[Rain Songs] Songs to listen to on rainy days. A special feature on Japanese rain-themed songs [2026]
Going out or commuting on a rainy day inevitably makes your steps feel heavy, doesn’t it? That’s exactly when you should try changing the scenery with the power of music.
In this article, we’ll introduce plenty of Japanese “rain songs” perfect for rainy days.
From tender ballads that gently stay close to your heart to bright J-pop tracks that blow away the gloomy skies, we’ve picked a wide range—from timeless classics everyone knows to the latest buzzworthy hits.
Enjoy them alongside the sound of raindrops on the window, and rainy days might just become something to look forward to! Find the one song that’s perfect for you.
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[Rain Songs] Songs you want to listen to on a rainy day. A special feature on Japanese rain-themed songs [2026] (71–80)
passing showerIkuta Rira
Of course, she has a strong presence as the vocalist of YOASOBI, but Lila Ikuta also demonstrates her talent as a solo artist.
“Sudden Shower” is a track included on her second mini-album, Jukebox.
With sounds woven into the intro, it draws you even deeper into a rainy world—a heartrending love song.
When you go through a breakup, you feel like you want to erase your memories, don’t you? Those bottled-up emotions suddenly resurface, syncing with the passing shower.
The contrast between the warm soundscape and Lila Ikuta’s delicate vocals tightens your chest.
Why does rain make everything feel so melancholy?
Rain SongGReeeeN
A rain song by GReeeeN, who always deliver refreshing vocals! It’s the B-side track to the single “Icarus.” The verses make you feel as if a gentle drizzle is really falling.
Then the chorus shifts the mood dramatically, with powerful vocals that sound like a heavy downpour.
The lyrics depict a bittersweet story of lovers parting on a rainy day.
Given their strong, breezy image, a song portraying such a heartrending romance feels fresh in its own way.
It’s a track that lets you feel the rain just by listening.
umbrellaKing Gnu
When it comes to what you need on a rainy day, it’s got to be an umbrella, right? That umbrella is the title of this King Gnu track.
It’s been featured as the song for the Alfort commercial starring Kentaro Sakaguchi.
The lyrics say that even though you put on a brave face while saying goodbye, deep down you’re in the depths of unbearable sorrow.
That sadness is likened to a torrential downpour that feels like it will never let up.
Even such harsh sorrow is sung with a light, stylish touch in King Gnu’s sound.
At first glance, the visuals in the PV look almost like a still image of nothing but falling rain, but in fact, the girl in the center is quietly growing up as she keeps waiting for someone.
This is a must-see too!
Over the rainflumpool
flumpool’s second digital-only single, released on November 5, 2008.
A slow-tempo track with a beautiful chorus melody that sings, “Once the rain stops, a rainbow will appear, so let’s believe in our dreams and keep walking toward the future.” Perfect for when you want to feel positive.
Tokyokinoko teikoku
On rainy days, I get that inexplicable urge to call the person I can’t see, too…
There are so many songs about Tokyo that there’s even a compilation album called “Tokyo Compi.” Maybe it’s because Tokyo is a city with all kinds of people, and everyone has their own version of Tokyo.
cold rainMiho Karasawa
The sorrowful tone from the intro is very striking.
However, the lyrics are positive—it feels like they’re saying that even sorrow will be washed away by the rain, and that once this rain passes, everything will feel refreshed.
It’s a song that really makes you want to try your best and overcome things.
SquallFukuyama Masaharu
Masaharu Fukuyama’s 14th single.
Released on November 17, 1999.
A self-cover of “Squall,” which he originally provided to Eiko Matsumoto.
It’s a slow-tempo, heartrending love song that expresses the aching heart of a woman in love.
The lyrics are written from a female perspective.