[Instagram] Songs that create an emotional vibe for Reels.

Streetlights and an apartmentTetsukaze Tōkyō

Tekkaze Tokyo “Streetlights and Apartments” Official Music Video

The four-piece band Tetsukaze Tokyo from Sendai is known for songs with a deeply emotional atmosphere that resonate with the heart.

Their lyrics delicately depict nostalgia for the past and feelings of loneliness, striking a chord with listeners.

This track, included on their first EP “Nokosu,” released in November 2021, became a viral hit on TikTok, and its music video has surpassed 500,000 views.

With relatable lyrics and an energetic sound, they’re gaining strong support, especially among younger audiences.

Capturing the bittersweetness found in everyday life and reflections on time gone by, the song is perfect for Instagram Reels when you want to create an emo vibe.

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HANA / Blue Jeans -Music Video-

HANA is a girl group that was formed through an audition program and topped the Billboard JAPAN Hot 100 with their debut song, “ROSE.” If you keep an eye on social media in Japan, you’ve probably come across their activities at least once.

Among their releases, we especially recommend their second single.

This track is the group’s first mid-tempo ballad, overlaying the feeling of love onto a pair of well-worn jeans and singing about wavering emotions like insecurity and the anxiety of nights spent apart.

Its bittersweet yet gentle melody is perfect for reels featuring night views or quiet moments in a café.

The group has also collaborated with the casual brand DIESEL, making it a great fit for fashion-related posts as well.

ObsessedAyumu Imazu

Ayumu Imazu – Obsessed [Music Video]

This piece portrays the narrator’s confusion about how easily they fall in love and the unstoppable feelings they have for the other person.

The protagonist’s emotions—getting swept up in a very short time—are expressed over a chill, pop-tinged sound.

Despite being written entirely in English, its cute Japanese translation became a hot topic, drawing a flood of empathy for its down-to-earth depiction of love.

Released in January 2024, it gained attention across Asia—not just in Japan—after a demo was posted on TikTok and top Korean idols, including SEVENTEEN, shared dance videos.

It’s perfect for capturing that sweet-and-sour feeling of love or for reels that compile memories with someone special.

PremaFuji Kaze

Fujii Kaze – Prema [Official video]

The title track of the album Prema, released in September 2025, is a song that epitomizes the third studio album, which was made entirely with English lyrics.

The title means “supreme love” in Sanskrit.

It carries themes of awakening to inner love and the rebirth of the soul.

Producer 250 from South Korea, known for his work with NewJeans, among others, took part, resulting in a sophisticated sound that fuses R&B and pop.

The music video was released on the same day as the album and drew attention as a work that marks a new frontier for Fujii Kaze.

It’s the perfect song for moments when you want to reflect inward or need the courage to take a new step forward.

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RADWIMPS – The Answer [Official Music Video]

This work, which portrays the courage to face questions without definitive answers, is an anthem of encouragement dedicated to everyone standing at a crossroads in life.

It is included on RADWIMPS’ 2018 album “ANTI ANTI GENERATION” and was written specifically for NHK’s “RADWIMPS 18 Festival.” Unlike the solvable problems we learn at school, the song emphasizes the importance of discovering your own answers on the path ahead.

A beautiful piano-centered arrangement intertwines with vocalist Yojiro Noda’s gentle voice, quietly supporting those attending graduation ceremonies or embarking on new beginnings.

It is a song we especially hope will be heard by those parting from friends or feeling anxious about the future.

JANE DOEYonezu Kenshi, Utada Hikaru

Kenshi Yonezu, Hikaru Utada – JANE DOE

Created as the ending theme for the film “Chainsaw Man: Reze Arc,” this song is characterized by a poetic worldview that symbolically depicts yearning and pain.

A first-time collaboration between two of Japan’s leading singer-songwriters, Kenshi Yonezu and Hikaru Utada, it intertwines translucent vocals with a melancholic melody, imbued with deep emotion centered on memory and loss.

Released in tandem with the film’s premiere in September 2025, it drew attention as a double A-side single alongside the main theme, “IRIS OUT.” Expressing the resolve to move forward even while carrying fragility and hurt, this piece is perfect for posts made in sentimental moments or when thinking of someone dear.

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Natori – Fragrant Olive

This track is the memorable debut piece that Natori composed on a smartphone when they had just started writing music.

It was digitally released in August 2023, but even at the demo stage it drew over 1.3 million plays, leading to a long-awaited remake.

A jazzy chord progression intertwines with a brisk arrangement, and the whispery vocals melt into it in a way that invites each listener’s own interpretation.

Fragmented lyrics that evoke autumn nights are scattered throughout, stirring a sense of nostalgia and a touch of wistfulness.

Why not take your time reading the lyrics and discover your own meaning?