Drift into deep sleep with sleep BGM. This is the music that truly makes you sleepy.
On those nights when you just can’t fall asleep—when you want to doze off but your mind is wide awake—we’ve all been there.
You might try sipping a calming drink or reading a book, yet drowsiness never seems to arrive.
At times like that, soothing sleep BGM may gently guide you into deep slumber.
In this article, we’ll introduce the perfect tracks for your pre-bedtime relaxation, spanning a wide range of genres including classical, Western music, and J-pop.
May you find the one song that stays by your side.
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Fall into a deep sleep with sleep BGM. This is the music that truly makes you sleepy (71–80)
First LoveUtada Hikaru
A smash hit by Hikaru Utada, an artist celebrated for a distinctive, unforgettable high-tone voice and a powerful, emotionally charged vocal style.
It’s a ballad that captures the bittersweetness of first love, and its calm mood makes it perfect as background music before bedtime.
Tomorrow ColorYasuda Rei
A smash hit by Rei Yasuda, an artist gaining attention from music fans for her clear, approachable vocals and melodies that linger with listeners.
The song is filled with hope for a tomorrow we have yet to know, and as a slow ballad, it’s perfect BGM before bedtime.
A night when the moonlight softly fallsOgawa Nao
A signature song by Nanao Ogawa, an artist admired for her gentle vocals that encourage many listeners and her catchy melodies that feel familiar to many.
It’s a ballad depicting two lovers standing together under the moonlit night, and its calm rhythm makes it recommended as background music for sleep.
aloneMayo Okamoto
A massive hit ballad by Mayo Okamoto, an artist universally praised for her overwhelming performance and approachable melodies, beloved across generations.
The song portrays the feelings of not being able to be honest in front of a lover, and its gentle melody makes it perfect background music before bedtime.
You are my friend.Hirai Ken
A signature song by Ken Hirai, an artist who represents today’s Japanese music scene with his stunning high-tone voice and exceptional musical sensibility that captivates you at first listen.
It’s a track expressing gratitude to a cherished friend, and its gentle melody makes it perfect BGM before bedtime.
Broken RadioTokunaga Hideaki
A smash hit by Hideaki Tokunaga, one of Japan’s leading artists known for his approachable melodies that resonate with listeners and his exceptional high notes.
This timeless classic captures the complex emotions everyone experiences in adolescence, and its slow tempo makes it perfect as background music for sleep.
homeKiyama Yusaku
A smash hit by Yusaku Kiyama, an artist known for ballads woven with an overwhelming high-tone voice that captivates many.
The song conveys a powerful resolve to keep protecting the place one calls home, and its calm tone makes it perfect as background music for sleep.