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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.

Gently soothing a weary heart... Healing songs released in the Reiwa era (21–30)

pen pal correspondenceimase×Matsutōya Yumi

[imase × Yumi Matsutoya] Correspondence (Music Video)
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.

marble latteRin Oto

marble latte – Rin音 (Official Music Video)
marble latteRin Oto

You know how the cold winter air can make your heart feel just a little tense? This is a track by Rin-ne that gently accompanies the everyday life of university students.

The song has a comforting warmth—like a hot drink soaking into your heart—that lets you take a deep breath and relax.

It likens the blending of a latte to emotions, and the choice of words is truly lovely.

Released in December 2023, its rounded keyboard tones and gentle beat are perfect for studying in a café or taking a walk on a nighttime street.

Tokyo FlashVaundy

Tokyo Flash / Vaundy: Music Video
Tokyo FlashVaundy

Vaundy, known for his highly original music, has earned strong support.

The first track he released digitally, in November 2019, is this urban, mellow number.

Its stylish sound blended with a comfortable groove makes you feel your heart grow lighter just by listening.

Looking at the lyrics, they depict superficial conversations and fleeting relationships, skillfully reflecting both the light and shadow of Tokyo’s glittering nights.

The song was also used as incidental music in ABEMA’s show “Koisuru ♥ Shuumatsu Homestay” and is included on his first album, “strobo.” It’s a track that stays by your side at the end of the day, when you want to sink into a slightly sentimental mood and let your thoughts wander.

It Ain’t OverFuji Kaze

Singer-songwriter Fujii Kaze, who blends a wide range of musical genres with his own distinctive sensibility and performs on the world stage.

Among the tracks on his album “Prema,” released in September 2025 and selling 192,000 copies in its first week, this one in particular evokes a quietly profound emotion.

It is a ballad with a soothing, undulating groove, suffused with the warmth of soul and gospel that seeps deep into the heart.

While gently accompanying the sense of loss that comes with losing someone precious, the lyrical world whispers a conviction that “this is not the end,” like a prayer.

Coupled with the saxophone—played by Fujii himself—this song makes you feel your heart softly uncoil as you listen.

It’s the perfect number for nights when you want to step away from the hustle and immerse yourself in time that’s just your own.

That’s enough already.Fuji Kaze

Fujii Kaze – Mo-Eh-Wa (Official Video)
That's enough already.Fuji Kaze

Singer-songwriter Fujii Kaze, who had been posting piano performance videos since childhood and drawing attention for his exceptional technique.

Released in December 2019, this track later became a core piece of his debut album, HELP EVER HURT NEVER.

It features a sound defined by a minimalist, hip-hop-influenced beat interwoven with gospel-style choruses.

The lyrics, which step away from entanglements like competition and the desire for approval to free the self, gently resonate with hearts weary of the daily clamor.

Rather than resignation, it’s a song that offers a positive sense of release, embracing everything and moving forward.