[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 to Listen to on Rainy Days: Japanese Rain Song Special [2026] (81–90)
Don’t underestimate the rain.KIRINJI
Here’s one track from Kirinji’s debut album, which is pop no matter where you cut it.
What’s happening, in what situation, and what will happen next? I have no idea—but love is often like that, isn’t it? Sometimes you don’t even realize you’re being led around…
Rain SonataMISIA
It was used as the song for P&G’s h&s commercial “Why don’t you get a head spa?” It’s included on MISIA’s 10th original album, SOUL QUEST.
It was released in 2011.
Lyrics and composition by MISIA and JP, arrangement by JP.
It’s such a gently soothing song that it made me want to go out and stand in the rain.
Unaffected by sudden showersNICO Touches the Walls
A song by the rock band NICO Touches the Walls, released on July 10, 2013.
It was selected as the 13th opening theme for the TV Tokyo anime Naruto Shippuden.
With lyrics like “Even if it rains, I’ll live smiling in the present,” it’s an upbeat track that lifts your spirits.
Midsummer RainREBECCA
When it comes to songs about summer rain, REBECCA’s “Midsummer Rain” comes to mind.
After REBECCA’s “Friends” became a huge hit in 1985, the band became a pioneer of Japan’s second band boom.
“Midsummer Rain” is included on their sixth album, Poison, released in 1987, and it also appeared on the preceding single “Nervous But Glamorous.” You can hear NOKKO’s vocals—different from those on “Friends”—delivering a sultry, subdued tone, like the rain in August.
RainyROTTENGRAFFTY
A rain-themed track by ROTTENGRAFFTY, a rock band from Kyoto that’s making waves at festivals and live houses nationwide.
When you think of rain songs, you might picture something quiet, like a gentle drizzle, but this one is a full-on mixture tune with their signature electronic elements.
Its catchy, easy-to-digest melody rides on a driving performance, making it a staple crowd favorite at their shows.
With such an energetic, bright vibe, even those who don’t like rainy days might find their spirits lifted!
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.
[Rain Songs] Songs you want to listen to on a rainy day. Special feature on Japanese rain songs [2026] (91–100)
After the rainWANIMA
WANIMA, whose members are all from Kumamoto Prefecture.
Their band name was created by taking the first letters of each member’s name.
Even from that alone, you can feel the strong bond between them.
The lyrics are a WANIMA-style cheer song that supports a protagonist who, despite being mocked by smooth operators, clumsily continues down their own path.
Even when bad things happen, they say “a sunny day will surely come,” likening the clearing after rain to a turning point in life.
It’s a track brimming with their rock spirit, featuring a wonderfully approachable melody.