[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.

Playlist

[Rain Songs] Songs to listen to on rainy days. A special feature on Japanese rain-themed songs [2026]
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	Through The RAINSandaime Jē Sōru Burazāzu fromu Eguzairu Toraibu		Expressing the third generation’s determination to face difficulties
2	sunshowerMahiru		Pop rock that embraces contradictory emotions
3	You and the RainyukaDD		yukaDD's drama theme song ballad
4	Rainy LaundryFIVE NEW OLD		FIVE NEW OLD’s song recommendations for rainy days
5	The moment the rain stopsHKT48		From confusion to positivity: a post-rain youth J-pop
6	Sakura SongAndrop		A springtime parting and a new departure in androp’s new song
7	Rain drunkennessjo0ji		A warm, heartfelt song inspired by a friend's heartbreak
8	rainy sceneryrokudenashi		A danceable song for good-for-nothings
9	Iroha RainSaisei		Ayasei’s lyrical enka delicately portrays reminiscences of someone who has left.
10	Rainy DaysKaida Haru		A pop song by Kaida Haru that brightens up rainy days
11	Beaten by the rainLavt		Lavt’s wistful, melancholic indie pop
12	Rain (feat. iri, Benjazzy)STUTS & ZOT on the WAVE		The atmosphere of the air after the rain, a track from STUTS’s EP
13	with raindrops still onTOMOO		TOMOO’s Rainy Day Ballad
14	Even if it rainsHinatazaka46		A bright pop tune by Hinatazaka46’s 4th generation
15	Rain andSuzuki Mamiko		Mamiko Suzuki’s solo song anime OP
16	Skin and RainLaura day romance		Quiet pop of Laura day romance
17	IN THE RAINXG		An R&B song of rain sounds and bittersweet heartbreak
18	Rainynekomata okayu		Urban pop that paints the rainy city
19	hydrangeakyanai		Poetically express a philanderer’s complex feelings through rain and flowers
20	Iris After the RainRe;IRIS		A refreshing school idol song that brightens up the rainy season
21	When the rain fillsHiguchi Ai		A moving work whose theme song for a heartrending rain resonates with the heart.
22	sharing an umbrellaSIX LOUNGE		A heartbreak song by SIX LOUNGE, with strings
23	Kiss me under the umbrellaItou Miku		Miku Ito’s wistful love pop
24	folding umbrellaWatanabe Misato		Misato Watanabe 40th Anniversary Debut Commemorative Song
25	Hydrangea Streetsupittsu		Slow-tempo songs to listen to on a rainy day
26	April Rainaiko		aiko's 30th work, a song about the pure rain of love
27	Rainy BlueTokunaga Hideaki		The poignant classic for rainy days, “Rainy Blue”
28	RAINSEKAI NO OWARI		Heartwarming music that sings of rainy scenes
29	rainbowAqua Timez		A cheerful and warm encouraging song, lyrics and music by Taishi
30	Ultramarine DaysToukyou Jihen		An impressive, fast-paced song by Tokyo Jihen
31	The Last RainYasushi Nakanishi		Yasushi Nakanishi’s classic: the poignant feelings of love and rain
32	Light Blue RainYagami Junko		Junko Yagami’s melancholic classic about heartbreak
33	rainMoritaka Chisato		The poignant charm of Chisato Moritaka’s classic song “Ame” (Rain)
34	rainPetorōruzu		A melody by PETROLZ that feels like a pleasant rain
35	sound of rainHoshino Gen		The coupling song from Gen Hoshino’s “Koi,” Scenes of Dawn
36	KotonohaHata Motohiro		Motohiro Hata’s rain song, the image song for the film
37	Ref:rainAimer		“Ref:rain” is a heartbreaking love song about romance.
38	It always begins with rain.ASKA		The masterpiece that gives hope on rainy days: “It Always Begins with Rain.”
39	umbrellaTOKIO		Lyrics by Ringo Sheena, a rock song depicting the emotions before the rain.
40	In the night sky after the rainRC sakuseshon		A rock number that blows away a rainy day
41	RainHata Motohiro		A poignant classic 'Rain' that's perfect for a rainy day
42	When it starts raining heavilyŌe Senri		Senri Oe: Diverse Musical Activities and Talent
43	The sound of winter rainFLOW		A Latin-style rock number and a hit song by FLOW
44	Osaka Rainy BluesSUPER EIGHT		A Kansai-dialect ballad from Osaka about a bittersweet love
45	Rain MelodyKinKi Kids		KinKi Kids’ iconic song that heats up a rainy day
46	Warm RainTomita Rabo		Tomita Lab’s “Atatakai Ame” is a sophisticated rain sound.
47	ENDLESS RAINX		A classic X song that portrays the bittersweet emotions of a rainy day
48	Sky Blue Townsupittsu		Spitz’s classic songs, music that resonates with the heart
49	A midsummer passing showerUtada Hikaru		Hikaru Utada’s digital single, a bittersweet song about rain
50	Rainy Stationhaifaisetto		Melancholic masterpiece at a rainy station: “Ame no Station”
51	SquallMatsumoto Eiko		Masaharu Fukuyama’s love song, a poignant story on a rainy night
52	Red Sweet PeaMatsuda Seiko		Cheer up with Seiko Matsuda’s “Red Sweet Pea.”
53	cactusPorunogurafiti		A song that portrays the end of love and the hope for renewal
54	Rain of jewelsPerfume		Characteristics of Perfume’s songs and their use in commercials
55	2000 tons of rainYamashita Tatsuro		A refreshing, pop-style movie theme song
56	Weather ReportBUMP OF CHICKEN		A BUMP OF CHICKEN classic that heals the sorrow of the rain
57	Gentleness of the rainbird		R&B songs to spend a rainy day in style
58	A million rainsclass		Class suspends activities following Tsukui’s death; their classic song 'A Million Raindrops'
59	Summer RainKobukuro		Summer Rain by Kobukuro, a heart-wrenching love song
60	No way I’m going to cry.ikimonogakari		Ikimono-gakari's movie theme song and commercial track
61	umbrella jellyfishRemioromen		A youthful romance of rain and the karakasa jellyfish
62	An unbearably sweet seasonTomita Rabo		Tomita Lab’s mature song: heartbreak and the seasons
63	cold rainBONNIE PINK		BONNIE PINK's powerful song about rain
64	After The RainKj from DRAGON ASH×Leyona		A collaboration song by D-A and Leyona
65	Cry like it’s raining.Nakamura Emi		Rain songs, tracks that make you feel positive
66	the smell of rainiri		Masterpieces to enjoy the mood of rain through music
67	Rain, then Sunshine Hallelujahyuzu		Uplifting songs to listen to on a rainy day
68	On a Rainy Dayofukōsu		A melancholy song by Kazumasa Oda of Off Course
69	LOVE RAIN ~Rain of Love~Kubota Toshinobu		The appeal of Toshinobu Kubota’s classic song “LOVE RAIN”
70	cold rainEvery Little Thing		Singing about the bittersweet feelings of a heartbreak in the cold rain.
71	passing showerIkuta Rira		Lilas Ikuta's 'Passing Shower,' a heartrending breakup song
72	Rain SongGReeeeN		GReeeeN’s rain song, a bittersweet love story
73	umbrellaKing Gnu		Umbrella of rain: the sorrow of parting embedded in King Gnu’s song
74	Over the rainflumpool		A moving song that sings of hope after the rain
75	Tokyokinoko teikoku		Rainy days, thoughts for someone I can’t meet, and Tokyo
76	cold rainMiho Karasawa		A positive song that washes away sadness
77	SquallFukuyama Masaharu		Masaharu Fukuyama’s “Squall,” a song that portrays a woman’s heartrending feelings.
78	Lost Dog and the Beat of the RainASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION		A song depicting a lost dog and the confusions of life
79	Early summer rain&TEAM		From spring to early summer, a song of unchanging love and farewell
80	rainMs. OOJA		The late-blooming songstress, Ms.OOJA’s soul-stirring songs
81	It was rainy again in Nagasaki today.Uchiyamada Hiroshi to Cool Five		A moving song depicting the rain and the town of Nagasaki
82	Rainy Day WomanMatsubara Miki		A masterpiece that depicts memories and farewells on a rainy day
83	cold rainAimer		A one-of-a-kind singing voice, a will that transcends sorrow
84	I hope it’s sunny.DREAMS COME TRUE		I hope it’s sunny; I want to go out with someone special.
85	Don’t underestimate the rain.KIRINJI		A Kirinji song that portrays the mysteries of love
86	Rain SonataMISIA		Music moistens the heart that wants to be beaten by the rain.
87	Unaffected by sudden showersNICO Touches the Walls		NARUTO theme songs are popular for their positive lyrics
88	Midsummer RainREBECCA		REBECCA “Midsummer Rain,” a classic that sings of summer rain
89	RainyROTTENGRAFFTY		A rain-themed song bursting with a sense of speed by a rock band from Kyoto
90	RainySCANDAL		SCANDAL’s classic that brightens the rainy season
91	After the rainWANIMA		A life-affirming anthem from a band hailing from Kumamoto
92	RAINYUI		A heartbroken Christmas song, bittersweet feelings in the rain
93	Wet in the rainZYYG, REV, ZARD&WANDS		Luxurious collaboration track “In the Rain”: poignant lyrics and a refreshing melody
94	I fell in loveaiko		Aiko’s bittersweet songs are healing masterpieces for the heart.
95	rainbowyuzu		Beyond the rain, a rainbow of hope can be seen.
96	TSUNAMISazan Ōrusutāzu		A classic song that sings of a bittersweet yearning for someone from the past
97	Rainy Amusement ParkSasuke		Sasuke’s bittersweet heartbreak song at a rainy amusement park
98	sharing an umbrella (romantic)Tegomasu		A bittersweet love song duo by Tegoshi and Masuda
99	In June, I write the city after the rain.Yorushika		Music that resonates with the heart, accompanying rainy scenes.
100	drizzleitō ginji		A beautiful phrase that describes a delicate drizzle
101	RainKōda Kumi		Kumi Koda’s heartbreaking song resonates with my heart.
102	It rains on my day off.Furusato Osamu		Disheartened by the rainy day off, along with music
103	Love Weather ForecastOku Hanako		Oku Hanako's lively song is refreshing even on rainy days.
104	RainsongYamazaki Masayoshi		Masayoshi Yamazaki's 'Rain Song' is a masterpiece for after the rain.
105	Ice RainKudō Shizuka		A quiet and moving song, perfect for a rainy day
106	Rainy MidosujiŌyō Fifi		Ouyang Fei Fei’s debut song, a poignant piece composed by The Ventures
107	Rainy dayHamasaki Ayumi		Ayumi Hamasaki’s poignant song about rain
108	By the time the rain lets upSuda Masaki		A masterpiece that blows away the gloom of rainy days
109	Straw DogsFujii Fumiya		Fumiya Fujii’s singing voice and lyrics overflowing with love
110	I can’t see because of the drizzle.Reimi		Longing for lost youth and moving forward
111	Taking shelter from the rainsadamasashi		Sada Masashi’s devotion to lyric writing and song
112	futureKobukuro		Kobukuro’s theme song for the film “orange.”
113	A Bouquet of Kisses in the RainImai Miki		Miki Imai’s classic song brightens a rainy day
114	It always starts with rain.ASKA		ASKA, the classic song “Hajimari wa Itsumo Ame” (It Always Rains at the Beginning)
115	Love’s Melody and Rainy SkiesAAA		A song by AAA that sings of early autumn romance.
116	RainingCocco		A profound song that expresses the feeling of being alive
117	RAINGLAY		GLAY’s debut single, the ending theme for Yamato Takeru
118	Rain followed by clear skiesMr.Children		Mr.Children songs that empathize with feelings of fatigue
119	Rain OtoRADWIMPS		RADWIMPS’s wistful love song “Amaotoko”
120	rose flowerkururi		The comforting rain song by the Kyoto band Quruli
121	evening showerSuga Shikao		Track included in Shikao Suga’s movie theme song ‘Sweet’
122	1 hourHanbaato Hanbaato		The husband-and-wife duo Humbert Humbert, singing of rain and tears
123	March of the RainFujifaburikku		Fujifabric’s eerily captivating song
124	Helpless RainNakajima Mika		A famous song that sings of Mika Nakashima’s heartrending feelings
125	rainy rainy rainy bluesSato Chiaki		Chiaki Sato’s rain song soothes the heart.
126	Longing for RainYashiro Aki		Aki Yashiro’s “Ame no Bojo” (Love in the Rain), a smash hit song
127	Sillyieiri reo		Leo Ieiri's theme song for 'For N'
128	The sound of rainMirei Touyama		A song that sings of a bittersweet love on a rainy day
129	rainbowFukuyama Masaharu		Masaharu Fukuyama’s theme song for “WATER BOYS”
130	Noctiluca on rain-soaked streetsYonezu Kenshi		Seishun to Ame, a track from Kenshi Yonezu’s album
131	sound of rainASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION		The melody of hope for the future woven by the sound of rain
132	I don’t have an umbrella.Inoue Yosui		A heart that heads toward love even without an umbrella
133	The End Of The WorldMakihara Noriyuki		Mackey’s heartbreaking rainy love song
134	What kind of good things?SMAP		Timeless songs that soothe the heart on rainy days, and the warmth of everyday life we often forget
135	Early summer rainRemioromen		Remioromen’s refreshing rainy-season song
136	umbrellaSEKAI NO OWARI		A song that portrays the pure will of an umbrella to protect someone
137	autumn rainsonā poketto		A lyrical piece that depicts the scene of autumn rain
138	You are the rain.Ōhashi Torio		A wistful ballad by Ohashi Trio
139	umbrellaMrs. GREEN APPLE		A devoted desire to protect the one you love
140	festivalsumika		An anthem that gives you the courage to take on new challenges
141	Not even defeated by sudden showersNICO Touches the Walls		NICO’s classic masterpiece depicting rain and human relationships
142	Cold RainPSYCHIC FEVER		PSYCHIC FEVER’s drama theme song: music that colors emotions
143	RainSIRUP		Rainy romance painted in mellow R&B
144	Rainy Driverimase		A relationship swaying during a drive in the rain
145	The way the autumn rain falls is endearing.indigo la End		indigo la End Autumn Rain Theme Song
146	Because the rain dancesindigo la End		The stirring theme song by indigo la End
147	Umbrellananiwa danshi		Naniwa Danshi’s bittersweet rainy love song
148	passing showerren		Ren’s song “Passing Shower,” with a delicate and profound singing voice
149	Rain and CappuccinoYorushika		Summer rain, soothing singing voice and memories
150	I’ve been waiting impatiently.Ōishi Madoka		Singing of a woman's heartrending feelings in the rainy season
151	Rainy StationMatsutōya Yumi		A famous song that sings of Nishi-Tachikawa, also chosen as the station’s departure melody.
152	rainKami ga nokoshita yume o kuu.		A heart-stirring ballad that portrays the pain of heartbreak
153	RAINTakehara Pisutoru		Moved by Takahashi Pistols' rain song
154	rainHitsuji Bungaku		An introspective, heart-soothing song by Hitsujibungaku
155	drizzleMinami Issei		The poignant feelings of Issei Minami reflected in the rain of the port town
156	Brilliant RainKing Gnu		A hopeful song by King Gnu that resonates with the heart
157	Gentle RainKoizumi Kyoko		A smash hit song that portrays Kyoko Koizumi’s earnest feelings