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

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Aqua Timez “Shiori” Music Video

Shiori is a song with impressively beautiful lyrics that feel as if you’re reading yourself, and many people may find it calming to listen to.

It’s a refreshing track you’ll want to hear again and again, and it’s loved as a highly popular song.

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Sharam Q “Single Bed” (Music Video)

When they listen to this song, many men in their thirties might recall the days when they were in love with their exes.

Its gentle, beautiful sound is captivating, and for many, it may bring back old memories and move them to tears.

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Quruli – Amber-Colored Town, Morning of the Shanghai Crab

This song features a relaxed groove infused with R&B and hip-hop elements, making it a truly pleasant listen.

It’s a track by Quruli, the Kyoto-based band known for showcasing different musical styles with each release.

Released in July 2016 to commemorate the band’s 20th anniversary, this piece stands out with its rap-like vocal delivery.

It depicts the slightly bittersweet scenery of the city and the feelings of thinking about someone dear.

The blend with UCARY & THE VALENTINE’s airy vocals is irresistible.

It’s a wonderful song you’ll want to play in those moments when you need a breather—while studying, taking a walk, and more.

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Vaundy, whose chill sound has also gained popularity, has many fans who love his languid, melancholy-tinged tracks.

This song offers a comfortable alternative R&B flavor, and the whispered vocals combined with the minimal production create a world you can’t help but get lost in.

The lyrics, which depict a faint unease and fragility hidden within peaceful moments with a lover, are sure to resonate with many listeners.

It’s included on the album “strobo,” released in May 2020, and was featured in a commercial for Bourbon’s Alfort Mini Chocolate.

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never young beach – Lotus Blooms (Has ha saku) (Official Audio)

It’s a warm song that quietly lifts your spirits.

It’s by the popular band never young beach—known for a sound that blends nostalgia and freshness—and is included on their album “Arigatou,” released in June 2023.

The track features a country-tinged sound led by pedal steel guitar that feels like a gentle breeze.

Yuma Abe’s soft, conversational vocals gently nestle close to hearts weighed down by anxiety or loneliness, helping you feel more positive.

Try listening to it like a little talisman when you want to reset your mood while staying relaxed.

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Hitsujibungaku “Step”（Official Music Video）

Hitsujibungaku, an alternative rock band beloved for their sound that marries delicacy with power.

Opening with a quiet guitar arpeggio and unfolding into a dynamic build where emotions gradually surge, this track appears on the EP “Tonneru o Nuketara” released in October 2017.

Born at a turning point for the band, it carries a heartfelt resolve to take a step forward while embracing a sense of loss.

A self-aware recognition of their own immaturity and a longing for kindness shape an introspective world, expressed through vocalist Moeka Shiozuka’s translucent voice that stirs the listener’s emotions.

Whether you play it while relaxing at home or on a night drive, it’s sure to feel like it washes away the sediment in your heart.

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Every Little Thing – – – Love Letter (Live Ver.) (Photo Slideshow)

Every Little Thing’s 27th single, “Koibumi / good night,” was released in 2004 as a double A-side.

It was used in a commercial for Nobel Confectionery’s “Honey Kumquat Throat Candy” and as the theme song for the film “A Love Letter from Heaven.” The single topped the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart, and the song carries a warm message wishing for gentle, modest days of happiness with a loved one to last forever.