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 (11–20)
hydrangeakyanai
A perfectly June-worthy track that’s bittersweet, stylish, and tightens your chest.
Created by Osaka-born singer-songwriter Kyanai, this song captivates with lyrics themed around infidelity and an emotional vocal delivery.
The subtly mature sound arrangement and vocals leave a striking impression.
Its words, which portray the transience of love and the complexity of human relationships, pose poignant questions to the listener’s heart.
A track sure to resonate—one we want to send to everyone struggling with love.
RainHata Motohiro
Hata Motohiro’s song “Rain” was used as the ending theme for Makoto Shinkai’s film The Garden of Words.
The song was originally by Senri Oe, and Hata performs it as a cover.
True to its title, “Rain,” it lets you fully feel the rain from beginning to end.
It’s fascinating how not only the lyrics but also the melody and his vocals evoke the gentle, drizzling mood of a light shower.
It’s a song you’ll want to listen to on a rainy day while gazing at the rain outside the window.
Parade on a Rainy DayMr.Children
This gentle song features a soothing, medium-tempo melody and the distinctly comfortable band sound that only Mr.Children can deliver.
Through scenes of a rainy day, it carries a message that warmly reflects on the small joys in everyday life and memories of the past.
Released in October 2023, the piece employs a simple yet memorable arrangement centered on acoustic guitar and piano tones.
It’s a song that lets a positive feeling—keeping your heart clear even in the rain—soak in, making it a perfect recommendation for those who tend to feel down during the rainy season.
It’s also recommended for anyone who wants to cherish memories made with family and friends.
cherrysupittsu
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
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.
Rain MelodyKinKi Kids
This is a KinKi Kids ballad adorned with delicate expressions that seem to reflect emotions in each raindrop.
Released in October 1999 as a double A-side single, the song blends a wistful melody line with mature vocals to stunning effect, topping the Oricon weekly chart for two consecutive weeks.
It’s a track you’ll want to listen to quietly during the rainy season, watching the rain flow past your window.
For those carrying the pain and loneliness of heartbreak, it will gently stay by your side.
[Songs to Listen to in June] A selection of classic tracks about rain and Father’s Day (21–30)
Osaka Rainy BluesSUPER EIGHT
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.