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 (21–30)
compassionKawasaki Takaya
Kawasaki Takaya’s songs wrap the heart in warm melodies and emotionally rich lyrics.
They make you feel the irreplaceable value of the small, everyday moments with a lover.
The simple exchange of words like “I’m home” and “Welcome back” is woven with affection, anxiety about parting, and a wish for eternity.
Kawasaki’s uniquely simple yet profound message resonates with people of all ages.
It’s the perfect track for when you want to reaffirm your feelings for someone important.
It’s included on the album “Aishin -MANAGOKORO-,” released on March 21, 2024.
Bye ByePUFFY
This is a song provided to PUFFY by Masahiko Shimura, the vocalist of the rock band Fujifabric.
It’s a gentle, easy-to-listen-to track with simple lyrics that sing about parting in a positive light.
Springtime farewells are usually tinged with sadness, but this song leaves listeners not only with a sense of poignancy, but also with a bright, refreshed feeling.
threadNakajima Miyuki
With its calm, memorable tone, this song is one that can make you feel at peace as you listen.
It has a gentle quality that makes it perfect for weddings and for celebrating the bride and groom.
Many artists have covered it as well, so those versions are a must-listen.
One more time One more chanceYamazaki Masayoshi
Many people may find themselves in tears when they listen to this song, which sings about constantly looking for the one you love.
The gentle voice of the male vocalist seems to warmly and tenderly embrace a heart wounded by heartbreak.
OyasumiSaucy Dog
At the end of the day, this is the Saucy Dog song I want to listen to while reflecting on what happened.
In fact, the track is based on a voice memo recorded six years ago, and it’s a special number that’s been carefully polished over time.
It carries a warm message that gently makes you realize just how precious the everyday moments with someone important truly are.
Starting softly and gradually growing more emotional, the band’s sound slowly seeps into the listener’s heart.
Opening the mini-album “New Gate,” released in December 2024, this song is sure to make your ordinary daily life feel even more dear when you listen on a weary night.
Ain’t Nobody KnowHoshino Gen
A mellow, irresistible groove born from a collaboration with Tom Misch, this track appears on Gen Hoshino’s October 2019 EP “Same Thing.” Over an easygoing beat, it sings of a secret relationship known only to two people.
Sensual yet poetic word choices are sure to tickle the listener’s heart.
The chorus by Gen Hoshino and Ryosuke Nagaoka further enhances the song’s sophisticated allure.
It’s perfect for a relaxed evening away from the bustle of everyday life, and ideal when you want to sink into an intimate mood with someone special.
It promises a quietly moving experience.
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.