A soothing, mellow song that heals the heart
When you’re going through tough times, feeling sad, or just want to slow down a bit.
In those moments, music is what soothes the heart, isn’t it?
Songs that ease sadness as you listen and gently heal you.
Tunes that can also be a soft, calming BGM for a peaceful day off.
We’ve gathered gentle, mellow tracks that will nourish your heart.
You’re sure to find a song that perfectly matches how you feel right now!
Let this music wash away your tears and ease the fatigue you’ve been carrying.
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Soothing, healing songs (71–80)
pure whiteFuji Kaze

This is a heart-cleansing medium-tempo ballad filled with kindness and purity.
Released in February 2025, it was written specifically for the i·ro·ha·su commercial “Surely Tomorrow Will Feel Good.” Fujii Kaze’s gentle vocals blend seamlessly with a bossa nova–style rhythm and the sound of acoustic guitar.
The lyrics gently encourage us to keep moving forward, accepting the inevitable farewells and changes in life.
When your heart is weary or you’re about to take a new step, why not immerse yourself in this song?
tomorrowNoda Megumi

This is the song chosen as the theme for Fuji TV’s Thursday drama series “Watashi no Takaramono” (My Treasure).
It is performed by Emi Noda, a singer-songwriter from Matsusaka City, Mie Prefecture.
A heart-stirring ballad filled with both wistfulness and hope, it combines lyrics that reflect the drama’s worldview with Noda’s straightforward vocals for a deeply moving result.
The delicate, piano-centered sound gently envelops the listener.
It’s an anthem for life that teaches us the importance of living in the present.
A Gentle BallAimer

Set to the strains of a dreamlike waltz, a mysterious tale unfolds on the stage of a nighttime ball.
Aimer’s husky, lustrous voice gracefully paints a fantastical scene bathed in moonlight.
The feelings of a girl who keeps dancing within the fleeting hours of the night, searching for faint memories and traces of the past, will resonate deeply with us as adults.
This piece is included on the single “SCOPE,” released in February 2025, and was newly written for NHK’s “Minna no Uta” broadcasts for February and March.
It’s a song you’ll want to savor at the close of the day, in a quiet room—one that will gently accompany and soothe a heart tired from work.
Soothing, calming songs for the heart (81–90)
filamentUru

This is a song whose transparent vocals and deep emotion strike straight to the heart.
Released in April 2025, it’s a ballad created as the theme song for the film “When It’s So Delicious You Cry.” Written and composed by Uru herself, it features an evocative, delicate arrangement woven from piano and guitar.
The layered, gentle melody carries a palpable strength—an urge to keep the light of hope burning.
Please listen while thinking of someone precious to you.
rootKing Gnu

A heartwarming mid-tempo ballad that, while understated, powerfully captures the will to live.
This King Gnu masterpiece gently portrays the dignity of quietly persevering without seeking the spotlight and the feelings for a loved one through the symbolic motif of “roots.” Carried by beautiful piano and string melodies, it weaves in choir parts reminiscent of a nursery rhyme and oriental-inspired arrangements, brilliantly expressing the flow of time and values that never change.
Released digitally in October 2024, the song was written as the theme for TBS’s Sunday drama “The Diamond Sleeping in the Sea.” It’s a perfect track for anyone who wishes to be someone’s support and to walk forward together with someone precious.
The True Nature of TearsSUPER BEAVER

It’s a soul-stirring song that gently embraces the loneliness and struggles everyone carries in their hearts.
It delivers a heartwarming message about the importance of accepting the invisible, deep-seated emotions within us just as they are.
Created by SUPER BEAVER in January 2025, the piece was written as the theme song for NHK General’s late-night drama “Vanilla na Mainichi,” further enriching the show’s world.
Airing from the same January, the drama features the track as a key song that closely reflects the protagonist’s feelings, including a scene where a main character sings it.
Whether you’re standing at a crossroads in life, trying to confront yourself, or hoping to understand someone else’s feelings, this is a song that will surely resonate with your heart.
horsetailnishina

This song gently embraces the fragility and beauty of life.
Created by Nishina, it was released in February 2025 and written as the theme song for the NHK Saturday drama “Rira no Hana Saku Kemonodō.” Like horsetail shoots sprouting in early spring, it portrays the resilient growth that follows a harsh winter through delicate vocals and a stirring melody.
It’s a ballad that gives you courage when you find yourself pausing in daily life or wanting to reflect on your own path.
In conclusion
Have you nourished your heart? Music is often used as a tool to heal the human spirit. When you’re feeling worn out or need a short break, listen to the songs we introduced this time and regain a calm, gentle state of mind. Soft, soothing music will surely heal your heart!

