[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!

Playlist

[Rain Songs] Songs to listen to on a rainy day. A special feature on rain-themed tracks.
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	KotonohaHata Motohiro		Motohiro Hata’s rain song, the image song for the film
2	RAINSEKAI NO OWARI		Heartwarming music that sings of rainy scenes
3	the smell of rainiri		Masterpieces to enjoy the mood of rain through music
4	The sound of rainMirei Touyama		A song that sings of a bittersweet love on a rainy day
5	ENDLESS RAINX		A classic X song that portrays the bittersweet emotions of a rainy day
6	In the night sky after the rainRC sakuseshon		A rock number that blows away a rainy day
7	The Last RainYasushi Nakanishi		Yasushi Nakanishi’s classic: the poignant feelings of love and rain
8	Cry like it’s raining.Nakamura Emi		Rain songs, tracks that make you feel positive
9	sound of rainASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION		The melody of hope for the future woven by the sound of rain
10	RainyROTTENGRAFFTY		A rain-themed song bursting with a sense of speed by a rock band from Kyoto
11	March of the RainFujifaburikku		Fujifabric’s eerily captivating song
12	umbrellaKing Gnu		Umbrella of rain: the sorrow of parting embedded in King Gnu’s song
13	LOVE RAIN ~Rain of Love~Kubota Toshinobu		The appeal of Toshinobu Kubota’s classic song “LOVE RAIN”
14	passing showerIkuta Rira		Lilas Ikuta's 'Passing Shower,' a heartrending breakup song
15	Rain, then Sunshine Hallelujahyuzu		Uplifting songs to listen to on a rainy day
16	Rainy Stationhaifaisetto		Melancholic masterpiece at a rainy station: “Ame no Station”
17	In June, I write the city after the rain.Yorushika		Music that resonates with the heart, accompanying rainy scenes.
18	rose flowerkururi		The comforting rain song by the Kyoto band Quruli
19	cold rainAimer		A one-of-a-kind singing voice, a will that transcends sorrow
20	rainy rainy rainy bluesSato Chiaki		Chiaki Sato’s rain song soothes the heart.
21	Hydrangea Streetsupittsu		Slow-tempo songs to listen to on a rainy day
22	Rainy BlueTokunaga Hideaki		The poignant classic for rainy days, “Rainy Blue”
23	Ultramarine DaysToukyou Jihen		An impressive, fast-paced song by Tokyo Jihen
24	April Rainaiko		aiko's 30th work, a song about the pure rain of love
25	rainMoritaka Chisato		The poignant charm of Chisato Moritaka’s classic song “Ame” (Rain)
26	rainbowAqua Timez		A cheerful and warm encouraging song, lyrics and music by Taishi
27	sound of rainHoshino Gen		The coupling song from Gen Hoshino’s “Koi,” Scenes of Dawn
28	rainPetorōruzu		A melody by PETROLZ that feels like a pleasant rain
29	Ref:rainAimer		“Ref:rain” is a heartbreaking love song about romance.
30	Light Blue RainYagami Junko		Junko Yagami’s melancholic classic about heartbreak
31	It always begins with rain.ASKA		The masterpiece that gives hope on rainy days: “It Always Begins with Rain.”
32	umbrellaTOKIO		Lyrics by Ringo Sheena, a rock song depicting the emotions before the rain.
33	Osaka Rainy BluesSUPER EIGHT		A Kansai-dialect ballad from Osaka about a bittersweet love
34	When it starts raining heavilyŌe Senri		Senri Oe: Diverse Musical Activities and Talent
35	The sound of winter rainFLOW		A Latin-style rock number and a hit song by FLOW
36	Rain MelodyKinKi Kids		KinKi Kids’ iconic song that heats up a rainy day
37	Warm RainTomita Rabo		Tomita Lab’s “Atatakai Ame” is a sophisticated rain sound.
38	A midsummer passing showerUtada Hikaru		Hikaru Utada’s digital single, a bittersweet song about rain
39	SquallMatsumoto Eiko		Masaharu Fukuyama’s love song, a poignant story on a rainy night
40	Red Sweet PeaMatsuda Seiko		Cheer up with Seiko Matsuda’s “Red Sweet Pea.”
41	cactusPorunogurafiti		A song that portrays the end of love and the hope for renewal
42	Rain of jewelsPerfume		Characteristics of Perfume’s songs and their use in commercials
43	2000 tons of rainYamashita Tatsuro		A refreshing, pop-style movie theme song
44	Weather ReportBUMP OF CHICKEN		A BUMP OF CHICKEN classic that heals the sorrow of the rain
45	Gentleness of the rainbird		R&B songs to spend a rainy day in style
46	A million rainsclass		Class suspends activities following Tsukui’s death; their classic song 'A Million Raindrops'
47	Summer RainKobukuro		Summer Rain by Kobukuro, a heart-wrenching love song
48	No way I’m going to cry.ikimonogakari		Ikimono-gakari's movie theme song and commercial track
49	umbrella jellyfishRemioromen		A youthful romance of rain and the karakasa jellyfish
50	An unbearably sweet seasonTomita Rabo		Tomita Lab’s mature song: heartbreak and the seasons
51	cold rainBONNIE PINK		BONNIE PINK's powerful song about rain
52	After The RainKj from DRAGON ASH×Leyona		A collaboration song by D-A and Leyona
53	On a Rainy Dayofukōsu		A melancholy song by Kazumasa Oda of Off Course
54	Sky Blue Townsupittsu		Spitz’s classic songs, music that resonates with the heart
55	Lost Dog and the Beat of the RainASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION		A song depicting a lost dog and the confusions of life
56	Rain SongGReeeeN		GReeeeN’s rain song, a bittersweet love story
57	Over the rainflumpool		A moving song that sings of hope after the rain
58	Tokyokinoko teikoku		Rainy days, thoughts for someone I can’t meet, and Tokyo
59	cold rainMiho Karasawa		A positive song that washes away sadness
60	SquallFukuyama Masaharu		Masaharu Fukuyama’s “Squall,” a song that portrays a woman’s heartrending feelings.
61	RainHata Motohiro		A poignant classic 'Rain' that's perfect for a rainy day
62	IN THE RAINXG		An R&B song of rain sounds and bittersweet heartbreak
63	Early summer rain&TEAM		From spring to early summer, a song of unchanging love and farewell
64	rainMs. OOJA		The late-blooming songstress, Ms.OOJA’s soul-stirring songs
65	RainySCANDAL		SCANDAL’s classic that brightens the rainy season
66	It was rainy again in Nagasaki today.Uchiyamada Hiroshi to Cool Five		A moving song depicting the rain and the town of Nagasaki
67	Rainy Day WomanMatsubara Miki		A masterpiece that depicts memories and farewells on a rainy day
68	I hope it’s sunny.DREAMS COME TRUE		I hope it’s sunny; I want to go out with someone special.
69	Don’t underestimate the rain.KIRINJI		A Kirinji song that portrays the mysteries of love
70	Rain SonataMISIA		Music moistens the heart that wants to be beaten by the rain.
71	Unaffected by sudden showersNICO Touches the Walls		NARUTO theme songs are popular for their positive lyrics
72	Midsummer RainREBECCA		REBECCA “Midsummer Rain,” a classic that sings of summer rain
73	After the rainWANIMA		A life-affirming anthem from a band hailing from Kumamoto
74	RAINYUI		A heartbroken Christmas song, bittersweet feelings in the rain
75	Wet in the rainZYYG, REV, ZARD&WANDS		Luxurious collaboration track “In the Rain”: poignant lyrics and a refreshing melody
76	I fell in loveaiko		Aiko’s bittersweet songs are healing masterpieces for the heart.
77	rainbowyuzu		Beyond the rain, a rainbow of hope can be seen.
78	TSUNAMISazan Ōrusutāzu		A classic song that sings of a bittersweet yearning for someone from the past
79	Rainy Amusement ParkSasuke		Sasuke’s bittersweet heartbreak song at a rainy amusement park
80	sharing an umbrella (romantic)Tegomasu		A bittersweet love song duo by Tegoshi and Masuda
81	drizzleitō ginji		A beautiful phrase that describes a delicate drizzle
82	RainKōda Kumi		Kumi Koda’s heartbreaking song resonates with my heart.
83	It rains on my day off.Furusato Osamu		Disheartened by the rainy day off, along with music
84	Love Weather ForecastOku Hanako		Oku Hanako's lively song is refreshing even on rainy days.
85	RainsongYamazaki Masayoshi		Masayoshi Yamazaki's 'Rain Song' is a masterpiece for after the rain.
86	Ice RainKudō Shizuka		A quiet and moving song, perfect for a rainy day
87	Rainy MidosujiŌyō Fifi		Ouyang Fei Fei’s debut song, a poignant piece composed by The Ventures
88	Rainy dayHamasaki Ayumi		Ayumi Hamasaki’s poignant song about rain
89	By the time the rain lets upSuda Masaki		A masterpiece that blows away the gloom of rainy days
90	Straw DogsFujii Fumiya		Fumiya Fujii’s singing voice and lyrics overflowing with love
91	I can’t see because of the drizzle.Reimi		Longing for lost youth and moving forward
92	Taking shelter from the rainsadamasashi		Sada Masashi’s devotion to lyric writing and song
93	futureKobukuro		Kobukuro’s theme song for the film “orange.”
94	A Bouquet of Kisses in the RainImai Miki		Miki Imai’s classic song brightens a rainy day
95	autumn rainsonā poketto		A lyrical piece that depicts the scene of autumn rain
96	It always starts with rain.ASKA		ASKA, the classic song “Hajimari wa Itsumo Ame” (It Always Rains at the Beginning)
97	Rain followed by clear skiesMr.Children		Mr.Children songs that empathize with feelings of fatigue
98	Love’s Melody and Rainy SkiesAAA		A song by AAA that sings of early autumn romance.
99	RainingCocco		A profound song that expresses the feeling of being alive
100	cold rainEvery Little Thing		Singing about the bittersweet feelings of a heartbreak in the cold rain.
101	RAINGLAY		GLAY’s debut single, the ending theme for Yamato Takeru
102	Rain OtoRADWIMPS		RADWIMPS’s wistful love song “Amaotoko”
103	evening showerSuga Shikao		Track included in Shikao Suga’s movie theme song ‘Sweet’
104	1 hourHanbaato Hanbaato		The husband-and-wife duo Humbert Humbert, singing of rain and tears
105	Helpless RainNakajima Mika		A famous song that sings of Mika Nakashima’s heartrending feelings
106	Longing for RainYashiro Aki		Aki Yashiro’s “Ame no Bojo” (Love in the Rain), a smash hit song
107	Sillyieiri reo		Leo Ieiri's theme song for 'For N'
108	rainbowFukuyama Masaharu		Masaharu Fukuyama’s theme song for “WATER BOYS”
109	Noctiluca on rain-soaked streetsYonezu Kenshi		Seishun to Ame, a track from Kenshi Yonezu’s album
110	I don’t have an umbrella.Inoue Yosui		A heart that heads toward love even without an umbrella
111	The End Of The WorldMakihara Noriyuki		Mackey’s heartbreaking rainy love song
112	What kind of good things?SMAP		Timeless songs that soothe the heart on rainy days, and the warmth of everyday life we often forget
113	Early summer rainRemioromen		Remioromen’s refreshing rainy-season song
114	You are the rain.Ōhashi Torio		A wistful ballad by Ohashi Trio
115	umbrellaMrs. GREEN APPLE		A devoted desire to protect the one you love
116	umbrellaSEKAI NO OWARI		A song that portrays the pure will of an umbrella to protect someone
117	festivalsumika		An anthem that gives you the courage to take on new challenges
118	hydrangeakyanai		Poetically express a philanderer’s complex feelings through rain and flowers
119	Not even defeated by sudden showersNICO Touches the Walls		NICO’s classic masterpiece depicting rain and human relationships
120	Cold RainPSYCHIC FEVER		PSYCHIC FEVER’s drama theme song: music that colors emotions
121	Iris After the RainRe;IRIS		A refreshing school idol song that brightens up the rainy season
122	RainSIRUP		Rainy romance painted in mellow R&B
123	Because the rain dancesindigo la End		The stirring theme song by indigo la End
124	Umbrellananiwa danshi		Naniwa Danshi’s bittersweet rainy love song
125	When the rain fillsHiguchi Ai		A moving work whose theme song for a heartrending rain resonates with the heart.
126	I’ve been waiting impatiently.Ōishi Madoka		Singing of a woman's heartrending feelings in the rainy season
127	rainKami ga nokoshita yume o kuu.		A heart-stirring ballad that portrays the pain of heartbreak
128	rainHitsuji Bungaku		An introspective, heart-soothing song by Hitsujibungaku
129	Rainy Driverimase		A relationship swaying during a drive in the rain
130	The way the autumn rain falls is endearing.indigo la End		Love set to a moody, slightly suspicious-sounding accompaniment…
131	passing showerren		Ren’s song “Passing Shower,” with a delicate and profound singing voice
132	Rain and CappuccinoYorushika		Summer rain, soothing singing voice and memories
133	Rainy StationMatsutōya Yumi		A famous song that sings of Nishi-Tachikawa, also chosen as the station’s departure melody.
134	RAINTakehara Pisutoru		Moved by Takahashi Pistols' rain song
135	drizzleMinami Issei		The poignant feelings of Issei Minami reflected in the rain of the port town
136	Brilliant RainKing Gnu		A hopeful song by King Gnu that resonates with the heart
137	Gentle RainKoizumi Kyoko		A smash hit song that portrays Kyoko Koizumi’s earnest feelings