[Rain Songs] Japanese songs with “rain” in the lyrics. From the latest J-pop to nostalgic hits [2026]

You and the RainNEW!yukaDD

yukaDD “Kimi to Ame” Music Video / Theme song for the MBS drama film “I Wish You Weren’t the One”

A ballad-pop number that holds both fragility and strength, one that stays close to the feelings of characters drawn to each other while carrying an indescribable sense of distance.

In the lyrics, the scene of cold rain pouring down is vividly depicted as a symbol of the gap between the two hearts and the difference in the temperature of their relationship.

Sung by yukaDD, this piece was released in January 2026.

Chosen as the theme song for the MBS drama film “I Wish You Weren’t the One,” it is strongly tied to the drama’s delicate emotional lines.

Her expressive power—honed through numerous collaborations with visual works—truly shines.

It’s a song I especially want those struggling with a frustrating love to hear.

On a rainy, overcast day, when you want to quietly face your true feelings, her powerful vocals will gently give you a push forward.

sunshowerNEW!Mahiru

Sunshower

A breezy pop-rock track with a crisp guitar sound that turns pesky anxieties into a forward-driving force.

Crafted by singer-songwriter Mahiru, this song is her second major-label release, dropped in April 2026.

Timed with the start of a new season, it powerfully voices the will to move toward the future at your own pace.

In the lyrics, the phenomenon of rain falling despite clear skies symbolizes a heart where hope and anxiety mingle, and carries the message of embracing both success and failure as allies.

It’s a song for anyone facing a new challenge who might freeze up for fear of failing.

Its exhilarating live-instrument sound and resolute vocals will gently nudge you forward.

rainy sceneryNEW!rokudenashi

Rokudenashi “The Shape of Rain” / Rokudenashi – The Shape of Rain [Official Music Video]

This pop number layers a danceable beat over a gentle piano tone.

It’s a work by Rokudenashi, a music project centered on vocalist Ninjin, and was included as the lead track on the EP “Hikage,” released in July 2025.

It is also featured on the album “Rikka,” released in December of the same year.

This is the first collaboration written and composed by Misumi, and it was released alongside a music video.

While carrying loneliness and pain, it depicts someone trying to move forward, aligning their heart with a rainy scene.

Capturing inner, unspoken feelings as a quiet rainy pattern, this is a song you’ll want to listen to when you want to take a step forward despite your worries—one that gives you courage.

The moment the rain stopsNEW!HKT48

Amegaagaru Sonotoki

This is a track included as a coupling song on the Regular Edition TYPE-A of HKT48’s 19th single “Short-Sleeved Angel,” released in July 2025.

Emerging as the group enters a new phase, the piece is a mid-tempo youth pop tune performed by six members, including Ibuki Ishibashi and Aki Toyonaga, highlighted by its delicate expression.

The lyrics liken inner doubts and anxieties to a cloudy sky, then beautifully capture the fleeting moment when the rain lifts and one’s feelings brighten.

The sound—where transparent, luminous vocals intersect with a bittersweet tone—perfectly matches the fresh atmosphere after the rain.

It’s a song that gently gives you a push when you’re a bit worn out from relationships or want to reset a gloomy mood.

Skin and RainNEW!Laura day romance

skin and rain

A delicate melody that feels comfortable, evoking a sense of distance and warmth where “skin” and “rain” seem to intersect.

The rain serves not only as a scenic element but is also beautifully woven into the lyrics as a metaphor for the noise that falls upon the heart and the erosion of emotions.

It’s a song by Laura day romance, included on the album “Nemuru – bridges,” released in December 2025.

Painted from a warm yet wistful perspective, as if watching over someone sleeping, this piece is perfect for moments when you want to linger on the distance between you and someone dear, and trace your own feelings while listening to the quiet sound of rain by the window.

Even on a dreary rainy day, their gently architectural sound will nestle close to your heart and soften the overcast sky into a calm gradient.

Rain (feat. iri, Benjazzy)NEW!STUTS & ZOT on the WAVE

STUTS & ZOT on the WAVE – Rain feat. iri, Benjazzy (Official Music Video)

A track crafted by the unit of STUTS and ZOT on the WAVE, where humidity and warmth coexist.

Featured on the EP “STUTS on the WAVE,” released in July 2025, this piece invites two artists with contrasting vocal textures—iri and Benjazzy—creating a rich sense of dimensionality.

It starts quietly, with layers of sound gradually building like rain slowly tinting the landscape—an exquisite arrangement.

iri’s smoky vocals evoke the afterglow of the city, while Benjazzy’s rap conveys the weight of reality, carefully tracing shifting emotions.

It’s a sophisticated song you’ll want to sink into on an overcast day—one that grown listeners, especially, should take the time to savor.

with raindrops still onNEW!TOMOO

Wearing Raindrops

Rainy-day dampness and solitary hours are gently wrapped up by singer-songwriter TOMOO’s “Ametsubu o Tsuketa Mama” (“With Raindrops Still On”).

Included on the album DEAR MYSTERIES, released in November 2025, the track was created around 2018 and has been lovingly carried through live performances for years.

It portrays rain not merely as scenery, but with visceral sensations—wet clothes, a chilled heart—and holds a warmth that seems to affirm you just as you are.

Centered on tender, piano-led vocals, the sound is sure to keep you company in your alone time.

On days when you’re a little worn out and need to pause, take your favorite coffee in hand and listen closely.