A rainy love song. A love song perfect for a rainy day.
There’s a phrase, “beneficial rain,” but when rain appears in love songs, it tends to carry a slightly sad image, doesn’t it?
What songs came to mind for you?
In this article, we’ll introduce love songs related to rain.
We’ve gathered plenty of tracks that mention rain in the lyrics, songs that depict the June rainy season, and love songs you’ll want to hear on a rainy day.
From nostalgic classics to the latest hits, you’ll be able to enjoy a wide range of rain-themed songs, so please try finding your favorite love song!
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Rainy love songs. Perfect love songs for a rainy day (71–80)
Akasaka Rainy Nighthayabusa
Set against the rain-soaked nightscape of Akasaka, this song tells a poignant story of heartbreak.
Released by Hayabusa in February 2024, it was composed by mood kayō master Masayoshi Tsuruoka.
The lyrics trace the feelings of a woman who has gone through a breakup, with the recurring motif of rain leaving a strong impression.
You can picture her walking alone through Akasaka at night, still carrying the sense of loss after losing someone precious.
This is Hayabusa’s second single since moving to Crown Records, and it stands as a symbol of their new beginning.
It’s a perfect track for anyone troubled by love and secretly yearning for someone deep in their heart.
Whimsical Drizzlemaruri to ryūga
Kimagure na Shigure is the memorable first song marking the major-label debut of MaruritoRyuga, a male-female twin-vocal duo consisting of MaRuRi and Ryuga.
Climbing high on the LINE MUSIC and iTunes charts, its popularity drew reactions like “They’re far from your typical newcomers!” The back-and-forth vocals by MaRuRi and Ryuga carry a distinctly modern, colloquial feel, as if real words between a man and a woman naturally ride the melody.
It’s a track that makes you want to side with the heartbroken male perspective—how did it sound to you?
Summer RainKobukuro
A love song by Kobukuro used as the opening theme for the anime Cross Game, based on Mitsuru Adachi’s work, depicting summer rain and feelings for someone you love.
When it comes to Mitsuru Adachi’s stories, the image of baseball and love triangles is strong.
This song also contains depictions that evoke a love triangle between a man and a woman.
Watching the person you love quietly as they’re thinking about someone else while the rain falls—just how heartbreaking must that be…? Though the lyrics have poignant moments, the sound is very summery and uplifting.
It’s perfect for summer karaoke!
refrainSandaime Jē Sōru Burazāzu fromu Eguzairu Toraibu
“Refrain” is the fifth single by Sandaime J Soul Brothers, released in 2011.
It was issued as a single from the album “TRIBAL SOUL” released the same year, and was featured in an H.I.S.
commercial and as the November ending theme for NTV’s information program “Sukkiri!!”.
The lyrics are poignant, depicting lovers who have somehow missed each other and passed the point where things could still be mended, wishing they could meet again if life could refrain and replay.
The line “I just hope you’re not getting caught in the rain right now” painfully conveys the lingering feelings for a former lover.
Helpless RainNakajima Mika
“Helpless Rain” is Mika Nakashima’s fourth single, released in 2002.
It reached No.
8 on the Oricon singles chart and was used as a commercial song for La Parler, a company in the bridal industry.
With a cool R&B-flavored sound, the song portrays yearning for someone who won’t stay close despite overwhelming feelings.
Rain amplifies the sense of poignancy, and “Helpless Rain” is a perfect example of a track where that effect is fully realized.
The Last RainYasushi Nakanishi
Yasushi Nakanishi’s “The Last Rain” is a song about a woman he loved, and his inability to face their breakup.
Released in 1992 as his second single, it was used as the theme song for the Nippon TV variety show “Hitachi Ashita P-KAN Kibun!” Although it peaked at only No.
16 on the Oricon charts, it became a long-running hit, selling 900,000 copies over six years.
The depiction of parting in the rain feels like a scene straight out of a drama.
Nakanishi’s emotionally charged vocals are truly stirring.
drizzleMinami Issei
A new release from Issei Minami that sings of a bittersweet love set against a port town’s drizzling rain.
The quietly falling rain mirrors the protagonist’s feelings, capturing a mature, aching tenderness in one song.
Released in December 2023, this piece marks a milestone as Minami turns 70.
With lyrics by Daizo Saito and music by Akihiro Otani, it’s a gem of kayōkyoku that blends nostalgia with freshness.
Through the image of a man standing alone in a port-town bar, it gently portrays the pain of heartbreak and a longing for days gone by.
A perfect track for those who want to savor the calm solitude of spending a rainy day alone.