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

No matter how hard you try every day or how positive you are, there are times when an accident or setback brings you down.

At times like that, why not let the power of music ease your mind, even just a little?

Rather than songs that hit you with a jolt of courage, I’ve picked ones that gently stay by your side and seep into your heart.

When you’re tired, take your time, listen closely, and let yourself calm down.

May your heart feel even a little lighter, and may you return to your bright, energetic self.

Playlist

A soothing song. A heart-calming tune you’ll want to listen to when you’re tired or feeling down.
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	The sun will rise somewhereMrs. GREEN APPLE		A song of courage, dedicated to you when you're feeling down
2	I wonder if it will be sunny tomorrow.Kuwata Keisuke		Courage from Keisuke Kuwata’s sexy, heartrending singing voice
3	A Naked Heartaimyon		Aimyon 'Naked Heart', a heartrending love song
4	foxtail grassRADWIMPS		A song that feels the small happiness nearby
5	Fukuwarai (a traditional Japanese “lucky laugh” face-making game)Takahashi Yuu		Encouraging and healing: Yu Takahashi’s “Fukuwarai”
6	If I could hum at dawnKamishiraishi Mone		Thinking about human kindness through Mone Kamishiraishi’s songs
7	The Door to TomorrowI WiSH		I WiSH debut song, theme song of Ainori
8	tear(s)Ketsumeishi		Ketsumeishi’s moving song “Namida” offers healing for the heart.
9	If I can laughUrufuruzu		Healing songs I want to listen to when I'm feeling down
10	At all times.Makihara Noriyuki		Noriyuki Makihara's classic song 'My Favorite Teacher'
11	FlowerwallYonezu Kenshi		Kenshi Yonezu’s songs warm the heart, encourage, and empower.
12	smileikimonogakari		A song of courage and healing from the Pokémon movie theme
13	Promise of SunflowersHata Motohiro		Songs that stay close to the heart connect people's hearts.
14	Young adultmakaroni enpitsu		An anthem to cheer on youth who can’t quite grow up
15	To Hikarimiwa		miwa’s life-sized, forward-looking vocals and lyrics
16	Voice of the Seaurashima tarou		The soothing commercial song of Urashima Taro, sung by Kenta Kiritani
17	Tears Flowing EndlesslyNatsukawa Rimi		An Okinawan song, a collaboration between Ryoko Moriyama and BEGIN
18	sign; mark; symbol; omenMr.Children		Mr.Children’s heart-touching love songs
19	March 9Remioromen		A graduation song born from my childhood friend's wedding
20	If I’m wrapped in kindnessMatsutōya Yumi		Yumi Arai’s classic, a witch’s song that resonates with a child’s heart
21	eclairOkazaki Taiiku		A heartwarming ballad by Okazaki Taiiku
22	To the futureKiroro		The female duo Kiroro from Okinawa
23	Beyond a thousand nightsAqua Timez		An inspiring masterpiece that transcends a thousand nights
24	C.h.a.o.s.m.y.t.h.ONE OK ROCK		A graduation song that makes you feel the bond with your friends
25	Bridge of Gloryyuzu		Yuzu: moved and resonating with their comeback song
26	FlowerNaka Kousuke		Captivating vocals and sounds of summer
27	Like the shining moonSuperfly		A classic hit by Superfly, a famous ballad that sings of love and joy.
28	All of the YouthFujifaburikku		A timeless song that poignantly colors the end of summer
29	Surely, sorrowUVERworld		A life that overcomes sorrow and grows
30	Lion10-FEET		A moving song by 10-FEET brimming with melancholy
31	Just, thank you.MONKEY MAJIK		A heartfelt song that conveys gratitude and kindness
32	cherry blossomMoriyama Naotaro		A timeless song that evokes spring, Sakura, with a heartwarming singing voice
33	Flower of HappinessJanīzu WEST		A heartwarming rock song sung by Johnny’s WEST
34	FlowerFuji Kaze		Fujii Kaze’s classic song “Hana” compares life to a flower.
35	rose flowerkururi		Kururi’s signature song, with a soothing piano melody
36	Best FriendKiroro		From Okinawa, a heart-touching diva duo
37	Together foreverKobukuro		A gentle song, with a memorable repetition in the chorus.
38	KizunaORANGE RANGE		A captivating song that portrays friendship and bonds
39	merry-go-roundtonun		Tonun’s love song, with gentle tones and a positive vibe
40	Sky of TearsGReeeeN		When you're feeling down, cry and look forward.
41	Ryukyu Love SongMONGOL800		Love for Okinawa, the allure of expressing it through music
42	OrangeSMAP		A song for the heart that heals the pain of heartbreak through lyrics
43	to MotherYUI		A heartfelt, emotion-filled ballad dedicated to my mother
44	Carrying YouInoue Azumi		The theme song of Hayao Miyazaki’s film “Laputa”
45	Antenna Last10-FEET		The masterpieces of 10-FEET, who perform a diverse range of music
46	stepsGReeeeN		A song of precious days that resonates in the youthful heart
47	Shower Room RendezvousSugawara Kei		A heartfelt cry that sings of a woman's anxiety and lack of confidence
48	Watarase BridgeMoritaka Chisato		Watarase Bridge, the famous song by Chisato Moritaka, the scenery of Tochigi
49	goes on10-FEET		An uplifting song that gets the crowd going live
50	That’s enough already.Fuji Kaze		Fujii Kaze’s music: a message of freedom and liberation
51	I look up as I walkSakamoto Kyu		Kyu Sakamoto’s classic song “Ue o Muite Arukō”
52	At the End of SorrowElefanto Kashimashi		A masterpiece that radiates Elekashi’s kindness
53	mainspringMrs. GREEN APPLE		Mrs. GREEN APPLE’s hidden gem “Zenmai”
54	Things that have formShibasaki Kou		The theme song of “Crying Out Love, in the Center of the World”
55	I want to be kinder.Saitō Kazuyoshi		“I Want to Be Gentle,” a classic with a wistful guitar tone.
56	rainbowELLEGARDEN		A clear-hearted song born from the scenery of a rainbow
57	TrainKetsumeishi		Life mirrored in a train journey, and a boyish heart amid busyness
58	WONDERFULGReeeeN		GReeeeN releases a new song as a movie theme
59	Twilight NostalgiaNaoto Intiraymi		The Appeal of Naoto Inti Raymi’s Songs and the Healing of Sunset Nostalgia
60	But you know, sometimesimase		imase's songs gently heal a tired heart
61	Homeayaka		A ballad graced by Ayaka’s gentle piano and her translucent, pure singing voice
62	C’est la vie: A Woman Is Busy With LoveToki Asako		Jazz: Asako Toki’s Healing Song of Love
63	DarlingMrs. GREEN APPLE		A warm message song that invites you to reflect on your true self
64	hazy spring sky (literally: “flower-clouded” sky; overcast sky during cherry blossom season)Sato Chiaki		A bittersweet song that portrays a cloudy spring sky and memories
65	If you call it loveUru		Uru’s gem-like ballad that sings of the resolve to reclaim a lost relationship
66	merry-go-roundYuuri		Yuuri’s heartbreak song, a movie theme song
67	Life is wonderfulRickie-G		Heartwarming reggae, hope and happiness in life
68	LOVE IS BLUE (Love Is Blue)Pōru Mōria		Music of graceful masterpieces that heals the heart
69	gardenFuji Kaze		A gem of a song by Fujii Kaze that gently portrays the impermanence of life through the changing seasons
70	To my gentle youNornis		A ballad by Nornis. Its transparent harmonies gently stay close to the heart.
71	Moonlight SerenadeGuren Mirā Ōkesutora		Moonlight Serenade composed by Glenn Miller
72	An Encounter in ParisFuransisu Rei		Francis Lai’s elegant romantic film music
73	Merry Christmas Mr. LawrenceSakamoto Ryuichi		A masterpiece of Ryuichi Sakamoto's film music
74	energy flowSakamoto Ryuichi		The transparent piano pieces of Ryuichi Sakamoto soothe the heart.
75	When it shinesHitsuji Bungaku		Expressing the beauty of life in a world of contradictions
76	Perfect Day310		Depicting special everyday moments with 310’s clear, transparent singing voice
77	Family photoYoshida Yamada		A warm-bond soundtrack woven from family photos
78	A Gentle BallAimer		A fantastical song by Aimer sung at a nighttime ball