Songs that put you in a calm mood. Classic and popular Japanese tracks.
How about a coffee break by yourself while listening to music?
This is a playlist of Japanese songs collected for moments when you want to calm your mind.
It mainly features hit ballads and mid-tempo tracks.
We hope it helps you find a sense of peace.
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Songs that put you in a calm mood. Classic and popular Japanese tracks (71–80)
PicnicCHAGE and ASKA
Munching on a homemade sandwich while whistling—a heartwarming CHAGE and ASKA song that conjures up such a peaceful holiday scene.
This piece is included on the classic album “CODE NAME.2 SISTER MOON,” released in April 1996.
Although there was no official tie-in, the album sold over 460,000 copies.
The message, “Let’s think about tomorrow when tomorrow comes,” has a freeing charm, doesn’t it? When you want to step away from the busyness of everyday life, listening to this song can make an ordinary day feel like a special moment.
Become the windtsuji ayano
A buoyant number famous as the theme song of Studio Ghibli’s The Cat Returns.
Ayano Tsuji’s clear, transparent voice and the light tones of the ukulele make it perfect as picnic BGM.
Released in June 2002, the song was also used in a House Foods commercial and has long been loved by many.
In the lyrics, a forward-looking spirit moving toward the future while holding dear to treasured memories is depicted.
The scene of pedaling up a hill on a bicycle evokes a moment from Whisper of the Heart, the film that inspired The Cat Returns, and seems to whisk listeners back to a fresh, youthful time.
It’s also perfect for picnics—listen among the fresh greenery and your mood is sure to lift.
I should be able to fly (in the sky).supittsu
It’s a hopeful anthem that sings of being able to spread your wings freely, even while carrying the anxieties of youth, as long as you’re with someone dear.
Released in April 1994 as Spitz’s eighth single, the song later became the theme for the TV drama “Shiroi Sen Nagashi,” drawing widespread attention.
It is also included on the acclaimed album “Sora no Tobikata.” The liberating lyrics and refreshingly soaring sound are its greatest charms.
The clear, radiant vocals and gentle melody are perfect for the open, carefree mood of a picnic.
Listen to it under a blue sky while unpacking your lunch, and your spirits are sure to lift!
PicnicMayo Okamoto
A picnic on a sun-drenched lawn with the one you love.
But your sweetheart beside you is fast asleep…
It’s the kind of heartwarming scene that brings a smile to your face—captured in a song by Mayo Okamoto.
This track is included on the classic million-selling album “Hello,” released in April 1998.
With whimsical, story-like touches—like a lizard suddenly appearing or a lively children’s chorus that seems to say “Wake up!”—the song’s cuteness is even more charming.
The protagonist’s laid-back mood blends with the bustling surroundings to create a blissful world that makes the listener feel happy too.
It’s perfect not only for a leisurely day off with your partner, but also for a lively picnic with friends—sure to bring a happy time.
Until the World Ends…WANDS
It’s a famous song used in Slam Dunk.
The lyrics feel like someone striving toward the top from here, and I think it’s one of the tracks that captivated Slam Dunk fans.
Along with its strength, it’s a song that brings a calm, peaceful feeling to the heart.
Crescent ○○Hirahara Ayaka
This is a song written and composed by Ryota Fujimaki that brims with the warm charm of Ayaka Hirahara.
Its glittering, sun-dappled spring sound is layered with her expansive, embracing vocals, gently enfolding the listener’s heart.
You can almost see the scene of looking up at a crescent moon swaying in the sky after the rain, reminiscing about cherished days with someone dear.
Junichi Soga’s acoustic arrangement and the innocent chorus of children further highlight the sense of hope for the future and comfort.
This piece is included on the album “Love 2,” released in April 2017.
It’s a song that will surely warm your heart when you listen to it during peaceful moments with someone special or when taking a new step forward.
Rainbow and KiteŌhashi Torio
Many of you may remember it with a sense of deep emotion as the theme song for the feature-length anime Fruits Basket -prelude-.
This gentle song portrays a earnest wish to transform the weakness hidden in one’s heart into the strength to protect someone precious.
The sound woven by ohashiTrio’s delicate piano and sweeping strings lights a spark of hope in the listener’s heart, like a rainbow spanning the sky after the rain.
The track was included on the album ohashiTrio best Too, released in February 2022 to commemorate the 15th anniversary of his debut.
Offering quiet comfort to anxious feelings, this piece is perfect for moments when you’re thinking of someone dear or when you want to calm your heart.