A soothing song. A heart-calming tune you’ll want to listen to when you’re tired or feeling down.

LOVE IS BLUE (Love Is Blue)Pōru Mōria

Love Is Blue — Paul Mauriat (L’amour est bleu — Paul Mauriat)

A blissful piece whose delicate melody, woven by elegant strings and harpsichord, washes over the heart like gentle waves.

Crafted by Paul Mauriat, this classic achieved a historic milestone for a French artist by spending five consecutive weeks at No.

1 on the U.S.

Billboard Hot 100 in 1968.

Featured on the album “Blooming Hits” and boasting sales of over one million copies, it was also used in the American TV series Mad Men and continues to be loved worldwide.

Perfect for a refreshing break during work or study, or as soothing background music on a peaceful day off, it will create a pleasantly relaxing time.

Merry Christmas Mr. LawrenceSakamoto Ryuichi

Merry Christmas Mr. Lawrence – From Ryuichi Sakamoto: Playing the Piano 2022

A masterpiece that brilliantly fuses Eastern and Western musical elements, this film score was created by Ryuichi Sakamoto in 1983 and won the BAFTA Award for Best Original Music.

Its graceful pentatonic melody is interwoven with the delicate timbres of synthesizer and glass harp, bringing a gentle sense of expansiveness to the heart.

Re-arranged as a solo piano album titled “Coda,” the work also received high acclaim worldwide as the soundtrack to the film “Merry Christmas, Mr.

Lawrence.” Cherished by many artists, including Hikaru Utada and Sarah Brightman, this gem continues to offer profound emotion—an ideal, soothing background for quiet nights or moments when you wish to calm your mind.

energy flowSakamoto Ryuichi

Ryuichi Sakamoto — energy flow

This is a masterpiece whose delicate, translucent piano tones gently soothe the heart.

The clear, pristine melody played by Ryuichi Sakamoto tenderly accompanies the listener, like a breeze rippling across the surface of water.

Released in May 1999 as a theme for a Daiichi Sankyo pharmaceutical commercial, this piece achieved the remarkable feat of becoming the first instrumental work to top the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart, its simple yet deeply expressive sound resonating with many.

Its pleasant sense of weightlessness offers a moment of peace from a busy day, aids concentration, and provides a serene companion for quiet reading—creating a truly healing experience.

gardenFuji Kaze

Fujii Kaze – Garden (Not a MV)

A gem of a song by Fujii Kaze that gently portrays the impermanence of life through the changing seasons, accompanied by soothing, comforting sounds.

Just like the shifting seasons, life is a drama woven from meetings and farewells, and there are moments when our hearts feel like they might break.

Yet this work whispers that every experience becomes an irreplaceable garden that enriches us.

Released in March 2022 on the album “LOVE ALL SERVE ALL,” it was also featured as the TV commercial song for Nature Lab’s “Laundrin.” It will gently stand by those who are suffering, feeling lonely, or on the verge of breaking.

Perfect Day310

310 (Sato) “Perfect Day” MV (Anime ‘I’m a Guild Receptionist, but I Hate Overtime, so I’m Going to Solo the Boss’ Opening Theme)

Born from scenes of refreshing mornings and dusky twilights, this song gently portrays the special moments hidden in everyday life.

310’s crystal-clear vocals deliver a warm message of encouragement to everyone working hard each day.

The track has been available since January 2025 as the opening theme for the anime “I’m the Guild Receptionist, but I Don’t Like Overtime, So I’m Going to Solo the Boss.” Composed by Ryutaro Fujinaga of Elements Garden, the piece beautifully blends a driving rock sound with a pure, graceful melody, tenderly resonating with listeners.

It’s the perfect song for when you’re worn out from work or need energy for tomorrow.

For those giving their all every day, it’s sure to bring comfort and courage.

Family photoYoshida Yamada

Family Photo / Yoshida Yamada [MUSIC VIDEO]

This song paints a warm portrait of family bonds, spun from a single photograph filled with childhood memories.

Told from a child’s perspective, each everyday scene—like the joy of a new bicycle or tear stains on a park bench—brims with memories anyone can relate to.

While it poignantly conveys the absence of the father behind the camera, it never dwells in sorrow; instead, Yoshida Yamada gently sing a world suffused with warmth.

Released in October 2024, the piece was also chosen as the theme song for RKK Kumamoto Broadcasting’s “Evening Live Getsukin!”, resonating with many through its heartwarming acoustic sound.

On nights when you come home tired from work, listening as you look through family photos will likely stir fond memories and renew your strength for tomorrow.

A Gentle BallAimer

Aimer “Gentle Ball” Lyrics/English/Indonesian | NHK “Minna no Uta” | 25th single “SCOPE”

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.