[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/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.
familySEKAI NO OWARI
It’s a moving medium-tempo ballad written as the theme song for the drama “IP: Cyber Investigation Team.” Created by SEKAI NO OWARI, it’s included on the album “scent of memory,” released in July 2021.
The lyrics resonate with the conflicts that arise precisely because family is so close, and with the awkward kindness found there.
And the curry that appears as a small detail of everyday life further enhances the song’s warm atmosphere.
Dance! Party! at the housing complex!Dohatsuten feat. Kiyosaku (MONGOL800)
This is a down-to-earth number that brings back memories of the smell of dinner drifting from some apartment at dusk in a housing complex.
It’s a collaboration between the rock band Dohatsuten and Kiyosaku from MONGOL800, included as the title track of the single “Danchi de DAN! RAN!” released in July 2013.
It served as the opening theme for the NHK General TV anime “Danchi Tomoo.” The lively back-and-forth between Masuko and Kiyosaku and the four-on-the-floor rhythm will lift your spirits just by listening.
It’s guaranteed to make you crave a steaming plate of curry rice.
Plan for the Indianization of JapanKinniku Shoujo Tai
This is a rock number that portrays a grand ambition to turn all of Japan into a foreign land, along with an obsession with curry.
It’s a song by Muscles Girl Band (Kinniku Shōjo-tai), included on the album “Neko no Tebukuro,” released in July 1989.
It became a hot topic when it was used as a commercial song for the soft drink “CHEERIO.” The uniquely undulating guitar riff and vocalist Kenji Otsuki’s conversational singing style are addictive.
It’s a rich, intense track that seems to waft a spicy aroma just by listening.
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.
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.
[Rice Songs] A selection of tracks featuring food in the lyrics! (21–30)
NO CURRY NO LIFEKapurikōn
This is a unique number by Capricorn, the zodiac unit from The Idolmaster Million Live!, that likens the addiction of love to the kick of spices.
The vocals woven by Shiina Natsukawa as Anna Mochizuki, Tachibana Yamaguchi as Rio Momose, and Ibuki Kido as Kana Yabuki blend sweetness and spiciness to perfection.
Included on the album THE IDOLM@STER LIVE THE@TER FORWARD 01 Sunshine Rhythm, released in December 2016.
How about savoring it as background music while cooking?