Masterpieces to listen to at noon: recommended popular songs
Do you ever have the chance to relax and listen to music on your days off?
Sometimes it’s important to just zone out and enjoy your favorite songs.
This time, I’ve picked out some classic Japanese tracks perfect for daytime listening.
So sit back, feel the sunlight, and take it easy while you listen.
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Masterpieces to Listen to at Noon: Recommended Popular Songs (21–30)
Jam feat. iriSuzuki Mamiko
It’s a duet number that turns those comfortable moments spent with easygoing friends into music.
Created by Mamiko Suzuki—who also performs as a member of the rap unit chelmico—featuring singer-songwriter iri, the two artists’ natural vocals blend together beautifully.
The lyrics, which depict the everyday scenes of time spent with friends, gently loosen the listener’s heart.
The airy, jazzy sound is another highlight.
Perfect for a laid-back afternoon on your day off or as soothing BGM for a calm night.
Swaying feelingsZARD
It’s one of ZARD’s most popular signature songs among fans.
It was used in a drama, and even more memorable is the Pocari Sweat commercial.
I still feel nostalgic for the image of a female celebrity with a sparkling smile under the bright sunshine.
Even now, I can’t help but think of it whenever I head to the beach.
Love and a Machine GunFlipper’s Guitar
A breezy number by Flipper’s Guitar, the legendary duo of two geniuses, Kenji Ozawa and Keigo Oyamada.
Even after they broke up, it was used in a car commercial, so I think many people remember it.
It’s perfect for a relaxed afternoon, and more than that, it somehow makes your heart skip with excitement.
PicnicSato Hiroshi
This is a track by city pop maestro Hiroshi Sato, featuring soothing, floating synths and steel pan-like tones.
Urban and sophisticated yet somehow nostalgic, its melody feels like a calm moment spent in early-summer dappled sunlight.
The song was released in June 1988 as the B-side of the single “Seat For Two,” and it’s also included on the 1988 album “AQUA.” Doesn’t it express, with gentle sound, the tenderness of those ordinary moments spent with someone special?
PicnicMayo Okamoto
A picnic on a sun-drenched lawn with the one you love.
But your sweetheart beside you is fast asleep…
It’s the kind of heartwarming scene that brings a smile to your face—captured in a song by Mayo Okamoto.
This track is included on the classic million-selling album “Hello,” released in April 1998.
With whimsical, story-like touches—like a lizard suddenly appearing or a lively children’s chorus that seems to say “Wake up!”—the song’s cuteness is even more charming.
The protagonist’s laid-back mood blends with the bustling surroundings to create a blissful world that makes the listener feel happy too.
It’s perfect not only for a leisurely day off with your partner, but also for a lively picnic with friends—sure to bring a happy time.
Crescent ○○Hirahara Ayaka
This is a song written and composed by Ryota Fujimaki that brims with the warm charm of Ayaka Hirahara.
Its glittering, sun-dappled spring sound is layered with her expansive, embracing vocals, gently enfolding the listener’s heart.
You can almost see the scene of looking up at a crescent moon swaying in the sky after the rain, reminiscing about cherished days with someone dear.
Junichi Soga’s acoustic arrangement and the innocent chorus of children further highlight the sense of hope for the future and comfort.
This piece is included on the album “Love 2,” released in April 2017.
It’s a song that will surely warm your heart when you listen to it during peaceful moments with someone special or when taking a new step forward.
So GoodReiko
A groovy R&B track by REIKO, featuring a warm, soulful voice and striking electric piano that resonate deeply.
Packed with a positive message to kickstart your day and sweep away negative feelings, this song was released as a digital single in May 2024.
While rooted in R&B, it also carries a pop sensibility, making it accessible to a wide audience.
It’s the kind of track you’ll want to play in the morning to lift your mood or when you’re feeling blue to recharge your energy—perfect for many different moments.
Why not relax and listen while soaking in the sunshine?