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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 soaking into a tired heart... Healing songs of the Reiwa era (41–50)

An unfinished love song I’ve been working on foreverHata Motohiro

Motohiro Hata “An Always-Unfinished Love Song” Music Video
An unfinished love song I've been working on foreverHata Motohiro

Hata Motohiro’s warm, tender voice weaves together feelings for someone precious.

This gem of a ballad delicately portrays a love that deepens with time, expressing ever-changing shades of affection through its poignant melody.

Released as the theme song for the film “A Love Letter on the 35th Year,” it was distributed digitally in February 2025, followed by a limited-edition CD single with Blu-ray in March.

The bonus video content, including three tracks such as the live performance “Raspberry Lover,” is also compelling.

It’s a song best enjoyed during calm moments—on a quiet walk home from work, or on a peaceful day spent thinking of someone dear.

Gently soaking into a weary heart… Healing songs released in the Reiwa era (51–60)

When it shinesHitsuji Bungaku

Hitsujibungaku – When It Shines (Official Music Video) [TV Anime “The Heike Story” Opening Theme]
When it shinesHitsuji Bungaku

Life and death, light and darkness, eternity and impermanence.

By portraying opposing worlds, this song by Hitsujibungaku brings out the beauty of life.

It features a powerful message that resonates with those who are on the verge of losing hope, along with a gently enveloping sound.

Released digitally in January 2022, it was written as the opening theme for the TV anime The Heike Story.

It stands beside those who strive to look forward even in suffering or who are searching for the meaning of life, softly speaking to the dignity of never giving up.

gardenFuji Kaze

Fujii Kaze – Garden (Not a MV)
gardenFuji Kaze

This song beautifully depicts the changing of the seasons.

It’s a track included on Fujii Kaze’s album “LOVE ALL SERVE ALL,” released in March 2022, and it was also featured in NatureLab’s “Laundrin’” TV commercial.

Characterized by a gentle, gospel-like atmosphere, it sings about the impermanence of life and the importance of human connection.

The music video, filmed at ACAO FOREST in Atami, Shizuoka, perfectly matches the song’s soothing vibe.

It’s an ideal track for times when your heart feels weary or when you want to find calm.

Give it a listen and let it bring kindness and peace to your heart.

A Gentle BallAimer

Aimer “Gentle Ball” Lyrics/English/Indonesian | NHK “Minna no Uta” | 25th single “SCOPE”
A Gentle BallAimer

Set to the strains of a dreamlike waltz, a mysterious tale unfolds on the stage of a nighttime ball.

Aimer’s husky, lustrous voice gracefully paints a fantastical scene bathed in moonlight.

The feelings of a girl who keeps dancing within the fleeting hours of the night, searching for faint memories and traces of the past, will resonate deeply with us as adults.

This piece is included on the single “SCOPE,” released in February 2025, and was newly written for NHK’s “Minna no Uta” broadcasts for February and March.

It’s a song you’ll want to savor at the close of the day, in a quiet room—one that will gently accompany and soothe a heart tired from work.

In conclusion

How was it? This time, we introduced healing songs released in the Reiwa era. Every track is filled with kindness and warmth that truly resonates in the heart, isn’t it? They’re perfect not only for when you want to soothe yourself, but also as a gift for family and friends!