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)
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.
RainKōda Kumi
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 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.
