[Rain Songs] Songs to listen to on rainy days. A special feature on Japanese rain-themed songs [2026]

Through The RAINNEW!Sandaime Jē Sōru Burazāzu fromu Eguzairu Toraibu

‘Through The RAIN’ Official Music Video / Sandaime J SOUL BROTHERS

Sandaime J SOUL BROTHERS, who continue to lead Japan’s music scene with stylish dance performances and sweet looks, are back with this track, released digitally in February 2026 as the lead song for their mini-album “ONE,” set for release in March 2026.

It’s an energetic number where contemporary R&B textures and tight beats resonate pleasantly.

While likening doubt and anxiety to cold rain, the song conveys a firm resolve to move forward by choosing not to open an umbrella, instead taking the rain head-on.

The positive message of pushing through challenges rather than avoiding them, paired with their lustrous vocals, strikes deeply.

It’s a song you’ll want to play on dreary, rainy commutes to work or school, when you need to rally yourself and take a strong step forward.

sunshowerNEW!Mahiru

Sunshower

There are times when your heart wavers, like raindrops falling from a clear sky under a mysterious sky.

This song is a pop-rock number that affirms the will to move forward while holding contradictory emotions.

It carries a positive message that turns anxiety and failure into something valuable and says you can start over as many times as you need.

Singer-songwriter Mahiru, who has been growing her following through social media, released this as her second major-label single in April 2026.

Her previous single, “Hyakunichisou,” was chosen as the theme song for the drama “Sukui, Sukuware.” It’s a pep song for those feeling a bit anxious about new challenges or discouraged by days that don’t go as planned.

The driving, exhilarating sound will gently give you a push forward.

You and the RainNEW!yukaDD

yukaDD “Kimi to Ame” Music Video / Theme song for the MBS drama film “I Wish You Weren’t the One”

A track by female singer yukaDD that tenderly sings in step with the drama’s delicate emotional arc.

Released as a single in January 2026, it was created as the theme song for the MBS drama film “I Wish You Weren’t the One.” The characters’ feelings—drawn to one another while struggling with an ineffable sense of distance—are exquisitely captured in vocals that are both powerful and ephemeral.

It’s an emotional, mid-tempo ballad rooted in J-pop, conveying a poignant sadness with a steadfast inner strength.

This is a song you’ll want to hear on rainy days, when you’re troubled about your relationship with someone you love or feeling disheartened by the emotional distance between you.

Its straightforward vocals will gently and softly stay close to your tangled, tender heart.

Rainy LaundryNEW!FIVE NEW OLD

Rainy Laundry

A perfect rainy-day track by FIVE NEW OLD—known for their pop sound that adds color to everyday moments and for handling themes like the anime HIGH CARD.

Included on their album Feel, released in March 2026, this song delicately paints, in English lyrics, scenes soaked in rain and the lingering presence of someone who’s gone.

The arrangement is outstanding, shifting from trap-like beats in the first half to a live-sounding drum’n’bass in the latter, revealing a new side of the band.

Turning even the dreary sound of rain into a pleasant rhythm, this piece is recommended for those who want to quietly watch the raindrops at home and savor unhurried time to themselves.

The moment the rain stopsNEW!HKT48

Amegaagaru Sonotoki

This song portrays the process of revisiting the small doubts and anxieties that arise in one’s heart and gradually shifting toward a more positive mindset.

It’s a youthful J-POP track brimming with transparency, expressing the clear atmosphere after the rain and the momentary clearing of the heart.

Included as a coupling track on the regular edition of HKT48’s single “Short-Sleeved Angel,” released in July 2025, its small-ensemble vocals convey delicate emotional fluctuations with greater richness.

While songs about rain may evoke a quiet, somber image, this piece gently stays close to melancholy feelings and is perfect for those who want to clear away their muddled hearts.

Why not listen as the raindrops tapping on your window cease and you watch the sky gradually brighten?

Sakura SongNEW!Androp

Sakura Song

androp is a four-piece rock band highly acclaimed internationally for their spatial productions that incorporate visuals and artwork.

Released as an advance digital single in April 2026, this work precedes the album “imperfect,” which is slated to include ten tracks.

While carrying the sorrow of spring farewells and new departures, it’s imbued with a strong will to move toward a future where we can laugh together again.

Takahito Uchisawa’s warm melodies and the band’s lyrical sound gently wrap around the heart.

It’s a medium-tempo number for those who, on days when spring rain falls like scattered cherry blossoms, feel both anxiety and anticipation about new environments.

Together with the soft sound of the rain, it gently nudges you to take a step into the future.

Rain drunkennessNEW!jo0ji

jo0ji “Rain Drunk” Music Video

Prompted by a friend’s heartbreak, this song is a comforting number featuring a warm vocal and a somewhat nostalgic sound.

It’s a work released in November 2025 by singer-songwriter jo0ji, who grew up by the seaside in Tottori.

Unveiled after the July 2025 album “Aeka,” its music video was selected as a recommended track by a dedicated music channel in January 2026.

Featuring the saxophonist from a band the artist had admired since the age of five, the recording captures the raw energy of live, improvisational performance.

Its forward-looking theme—seeking light while carrying regret and pain—gently accompanies hearts gazing at a melancholy rainy sky.

It’s a perfect recommendation for a rainy day when you want to unwind slowly to the quiet sound of rain.