[Rain Songs] Songs to listen to on a rainy day. A special feature on rain-themed tracks.
Do you like rainy days?
Some people dislike them because you get wet and can’t go out, while others love the sound of the rain or the calm atmosphere—there are all kinds of opinions.
For many, rain also ties in with a slightly bittersweet feeling, and there are plenty of songs that use rain as a theme to sing about that sense of poignancy.
In this article, we’ll introduce lots of popular songs that are perfect for listening to on a rainy day!
While many of them are melancholy, there are also songs that sing about hope—like how the rain will stop someday—so be sure to listen to plenty of them!
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[Rain Songs] Songs to listen to on rainy days. Special Rain Song Feature (51–60)
Over the rainflumpool
flumpool’s second digital-only single, released on November 5, 2008.
A slow-tempo track with a beautiful chorus melody that sings, “Once the rain stops, a rainbow will appear, so let’s believe in our dreams and keep walking toward the future.” Perfect for when you want to feel positive.
Tokyokinoko teikoku
On rainy days, I get that inexplicable urge to call the person I can’t see, too…
There are so many songs about Tokyo that there’s even a compilation album called “Tokyo Compi.” Maybe it’s because Tokyo is a city with all kinds of people, and everyone has their own version of Tokyo.
cold rainMiho Karasawa
The sorrowful tone from the intro is very striking.
However, the lyrics are positive—it feels like they’re saying that even sorrow will be washed away by the rain, and that once this rain passes, everything will feel refreshed.
It’s a song that really makes you want to try your best and overcome things.
SquallFukuyama Masaharu
Masaharu Fukuyama’s 14th single.
Released on November 17, 1999.
A self-cover of “Squall,” which he originally provided to Eiko Matsumoto.
It’s a slow-tempo, heartrending love song that expresses the aching heart of a woman in love.
The lyrics are written from a female perspective.
[Rain Songs] Songs to listen to on rainy days. Rain song special (61–70)
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!
IN THE RAINXG
A track by XG that opens with the gentle sounds of rain and guitar, delivering a superb R&B sound that balances poignancy and freshness.
Its delicate world, layering the pain of heartbreak with the imagery of rain, is expressed through the group’s signature harmonies and deeply resonates with listeners.
Included on the mini-album “AWE” released in November 2024 and re-released as a single in April 2025, the song was also featured in a McDonald’s commercial, marking a new chapter for XG.
It’s a perfect song for June, the rainy season, tenderly reflecting the heart’s moods on wet days.
With refreshing vocals and an emotional melody, it’s sure to move anyone—and make you want to sing along.
Early summer rain&TEAM
This song by &TEAM delicately portrays an unwavering love, set against the changing seasons from late spring to early summer.
Its beautiful imagery—like falling cherry blossoms and early summer rains—truly captivates the heart.
Released on May 8, 2024, this work is their debut single heralding the beginning of a new story.
For those feeling unsettled by farewells with friends or changes in their surroundings, it’s sure to be a song that stays by your side.