Gently soaking into a weary heart... Healing songs released in the Reiwa era
When you’re busy every day with school or work, it can wear you down both physically and mentally.
It’s said that people accumulate stress even when they’re having fun, and if you don’t release it properly, it can lead to feeling unwell.
Belting it out at karaoke or working up a sweat through sports are great options, but some of you may find it hard to make time when your schedule is packed.
So this time, we’re introducing soothing songs released in the Reiwa era.
They’re recommended for when you’re tired or feeling hurt, so be sure to check them out.
- Healing songs from the Heisei era that soothe daily fatigue and stress
- When you want to immerse yourself in music alone! Tear-jerker songs released in the Reiwa era
- Guaranteed to move your emotions! Emo songs released in the Reiwa era
- Songs that heal a tired heart. A collection of timeless tracks that bring peace to the soul.
- [For those doing their best] A comforting song to listen to when you're tired of life
- A soothing song. A heart-calming tune you’ll want to listen to when you’re tired or feeling down.
- [When You Need a Break] A Song for the Weary: Music That Heals the Heart
- [Highly Relaxing Songs] Recommended Classics for Stress Relief & Fatigue Recovery, Calming Tracks
- Just listening to it gives me chills! A moving song released in the Reiwa era
- Even for those not confident in their singing! Easy-to-sing karaoke songs released in the Reiwa era
- Recommended for couples! Reiwa-era love songs that warm the heart
- Just listening to it purifies the heart... A healing song born in the Showa era.
- [Recommended for Teens] Songs to Listen to When Your Heart Is Tired / Songs You Want to Hear
Gently soaking into a tired heart… Healing songs from the Reiwa era (11–20)
It’s love, right?wacci
Wacci is a five-member pop-rock band known for warm melodies and delicate vocals.
Written as an insert song for the TV drama “The Grand Family,” this track was released digitally in April 2022 and later included in their 11th single “Koi Daro/Bokura no Ippo” in June of the same year.
The lyrics, which depict a heart swaying between low self-esteem and deep love for another, likely resonated with many listeners.
Its straightforward expression of feelings for a loved one may encourage those who want to be honest with their emotions.
An emotional love song, it won the Excellence Award at the 64th Japan Record Awards.
Gokusai | I G L (S)ROTH BART BARON
ROTH BART BARON’s music is characterized by a sound that is both fantastical and powerful.
Released in September 2020 as a lead single from the album “Gokusai-shiki no Shukusai” (A Festival of Vivid Colors), this track draws on indie rock and folk while making striking use of synthesizers and electronics.
Its lyrical message about the importance of protecting one’s own story pairs with grand, colorful arrangements that resonate deeply with listeners.
It’s a song to play when the busyness of everyday life makes you feel like you’re losing yourself.
To new loversback number
Back number’s songs, known for their realistic lyrics that resonate with younger generations and their catchy melodies, have earned widespread popularity.
Written as the theme song for Fuji TV’s Monday 9 p.m.
drama “Umi no Hajimari” (The Beginning of the Sea), this piece is a poignant track that focuses on breakups with past lovers and relationships with current partners.
The lyrics, which depict the protagonist’s inner world and emotions, portray the process of facing oneself and growing, inviting many listeners to reflect on their own youth and love.
Released in July 2024, the song is an emotional number that offers comfort to those struggling with romance and human relationships.
What do you want to become?Rozarīna
This is a song I want you to listen to when you suddenly feel like you’re losing yourself in the rush of everyday life.
Singer-songwriter Rozarina, whose name comes from a soothing herb, created this track from the struggles she faced during an extremely busy time.
It’s included on her first album, INNER UNIVERSE, released in January 2020.
Although it was initially slated to be left off the album, it made the cut thanks to her strong wishes—a passionate backstory.
On nights when you’re worn out from trying too hard for someone else, this song will gently stay by your side.
Something like a miracleKamishiraishi Mone
It’s a sweeping ballad that quietly reminds us how precious those ordinary, everyday moments really are.
Written as the theme song for the anime film “Peleliu: Guernica of Paradise,” set to be released in December 2025, this track is performed by Mone Kamishiraishi and was released in November 2025.
The lyrics were penned by Kiyosaku of MONGOL800, and together with a melody by Kazuyo Suzuki, they convey the passing of the baton of life and the sanctity of living.
This work helps us realize that the everyday is itself a miracle.
Why not listen to it carefully on a night when you want to calm your heart?
pen pal correspondenceimase×Matsutōya Yumi
This is a cross-generational collaborative song created as part of the 60th anniversary project for audio equipment maker BOSE.
Next-generation artist imase and Japanese music legend Yumi Matsutoya completed the track in a relay format, like exchanging letters.
Released in May 2025, it features a modern yet nostalgic sound that fuses bossa nova rhythms with string tones.
Listening to it reaffirms the warmth of analog communication that stands out precisely in this age of social media.
Gently soothing a weary heart... Healing songs released in the Reiwa era (21–30)
“It’s fine for now.” ft. KAFUMIMI
When your heart is tired and you don’t want to try anymore… this is what I want you to listen to on nights like that.
It’s a song by MIMI, a Vocaloid producer known for a tender, compassionate musicality, released in December 2022.
With a beautiful piano melody and a warm vocal that feels close by, it gently eases the tension in your heart.
Many listeners will surely find solace in its message, which wholly affirms the fear of dawn and the tendency to put on a brave face.
In just about two and a half minutes, it’s filled with a kindness that softly embraces you just as you are.