[Rain Songs] Songs to listen to on a rainy day. A special feature on rain-themed tracks.

Taking shelter from the rainsadamasashi

Amayadori

Here’s a bit of mini trivia common to all of Masashi Sada’s songs: where most people would write “lyrics” (作詞), Sada writes “poetry” (作詩).

It reflects his insistence that the words aren’t just lines for a song—the song itself is a single poem.

Very much like Sada.

This track is his second solo single after the breakup of the duo Grapes.

It comically portrays the bold actions of a woman who falls in love with a man she meets while taking shelter from the rain.

Rainy days can sap your energy, but listening to this song somehow lifts you up.

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Mirai

It’s Kobukuro’s 27th single, written and composed by Kentaro Kobuchi.

It served as the theme song for the Toho-distributed film “orange” and the ending theme for the anime of the same name.

Its tender, heartrending tone feels like gentle words of encouragement being whispered in your ear, wrapping you in a warm feeling.

A Bouquet of Kisses in the RainImai Miki

A Bouquet of Kisses in the Rain (2025 Remaster)

The song that makes me feel like “Even rainy days have their perks!” is Miki Imai’s “A Bouquet of Kisses in the Rain.” “A Bouquet of Kisses in the Rain” is a track from the album “retour,” released on August 29, 1990, composed by KAN, famous for “Ai wa Katsu.” The song expresses the overflowing joy of a woman who is proposed to at a crosswalk in a heavy downpour.

Thanks to its super happy lyrics, listening to it is sure to warm your heart!

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Hamada Takuya

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Sonar Pocket “Autumn Rain” [Lyric Video]

Sonar Pocket, known for love songs that resonate with many, released a piece in November 2022 that is a lyrical track conjuring vivid scenes of autumn rain.

While their straightforward, heartfelt lyrics are one of their trademarks, this work, with newly written lyrics by Saint Vega, ventures into a fresh mode of expression that paints landscapes through skillful Japanese rhymes.

The sound, evocative of rain-soaked streets and slightly chilly air, further highlights the poignancy of the story.

Many listeners will likely find their hearts moved as they overlay their own experiences onto the song’s wistful reflections on days gone by.

On a chilly autumn night, listening alone in quiet contemplation, it sinks deeply into your heart.

It always starts with rain.ASKA

ASKA – The Beginning Is Always Rain (Official Music Video)

ASKA, an artist who was hugely active from the 1980s to the 1990s as part of CHAGE and ASKA.

Due to scandals, we don’t see him on TV as much these days, but the songs he left behind are still listened to by many fans and are frequently sung at karaoke.

Among ASKA’s songs, the one I especially recommend is Hajimari wa Itsumo Ame (It Always Starts With Rain).

Compared to his other works, it has a narrower vocal range and a simple vocal line, making it easier to stay on pitch.

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Ryo

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Rain followed by clear skiesMr.Children

Included on Mr.Children’s fourth album, Atomic Heart, released on September 1, 1994.

It was created under the concept of “what if member Suzuki were a salaryman,” resulting in lyrics that office workers can relate to.

It’s a medium-tempo track with a pleasantly laid-back feel that leaves you thinking, “Well, I’ll somehow get through tomorrow, too.”

Love’s Melody and Rainy SkiesAAA

AAA / “Love Sound and Rainy Sky” Music Video

The 38th single by AAA, a six-member Japanese co-ed music group, released on September 4, 2013.

It is included on the album Eighth Wonder.

A medium-tempo, bittersweet love song that conveys wavering feelings straight from the heart, entrusted to the early autumn rainy sky.