Rain Songs: A curated selection of tracks that feature rain in the lyrics — including many nostalgic Japanese hits
Japan has words for rainy seasons and seasonal rains, such as tsuyu (the rainy season), harusame (spring rain), and shigure (late autumn showers).
In Japanese popular music, there are masterpieces that depict the look of “rain” in each season, as well as lyrics that poignantly link rain with one’s emotions.
In this article, we’ve selected songs that feature the word “rain” in their lyrics.
We’ll cover a wide range, from nostalgic classics everyone knows to the latest hits.
Please relax and enjoy to the end as you picture scenes of rain.
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[Rain Songs] Carefully selected tracks with 'rain' in the lyrics! Many nostalgic J‑Pop hits also featured (21–30)
Osaka Rainy BluesSUPER EIGHT
A blues ballad from SUPER EIGHT that exudes the distinctive sentiment and wistfulness of Kansai.
Set against the bustling Osaka streets under the rainy-season sky, it weaves a tale of aching love in the Kansai dialect.
Released as their second single in March 2005, it debuted at No.
3 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart and was performed on numerous music programs, including Kansai TV and Yomiuri TV.
It’s a classic that soaks into the heart with a bittersweet ache—one that makes you recall a love that’s slipped away, especially on a rainy day.
The Rain and Meback number
A beloved song by back number that wraps the pain of heartbreak—depicted alongside a poignant rainy scene—in a beautiful melodic line.
With delicate expressions, it weaves together fragments of memories recalled while getting soaked in the rain, making for a deeply moving track.
Included on the album “Superstar,” released in April 2011, it captured the hearts of many listeners as their major-label debut work.
This piece resonates even more when listened to during the rainy season.
It’s a soothing song that stays close to the feeling of trying to move forward while carrying the pain of a broken heart.
[Rain Songs] Carefully Selected Tracks Featuring Rain in the Lyrics! Many Nostalgic Japanese Hits Included (31–40)
In love with Shizukuindigo la End
A wistful love song by indigo la End that begins with a scene of watching the unending rain at an old bus stop.
Released in September 2015 as a double A-side single, the song uses rain imagery to portray the protagonist’s feelings as they gaze at a monochrome cityscape, thinking only of the one they love.
It’s a track you’ll want to listen to on a day steeped in the gloom of the rainy season.
When your feelings for someone start to overflow, try listening quietly while standing in the rain—you may feel a sense of your heart being cleansed.
rainHitsuji Bungaku
A song by Hitsujibungaku that exudes an introspective mood.
The gentle, delicate guitar tones and the clear, translucent vocals seep into the heart like rain, and many listeners may find themselves on the verge of tears.
It was included on the demo EP “BlUE.ep” released in September 2016, and later featured on the nationwide CD “Tunnels” released in October 2017.
This track beautifully blends elements of alternative rock and dream pop.
It’s recommended for the rainy season, when you want to quietly sort out your thoughts while watching the rain flow past the window.
Lost Dog and the Beat of the RainASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION
This is a song by ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION that overlays the feelings of a lost dog on a rainy day with the inner turmoil of feeling lost in life.
It portrays the anxiety and loneliness of losing your way—and the determination to keep walking nonetheless—set to the rhythm of falling rain.
Released in May 2010, the track reached No.
8 on the Oricon charts and resonated with many listeners.
It’s a song to hear when you’re unsure about your direction in life or when you need the courage to jump into a new environment.
Brilliant RainKing Gnu
A King Gnu song that captures a paradoxical beauty—like sunlight pouring down on a rainy day.
It likens past fatigue and burdens to a rusty bicycle, yet powerfully sings of the will to keep moving forward.
Released digitally in July 2022 as the theme song for TBS’s Sunday drama “Old Rookie,” it was also included on the album “Stardom.” As the rain beats down, washing away the weight on one’s heart, this song conveys a resolve to survive on a new stage.
It’s sure to gently nudge forward those facing a turning point in life or striving to stay positive amid hardship.
hydrangeakyanai
This is a song by Kyanai that candidly portrays the complex state of mind of someone who cheated, using the transience of flowers blooming in a rain-soaked city as a motif.
The lyrics, where self-justification shifts the blame for love onto the other person while inner conflict swirls, leave a powerful impression on listeners.
Released in May 2022, this ambitious work sings about romance from a bold new perspective.
It skillfully employs the language of flowers that bloom during the rainy season to poetically depict the fading of a once-pure love.
It’s a recommended track for moments when you want to face complicated romantic feelings while listening to the sound of rain, or when you want to reflect deeply on the contradictions of human relationships.