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