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.
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- 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
- 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 soaking into a weary heart... Healing songs of the Reiwa era (1–10)
Sakura Clear SkiesYuuri
This song captures a new side of Yuuri.
Created as his first graduation song, it’s characterized by a beautiful sound grounded in piano and strings.
Yuuri’s emotional vocals brilliantly express gratitude toward family and friends.
Released digitally in February 2022, the song is said to have been inspired by an email from a fan.
It weaves together the many feelings that come with graduation—deepened appreciation for parents after a rebellious phase, bonds with friends, and more.
It’s a perfect track for those embarking on a new chapter or anyone wishing to convey thanks to someone special.
waxing; filling up; becoming full; growing (e.g., the moon growing fuller)Fuji Kaze
Fujii Kaze is a singer-songwriter known for his gently enveloping sound and delicate vocals.
This piece, written as the theme song for the film “If It’s April, She’ll Be Gone,” was released digitally in March 2024.
Its lyrics, which explore themes of life’s changes and growth as well as the complexity of love, are sure to resonate deeply with listeners.
Accompanied by the piano’s timbre, the melody feels as if it gently lifts the thoughts from the depths of your heart.
It’s a song I especially recommend to those who feel worn out by the busyness of everyday life.
guidelinesUru
Singer-songwriter Uru, whose clear vocals and delicate lyrics resonate with the heart.
Chosen as the theme song for Fuji TV’s Monday 9 p.m.
drama “Kazama Kimichika: Kyōjō 0,” this track was released digitally in May 2023.
It’s a song that gives you the courage to move forward without fearing failure or regret, believing in the light within yourself.
The lyrics gently speak to the importance of being attuned to others’ pain, offering comfort to those who feel worn out by daily life.
Why not spend some time facing yourself while being enveloped by Uru’s warm voice?
rainbowSuda Masaki
A pledge and wish to walk through life together are woven into singer Masaki Suda’s fifth single.
Chosen as the theme song for the 3DCG animated film STAND BY ME Doraemon 2, the track became a massive hit with over 200 million streams.
Suda’s gentle vocals illuminate the lyrics’ world, conveying deep affection for a partner.
Released in November 2020, the song’s lyrics about bonds with a loved one and its tender melody resonate with the film itself.
It’s a heartwarming piece you’ll want to listen to while imagining Suda thriving both personally and professionally.
AlgernonYorushika
Yorushika’s song “Algernon” is an impressive number featuring delicate vocals and a melody that resonates with the heart.
It was selected as the theme song for TBS’s Tuesday drama “Yugure ni, Te wo Tsunagu” and was released digitally in February 2023.
Centered on themes of growth and hope, its lyrics, which sing of the courage to face life’s trials, are truly moving.
The music video is a unique piece that combines live-action footage with clay animation themed around the cycle of life.
It’s a soothing track that gently comforts a weary heart, and I highly recommend it.