[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. Special feature on Japanese rain songs [2026] (91–100)
In June, I write the city after the rain.Yorushika
This track, included on Yorushika’s first album “だから僕は音楽を辞めた” (That’s Why I Gave Up on Music), comes from the duo formed by Vocaloid producer n-buna and vocalist suis.
As the title includes the words “June” and “rain,” the song is richly infused with rainy imagery.
Its suggestive lyrics suit the rainy scenery—an ideal rainy-day song to listen to while watching the rain and thinking of someone.
drizzleitō ginji
Have you ever heard the word “konuka-ame”? I first learned it from this song, and it’s such a lovely word, isn’t it? It seems to be used with a similar meaning to “drizzle.” It felt delicate—like a new kind of pop different from Tatsuro Yamashita.
[Rain Songs] Songs you want to listen to on a rainy day. Special feature on Japanese rain songs [2026] (101–110)
RainKōda Kumi
The lyrics were written by Kumi Koda and the music was composed by Hiroo Yamaguchi.
It’s included on her third album, “feel my mind.” Both the lyrics and the melody are heartrending, giving you a tight, aching feeling in your chest.
The content is something you can sometimes relate to, and it made my heart flutter.
It rains on my day off.Furusato Osamu
You know how it always seems to rain only on your days off? On a holiday morning, when I open the curtains and realize it’s raining, this song usually pops into my head.
Staying in, holing up all day and listening to music… maybe having a day like that isn’t so bad.
Love Weather ForecastOku Hanako
It was used as the theme song for NHK General, Educational, and BS2’s “Direct from the Source! Straight to the Table.” It is included on Hanako Oku’s second album, “TIME NOTE,” released in 2007.
The lively piano melody and the atmosphere that can turn a rainy day into something exciting feel really nice.
RainsongYamazaki Masayoshi
“Rain Song,” sung by singer-songwriter Masayoshi Yamazaki, is another great pick for rainy days.
It was included as the B-side to the single “Adrenaline,” released in 1997.
With Yamazaki’s powerful vocals resonating emotionally, it’s a hidden gem known to those in the know.
The acoustic guitar has a refreshing tone that conjures up the image of the sky clearing after the rain.
The lyrics convey a resolve to move forward beyond feelings of heartache—making it a perfect post-rain song.
Ice RainKudō Shizuka
It’s a very quiet yet grand song.
On rainy days, I recommend this kind of gentle ballad.
It’s the kind of track that makes you want to look back on your relationships or reflect on your life.
The encounters we have in this vast world and our clumsy way of living can be so frustrating, but precisely on a rainy day, I hope you’ll immerse yourself fully in this world.