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

The sound of rainNEW!Mirei Touyama

Mirei Touyama 'Sound of Rain' Music Video

Mirei Toyama is a singer-songwriter with an emotionally rich voice who’s won strong support from younger listeners.

Written and composed by Takaya Kawasaki and released back in February 2022, this song is a heartbreak ballad set on a rainy night, portraying lingering feelings for a former lover.

Its world, where aching emotions overlap with rainy scenes, is beautifully conveyed through a sound that incorporates contemporary R&B elements and deeply expressive vocals.

It gently embraces not only the sadness, but also the pain that comes from still having love for the other person.

It’s the kind of song that will quietly stay by your side on a rainy night spent alone or when you can’t sort out your feelings.

During the rainy season, it’s a mellow track you’ll want to play as the sound of rain echoes through your room.

Only for you, clear skiesYorushika

Yorushika – Just Clear Skies for You (MUSIC VIDEO)

A nostalgic memory of early-summer love comes rushing back with Yorushika’s “Just a Sunny Day for You.” It’s one of her most popular songs.

June means the rainy season—and the growing presence of summer.

This refreshing track contemplates a certain “summer day” and “you.” Yorushika’s music always feels a bit nostalgic, and this song, too, is best heard not in the height of summer, but around June, when summer is just in the air.

It will gently, a little wistfully, bring back your unforgettable memories of summer.

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The Rain and Meback number

Ameto Bokuno Hanashi

A beloved song by back number that wraps the pain of heartbreak—depicted alongside a poignant rainy scene—in a beautiful melodic line.

With delicate expressions, it weaves together fragments of memories recalled while getting soaked in the rain, making for a deeply moving track.

Included on the album “Superstar,” released in April 2011, it captured the hearts of many listeners as their major-label debut work.

This piece resonates even more when listened to during the rainy season.

It’s a soothing song that stays close to the feeling of trying to move forward while carrying the pain of a broken heart.

umbrellaMrs. GREEN APPLE

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Set beneath a sky where the rain keeps falling, this song gently wraps around a powerful desire to protect someone.

Its warm, compassionate message—“I want to be someone who protects you”—and the carefully woven melodies and vocals of Mrs.

GREEN APPLE resonate deeply.

Released in June 2016 as the B-side to the single “Samama Festival!”, it was included the following year on the album “Mrs.

GREEN APPLE.” Composed by Motoki Ohmori during his high school years, the song was finally performed for the first time at their dome concert in August 2023, captivating fans.

It’s a heartwarming track that tenderly soothes the gloom of a rainy day.

IN THE RAINXG

XG – IN THE RAIN (Official Music Video)

Starting with the gentle sounds of rain and guitar, this XG track stands out with a supreme R&B sound that balances poignancy and freshness.

Its delicate world, overlaying the pain of heartbreak with rain, is expressed through harmonies unique to the group, resonating deeply with listeners.

Included on the mini-album “AWE,” released in November 2024, and re-released as a cut single in April 2025, the song was also featured in a McDonald’s commercial, marking a new frontier for XG.

It’s a track that accompanies the heart on rainy days—perfect for June during the rainy season.

If it rains, then just dance.NEW!Lucky Kilimanjaro

Lucky Kilimanjaro – If It Rains, Why Not Dance [Official Music Video]

A track included on the album “DAILY BOP.” Released in March 2021, it delivers an uplifting message that, just as the title suggests, you can dance even on a gloomy rainy day.

The sound blends elements of electropop and city pop, with dreamy synthesizers intertwining exquisitely to create a groove that makes your body move naturally.

This June, why not sing it at karaoke and have a fun dance?

RainHata Motohiro

【Short MV】 Rain – Motohiro Hata

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.

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