[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] (51–60)
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.
wet shoesSuga Shikao
Singer-songwriter Shikao Suga, who captivates fans with songs that distill funk and soul sensibilities into pop, has a compilation album titled “Sugarless,” composed of single B-sides that weren’t included on albums and self-covers.
Among its tracks, “Nureta Kutsu” stands out with a sound featuring a funky guitar that lingers in your ears.
The cool vocals and melody, together with the wistful lyrics, will make many listeners want to keep it on repeat.
It’s also a fun pop tune to sing at karaoke.
Rain-Waiting WindSukima Suichi
It’s a nostalgic ballad that wishes for the rain to wash away heart-aching memories.
Created by the musical duo Sukima Switch and released as a single in 2005, it drew attention after being featured in a Calbee commercial.
The sound is striking for its depth, with acoustic playing wrapped in orchestral textures.
Vocalist Ohashi’s straightforward singing really shines here.
When you’re plagued by loneliness, this song might be there to keep you company.
Rain and CappuccinoYorushika
A gem of a ballad perfect for the rainy season, suffused with the sound of rainfall and the aroma of a café.
It’s included on the album “Elma,” released in August 2019, and memorably portrays the fictional character Elma as she carries the pain of losing her loved one while living on with cherished memories in her heart.
It’s a pivotal track that established the worldview of Yorushika’s album “Elma,” and it beautifully depicts scenes of Visby, Sweden, which Elma visits in the story.
Recommended for those who want to empathize with the feeling of longing for someone important, or for anyone who wants to savor music gently on a rainy day.
[Rain Songs] Japanese songs with “rain” in the lyrics. From the latest J-POP to nostalgic hits [2026] (61–70)
A street corner where even lovers get wetNakamura Masatoshi
When you’re in the mood for a suave, mellow mood-kayo song about rain, the top recommendation is Lover’s Wet Street Corner.
It’s the 17th single released in 1982 by Masatoshi Nakamura, an all-around entertainer active as an actor and singer.
Keisuke Kuwata of Southern All Stars wrote both the lyrics and music.
Set in Yokohama, its mature worldview resonates with poignant imagery that seems to fill a sense of loneliness.
The seductive arrangement intertwined with Nakamura’s rugged vocals is superb—an undeniably cool track.
Whenever I arrive, it’s always raining.yoshida takurou
On rainy days, when you just want to forget the bad stuff and take it easy, I recommend “Tadori Tsuitara Itsumo Amefuri” (“When I Finally Arrive, It’s Always Raining”).
It was a hit released in 1972 as a single by the rock band The Mops, and Takuro Yoshida, who wrote the lyrics and music, also recorded his own cover.
Rainy days can sap your motivation and wrap everything in a languid mood, right? Even then, the song’s message about life’s journey will soothe your tired heart and lift your spirits!
The sound of rainMirei Touyama
On a rainy day when you just can’t forget an ex, this song, “Ame no Oto” (“Sound of Rain”), is there to keep you company.
It’s a single by singer Mirei Toyama—known for her down-to-earth love songs—released in 2022.
Remarkably, the track was written by Takaya Kawasaki, famous for “Mahou no Jutan.” A love song intertwined with rainy imagery, it wraps you in a gentle, lingering melancholy through its tender melody and Mirei’s voice.
The rain’s quiet grace draws out feelings you’d tucked away deep inside.
With that atmosphere, you may find yourself reflecting slowly and deeply.
Try listening as you layer it over your own memories.