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

ama-otoSkoop On Somebody

Skoop On Somebody 『ama-oto』

This is a song released in 2000 as the ninth single by the R&B group Skoop On Somebody.

It sings of a faint, unrequited love.

The mature sound makes it a cool track—one you’ll want to listen to alone on a rainy night.

umbrellaTOKIO

TOKIO / Umbrella (Amagasa)

TOKIO, an idol group that launched a joint-stock company as a Johnny & Associates affiliate and continues to forge its own path, released their 39th single “Amagasa” as a double A-side with “Akireru Kurai Bokura wa Negaou.” “Amagasa” was used as the theme song for the TV drama Yasuko to Kenji.

Its lyrics paint vivid scenes of rain, perfectly coloring the June rainy season.

Arranged by Tokyo Jihen, the jazzy, stylish ensemble makes it a pop tune that pairs beautifully with rainy imagery.

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Hoshino Takashi

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Jingle Bells in JuneSutaadasuto Rebyuu

Stardust Revue_Jingle Bells in June

Stardust Revue’s eighth single, “Jingle Bells in June,” was released on March 25, 1986.

Its upbeat sound and lyrics—brimming with the exuberance of Japan’s economic bubble at its peak—make it a thoroughly feel-good love song.

Give it a listen when you want to lift your spirits!

June 29Furenchi Kisu

French Kiss – June 29

“June 29th” is a track included on TYPE-A of the sixth single by AKB48’s sub-unit French Kiss, released on October 1, 2014.

Although it seems like a happy-ending wedding song, it concludes on an ominous note.

French Kiss is a three-piece unit consisting of Yuki Kashiwagi, Aki Takajo, and Asuka Kuramochi, with the tagline “a trio you’d want to introduce to your parents.”

When this rain stopsAdachi Kana feat. Takeuchi Yuuto

Kana Adachi feat. Yuito Takeuchi 'When This Rain Stops' Music Video

A ballad that you’ll want to listen to on rainy days, as if it captures the very air of June.

Released in September 2023 as a duet by Kana Adachi and Yuito Takeuchi, it was chosen as the theme song for the drama “Ao Haru Ride Season 1.” The lyrics delicately depict the subtle emotions of lovers leaning on each other while getting drenched in the rain.

It’s a love song filled with both bittersweetness and warmth—harboring feelings that can’t be put into words while dreaming of the future.

Its gentle, transparent melody is perfect for the damp, rainy season.

It’s a song you’ll want to listen to with your partner, and one that also brings to mind someone you miss.

After RainAimer

Aimer – After Rain (Scarlet Ver.)

Aimer’s husky, trembling voice makes any song sound captivating.

This track suits the moment after the rain perfectly—just like its title, “After Rain,” rather than being a song about rain itself.

It’s included on Aimer’s first mini-album, “After Dark,” released in 2013.

The song links weather and emotion: if worries and brooding are like the rain, then it moves forward toward clearing skies—toward sunshine.

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Memories are beautifulAimer

Aimer “Memories Are Beautiful” Father’s Day edit (5th albums “Sun Dance” and “Penny Rain” to be released simultaneously on Wednesday, 2019/04/10)

Singer-songwriter Aimer is known for her distinctive smoky voice and powerful expressiveness.

Her 15th single, “Omoi de wa Kirei de,” released as a triple A-side along with “Black Bird” and “Tiny Dancers,” is also included on her fifth album, “Penny Rain,” which was created around the theme of rain.

The lyrics tell a story of memories with her father, making it a perfect song for June, when Father’s Day takes place.

With an ensemble featuring strings and a wistful vocal that resonates deeply, it’s an emotional number.

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Hoshino Takashi

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