[2026] Traditional Japanese Music that Sings Prayers: A Compilation of J-POP Masterpieces
Even when we say “prayer,” what we’re praying for differs from person to person.
Just seeing the word “prayer” might evoke an image of something noble and sacred, but prayers can also be modest wishes—and at times they may even include negative emotions.
In this article, we highlight classic Japanese songs centered on the theme of “prayer,” featuring tracks that include the word “prayer” in their titles as well as songs whose theme itself is prayer.
Alongside timeless favorites and hit songs, we’ve also selected noteworthy tracks released in recent years, making this an article we hope many people will check out.
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[2026] Traditional Japanese Music that Sings Prayers: A Collection of J-Pop Masterpieces (51–60)
Prayer of MiyarabiBerubera Rīn
This is the theme song from the film Godzilla vs.
Mechagodzilla, released in March 1974.
In the story, the song is sung by Nami Kunigami, played by Bervera Lynn, and it awakens King Caesar, the guardian deity of Okinawa.
Note: “Miyarabi” means “maiden.”
Prayer to Saint MarySaijō Hideki
This is a single by Hideki Saijo, released in October 1980.
It reached No.
13 on the Oricon chart and won the Gold Prize at the 22nd Japan Record Awards as well as the Broadcast Music Award at the 11th Japan Music Awards.
It has also been performed with the Paul Mauriat Grand Orchestra.
Apocalypse of TruthTakahashi Yoko
This is a single by Yoko Takahashi released in January 2015, which peaked at number 39 on the Oricon Weekly Chart.
It was used as the opening theme for the TV anime ‘Cross Ange: Rondo of Angel and Dragon’ from episodes 13 to 25.
Hazy Moonlit Night — PrayerNakajima Mika
It’s the title track of Mika Nakashima’s mini-album “Oborozukiyo ~Inori,” released in September 2004, and it was used in a soft drink commercial.
Violinist Taro Hakase contributed to the composition.
It reached No.
3 on the Oricon chart.
[2026] Japanese music that sings prayers: A collection of J-POP masterpieces (61–70)
Maiden’s PrayerZa Pīnattsu
This is a song by The Peanuts released in February 1960.
It features extensive arrangements based on the original piece by Polish composer Tekla Bądarzewska.
The arrangements were done by Koichi Sugiyama, who at the time worked for Fuji Television.
Red ConcertoSawashiro Miyuki
It’s one of the character songs from “Go! Princess Precure,” sung by Miyuki Sawashiro, who played Towa Akagi/Cure Scarlet.
It is included on the album “Go! Princess Precure Vocal Album 1: Strongly, Gently, Beautifully,” released in July 2015.