Songs that put you in a calm mood. Classic and popular Japanese tracks.

Camphor Tree — Blown by 500 Years of Wind —Fukuyama Masaharu

Masaharu Fukuyama – Camphor Tree -Blown by 500 Years of Wind- (KUSUNOKI PROJECT ver.)

This is a majestic ballad delivered by Masaharu Fukuyama, imbued with his feelings for Nagasaki, the place of his roots.

Originally included on the acclaimed 2014 album HUMAN, the song has been reborn roughly 11 years later with the addition of an orchestra and choir.

It takes as its subject a camphor tree that survived about 800 meters from the hypocenter, conveying the resilience of life and a prayer for the future.

The song evokes a profound worldview, as if a great tree bearing 500 years of history were quietly speaking to you.

It’s the perfect track for moments when you want to reflect on the weight of history and the preciousness of life.

AliensKirinji

[Official] KIRINJI “Aliens” (MV) [4K Remaster] KIRINJI / Aliens (6th Single)

A work that depicts the quiet of the city at night and the slight loneliness that drifts there has remained popular across generations.

It’s a heartrending yet beautiful song whose worldview makes you feel as if you and your companion are special beings tucked away in a corner of the world.

Released as a single in October 2000, it’s also included on the acclaimed album “3.” In recent years, it’s been used in a LINE Mobile commercial and in the film “The End of the Pale Hour,” so many of you may have heard it.

It’s perfect for relaxing before bed, making it a great recommendation for anyone who wants to end the day in a calm mood.

Give it a listen!

Hallelujahharuka nakamura

[MV] Hallelujah / haruka nakamura (vocals: maika)

It’s as if the piano’s tones gently seep into the depths of the heart.

Composed by haruka nakamura and released in June 2025, this piece feels like a contemporary hymn.

It serves as the theme song for a documentary set in an elementary school in Shizuoka Prefecture, imbued with a warm prayer to carry a story of hope into the future.

And maika’s clear, translucent vocals are truly cleansing for the soul.

When the busyness of daily life makes you feel like you’re losing yourself, these sounds will be there to gently stay by your side.

But you know, sometimesimase

[imase] But you know, sometimes (MV)

It’s a song filled with a warm, enveloping gentleness.

imase’s soft vocals gently remind those of us living busy lives of the importance of taking a breather.

Released in July 2022, it was also featured as the CM song for JT’s “Hitoiki Shukan” series.

imase’s first live-action music video for the track also drew attention.

It’s the perfect song for anyone feeling worn out by the daily rush.

Like looking up at the sky between buildings, why not pause for a moment and take a deep breath? Your heart is sure to feel lighter.

Life is BeautifulHirai Dai

Hirai Dai / Life is Beautiful (Music Video)

A heartwarming song that’s perfect for peaceful moments by the sea.

Dai Hirai’s gentle voice, paired with soothing sounds of ukulele and acoustic guitar, quietly reminds us just how precious the small joys of everyday life are.

The message embedded in this piece—“Life is beautiful”—guides the heart toward those sparkling moments we tend to overlook in our busy days.

Released in June 2016 as the title track of the acclaimed album “Life is Beautiful,” it also became well-loved as the theme for House Foods’ “Java Curry” commercial.

Whether you’re lost in thought on a beach at sunset or standing at a turning point in life, this song is sure to resonate deeply with the listener.

Eine KleineYonezu Kenshi

Kenshi Yonezu – Eine Kleine

The parting from someone important and the loneliness of everyday life—something surely everyone experiences.

This song by Kenshi Yonezu gently embraces those complex emotions with warmth.

The clear melody of the acoustic guitar and his translucent vocals sink deep into the heart.

While carefully portraying the blend of sorrow and joy, it sings of the strength to keep looking forward and living on.

Included on the album “YANKEE,” this track was used in March 2014 as the CM song for Tokyo Metro’s advertising campaign “Color your days.” It’s a song to listen to when you feel down thinking about the sadness that might await beyond joy, or when you want to reflect on someone dear to you.

Don’t Fall Asleep feat. Ikuko Harada (clammbon)YONA YONA WEEKENDERS

YONA YONA WEEKENDERS “Don’t Fall Asleep feat. Ikuko Harada (clammbon)” Lyric Video

This song is marked by a tender, compassionate vocal and a melody that sinks deep into the heart.

A collaboration between YONA YONA WEEKENDERS and Fuko Harada, it was released in April 2023.

It delicately portrays the bittersweet longing to keep talking in the stillness of the late night.

The lyric “Don’t fall asleep” seems to carry a wish to savor a little more of those irreplaceable moments with someone dear.

It’s recommended for times when you want to soothe a tired heart or spend a quiet moment thinking of someone special.

Let yourself be wrapped in its warm tones and enjoy a comfortable, peaceful time.