

cherrysupittsu

Spitz / Cherry

A coming-of-age song named after a seasonal fruit.

Released in April 1996, this work sets the resolve to move forward after heartbreak to a fresh, vibrant melody.

With delicate word choice and a clear, translucent vocal, it beautifully balances sorrow and hope, making it one of Spitz’s finest masterpieces.

It’s a track you’ll want to hear from spring into early summer, carried by a refreshing breeze.

Whether you’re suffering from love or ready to take a step toward your dreams and hopes, this is a song you should definitely listen to.

cherry (sweet cherry; cherry fruit)Otsuka Ai

Ai Otsuka / Sakuranbo

This song, which likens the flutter and joy of romance to sweet, juicy fruit, is a perfect fit for early summer.

Over the span of two years, a couple quarrels yet cares for each other, coming to cherish the days they spend together—a story brightly portrayed with a lively rhythm and brassy arrangements.

Released in December 2003, the track was included on the album “LOVE PUNCH,” and was also used as the opening theme for TBS’s COUNT DOWN TV and the ending theme for Fuji TV’s Mecha-Mecha Iketeru!.

Brimming with pop energy that captures both a forward-looking spirit and the exhilaration of love, this piece is ideal for a fresh early-summer morning or the time spent waiting to meet someone special.

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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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.

Rainy Moondōyō

Nursery Rhyme: The Rainy Moon

This nursery rhyme, “Amefuri Otsukisan” (Rainy Moon), which likens the moon to a bride, is said to have two interpretations of its lyrics.

One theory is that the lyricist, Ujo Noguchi, wrote it to honor his wife, who took two days to travel by horse in the rain to marry him.

You can sense the customs of the era in which the song was created.

The other theory is that it was written about Noguchi’s daughter, who passed away at a young age—perhaps expressing a father’s feelings as he imagined his daughter coming of age and getting married.

Though the melody is sad, simply reading the lyrics is enough to make one’s heart ache.