[Rainy Season Songs] Masterpieces and Rain Songs That Evoke the Rainy Season, Interpreted from Their Lyrics [2026]
The rainy season brings days of continuous rain.
You might feel stressed from not being able to go out, or a bit down in the damp atmosphere, but it’s also a time to enjoy the unique, softly saturated air and a leisurely stay-at-home vibe that you can only experience now.
In this article, we introduce songs about rain that let you soak in the mood of the rainy season.
Alongside classic rain anthems, we’ve intentionally picked tracks that include pinpoint words like “June” and “hydrangea.” Here’s hoping you find the perfect rainy-season song to match your taste.
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innocent worldMr.Children
Some of you might even say it’s a go-to at karaoke! It’s one of the signature songs by the beloved rock band Mr.
Children, released as a single in 1994.
Chosen for a Coca-Cola commercial, it also won the Japan Record Award that same year.
The lyrics, which embody a strong will—“Even if I get drenched by the rain, I’ll keep moving toward my dreams”—have encouraged countless listeners.
It’s a powerful message song that gives you the strength to face tomorrow and stirs the soul.
The Last RainKōda Kumi
Singer Kumi Koda, who pioneered a one-of-a-kind “sexy-cool” style and is counted as one of the songstresses of the Heisei era.
“Saigo no Ame,” included as the B-side to her 9th single “Gentle Words,” is known as a cover of Yasushi Nakanishi’s long-running hit.
The sentimental lyrics depicting heartbreak may reveal a different landscape when sung from a woman’s perspective.
As a famous song that almost everyone has heard at least once, it’s a sure-fire ballad to get the crowd going at karaoke during the rainy season—just like its title suggests.
Rainy MidosujiŌyō Fifi
This song was the debut single of Fifi Ouyang (Fei Fei Ouyang), released in 1971, and it was composed by The Ventures, who sparked the electric guitar boom among Japanese youth.
Speaking of Ventures compositions, Yuko Nagisa’s “Kyoto Bojo” is also famous.
The lyrics are heartrending: on a rainy night, a woman, without even an umbrella, wanders up and down Osaka’s main street, Midosuji, from Kita to Minami, searching for her lover.
Through Fifi Ouyang’s dynamic vocals, you can sense the resolve of a woman determined to face forward and live strongly from now on.
Love’s Melody and Rainy SkiesAAA
An emotional love ballad by AAA that overlays aching feelings with a rainy sky.
It delicately portrays the frustration of wanting to honestly say “I love you,” yet being unable to put it into words for fear of the outcome.
Released in September 2013, the song was also included on the original album Eighth Wonder and became a major hit, peaking at No.
3 on the Oricon weekly chart.
It’s the perfect track for those spending a rainy day alone in their room, their thoughts turning to someone special.
While feeling unsure at the start of love, it will resonate with everyone who wishes to cherish and nurture their feelings for that person.
RainKōda Kumi
A timeless song that seeps into the heart, perfect for listening during the long, rainy tsuyu season.
Its poignant lyrics and melody meld with the sound of the rain, drawing you in before you know it.
Kumi Koda’s crystal-clear vocals and the gentle resonance of the acoustic guitar soothe the heart like raindrops sliding down a windowpane.
An ideal track for those moments when you want music to ease the loneliness of a rainy day.
As time flows quietly, why not take your time with “Rain” and savor the subtle shifts of emotion?
[Rainy Season Songs] Masterpieces that evoke the rainy season read through their lyrics & rain songs [2026] (41–50)
Hydrangea KaleidoscopeFlower
Hydrangeas, which bloom with beautiful blue and pink flowers during the rainy season, appear in the title of Flower’s “Hydrangea Kaleidoscope.” It was included as the B-side to JUJU’s 2016 cover song “Yasashisa de Afureru You ni.” Like hydrangeas made up of many small blossoms layered together, this love-filled track expresses the wish for the couple to keep layering memories together forever.
Listening to it might just make you want to see your lover, even in the rain.
Rain MelodyKinKi Kids
This is a KinKi Kids ballad adorned with delicate expressions that seem to reflect emotions in each raindrop.
Released in October 1999 as a double A-side single, the song blends a wistful melody line with mature vocals to stunning effect, topping the Oricon weekly chart for two consecutive weeks.
It’s a track you’ll want to listen to quietly during the rainy season, watching the rain flow past your window.
For those carrying the pain and loneliness of heartbreak, it will gently stay by your side.