Songs to Listen to in June: Carefully Selected Rain Songs and Father’s Day Classics [2026]
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: Carefully Selected Rain Songs and Classics for Father’s Day [2026] (21–30)
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This is the second single released in 2011 by the three-piece rock band back number.
It’s a song with a refreshing guitar sound that feels great.
The lyrics sing about love for someone special, and it’s popular as a wedding song.
RAINSEKAI NO OWARI
SEKAI NO OWARI’s “RAIN” is one of the band’s popular songs and was chosen as the theme song for the animated film Mary and The Witch’s Flower.
The lyrics liken rain to tears, and the phrase about a rainbow after the rain evokes a scene where the heart feels clear and bright.
June brings a lot of rain, but listening to refreshing rain-themed songs like this makes me feel that rain isn’t so bad after all.
Rain, then Sunshine Hallelujahyuzu
This is a grand and uplifting song by Yuzu that evokes the image of a clear blue sky after the rain has passed.
It was also used as the theme song for the NHK morning drama series “Gochisosan.” Throughout, it conveys a bright, positive atmosphere, with a strong sense of hopeful optimism for the future.
The interlude is particularly striking for its quotation of “Going Home” from Antonín Dvořák’s Symphony No.
9, From the New World, which seems to further underscore the expression of hope.
It’s a hope-filled piece that feels like it clears away the rain falling in one’s heart.
cactusPorunogurafiti
This is a song by Porno Graffitti with a strikingly poignant atmosphere in which a cactus serves as a key motif.
It was created during their indie period and cherished over time; multiple versions exist with different lyrics and arrangements.
The song conveys a sorrow that seems to depict lovers growing apart, and its sadness comes through vividly.
Through the cactus imagery, one strongly feels the regret of parting without realizing they were drifting away from each other.
LOVE RAIN ~Rain of Love~Kubota Toshinobu
A song by Toshinobu Kubota, an influential figure in Japanese R&B, written specifically for the drama Moon Lovers.
The track features a soulful sound that conveys R&B elements and a passionate atmosphere.
The lyrics—said to express the protagonist’s feelings—are striking, vividly capturing an overflow of love.
The upbeat sound layered with lyrics depicting intense emotion makes this a piece that powerfully conveys passion.
Bring the Rain to Quench the ThirstMinami
Kawaki wo Ameku is the debut single by the popular singer-songwriter Minami.
Releasing such a high-quality track right from her debut makes her subsequent hits easy to understand.
The song was also used as the opening theme for the TV anime Domestic Girlfriend, and its music video is animated as well.
The imagery of running through the rain fits the rainy season perfectly.
umbrellaKing Gnu
King Gnu is the band that cemented its popularity with the hit song “Hakujitsu,” which was used as a TV drama theme.
Their song “Kasa” is a track where a man pours out his feelings for a woman as the rain falls.
The lyrics, which can be read as a heartbreak song, depict a swirl of helpless emotions.
Yet, in contrast to the brooding tone of the words, the sound has an upbeat groove that makes you feel like you could walk with a spring in your step.
It’s perfect for listening during the chilly, rainy season of tsuyu, don’t you think? It’s the kind of song you’ll want to play while wandering aimlessly.
If you’re looking for a companion for a rainy day, this one’s highly recommended!
