[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 to listen to on rainy days. A special feature on Japanese rain songs [2026] (21–30)
rainbowAqua Timez
It’s the 6th single by Aqua Timez, released in 2008.
It’s included on the album “Utai Sarishi Hana.” The lyrics and composition are by Futoshi.
With its bright tone and warmly encouraging lyrics, it makes you want to start dancing from the bottom of your heart.
Ultramarine DaysToukyou Jihen
This is the debut single by Tokyo Jihen, a five-piece rock band whose return to activity was announced in 2020.
While the song is memorable for the vocals by singer-songwriter Ringo Sheena, who serves as the band’s vocalist, it also offers plenty to enjoy beyond the singing, including a hysteric-sounding guitar solo and a catchy keyboard solo in the outro.
Its intense, fast-paced feel evokes the downpour mentioned in the opening lyrics, making it a perfect number to sing at karaoke in rainy June to blow away the gloom.
[Rain Songs] Songs to listen to on rainy days. Special feature on Japanese rain songs [2026] (31–40)
The Last RainYasushi Nakanishi
A song by Yasushi Nakanishi overflowing with love for a partner who leaves despite being loved beyond measure.
It stayed on the charts as a long-running hit for years and was on the verge of becoming a million seller.
It was also used as the theme song for the program “Hitachi Ashita P-KAN Kibun!” which answered weather-related questions.
Many artists, including Koda Kumi and Acid Black Cherry, have covered it.
The lyrics, which intertwine the sadness of a breakup with the melancholy of rain, really hit home.
It’s a track you’ll want to listen to on a quietly rainy night.
Light Blue RainYagami Junko
Released on September 5, 1978, this is Junko Yagami’s fifth single.
It’s an up-tempo breakup song that vividly conjures the image of a woman standing in the rain.
Her melancholic vocals convey a sense of helplessness and heartache that deeply resonates.
rainMoritaka Chisato
Speaking of rain, this is the song that comes to mind.
Its gently soothing medium-tempo ballad style sinks in with a beautiful poignancy.
Chisato Moritaka’s clear, pure voice is so pleasant, and it fits perfectly with that moment when the long-falling rain grows quiet.
It’s a song that never fades, no matter how many years pass.
rainPetorōruzu
This is a track from Petrolz’s album “dice,” released on February 6, 2013.
Frontman Ryosuke Nagaoka’s acoustic guitar and relaxed vocals are captivating.
The melody that rides over the pleasant chords carries an atmosphere like a gentle, continuous rain.
sound of rainHoshino Gen
A coupling track to singer-songwriter Gen Hoshino’s single “Koi,” released on October 5, 2016.
It’s a slow, mellow song perfect for listening at dawn, expressing the feeling of wanting to linger a bit longer in memories even though tomorrow will come.