[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! (21–30)
eeeeverydayGRe4N BOYZ
It’s an exceptionally bright, poppy cheer-up song that makes everyday housework more fun.
Created by GRe4N BOYZ, it was included as a B-side on the single “Akatsuki no Kimi ni,” released in December 2016.
Written specifically as the campaign song for Lion’s housework festival “CLeeeeaN,” this track turns routines like doing the dishes and cleaning into something positive with its lively rhythm.
The lyrics trace the flow of a week, and the depiction of curry rice on the table on Friday wonderfully heightens the excitement for the weekend.
Bob LennonUrasawa Naoki
It’s a folk-rock song that brings back nostalgic memories—like the smell of curry drifting in from somewhere on the way home at twilight.
Sung by Naoki Urasawa, a master of the manga world, it was included on his 2008 album “A Man of Half a Century.” It’s also known as a song closely tied to the 20th Century Boys film series, used as an in-story track, and its sound feels like it turns the childhood scenes and emotions within the story directly into music, making your heart swell.
Give it a listen when you want to reminisce and sink into a sentimental mood.
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.
Omelet riceEgusupurōjon
This is a song by Explosions, who shot to fame with Honnoji Incident, about the process of making omurice.
The tune is in the style of visual-kei, but since it’s singing about how to make omurice, its unique, comical feel becomes quite addictive as you listen.
3-minute ramen cookingOtsuka Ai
I really want people who aren’t good at cooking to listen to “Ramen 3-Minute Cooking.” This song is one of the tracks on Ai Otsuka’s third album, LOVE COOK, released in 2005.
It’s cute and catchy, and just listening to it perks you up.
If you play it while cooking, even if you’re not good at it, it starts to feel fun.
But hey, pouring hot water into a cup of instant ramen definitely counts as cooking, right? (lol)
Japanese rice is the best in the world.Uchikubi Gokumon Doukoukai
Known as a must-listen track for rice lovers, this song passionately sings of love for “rice,” a symbol of Japanese food culture, set to an energetic rock sound.
The lyrics feature various rice-bowl dishes and set meals, celebrating the diversity and deliciousness of Japanese rice.
Released in November 2015, it’s recognized as one of Uchikubi Gokumon Doukoukai’s signature songs and is said to have helped increase their farmer fan base.
Listening while eating rice might make it taste even better.
Be sure to check it out as a song that can make mealtime even more enjoyable.
Curry on loveLienel
A work whose lyrics fuse an appetite for curry with the exhilaration of love, leaving a powerful impact.
Its comical worldview and addictive melody linger in your ears.
Included on a double A-side single released in August 2024, it reached No.
3 on the Oricon weekly chart.
With its lively tone, it’s the kind of track that boosts your mood the moment you listen.
Why not enjoy the tantalizing premonition of love that’s as stimulating as spices?