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

rainy sceneryNEW!rokudenashi

Rokudenashi “The Shape of Rain” / Rokudenashi – The Shape of Rain [Official Music Video]

This is the lead track from Rokudenashi, a music project centered around vocalist Ninjin, released as the EP “Hikage” in July 2025.

It was later included on their second album “Rokka.” The song is striking for its progression from a quiet, piano-and-vocal introduction into an increasingly danceable beat.

Composed by Misumi, it paints scenes of rain and inner pain while conveying the resolve to move forward even while carrying the past.

Together with its fully animated music video, it’s a track that keeps you company on lonely nights or when you want to quietly reflect alone while listening to the sound of rain.

Iroha RainNEW!Saisei

Iroha Rain

A gently lyrical enka sung by Ayao, a rising young three-sword-style vocalist.

It’s included as the B-side to the single “Monzen-Nakachō no Koizakura,” slated for release in January 2026.

While he’s known for a powerful voice honed through folk songs and Tsugaru shamisen, this work takes a turn: a love song that prizes quiet emotion.

Riding on images of shifting nature—rain, the moon, snow—it delicately portrays reminiscences of someone who has gone.

In contrast to the title track’s splendor, this piece leaves a reflective, heartrending afterglow that feels just right.

It’s the perfect number for those moments when you want to sit alone, listening to the gentle patter of rain, and let your thoughts drift to a past love.

Lend an ear to the expressive power that could be called a new frontier for him.

Rainy DaysNEW!Kaida Haru

Rainy Days

Rainy days have a way of putting us in a bit of a melancholy mood, don’t they? A pop number by Virtual YouTuber Haru Kaida is just the thing to instantly brighten that gloom.

Featured on the mini-album “WEATHER,” released in April 2026, this track brings back the giddy excitement of splashing in puddles as a child.

Among the weather-themed songs on the album, this one warmly and optimistically embraces the rain.

It drew major attention, even reaching No.

2 on the daily rankings.

Its light, buoyant rhythm and crystal-clear vocals splash vibrant color across a gray landscape.

It’s the perfect song for those moments when you find yourself sighing at the rainy sky or when you want to reset your mood.

Pop open your favorite umbrella and take it along for the walk.

Beaten by the rainNEW!Lavt

Beaten by the Rain - Rain on Me / Lavt [Lyric Video]

A melancholic indie-pop tune sung by the young solo artist Lavt.

Released as a digital single in June 2025, it was also included on the mini-album “glauben” that November.

Showcasing his hallmark delicate sound design—crafted entirely by himself from songwriting and composition to arrangement—the track weaves a poignant story that overlays lingering feelings for a past love and unspoken truths with the image of unending rain.

Its gently restrained melody is sure to quietly comfort you even on dreary rainy days.

When you’re watching the rainfall by the window with the ache of heartbreak, take the time to listen closely.

Rain (feat. iri, Benjazzy)NEW!STUTS & ZOT on the WAVE

STUTS & ZOT on the WAVE – Rain feat. iri, Benjazzy (Official Music Video)

This track is by the unit formed by producers STUTS and ZOT on the WAVE, included on their EP “STUTS on the WAVE,” released in July 2025.

Featuring iri’s smoky vocals intertwined with Benjazzy’s hard-edged rap, the piece exudes an ambient atmosphere reminiscent of a city after the rain.

It opens with a quiet piano tone, and a highlight is the meticulous arrangement in which STUTS varied the track’s structure to match the two guest performers’ voices.

It’s a perfect song for those who want to soak in shifting emotions on a rainy day while listening to stylish sounds.

with raindrops still onNEW!TOMOO

Wearing Raindrops

Here’s a song by TOMOO, a singer-songwriter from Tokyo, that gently nestles into the slightly heavy mood of a rainy day.

Included on her second major-label album, DEAR MYSTERIES, released in November 2025, this piece was actually written around 2018 and lovingly nurtured through live performances.

Although it doesn’t have any specific tie-ins, it has long been cherished among fans as a rain-themed song that the artist herself holds dear.

Built on warm, piano-and-vocal foundations, the sound naturally embraces feelings of gloom or loneliness.

Rather than dramatic shifts, it’s the delicate, scene-like depictions of the heart’s subtle tremors that truly resonate.

It’s a ballad I’d love those seeking a quiet, personal moment on a softly rainy day to hear.

Even if it rainsNEW!Hinatazaka46

Hinatazaka46 'Even If It Rains'

A track by the fourth-generation members of Hinatazaka46.

Included on the single “Kimi wa Honeydew,” released in May 2024, this song defies the mellow image its title might suggest, delivering an irresistibly bright pop tune.

Even when rain brings you down or things don’t go your way, it overflows with a liberating vibe that laughs it off with a “That’s okay, too.” The music video released on the official YouTube channel is brimming with fun, with staging reminiscent of a musical.

At a concert held in 2026, a performance that turned real rain into an ally also drew attention.

It’s a perfect pick for the damp season or when you’re struggling and things aren’t clicking—ideal for anyone who wants to recharge with radiant energy.