Masterpieces that sing about various lives. Recommended popular songs.

contrailArai Yumi

Yumi Matsutoya – Vapor Trail (Yumi Arai The Concert with Old Friends)

The story of a boy drawn on a white slope reflects Yumi Arai’s inner landscape from her youth.

With a clear, crystalline voice and beautiful piano lines, she gently sings of a longing for the heavens and a parting from the earthly world.

Inspired by feelings for a classmate from her elementary school days, the piece takes flight on a fragile yet refreshing melody, brimming with the radiance of life and hope for liberation.

Released in November 1973 as the title track of the album “Hikōki Gumo,” it drew renewed attention in 2013 as the theme song for Studio Ghibli’s “The Wind Rises.” It is a gem of a song that tenderly supports those who have experienced the loss of someone dear, as well as young people standing at a crossroads in life.

JourneyFuji Kaze

Fujii Kaze – Tabiji (Official Video)

This is a song that gently embraces the encounters and farewells, the days of growth and learning we experience along the journey of life.

The melodies woven by Fujii Kaze resonate warmly, as if close to the heart, carried by soulful arrangements and nostalgic breakbeats.

Released in March 2021, it was written as the theme song for the TV Asahi Thursday drama “Nijiiro Karte,” and is included on the album LOVE ALL SERVE ALL.

By contemplating the end of life, the piece reveals what truly matters and expresses a yearning for eternity that everyone holds deep within.

It’s a track best heard during quiet moments of self-reflection—on your daily commute to work or school, or while traveling long distances.

pure whiteFuji Kaze

Fujii Kaze – “masshiro” (pure white) [Official Audio]

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?

Happiness ForeverMISIA

MISIA – Happiness Forever (Official Music Video)

A song by MISIA that portrays a joyful wedding where two people vow eternal love.

Released as a single in September 2013, it was specially written as the commercial theme for the wedding magazine Zexy.

This ballad, distinguished by its gospel-style backing chorus, is told from the perspective of a bride brimming with happiness.

MISIA’s soft yet powerful vocals brilliantly celebrate the couple’s new beginning.

The track is also included on MISIA’s 11th album, NEW MORNING.

As a fresh wedding song often played at ceremonies, it’s a piece that lets many people feel the wonder of marriage.

About meMrs. GREEN APPLE

Mrs. GREEN APPLE – About Me

A masterful song by Mrs.

GREEN APPLE that captivates with its grand rock ballad sound and heartfelt lyrics.

It gently asks what it means to live true to yourself, and how your own existence becomes visible through differences with others.

Its warm perspective resonates deeply, standing by those who, despite anxiety and loneliness, strive to move forward step by step.

Released in January 2019, it stirred the hearts of many as the support song for the 97th All Japan High School Soccer Tournament.

From November 2022, an orchestral arrangement was also featured in Otsuka Pharmaceutical’s CalorieMate “Support for Exam Takers” commercial series, showcasing a new charm.

It’s a song you’ll want to listen to when you stand at a crossroads in life, when you feel you might lose your way, or when you want to encourage someone dear to you.

Shizuku (feat. indigo la End)yama

yama 'Shizuku (prod. indigo la End)' Music Video

In the quiet wrapped in warmth, a song was born that seeps deeply into the heart.

yama’s delicate melodies are beautifully harmonized by indigo la End’s rich arrangement, gently spinning out the feelings kept within.

It portrays a heavy, sunken heart being saved by another’s warmth, expressed through carefully chosen words and a beautiful melodic line that resonates like overlapping heartbeats.

Released in February 2025, this piece is included on the album ‘; semicolon.’ yama’s fourth album also features collaborations with WurtS and Matt Cab.

It will surely kindle a gentle light in the hearts of those trying to overcome difficult times and those who want to feel the bond with someone dear.

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Kujira – Tokyo (Official Video)

This song captures both the excitement and anxiety of starting life in a new place.

Released by Kujira in February 2023, it appears on the album “Yasai-shitsu” (Vegetable Drawer).

It carefully portrays the protagonist’s determination to live authentically in the vast metropolis of Tokyo.

You can feel their admiration for the city’s glamour, as well as the loneliness and impatience that haunt them.

It’s a perfect track for anyone moving or beginning a new chapter.

Kujira’s warm vocals are sure to give you the courage to dive into a new environment.