[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. Special feature on Japanese rain songs [2026] (31–40)
KotonohaHata Motohiro
A rainy-day song with an intro that unmistakably feels like Motohiro Hata.
It’s a 2013 track written as an image song for the film “The Garden of Words.” Senri Oe’s cover of “Rain” is well known too, but this one is also a wonderful rain song.
The choice to write it as “Kotonoha” rather than the usual word for “words” draws you right into the mood of rain and the rainy season.
Beyond the beautiful imagery that links with the film’s worldview, the expressions about bonds between a man and a woman, and about connecting with people in similar circumstances “under the same sky,” really hit home.
The idea that rainy skies will surely clear—that we can overcome hardships—feels truly encouraging.
Ref:rainAimer
Ref:rain was the ending theme of the anime After the Rain.
The title blends “refrain,” meaning to ruminate or repeat, with “rain.” Since the anime’s story is a romance, this poignant love ballad ties in perfectly.
Aimer’s voice amplifies the sense of wistfulness as well.
It’s a gentle, soothing song you’ll want to listen to on a rainy day while watching the rain fall.
It always begins with rain.ASKA
ASKA’s “Hajimari wa Itsumo Ame” is the song that makes me feel like starting something new on a rainy day.
Released in 1991 as ASKA’s third single, it was produced as a commercial song for Matsushita Electric Industrial (now Panasonic).
With this track, ASKA won the 33rd Japan Record Award, and it has sold over 1.2 million copies in total.
The lyrics, which say that it often rains on the days he meets you, are so romantic they make you swoon.
Don’t you feel like you can start something new when you listen to this song?
umbrellaTOKIO
Listening to TOKIO’s “Amagasa” lets you savor the atmosphere just before the rain begins.
Released as TOKIO’s 39th single, “Amagasa” was written and composed by Sheena Ringo, with Tokyo Jihen handling the arrangement.
It’s a driving rock track that showcases Sheena’s distinctive flair within a pop framework.
The song was used as the theme for the NTV drama “Yasuko to Kenji.” It’s sure to give you the energy to stand up to the rain that’s on its way!
In the night sky after the rainRC sakuseshon
Even on rainy days, I want to keep my spirits up! I want to blow away the blues! That’s when I wholeheartedly recommend “Ameagari no Yozora ni.” It’s a rock number often cited as one of RC Succession’s signature songs in all kinds of settings.
The wild lyrics, Kiyoshiro’s vocals, and Reichi Nakaido’s rock ’n’ roll composition intertwine in a way that will never fade, now or ever.
It’s got that powerful energy, like the rain is just about to clear.
It’ll hype you up on a drive, and when it comes on the radio, it’s the best feeling!
[Rain Songs] Songs to Listen to on a Rainy Day. Special Feature on Japanese Rain Songs [2026] (41–50)
RainHata Motohiro
For those wistful rainy-day moods, I recommend Motohiro Hata’s “Rain”! The song was originally by Senri Oe and was a hidden favorite passed down among fans.
Hata covered it for use as the ending theme of the 2013 animated film “The Garden of Words.” His version has a distinct flavor compared to Oe’s original.
The lyrics, which sing of a heart swaying uncertainly in the rain, are perfect for a rainy day—so give it a listen!
When it starts raining heavilyŌe Senri
Senri Oe has left behind hits like “Jūnin Toiro” and “Kakkowarui Furarekata” in each era and continues to work energetically today.
As a producer, he has also provided songs for many artists, including Seiko Matsuda and Maomi Yuuki.
“Honburi ni Nattara” is a duet with Misato Watanabe.
The lyrics, which entrust the course of one’s actions to the rain—“If the rain starts coming down harder…”—showcase the full extent of Oe’s talent, earning him the nickname “the male Yuming.” There are times when you just can’t make up your mind, right? In moments like that, why not try taking a page from this song at least once?