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.
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- 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
- Just listening to it purifies the heart... A healing song born in the Showa era.
- Recommended for couples! Reiwa-era love songs that warm the heart
- [Recommended for Teens] Songs to Listen to When Your Heart Is Tired / Songs You Want to Hear
Gently soothing a weary heart... Healing songs released in the Reiwa era (21–30)
For ten minutes, for a hundred yen feat. Moka Sato, KujiraMAISONdes
MAISONdes is a music project that weaves stories of a “six-tatami-mat apartment somewhere.” This track is a collaboration between Moka Sato and Kujira.
The theme is the small, everyday respite spent at a laundromat.
With a relaxed tempo and Moka Sato’s clear, translucent vocals, it gently eases the confusion and fatigue of growing up.
On nights when you want to step away from the busyness of daily life and reset your mind, listening to this gentle melody is sure to bring you a sense of calm.
naporiVaundy
Vaundy, whose chill sound has also gained popularity, has many fans who love his languid, melancholy-tinged tracks.
This song offers a comfortable alternative R&B flavor, and the whispered vocals combined with the minimal production create a world you can’t help but get lost in.
The lyrics, which depict a faint unease and fragility hidden within peaceful moments with a lover, are sure to resonate with many listeners.
It’s included on the album “strobo,” released in May 2020, and was featured in a commercial for Bourbon’s Alfort Mini Chocolate.
hazy spring sky (literally: “flower-clouded” sky; overcast sky during cherry blossom season)Sato Chiaki
Released as a single in April 2023, this track is a lyrical number that overlays the overcast skies unique to spring with memories that suddenly resurface.
It captures the bittersweet longing for days gone by and the gentle process of letting them go, resulting in a piece that resonates with each listener’s own memories.
It’s sentimental yet soothing.
An emotional pop tune I’d recommend as background music for nights when you want to calm your heart or moments of quiet reflection.
StepHitsuji Bungaku
Hitsujibungaku, an alternative rock band beloved for their sound that marries delicacy with power.
Opening with a quiet guitar arpeggio and unfolding into a dynamic build where emotions gradually surge, this track appears on the EP “Tonneru o Nuketara” released in October 2017.
Born at a turning point for the band, it carries a heartfelt resolve to take a step forward while embracing a sense of loss.
A self-aware recognition of their own immaturity and a longing for kindness shape an introspective world, expressed through vocalist Moeka Shiozuka’s translucent voice that stirs the listener’s emotions.
Whether you play it while relaxing at home or on a night drive, it’s sure to feel like it washes away the sediment in your heart.
Jam feat. iriSuzuki Mamiko
It’s a duet number that turns those comfortable moments spent with easygoing friends into music.
Created by Mamiko Suzuki—who also performs as a member of the rap unit chelmico—featuring singer-songwriter iri, the two artists’ natural vocals blend together beautifully.
The lyrics, which depict the everyday scenes of time spent with friends, gently loosen the listener’s heart.
The airy, jazzy sound is another highlight.
Perfect for a laid-back afternoon on your day off or as soothing BGM for a calm night.