[Rain Songs] Japanese songs with “rain” in the lyrics. From the latest J-pop to nostalgic hits [2026]
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] Japanese songs with “rain” in the lyrics. From the latest J-pop to nostalgic hits [2026] (31–40)
cold rainEvery Little Thing
If you’re in the mood to cry on a rainy day, I recommend “Tsumetai Ame” by Every Little Thing! Debuting in 1996, Every Little Thing is a musical duo known for heartbreaking breakup songs and tearjerkers.
“Tsumetai Ame,” released as a single in 2009, carried the catchphrase “the most tear-jerking song of this winter.” Kaori Mochida’s vocals poignantly express a woman’s feelings as she loves someone even knowing the love won’t be returned.
umbrellaTOKIO
A song by TOKIO, an idol group that has continually forged its own path.
Released as a double A-side with “Astonishingly, Let’s Keep Wishing,” their 39th single “Kasa” served as the theme song for the TV drama Yasuko to Kenji.
The lyrics paint scenes of rain that beautifully color the June rainy season.
With arrangements by Tokyo Jihen, the jazzy ensemble is stylish—a pop tune that perfectly suits rainy imagery.
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.
TokyoKuwata Keisuke
Rain falling in the city feels strangely cold.
The emotionally rich vocals and sound seep into your heart.
It’s a solo track by Keisuke Kuwata, released in 2002 as his eighth single.
You’ll be drawn in by the interplay between the trendy vibe and the melody.
Listening to it, you almost feel as if you’ve stepped into the world of the song.
On rainy days—especially at night—it’s bound to pierce your heart.
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.
[Rain Songs] Japanese songs with “rain” in the lyrics. From the latest J-POP to nostalgic hits [2026] (41–50)
Rainy Day WomanMatsubara Miki
A song released in 1980 by singer Miki Matsubara.
It’s a sultry city-pop track that depicts events on a rainy day.
In the first half, it recalls memories of spending a sunny summer day with a loved one; in the second half, it portrays saying goodbye to a lover on a rainy day.
This structure further highlights the melancholic mood of the rain.
Even in sadness, its message of self-affirmation really hits home, doesn’t it?
RAINSEKAI NO OWARI
A gentle, hope-filled pop ballad that evokes a rainbow after the rain.
While depicting life’s hardships and tears as “rain,” it warms the listener’s heart with the message that a bright future always awaits beyond them.
Released in July 2017, this song moved many as the theme for the animated film “Mary and The Witch’s Flower,” and it also won the Excellence Award at the Japan Record Awards that same year.
When you stumble and hang your head, this song becomes a quiet umbrella and gives you the courage to look up.
It’s a track that stays close to you in just that way.