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. Japanese classics and popular tracks (91–100)
Love Theme from Cinema ParadisoEnnio Morricone
It’s a piece that’s often performed by orchestras and wind ensembles.
I remember it perfectly, so it’s still one of my favorite classics.
It appeals to a wide range of generations.
The relaxed tempo is calming, yet there’s a touch of tension, and it’s often performed in many different styles.
The answer is maybe.OKAMOTO’S
From the collaboration album “VXV,” the song with Tamio Okuda is “The Answer Is Maybe.” With the legendary hitmaker Tamio Okuda involved, it features a more pop-oriented, beautifully melodic sound.
While it has a different vibe from OKAMOTO’S usual style, this kind of track is captivating as well.
Songs that make you feel calm: Classic and popular Japanese tracks (101–110)
ChessboardOfisharu Higedan Dism
Now a four-member piano pop band so popular that there are likely no J-pop fans unfamiliar with their name, Official HIGE DANDism.
Their sixth single, Chessboard—released as a double A-side with Nichijo—was selected as the set piece for the 90th NHK All-Japan School Music Competition.
Its lyrics, which liken the encounters and events of life to a game of chess, will likely prompt many listeners to reflect on their own experiences with a sense of empathy.
With gentle melodies and a powerful message that stirs the heart, it’s a track that enriches calm, solitary moments.
MAJICdawgss
A groovy track whose sweet, bittersweet vocals resonate deep in your heart.
The soulful sound woven by dawgs’s Kota Morimitsu and Shunsuke Uehara brings a sense of calm.
Included on the April 2023 album INORI, this piece explores themes of parting with someone dear and the preciousness of time, where a catchy melody and delicate rhythms blend exquisitely.
Inspired by the anime SPY×FAMILY, the song feels as if the music is right beside you, keeping you company.
Perfect for those who want to spend a peaceful moment—an ideal song to enjoy while savoring a cup of coffee alone.
Sing, sky of JapanSazan Ōrusutāzu
Known by the nickname “Southern,” Southern All Stars are a five-member rock band that enjoys immense popularity as one of the quintessential sounds of the Japanese summer.
Their fifth digital-only single, Utae Nippon no Sora (“Sing, Sky of Japan”), released with the tagline “With love/Amore and gratitude to every hometown—Arigat-to!!,” was chosen as the theme song for Chigasaki Live 2023.
Its Latin sound, evoking a tropical sea, creates a quintessentially Southern All Stars ensemble with a subtle, buoyant drift.
A laid-back arrangement that relaxes the mind, it’s a pleasantly soothing number.
Slow & EasyHirai Dai
This piece features a ukulele that evokes a gentle tropical breeze and a soft, soothing melody—perfect for taking it slow.
The everyday scenes depicted in the lyrics bring a sense of calm to listeners.
Included on the May 2015 album “Slow & Easy,” it was accompanied by a 12-stop nationwide tour.
Reflecting Dai Hirai’s lifestyle, the song celebrates the importance of not rushing and savoring life at an easy pace.
It’s sure to make your coffee break feel special.
With a relaxing vibe that feels like a stroll along the seaside, this track invites you to refresh both body and mind.
Untitled TodayHirai Dai
This warm song resonates with a message that invites us to rediscover the happiness and gratitude hidden in everyday life.
The sound woven by Dai Hirai’s gentle vocals and gospel-style chorus gives a calm and soothing impression.
It carefully portrays the importance of small, everyday joys over material desires, a strong will to believe in the future, and the significance of empathy with others.
Included on the album “Life Goes On,” released in February 2021, it became a popular work that surpassed 100 million streams in December of the same year.
Dai Hirai’s warm voice has supported many listeners as an encouraging song that lifts the spirits when they feel down or emotionally tired.