[Rice Songs] A selection of tracks where food appears in the lyrics!
There are songs created around all sorts of themes—love, life, youth—but in fact, there are also plenty that focus on food.
And even within “food,” the approaches vary widely: from humorous tracks that simply sing about a favorite dish, to moving pieces that portray both personal stories and emotions tied to food.
In this article, we’ve gathered songs whose lyrics feature food.
As you read the lyrics, take your time listening—and try uncovering the hidden “underlying themes” tucked beneath the surface theme of “food.”
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[Rice Songs] A selection of tracks featuring food in the lyrics! (1–10)
Yummy! BentoET-KING
This is a song that warmly expresses gratitude to family in friendly Kansai dialect, playfully personifying the contents of a bento.
Side dishes like mentaiko and fried chicken are cast as princes and princesses, and the feelings of thanks toward the family who make delicious meals are sung in straightforward words.
Included on the album “SOUL LAUNDRY,” the song was released in June 2008.
It’s a family-friendly work featuring ET-KING’s signature approachable hip-hop sound and humor-filled Kansai dialect.
curry & riceshaitoopu
A song by Shytoop woven around the familiar theme of curry.
It’s filled with delicate emotions where memories of an ex-lover overlap with an unforgettable flavor.
Included on the album “Hors d’oeuvre,” the track was released digitally in January 2024.
The lyrics carefully depict the small joys and pains found in everyday life, and So Sasaki’s gentle voice resonates deeply.
It’s a song we especially hope those who’ve experienced the end of love or who carry precious memories will listen to—you’re sure to find moments that speak to you.
Breakfast SongTeshima Aoi
This is a song released as an insert track for Studio Ghibli’s From Up on Poppy Hill, notable for Aoi Teshima’s warm, gentle vocals.
The lyrics, crafted by Hiroko Taniyama and Goro Miyazaki, tenderly depict the warmth of a day beginning with the morning light and the love for family.
Set to soft piano and acoustic guitar, Aoi Teshima’s translucent voice resonates comfortably.
Released in July 2011, the piece became an important work that cemented the connection between Aoi Teshima and Studio Ghibli.
It’s a perfect song for a calm morning.
[Rice/Supper Songs] A selection of tracks featuring food in the lyrics! (11–20)
Let’s eat stew together.wacci
A song themed around stew that created a huge buzz on social media and YouTube.
Its lyrics depict a chilly night spent sharing stew with a lover—so warm and deeply moving.
Combined with Wacci’s Hashiguchi’s gentle vocals, the track became a touching piece, released in August 2016 and featured in a House Foods commercial.
Picture yourself gathered around the table with family or a partner as you listen, and you’re sure to enjoy it even more.
3636aimyon
This is a love song that shines with Aimyon’s unique perspective, sparked by the passcode of a delivery locker.
Included on her 2022 album “Falling into My Eyes Record,” the song is based on her real experience of being unable to open a delivery locker and portrays the end of a romance and a sense of emotional confinement.
The distinctive rhythm and melody arranged by Sunday Kamide will stick in your head after just one listen.
Immerse yourself in it while imagining the taste of curry.
Pork Thunderyukopi
Characterized by humor-filled lyrics and a brisk rhythm, this much-talked-about track surpassed one million plays just two days after its release.
With lyrics brimming with love for food—like manjū, dango, and mochi—it conveys the joy of finding small happiness in everyday life.
Fully expressing Yukopi’s distinctive worldview, the song has captivated many listeners since its November 2023 release with its addictive sound that blends elements of electropop and dance music.
It’s the perfect track to play with friends or family when you want to lift your spirits.
strawaiko
It’s a warm song that depicts an ordinary breakfast with a loved one.
The wish for the other person’s happiness is expressed through a unique perspective—the color of the straw placed in the breakfast drink—showcasing aiko’s characteristically delicate sensibility.
While honestly portraying the anxieties and conflicts that grow as the relationship deepens, it still conveys unwavering love through a refreshing melody.
Released in May 2018, the track was chosen as the theme song for TBS’s information/variety program “King’s Brunch” and was also included on the album “Wet Sandal Summer Beginnings” released the same year.
It’s a recommended listen not only for those who share breakfast with someone special, but also for anyone who dreams of such moments.