Romantic masterpieces. Recommended popular songs.
I think everyone has times when they want to calm their mind or soak in a quiet atmosphere.
This time, I’ve put together a selection of songs with a romantic vibe and tracks that help you feel at ease—perfect for those moods.
Romantic masterpieces. Recommended popular songs (1–10)
March 9NEW!Remioromen
A signature song by Remioromen, loved as a graduation classic.
Released as a single in 2004, it’s said to have originally been written to celebrate a member’s friend’s wedding.
Chosen as an insert song for the 2005 drama “1 Litre of Tears,” it quickly spread nationwide.
It carries a warm message that, while sensing the changing seasons, wishes for a future walked together with someone dear.
This work gently accompanies not only life’s milestones such as weddings and graduations, but also the weary nights of everyday life.
Ryota Fujimaki’s unadorned vocals and the band’s enveloping sound are sure to gently ease a tightened heart.
Be sure to listen to this soothing, healing melody on a quiet night.
KiteNEW!arashi
A grand melody line with orchestral arrangement and lyrics penned by Kenshi Yonezu make this Arashi number deeply moving.
Released as a single in 2020, it was also broadcast on NHK’s “Minna no Uta,” earning affection across a wide audience.
The work’s charm lies in the warm harmonies woven by the five voices of Arashi.
Like a kite catching the wind and soaring high, it gently encourages those who, despite their doubts and confusion, strive to face forward.
On nights when you’re tense from work or relationships and feel your heart might suddenly break, try listening quietly in your room.
You’ll sense a warmth that, while grand, nestles close to each person’s heart, and you’ll find the strength to live for tomorrow slowly welling up within you.
Path of the WindNEW!Hisaishi Joe
This piece features a melody that seeps into the heart, evoking the presence of nature and the mysterious atmosphere of a forest.
Composed by Joe Hisaishi, its warm resonance—imbued with a quiet, nostalgic feeling—is truly captivating.
It is widely known as part of the score for a Studio Ghibli film released in April 1988.
The anecdote that the world of the visuals was built from the music alone speaks to its high level of craftsmanship.
Perfect for moments when you want to step away from the busyness of daily life and take a deep, cleansing breath.
If you close your eyes and listen at a relaxed pace, gentle landscapes and the scent of summer wind will come to mind, and you’ll feel your heart gradually unwind.
Savor it during a quiet, relaxing night.
Tufted puffinNEW!Hakasé Tarō
Taro Hakase is one of Japan’s foremost violinists, and he also shows his multifaceted talent as a composer and producer.
Featured as the first track on his August 1998 album “Walking with You,” this soothing piece has long been beloved as the ending theme of the documentary program “Jounetsu Tairiku” and as an image song for AC Japan commercials.
Its title, which means “beautiful beak” in the Ainu language, suits the violin’s transparent melody that seems to cut through the air and unfurl a serene landscape in the listener’s mind.
Give it a listen during a quiet moment before bedtime or whenever you want to relax your body and mind.
Music Room After SchoolNEW!GONTITI
Would you like to be wrapped in a nostalgic melody that evokes the scent of school at dusk? The gentle tones of the acoustic guitar softly ease a weary heart.
This piece, included on the compilation album “image” released in August 2000, is still loved by many.
Performed by GONTITI, it reached living rooms nationwide as the theme for Mandom’s “Lucido-L” commercial, and was later used in SoftBank’s “Shiratoke” series of commercials.
It was also featured in high school music textbooks.
Its quiet resonance, like tracing old memories, is perfect for a night when you want to relax alone at your own pace.
Like the windNEW!S.E.N.S.
When you’re busy every day and feeling tired, you find yourself craving a gentle melody that soaks into your heart, don’t you? For those moments, I recommend this work, released in November 1993.
Created by the instrumental unit S.E.N.S., it was used as the main theme for the Fuji TV drama “Asunaro Hakusho.” Precisely because there are no lyrics, the beautiful tones of piano and strings quietly stay close to your emotions.
Capturing the bittersweetness of youth, this piece is perfect for a quiet moment before sleep or when you want to spend time alone at a relaxed pace.
Why not let yourself drift on the calm melody and give your heart a rest?
River Flows in YouNEW!YIRUMA
A piece included on the album “First Love,” released in November 2001 by Yiruma, a South Korean composer and pianist.
With a gentle left-hand accompaniment supporting a singing right-hand melody that quietly resonates in the heart, it is a masterpiece that represents contemporary piano music.
Widely cherished through related footage from the Twilight film series, it has continued to be loved by fans around the world.
Its tender melody transcends the boundaries of classical music, appealing to listeners of pop and film music alike.
Why not step away from the clamor of busy days and listen softly during a quiet moment before sleep, or when your heart is tired and you need to take a breath?