[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 a Rainy Day. Special Feature on Japanese Rain Songs [2026] (41–50)
Rainy Stationhaifaisetto
If you want to sink into a bittersweet mood on a rainy day, I recommend Hi-Fi Set’s “Ame no Station.” The song was originally by Yumi Matsutoya and was included on her third album, “COBALT HOUR.” Hi-Fi Set covered it in 1977, and the chorus harmonies are beautifully done.
It has a different kind of brilliance from Matsutoya’s version.
It’s a classic that conveys the aching feeling of waiting for someone on a rain-soaked train platform, so definitely give it a listen!
[Rain Songs] Songs to listen to on rainy days. A special feature on Japanese rain songs [2026] (51–60)
SquallMatsumoto Eiko
It’s a love song written by Masaharu Fukuyama.
It sings about the joy a woman in love feels and how she is in his room.
You can almost picture a scene from a drama, like maybe she ended up staying over at the house of the guy she likes because a heavy rain suddenly started pouring.
Red Sweet PeaMatsuda Seiko
When you’re feeling down because of the rain, I’d love for you to listen to Seiko Matsuda’s “Akai Sweet Pea.” The lyrics have a fresh, innocent feel, so I’m sure it will lift your spirits.
Released in 1982 as her eighth single, it’s one of the most popular songs in Matsuda’s repertoire.
The composer, Yumi Matsutoya, went on to provide many songs to Matsuda starting with this track.
You can almost picture the two of them sitting on a station bench in the rain!
cactusPorunogurafiti
A Porno Graffitti number that depicts a couple’s relationship gradually falling apart.
In fact, it’s said that the title and lyrics were changed multiple times before release.
The two sadly reach the end without noticing the signs the lover shows here and there.
Even so, in the end the narrator realizes those feelings and their own oversights, and wishes they could start over.
The imagery in the lyrics is like rain that keeps falling, followed by the sun breaking through.
It’s not just bittersweet—it’s a song that also conveys a sense of hope.
Rain of jewelsPerfume
A coupling track from the 2017 single “TOKYO GIRL.” It was used as the commercial song for the “Ora2 × Perfume Mouth Beauty Project.” Perfume is a three-member music unit from Hiroshima Prefecture that debuted in 2002.
The song features an uptempo, evolving rhythm and a signature style with techno sounds pushed to the forefront.
I think the vocals’ impassive, almost emotion-suppressed tone matches the sound perfectly.
2000 tons of rainYamashita Tatsuro
Included on the 2005 album “SONORITE.” It was the theme song for the 2003 film “Collage of Our Life.” Originally released in 1978, it was re-recorded to be used as the film’s theme.
It’s a truly fresh and light number, brimming with his signature pop sensibility.
Weather ReportBUMP OF CHICKEN
Even this pesky rain can feel refreshing with BUMP OF CHICKEN’s melody.
This song, included on the album “COSMONAUT,” was used for the weather segment of the infotainment show “Shogeki LIVE Goody!” It expresses a desire to help those who hide their sorrow beneath umbrellas and smiles.
Rain, umbrellas, and even people’s expressions can make it hard to see what’s in their hearts, can’t they? But listening to this BUMP track can clear away those hidden sorrows a bit—like the sun that comes out after the rain.