Recommended healing songs for men
I believe many men struggle with relationships at school or work.
This time, I’ve selected a lot of soothing Japanese songs for people like that to listen to.
When you’re feeling troubled, listen to these tracks and let the stress out.
Recommended healing songs for men (1–10)
hydrangeaNEW!rikon densetsu
This track was chosen as the theme song for the TBS Tuesday drama “Taigan no Kaji: This Is My Way of Life!” starring Mikako Tabe.
It’s a work by the musical duo Rikon Densetsu—vocalist Ayumu Matsuda and guitarist Jun Beppu—released digitally in April 2025.
Its love-filled message gently wraps around the anxieties and worries we feel as the days pass, resonating deeply.
The refined sound, blending elements of J-pop and R&B, together with the poised, beautiful vocals, brings a graceful glow to the everyday scenery.
It’s a soothing mellow pop number that makes you want to pause during a busy day and listen slowly while sipping a warm cup of tea.
Spring DayNEW!aimyon
When it comes to Aimyon’s iconic songs that sound cool when sung by a man, this 2019 April release is the one.
It was written as the theme song for the animated film Crayon Shin-chan: Honeymoon Hurricane ~The Lost Hiroshi~.
The lyrics, which depict the bonds of the Nohara family and the preciousness of everyday life, match perfectly with the warm, acoustic arrangement.
The overall key is low and the tempo is a relaxed mid-pace, making it easy to check each pitch and rhythm as you sing.
This song, which sings of the gentle hope that visits everyday life, is perfect for going to karaoke with someone special or for showcasing a cool yet kind vibe.
wrinkle alignmentVaundy
A number whose warm message, affirming life’s confusion and pain, resonates with the heart.
Delivered by Vaundy, this work was released in April 2021 and was featured as the TV commercial song for Shuto Medical College, Osaka Medical College, and Nagoya Medical College.
It was later included on the album “replica” and has garnered enthusiastic support from fans.
If you’re a man planning to go to karaoke with the woman you’re interested in, why not give it a try? You’ll need to pay attention to tempo and pitch, but if you sing it with a natural vibe, she’s sure to be captivated! Your honest feelings might come across as well.
Why do I feel so sad?yoshida takurou
Have you ever felt a sudden wave of loneliness while walking alone through the city late at night? This song, included on the album “Ningen Nante,” released in November 1971, is one that gently stays by your side in such wistful moments.
It’s said that Takuro Yoshida wrote it in one go after returning home from Shinjuku and listening to James Brown, riding that emotional momentum.
The band sound featuring Kazuhiko Kato and others sinks deeply into a lonely heart.
In 2017, it was used as the ending theme for TV Tokyo’s drama “Pense,” bringing it renewed attention.
Try listening to it quietly at night, sipping a drink by yourself.
This timeless work will gently soothe your tired soul.
Gray and Blue (+Masaki Suda)Yonezu Kenshi
This is a track whose beautiful, fleeting sound and lyrics—portraying the aching feelings of two childhood companions who grow apart as they become adults—strike straight at the heart.
Included on singer-songwriter Kenshi Yonezu’s album BOOTLEG, released in October 2017, the song also drew major attention for featuring actor Masaki Suda as a guest vocalist.
It contrasts the past, when they laughed together without a care, with the present, as they each walk their own path.
Its message—suggesting a bond that remains deep inside no matter how much time passes—gently encourages men setting out for different places.
After graduation, when you feel anxious or lonely about a new life ahead, why not listen to it while reminiscing about an old friend?
Song of a FriendBUMP OF CHICKEN
This song was also used as the theme for a Doraemon movie, and I feel it’s a piece that resonates with people of all ages.
Its slightly wistful tone and the vocalist’s powerful, message-driven delivery draw you in before you know it, making you listen intently.
RAINSEKAI NO OWARI
It’s the theme song of the movie “Mary and The Witch’s Flower.” The vocalist’s beautifully resonant voice makes you feel as if you’re truly under a spell, leaving you with a clear, uplifting feeling.
The swell of the chorus instantly brightens your mood and fills you with positivity.