[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.”
Playlist
| [Rice Songs] A selection of tracks where food appears in the lyrics! | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1east | Melancholy KitchenYonezu Kenshi | play_arrow | A heartwarming song that portrays the connection between meals and people |
| 2east | Premium salted grilled Kuroge Wagyu tongue 680 yenOtsuka Ai | play_arrow | A love song, a mysterious tune that invites you to yakiniku (grilled meat) |
| 3east | Uma-velousMONKEY MAJIK × Sandoicchiman | play_arrow | A collaboration song filled with love for food, delivering dreams and smiles. |
| 4east | chicken riceHamada Masatoshi / Makihara Noriyuki | play_arrow | The song “Chicken Rice” for Christmas |
| 5east | Yummy! BentoET-KING | play_arrow | A Kansai-dialect song filled with gratitude to my family |
| 6east | CookingYUI | play_arrow | A bittersweet song that sings of the love of cooking |
| 7east | Magical Cooking ~From You to You~BUMP OF CHICKEN | play_arrow | A heartwarming song that sings of family love and warmth. |
| 8east | I want to eat ham.kururi | play_arrow | A melancholic, adult rock waltz |
| 9east | Feast of NonsensePinokio P | play_arrow | Depicting the frenzy of banquets and the complexities of human relationships |
| 10east | Curry on loveLienel | play_arrow | The spicy love song about curry is addictive. |
| 11east | paprikaSakamoto Maaya | play_arrow | Maaya Sakamoto’s soothing bossa nova that brightens up the kitchen |
| 12east | eeeeverydayGRe4N BOYZ | play_arrow | A cheer song that makes housework fun |
| 13east | ennsumika | play_arrow | A heartwarming song that portrays connections between people |
| 14east | RaSuiyōbi no Campanella | play_arrow | A shocking track that fuses Egyptian mythology and food culture |
| 15east | Let’s eat stew together.wacci | play_arrow | The stew song becomes movingly popular. |
| 16east | familySEKAI NO OWARI | play_arrow | A ballad depicting family conflict and kindness |
| 17east | Dance! Party! at the housing complex!Dohatsuten feat. Kiyosaku (MONGOL800) | play_arrow | Dusk at the housing complex, a nostalgic sense of everyday life |
| 18east | Plan for the Indianization of JapanKinniku Shoujo Tai | play_arrow | A spicy rock number by Kenji Otsuki |
| 19east | Pork Thunderyukopi | play_arrow | An addictive song overflowing with love for food |
| 20east | 3636aimyon | play_arrow | A Love Song of Romance Through a Delivery Box |
| 21east | NO CURRY NO LIFEKapurikōn | play_arrow | A sweet-and-spicy Capricorn song that sings about the spice of romance |
| 22east | Oops! Cha! CurryKukkingu-bu Mini Pati (Sakura Gakuin) | play_arrow | Stimulating appetite with spicy idol pop |
| 23east | Maru-chan’s Shizuoka OndoPiēru Taki | play_arrow | A fun ondo packed with the charms of Shizuoka |
| 24east | aonori (green laver seaweed)Buriifu & Torankusu | play_arrow | Depicting the embarrassing conflicts on a date |
| 25east | The Shocking Soup of Virgin Mary: The Magnificent DesireMakita Supōtsu presents Fly or Die | play_arrow | A visual kei band's home-style curry song |
| 26east | Bob LennonUrasawa Naoki | play_arrow | A nostalgic tune scented with curry at dusk |
| 27east | Breakfast SongTeshima Aoi | play_arrow | The warm insert song from the Ghibli film 'From Up on Poppy Hill' |
| 28east | curry & riceshaitoopu | play_arrow | A heartwarming song that sings of memories of curry and love |
| 29east | strawaiko | play_arrow | Singing of breakfast love, kindness, and conflict |
| 30east | The doorbell isn’t ringing.kyarī pamyu pamyu | play_arrow | Delicately depicting one’s feelings for a lover’s stew |
| 31east | Omelet riceEgusupurōjon | play_arrow | Egu-splosion’s omelet-rice song |
| 32east | Eat some sushi!Shibugakitai | play_arrow | Expressing Japanese food culture through sushi-topping rap |
| 33east | Salad of HappinessFukuyama Masaharu | play_arrow | A warm piece that portrays the happiness of the dining table |
| 34east | My curry is the best in the world.SECRET GUYZ | play_arrow | Fun music that sings about the happiness of meals |
| 35east | It’s extremely hot.Higuchi Ai | play_arrow | A song by an artist from Nagano that sings of a heartrending love. |
| 36east | 3-minute ramen cookingOtsuka Ai | play_arrow | A song that gives energy to people who are bad at cooking |
| 37east | Japanese rice is the best in the world.Uchikubi Gokumon Doukoukai | play_arrow | The hit song by Uchikubi Gokumon Doukoukai that sings a love for rice in rock |
| 38east | One bread, please.Matsu Takako | play_arrow | The complex emotions of love’s conflict and awakening |
| 39east | Let’s eat (a meal)!MEGA SHINNOSUKE | play_arrow | Mega Shinnosuke, a genreless musician |
| 40east | Is that okay?RADWIMPS | play_arrow | A RADWIMPS song that sings about love for rice |
| 41east | Let’s eat gyoza in China! (Pun: ‘tabe-chaina’ sounds like ‘China’)PAN | play_arrow | Conveying passion for dumplings through the Gyoza Love Song |
| 42east | Dinner is ready.Yano Akiko | play_arrow | Akiko Yano’s classic song celebrating family bonds |
| 43east | Gohei Mochi of Yoki from HidaMizutani Chieko | play_arrow | A song that tells Yokichi’s life of Gohei-mochi through ingredients |
| 44east | Dear Sir/Madam HakumaiNogizaka 46 | play_arrow | Nogizaka46's 'Gohan Song'—I love meals/food. |
| 45east | Song of Melon Panyuppi | play_arrow | A mysterious song about bread born from a child’s perspective |
| 46east | delicious riceuchuu mao | play_arrow | Uchuu Mao’s heartwarming love song |
| 47east | Salad for youDREAMS COME TRUE | play_arrow | A heartwarming song by DCT that portrays love and happiness at the dining table |
| 48east | Sprinkle furikakeKeroponzu | play_arrow | A song that celebrates the fun of furikake rice |
| 49east | Rice is a side dish.Hōkago Tī Taimu | play_arrow | The song from K-On! that sings about white rice |
| 50east | Genghis KhanSuiyōbi no Campanella | play_arrow | A song about the Mongolian dish, Genghis Khan |
| 51east | RicesmileDJ misoshiru to MC gohan | play_arrow | The importance of meals that lead to smiles |
| 52east | I LIKE SUSHI Pt.2SHO | play_arrow | A music work themed around sushi |
| 53east | My favorite thingsraburii samaa chan | play_arrow | A song by a female artist that sings about the happiness of eating |
| 54east | BBQ Riot SongELLEGARDEN | play_arrow | A refreshing barbecue tune brimming with the liberating spirit of summer |
| 55east | Rice practiceRyou to kirin | play_arrow | Anime theme song by a girl who plays music with tableware |
| 56east | ~Yaizu Black Hanpen~ Black Hanpen OndoMinato Hachirō & Chigusa Kaori | play_arrow | Expressing the charms of Yaizu through the Kuro-hanpen Ondo |
| 57east | Yamagata Traditional Vegetable OndoHanda Giken | play_arrow | A cheerful ondo song that celebrates Yamagata’s food culture |
| 58east | ChateaubriandSuiyōbi no Campanella | play_arrow | A unique song spelled out with cuts of meat |
| 59east | Song of Osaka’s Delicious Foods | play_arrow | A hand-play song that sings about the charms of Osaka |
| 60east | Even my favorite meals are better with you.kerakera | play_arrow | A Kerakera song that sings about the loneliness of heartbreak |
| 61east | I want to eat sushi feat. Soy SauceORANGE RANGE | play_arrow | An addictive song that sings about a love for sushi |
| 62east | Curry Songkururi | play_arrow | Expressing the loneliness of heartbreak through curry |
| 63east | The Curry Rice SongNakamura Chihiro | play_arrow | A song where mother’s homemade curry warms the heart |
| 64east | Rice refills are free.AMEMIYA | play_arrow | A unique world peace song by a comedian |
| 65east | Happy Order?imase | play_arrow | An energetic song that celebrates youth and the work of young people |
| 66east | Cold noodles for youKetsumeishi | play_arrow | A summer song that conveys love with chilled Chinese-style noodles |
| 67east | I want to eat ramen.Yano Akiko | play_arrow | Akiko Yano's 'I Want to Eat Ramen' |
| 68east | Love Spice Curry eeeeee! Naan refills are free.bakkudoroppu tāmerikkus | play_arrow | A fun song about curry and games |
| 69east | Just a G suiDJ misoshiru to MC gohan | play_arrow | Conveying love for cooking in a food-themed song |
| 70east | Song of the Lunchbox — A Letter to YouHanzaki Yoshiko | play_arrow | A song of a mother's love and bond woven into a bento |
| 71east | Curry and riceEndō Kenji | play_arrow | Endō Kenji’s classic song that sings of a love for curry rice |
| 72east | riceasamichiyuki | play_arrow | A beautiful song that sings of one's feelings for their mother |
| 73east | World’s best riceUemura Kana | play_arrow | Grateful that mom’s cooking is the best. |

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