Songs of the Rainy Season: Classic Tracks and Rain Songs That Evoke Tsuyu Through Their Lyrics
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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A Bouquet of Kisses in the RainImai Miki
When the rainy season begins, I find myself wanting to listen to Miki Imai’s “A Bouquet of Kisses in the Rain.” This song features a heartwarming melody and lyrics that illuminate special moments on rainy days.
Its soul-soothing sound brings coolness and comfort to those hot, humid days.
It also richly expresses a woman’s joyful happiness, sure to lift even the gloomiest mood.
Why not change your mood with this one song, with the sound of rain as your background music?
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?
umbrellaTOKIO
TOKIO, an idol group that launched a joint-stock company as a Johnny & Associates affiliate and continues to forge its own path, released their 39th single “Amagasa” as a double A-side with “Akireru Kurai Bokura wa Negaou.” “Amagasa” was used as the theme song for the TV drama Yasuko to Kenji.
Its lyrics paint vivid scenes of rain, perfectly coloring the June rainy season.
Arranged by Tokyo Jihen, the jazzy, stylish ensemble makes it a pop tune that pairs beautifully with rainy imagery.
Intoxicated by the Rainame no murakumo P
Ameno Murakumo-P’s “Drunk on Rain” lets even bothersome rain feel beautiful.
From the very beginning, the sparkling piano that vividly evokes a downpour grabs your heart.
Rain is something many people dislike, but it can also be seen as a force that washes things away and purifies them.
As you listen to this piece, let it rinse away your unnecessary entanglements and anxieties!
June brideZa Pīnattsu
The Peanuts are a duo from Aichi Prefecture, consisting of sisters Emi Ito (older) and Yumi Ito (younger).
They have many songs featuring beautiful two-person harmonies.
Among them, June Bride, released in 1964, is a perfect song for June with its lovely melody.
Wrapped in the festive atmosphere of a wedding, this song is sure to brighten your mood just by listening.
And if two women perform it as a duet, it will make you feel even more positive!
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wet shoesSuga Shikao
Singer-songwriter Shikao Suga captivates fans with songs that distill funk and soul sensibilities into pop.
“Wet Shoes,” included on the compilation album Sugarless—which is made up of B-sides from singles that weren’t on albums and self-covers—leaves a lasting impression with its sound featuring funky guitar.
The cool vocals and melody, coupled with the wistfulness of the lyrics, will make many listeners want to keep it on repeat.
While the tempo is relaxed, the distinctive melody makes it a fun pop tune to sing at karaoke.
It was rainy again in Nagasaki today.Uchiyamada Hiroshi to Cool Five
The musician Hiroshi Uchiyamada, who hails from Fukuoka.
The song he released jointly with the kayō group Cool Five, which he leads, is “Nagasaki wa Kyou mo Ame Datta” (“It Was Raining Again in Nagasaki Today”).
The group is from Nagasaki, and the lyrics are sprinkled with many phrases that evoke the city’s streetscape.
With its poignant depiction of a rainy scene, it’s perfect to sing at a karaoke session in June.
The chorus is especially memorable, and it’s a song you’ll want to belt out with a soulful kobushi right through to the end!