[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 rainy days. A special feature on Japanese rain songs [2026] (141–150)
Not even defeated by sudden showersNICO Touches the Walls
This song by NICO Touches the Walls gently portrays human relationships and inner conflicts, using a steady, drizzling rain as its motif.
Released in July 2013, it was also chosen as the opening theme for the anime Naruto Shippuden, earning high praise from anime fans.
With energetic guitar riffs, rhythmic drums, and a catchy pop melody blended in perfect harmony, the track is sure to softly embrace your heart on rainy days when your spirits tend to sink.
Cold RainPSYCHIC FEVER
A drama tie-in song by PSYCHIC FEVER that cultivates a dark, beautiful, and mysterious mood over a sophisticated, disco-tinged backing track.
Released in November 2024 as the opening theme for the Yomiuri TV/Nippon TV Thursday drama “OCTO: Emotion Investigator Akari Kokono Season 2,” the track deftly expresses the “colors” of complex human psychology and emotion.
The group’s global musicality is fully on display here, captivating listeners with expressiveness that transcends borders and language barriers.
With a dynamic rhythm that seems to blow away the gloom of the rainy season and vocals that delicately weave the nuances of emotion, it’s a standout song that’s perfect as BGM for a rainy-day drive.
RainSIRUP
This track blends a mellow R&B sound with a smooth flow, leaving a strong impression with its urban, sophisticated vibe and groove.
With SIRUP’s signature expressive style, it paints a bittersweet romance in the rain.
Included on the 2018 release SIRUP EP2, the record also features many other songs that showcase SIRUP’s diverse musicality, such as Do Well, Maybe, and LOOP.
It’s a popular song with plenty of media exposure, having been used as a theme for an AbemaTV drama.
With a mood perfect for the rainy season, this is a track I highly recommend to anyone who wants to immerse themselves in an urban R&B soundscape or express the gentle, rainy-day feeling through song.
Rainy Driverimase
A track that captures shifting emotions along with the view that opens up beyond the Shuto Expressway.
As the rain begins to fall, a subtle shadow creeps into their relationship.
That ambiguous sense of distance is strikingly conveyed through the clear vocals and urban pop sound.
Raindrops seen from the car window slipping between buildings, the cold, resonant patter of rain—such moments rise up like scenes from a film.
Perfect for a rainy-day drive, or whenever you want to sink into a slightly sentimental mood.
The way the autumn rain falls is endearing.indigo la End
Set against a moody, slightly enigmatic accompaniment, this song poetically weaves a tale of romance.
It’s by the band indigo la End, fronted by Enon Kawatani—who is also active in Gesu no Kiwami Otome and Genie High.
The lyrics revolve around the theme of “autumn rain,” as suggested by the title, and are crafted in a way that invites varied interpretations from each listener.
You can enjoy it by pondering the true story and emotions embedded in the words, or by overlaying the lyrics with your own experiences.
It’s a track you’ll want to savor on a long autumn night.
Because the rain dancesindigo la End
Included on the album “MOLTING AND DANCING,” released by indigo la End in January 2025, this track is a gem that delicately captures the subtle fluctuations of everyday emotions.
Chosen as the theme song for TV Asahi’s Friday Night Drama “My Cunning Ex-Girlfriend from ‘What’s So Wrong with Being Calculating?’,” it resonated with many listeners.
Its memorable blend of a melancholic atmosphere and a pop melody makes it a perfect fit for the rainy season.
It’s especially recommended for calm, rainy days when you want to slowly unwind your heart.
Umbrellananiwa danshi
A bittersweet love song by Naniwa Danshi, released as a coupling track in July 2021.
Centered on the theme of rain, it features lyrics that capture the closeness of sharing an umbrella and the stirrings of young love, paired with delicate sounds reminiscent of raindrops that resonate with the heart.
The members’ distinct vocal styles shine, complemented by a refined, captivating melody line.
On days when your heart feels like it might be drenched by the rain, this song stays by your side, gently wrapping your downcast mood and bringing quiet comfort to those long stretches of rainy days.