[Rain Songs] Songs to listen to on a rainy day. A special feature on rain-themed tracks.
Do you like rainy days?
Some people dislike them because you get wet and can’t go out, while others love the sound of the rain or the calm atmosphere—there are all kinds of opinions.
For many, rain also ties in with a slightly bittersweet feeling, and there are plenty of songs that use rain as a theme to sing about that sense of poignancy.
In this article, we’ll introduce lots of popular songs that are perfect for listening to on a rainy day!
While many of them are melancholy, there are also songs that sing about hope—like how the rain will stop someday—so be sure to listen to plenty of them!
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[Rain Songs] Songs to listen to on a rainy day. Rain song special (71–80)
evening showerSuga Shikao
Included on Shikao Suga’s third original album, “Sweet,” released on September 8, 1999.
It was chosen as the theme song for the Toei-distributed film “Boogiepop Doesn’t Laugh.” It’s a slow-tempo, wistful track that makes you want to sing alone in the rain while playing the guitar.
rainbowFukuyama Masaharu
This is Masaharu Fukuyama’s 18th single.
It was used as the theme song for the Fuji TV drama “WATER BOYS.” The lyrics, composition, and arrangement are by Masaharu Fukuyama.
It’s a song that feels like it shines with hope and a bright future, and its upbeat tempo and brightness were very pleasant.
Early summer rain&TEAM
This song by &TEAM delicately portrays an unwavering love, set against the changing seasons from late spring to early summer.
Its beautiful imagery—like falling cherry blossoms and early summer rains—truly captivates the heart.
Released on May 8, 2024, this work is their debut single heralding the beginning of a new story.
For those feeling unsettled by farewells with friends or changes in their surroundings, it’s sure to be a song that stays by your side.
rainMs. OOJA
Singer-songwriter Ms.OOJA, known both for her active approach to cover songs as well as her original works, is often called a “late-blooming diva” due to her major-label debut at the age of 28.
“Ame” (“Rain”), included on her third single “Cry Day…,” is a cover of one of Chisato Moritaka’s signature songs.
The contrast between the modern sound and her soulful vocals creates a different kind of poignancy from the original.
It’s a sentimental love ballad that resonates with the June rainy season.
RainySCANDAL
Rainy by SCANDAL, released in 2014.
It was also used as the Japanese image song for the movie “The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones.” While many rain-themed songs are mellow and subdued, this one is a lively, upbeat rock tune that’s quintessentially SCANDAL.
It’s packed with everything great about a girls’ band.
During the rainy season, when the damp weather can easily bring you down, recharge with a powerful track like this.
It was rainy again in Nagasaki today.Uchiyamada Hiroshi to Cool Five
The musician Hiroshi Uchiyamada, who hails from Fukuoka.
The song he released jointly with the kayō group Cool Five, which he leads, is “Nagasaki wa Kyou mo Ame Datta” (“It Was Raining Again in Nagasaki Today”).
The group is from Nagasaki, and the lyrics are sprinkled with many phrases that evoke the city’s streetscape.
With its poignant depiction of a rainy scene, it’s perfect to sing at a karaoke session in June.
The chorus is especially memorable, and it’s a song you’ll want to belt out with a soulful kobushi right through to the end!
Rainy Day WomanMatsubara Miki
Let me introduce the wonderfully contrasting “Rainy Day Woman.” This is a song released in 1980 by singer Miki Matsubara.
It’s a city pop track with a sultry vibe, and the lyrics depict events on a rainy day.
The first half recalls memories of a sunny summer day spent with a loved one, while the second half portrays saying goodbye to a lover on a rainy day.
This structure makes the melancholy mood of the rain stand out even more.
Even in sadness, the message of self-affirmation is sure to strike a chord.
