Soothing music that calms the heart. A beautiful singing voice that helps you relax.

An Unadorned TomorrowKumaki Anri

Anri Kumaki “An Unadorned Tomorrow” Music Video

It’s a message song that makes you think about what it means to live.

It’s a track by Anri Kumaki, a singer-songwriter from Nagano Prefecture.

Released in 2016, it was included as the lead track on the album “Kazari no Nai Ashita” (An Unadorned Tomorrow).

Her straightforward vocals are deeply moving.

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Shall we travel?kuuki koudan

Kuuki Koudan — Shall we travel?

This piece is memorable for its gentle, healing melody.

The warm female vocals of Kuuki Koudan create an atmosphere that tenderly envelops the listener.

Released in March 2010, the song celebrates the sense of liberation and freedom that comes from leaving everyday life behind and setting out on a new journey.

It captures moments of calm amid busy days and the comfort found in having nothing to do.

Chosen as the theme song for both the Enoshima Electric Railway and Taiwan’s Pingxi Line, it evokes the pleasant feeling of travel.

It’s a perfect pick for a relaxing break during work or study, or for a quiet night.

MetronomeYonezu Kenshi

Kenshi Yonezu – Metronome

This is a song by Kenshi Yonezu, a singer-songwriter also known as the Vocaloid producer Hachi.

It’s included on his 2015 album Bremen.

The warm sound is striking, and Yonezu’s vocals gently sink into your heart.

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Lucky Star of SorrowHosono Haruomi

Ichiko Aoba – Lucky Star of Sorrow (cover by Haruomi Hosono) / Аоба Ичико – Счастливая звезда печали ○ [rus sub]

This is a gentle, soothing track by Haruomi Hosono featuring twin vocals with Ichiko Aoba.

The twin-guitar arrangement also highlights the duet aspect, and it perfectly matches the mood of the song’s lyrics.

EtuprikaHakasé Tarō

Taro Hakase Etupirka [OFFICIAL]

Surely you’re familiar with the Japanese artist who has continued to create music that heals people this much, right? The piece Etuprika was also used as the ending theme for the show Jounetsu Tairiku, so many of you have probably heard it.

When you’re worn out from work or drained by relationships, find a place with beautiful stars—mountains or the sea.

Immerse yourself in the sounds amidst nature and let them wash over you.

rainAoba Ichiko

Ichiko Aoba – Rain

It’s a song whose translucent yet strong vocals and the gentle warmth of a classical guitar create a soothing comfort.

It’s calm and settles the heart.

The lyrics feel like a gentle reminder to take a step back and calmly look at what’s right in front of you.

A Gentle BallAimer

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

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.