[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! (41–50)
Gohei Mochi of Yoki from HidaMizutani Chieko
Released in November 2017, this song features a character named Yokichi, who goes around selling gohei-mochi, a specialty of the Hida region.
Yoshiki Mizuno of Ikimonogakari composed the music, with lyrics by Takeshi Kura.
The song portrays the sweetness and hardships of life by comparing them to ingredients like soy sauce, miso, walnuts, and sesame.
It also stands out for its structure, which blends catchy calls with an approachable melody—quintessential Mizutani, who aims to bridge enka and pop.
Be sure to savor its humor-filled lyrical world.
Dear Sir/Madam HakumaiNogizaka 46
This is a rice-themed song by Nogizaka46, the sister idol group of AKB48.
It’s included on their 15th single, “Hadashi de Summer,” released in 2016.
The comical lyrics, which insist that rice comes before anything else, are particularly memorable.
Song of Melon Panyuppi
Anpan is filled with sweet red bean paste, so why doesn’t melon bread have any melon in it? Yuppi turned that bread mystery—something everyone wonders at least once—straight into a song.
Astonishingly, she wrote the lyrics and music and even played the guitar herself when she was just nine years old.
The humorous lyrics, born from a child’s pure perspective, make you nod and think, “So true!” It’s a highly relatable track.
Released as a single in October 2007, it became widely known after gaining attention on the radio.
This piece sets an everyday “why?” to a gentle melody.
It’s a heartwarming song to listen to when you feel like quietly musing over your thoughts while eating some bread.
delicious riceuchuu mao
This song features the soothing sound of a gentle acoustic guitar.
It’s a love song by Mao Uchuu, a female singer-songwriter from Tokyo, released in 2015 as her third single.
The lyrics express a slightly wistful hope that the happiness of sharing a table with a loved one will last forever.
Salad for youDREAMS COME TRUE
A gentle song about the dinner table that soothes the heart with its light rhythm and warm lyrics.
Featured on DREAMS COME TRUE’s 1991 album “MILLION KISSES,” this track depicts everyday happiness through making a salad.
It lovingly details the act of cooking for someone special, and just listening might make you want to start cooking yourself.
Perfect for livening up a karaoke session or as relaxing background music.
A heartwarming song recommended for those who cherish time spent with a loved one.
Sprinkle furikakeKeroponzu
This song sings about how delicious rice is when topped with furikake.
It’s a track by Keropons, a duo that creates music and exercises for children.
It was released as a single in 2007.
Since you can watch the choreography in the video, it could be great for kindergarten recreation activities.
Rice is a side dish.Hōkago Tī Taimu
This is an insert song from K-ON!, an anime depicting the daily life of a high school light music club.
It was released in 2010 as After-School Tea Time’s ninth single.
The lyrics are about how white rice goes well with anything! It’s a guitar rock number featuring irresistibly cute vocals.