[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)
Oops! Cha! CurryKukkingu-bu Mini Pati (Sakura Gakuin)
An irresistibly cute, high-energy idol pop song that casts a spell with appetite-stimulating spices.
It’s a track by Mini-Patissier, the Cooking Club unit of Sakura Gakuin, included on the limited edition of the single “Ganbare!!” released in October 2013.
Written and composed by Mikito-P, known as a Vocaloid producer, this piece features an Indian-style, brisk melody punctuated by lively calls—an addictive combination you won’t forget after a single listen.
Put it on as BGM while making curry, and your dish might turn out spicier than usual.
Maru-chan’s Shizuoka OndoPiēru Taki
It’s a lively ondō packed with the charms of Shizuoka that will make you want to start dancing.
Sung by Pierre Taki of Denki Groove, it’s included on the single “Maru-chan no Shizuoka Ondo,” released in July 2013.
With lyrics by Momoko Sakura, music by Haruomi Hosono, and arrangement by Keigo Oyamada, this piece is a fun collaboration that ties in with the anime Chibi Maruko-chan as a PR song for Shizuoka City.
The lyrics even feature Shizuoka specialty “motsu curry.” It’s perfect for when you want to relax.
aonori (green laver seaweed)Buriifu & Torankusu
Brief & Trunks are a folk duo who comically capture everyday life within a five-meter radius.
This is one of their early signature songs, released as a single in 1998, which caught fire in popularity through cable radio.
The lyrics depict the bittersweet inner struggle of a man who just can’t bring himself to point out the green powder stuck to his beloved girlfriend’s front teeth.
And in the latter half, there’s a scene where, during their date, a curry-rice smell wafts from her mouth.
The track is also included on the album “The Greatest Harmony Since the War.”
The Shocking Soup of Virgin Mary: The Magnificent DesireMakita Supōtsu presents Fly or Die
This is a song that makes you laugh at the unexpected gap between a decadent visual-kei worldview and the homely theme of curry! It’s by the band led by Makita Sports, Makita Sports presents Fly or Die.
Released digitally in January 2014 as their debut, it’s a track born from the popular segment “Comedians’ Serious Song Championship” on the TV Tokyo variety show Godtongue.
What’s sung over the heavy band sound isn’t pitch-black darkness or despair, but—surprise—an appetite for soup curry.
The contrast between the authentic performance and the ridiculous lyrics is the best.
If you listen to it when you’re feeling down, its gloriously over-the-top silliness is sure to lift you up!
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.
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.
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.