A gentle song. A classic that calms the heart. A song that makes you feel kind.
When unpleasant things keep happening, or when you’re trying your best but only end up failing and spinning your wheels…
In life, there are good days and there are bad days that make you feel like your heart might break.
In this article, we introduce “gentle songs” and “timeless tunes that resonate with the heart.”
We’ve selected only songs with a warm, embracing presence—tracks that gently wrap around you when you’re feeling down.
When you want to be soothed, shift your mood, or hear someone say “It’s going to be okay,” give these a listen for a sense of comfort.
Let these gentle songs heal your tired heart.
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Gentle songs. Masterpieces that calm the heart. Songs that make you feel kind (21–30)
Shape of LoveMISIA feat.HIDE(GReeeeN)
This song was the theme for the drama “Gibo to Musume no Blues” starring Haruka Ayase.
It portrays the form of family love built by a stepmother and daughter who aren’t related by blood.
It’s a perfect match for the drama’s story of two people who go from strangers to a true family.
How wonderful it is to be moved to tears when thinking of your beloved family, partner, or friends.
day by dayYoshida Yamada
This is a song that was aired on NHK’s Minna no Uta and became a hot topic as a tearjerker.
NHK received many requests for a rebroadcast, and it drew a huge response.
It tells the story of a grandfather and grandmother who lived together for many years.
They met, fell in love, got married, had children—days of happiness, days of tears, all kinds of days they shared.
Even for the two of them, there are precious feelings they’re too shy to put into words… It’s a gentle song that sings about each of those everyday moments that anyone might experience.
Gentle songs. Masterpieces that calm the heart. Songs that make you feel kind (31–40)
FlowerwallYonezu Kenshi
Kenshi Yonezu is now an undisputed hitmaker.
His song “Flowerwall” is his third single, released in 2015.
It was also used in a commercial for the NIKON D550 featuring Shun Oguri.
The ad, which portrayed a parent’s perspective while photographing their child, matched perfectly with the song’s gentle, warm feel.
While many of Yonezu’s songs feature poignant lyrics that leave a deep impression, this one is a very happy, warm, and tender number.
Old-fashionedback number
I bet many people are reminded of the drama when they hear this song.
It became a hit as the theme song for the drama “We Love: With You Who Forget Me,” starring Erika Toda and Tsuyoshi Muro.
The drama follows the life of a protagonist who develops early-onset Alzheimer’s disease, and I was moved to tears by how this song mirrors the characters’ heartbreaking emotions.
It’s a bittersweet track, but one that makes you feel like you can be kinder to someone when you listen to it.
In the midst of the trivialHoshino Gen
With the hit of “Koi,” Gen Hoshino quickly became known not just among younger listeners but across a wide range of generations, becoming a nationally beloved singer.
His song “Kudaranai no Naka ni” is his first solo single, released in 2011.
It’s a number that slips easily into the heart without the need to carefully unpack the lyrics, depicting simple moments from everyday life.
As the title suggests, it’s a gentle song that makes you realize how much happiness is packed into the ‘trivialities’ of ordinary conversation.
Carnival of Flames and ForestsSEKAI NO OWARI
SEKAI NO OWARI’s “Honō to Mori no Carnival” lets you escape reality with their uniquely immersive worldview and glimpse another realm.
True to the band’s style, this song feels soft and airy, and when you listen, a fantastical world seems to burst into view before your eyes.
It’s a recommended track for when you’re worn out by the busyness of everyday life and want to run away from reality.
A gentle feelingChara
“Yasashii Kimochi,” one of Chara’s signature songs, is her 14th single, released in 1997.
It’s been featured in various commercials, too.
The lyrics portray feelings from a woman’s perspective, and they’re irresistibly cute.
The newly reshot music video features her daughter, model SUMIRE, and it also has a distinctive atmosphere that makes it very engaging to watch.