Japanese music themed around prayer. A song whose warm message resonates in the heart.

Acts of offering prayers imbued with thoughts for others—such as the happiness of loved ones or world peace—are traditional and practiced all around the world.

Some of you may be looking for Japanese songs themed around prayer.

In this article, we’ve curated and highlighted prayer-themed songs by artists active in Japan.

We’ll introduce a wide range of tracks, from ballads with heartwarming melodies to pop numbers.

Please take your time to listen to these songs, where voices and messages filled with prayer truly resonate.

Playlist

Japanese music themed around prayer. A song whose warm message resonates in the heart.
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	Prayer ~ Orbit of TearsMr.Children		A ballad by Mr.Children that sings of hope after the earthquake disaster
2	PrayerHitsuji Bungaku		Embracing hope and loneliness through Hitsujibungaku’s prayer
3	Prayer SongŌhara Yuiko		Yuiko Ohara's song of prayer is loved by fans
4	Prayer FlowerHirai Dai		Hirai Dai's debut song Inoribana expresses love.
5	PrayerNagabuchi Tsuyoshi		An iconic prayerful song that transcends conflict, singing of the strength to never lose hope
6	PrayerKOKIA		KOKIA “Inori” is a masterpiece of hope and healing
7	PrayerImai Miki		Miki Imai’s soul-stirring prayerful song
8	PrayerHiguchi Ai		Higuchi Ai’s new song “Inori” is a ballad that portrays the importance of living.
9	A Modest PrayerEvery Little Thing		A heartbreak ballad masterpiece by ELT
10	INORI ~Prayer~Kumiko		Kumiko’s Peace Prayer Ballad
11	Melody of Prayerieiri reo		Leo Ieiri’s prayer-like melody shines with her delicate vocals
12	When prayers turn into wordsOnitsuka Chihiro		Chihiro Onitsuka's theme song for the Ju-on movie
13	A Young Girl’s Prayer IIIAcid Black Cherry		A beautiful piece that weaves together love, pain, and hope
14	PrayerOkamura Takako		Takako Okamura’s singer-songwriter career
15	PrayerCURIO		Inori, released by CURIO in December 1998. The theme song for high school soccer.
16	I can hear a song of prayerMakihara Noriyuki		I can hear Noriyuki Makihara’s song of prayer
17	Solitude and PrayerKaneko Ayano		A moving song themed around loneliness and prayer
18	Prayer of the Holy DayAqours		Aqours 'Prayer of the Holy Day' — a warm song of prayer and hope
19	PrayerSHOW-YA		SHOW-YA's Prayer, A Ballad of Love and Hope
20	PrayerKis-my-ft2		Kis-My-Ft2’s digital single “Inori” is included on the album.
21	PrayerKobayashi Tatsuki		Kobayashi Tateki’s 2000 release “Inori”
22	If there were no countries in this worldLEX		LEX's new song wishes for peace across borders
23	Prayer SongIkeda Ayako		Ayako Ikeda’s singer-songwriter
24	PrayerTHE ALFEE		THE ALFEE, prayer, thriving as a trio
25	TSUBASA feat. Yomi JahAwich		A peace message song by Awich and her beloved daughter for the 50th anniversary of Okinawa’s reversion
26	Origami Crane — With Prayers for PeaceUmehara Shihei		A song praying for peace from the ruins of the atomic bomb
27	AlchemillaRīgaru Rirī		A requiem praying for peaceful sleep
28	A prayer resounding across the skyAqua Timez		Aqua Timez’s moving reunion song
29	PrayerMatsuyama Chiharu		A representative singer-songwriter of Chiharu Matsuyama
30	Prayer SongInubōzaki Itsuki (Kurosawa Tomoyo)		A Prayer Song Sung by Itsuki Inubozaki
31	Flower ~Flowers in Everyone’s Heart~Lyrics and Composition: Kanō Shōkichi		A song of prayer for peace based on Okinawan folk music
32	Prayersunbrain		A two-person home-recording unit from Hokkaido
33	PrayerYonekura Chihiro		A Prayer Album Sung by Chihiro Yonekura
34	If prayers were to fallmao		Cover song of mao's “If Prayers Fall”
35	fireflySazan Ōrusutāzu		The Eternal Zero Theme Song “Hotaru”: A Prayer for Peace
36	Prayer Song ~Toutoganashi~Jonan		A work that sets words of gratitude from Amami Ōshima to music
37	PrayerFutenma Kaori		Kaori Futenma, a singer-songwriter from Okinawa
38	Ave MariaTokunaga Hideaki		Hideto Tokunaga sings Ave Maria in Latin
39	PrayerTHE toraburyū		Tora Varyu’s smash hit song “Road”
40	Prayer Song ~To You~Kano Hiroshi		Hiroshi Kano cheers on the Carp with a song of prayer
41	PrayerYamada Tamaru		Tamaru Yamada's Prayer Is Making Headlines
42	to UBank Band with Salyu		Introduction to the songs of Bank Band with Salyu
43	About happinesssadamasashi		Masashi Sada “About Happiness” Anti-war
44	Prayer poemsavage genius		Transitioned to a solo career after leaving the band as bassist