[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)
Lost Dog and the Beat of the RainASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION
This is a song by ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION that overlays the feelings of a lost dog on a rainy day with the inner turmoil of feeling lost in life.
It portrays the anxiety and loneliness of losing your way—and the determination to keep walking nonetheless—set to the rhythm of falling rain.
Released in May 2010, the track reached No.
8 on the Oricon charts and resonated with many listeners.
It’s a song to hear when you’re unsure about your direction in life or when you need the courage to jump into a new environment.
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.
[Rain Songs] Songs to Listen to on Rainy Days: Japanese Rain Song Special [2026] (81–90)
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.
cold rainAimer
“cold rain,” included on Aimer’s sixth album Walpurgis released in 2021, showcases her one-of-a-kind voice.
The gentle piano melody and the grandeur of the strings push the emotional tone of the entire piece to the forefront.
Sung with Aimer’s clear yet powerful vocals, the lyrics carry a strong resolve—to bloom proudly without yielding to a sorrow that feels like being struck by cold rain—and they really pierce the heart.
It’s a song I want to listen to when my mental state feels fragile.
I hope it’s sunny.DREAMS COME TRUE
Many of you may know Dreams Come True’s “Haretara Ii ne,” which was also used as the theme song for the NHK morning drama Hirari.
It’s a song that wishes, “I hope it doesn’t rain,” so you can go out with someone special.
We’ve all probably experienced plans we were looking forward to being canceled because it rained.
Many of you might also have hung up a teru teru bozu before a school trip.
It’s a heartwarming number filled with the excitement of getting to see someone dear to you.
