[Rainy Season Songs] Masterpieces and Rain Songs That Evoke the Rainy Season, Interpreted from Their Lyrics [2026]

wet shoesSuga Shikao

Shikao Suga “Wet Shoes”

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.

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Rain and CappuccinoYorushika

Yorushika – Rain and Cappuccino (Official Video)

A gem of a ballad perfect for the rainy season, suffused with the sound of rainfall and the aroma of a café.

It’s included on the album “Elma,” released in August 2019, and memorably portrays the fictional character Elma as she carries the pain of losing her loved one while living on with cherished memories in her heart.

It’s a pivotal track that established the worldview of Yorushika’s album “Elma,” and it beautifully depicts scenes of Visby, Sweden, which Elma visits in the story.

Recommended for those who want to empathize with the feeling of longing for someone important, or for anyone who wants to savor music gently on a rainy day.

sound of rainHoshino Gen

Gen Hoshino – Raindrop Sounds (Live at Saitama Super Arena 2017)

A gem of a pop tune by Gen Hoshino that delicately captures the feelings of a rainy day.

With a minimal yet meticulously crafted arrangement, the harmonies woven by piano, percussion, and refined guitar tones beautifully portray the moist, subdued scenery of rain.

Included on the October 2016 single “Koi,” this track captivates with an introspective tone distinct from the title song.

It’s a piece you’ll want to listen to quietly by the window during the rainy season, as you listen to the sound of the rain.

It will gently keep you company even when you’re feeling down.

hydrangeaMemai SIREN

Dizziness SIREN – Hydrangea (OFFICIAL VIDEO)

An emotional rock number that’s perfect for the rainy June monsoon season.

Released by Memai Siren in May 2019, the song became a hot topic when it was chosen as the theme for the short film “An Unending World.” Set to a fiercely passionate arrangement, it sings of the inner struggle of a heart bound by the past.

The melancholic melody and Kyoji’s powerful vocals leave a strong impression.

It’s a recommended track for those moments when you find yourself thinking about life in the rain.

rainKami ga nokoshita yume o kuu.

God Left Behind, Devouring Dreams: “Rain” Official Music Video

A fusion of J-pop and rock that sings of a bittersweet, fleeting love.

With soaring vocals and delicate lyrics, it paints an inner landscape that resonates in the rainy season.

The song reached No.

2 on the Billboard Japan Heatseekers Songs chart, has been covered by various artists, and in 2025 was featured as an insert song in the Kusatsu Onsen Tourism Association’s PR video “3650+.” Its lyrics, imbued with the resolve to look forward despite doubt and a sense of loss, and its emotionally rich performance will surely speak to anyone whose heart sways during the season of rain.

KotonohaHata Motohiro

Motohiro Hata – “Kotonoha” Music Video — Makoto Shinkai / Director’s Cut

This is a 2013 song written as an image song for the film The Garden of Words.

When it comes to Motohiro Hata, his cover of Senri Oe’s Rain is also famous, but this one is another wonderful rain-themed song.

Beyond its beautiful imagery that links with the film’s worldview, the piece is moving for its portrayal of bonds between a man and a woman and its under-the-same-sky expression that makes you feel connected to people in similar circumstances.

The message that rainy skies will always clear—that you can overcome hardships—is well worth lending an ear to.

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Rainy Moondōyō

Rainy Moon | Children's song for rainy days and the rainy season | With lyrics | Ichigo Club

This children’s song, “Amefuri Otsukisan” (The Moon in the Rain), likens the moon to a bride, and there are said to be two interpretations of its lyrics.

One is that Ujō Noguchi, who wrote the lyrics, composed it to show compassion for his wife, who rode on horseback in the rain and took two days to come to him as a bride—an interpretation that reflects the customs of the time when the song was written.

The other is that it was written about Noguchi’s daughter, who passed away at a young age—perhaps expressing a father’s feelings as he imagines his daughter reaching marrying age and becoming a bride.

Although the melody is sorrowful, just reading the lyrics alone is enough to make one’s heart ache.