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


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