[Rain Songs] Songs to listen to on rainy days. A special feature on Japanese rain-themed songs [2026]

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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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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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.

RainingCocco

Cocco – Raining　【VIDEO CLIP SHORT】

Cocco’s third single.

Released on March 21, 1998.

Included on the album Kumuiuta.

It’s a slow-tempo song that expresses the desire to feel truly alive through a unique worldview.

Cocco’s straightforward vocals grab your heart.

RAINGLAY

Yamato Takeru ED 1 – “RAIN” – GLAY

This is GLAY’s first single, released in 1994.

It reportedly sold over 100,000 copies.

It’s included on the album “SPEED POP.” The song was used as the first ending theme for the TV anime “Yamato Takeru.” It features very gentle vocals and a calm tempo.

Rain followed by clear skiesMr.Children

Mr.Children “Rain, Then Clear Skies”

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.”

Rain OtoRADWIMPS

Amaonko (RADWIMPS) // Solo Acoustic Performance

Rain Girl, included on the popular rock band RADWIMPS’s 2009 album Altcolony no Teiri.

Pronounced “Ama-otoko,” this song opens with a gently soothing intro and unfolds into a refreshing melody that feels great.

Though the English lyrics portray a straightforward, pure-hearted love that aches, the melody is so good you’ll want to listen again and again.

If you think of yourself as a rain-bringer, give it a listen and boost your spirits!

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Kado(guchi) Shichigatsu

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