[Sleep-Inducing BGM] Recommended sleep music for when you can’t fall asleep
Recently, it’s been said that prolonged smartphone use can lead to sleep disorders.
It’s understandable, since many people use their phones for work, but not being able to sleep is tough and can also lead to health problems.
So in this article, I’d like to introduce some sleep-inducing BGM.
I’ve gathered a lot of tracks—gently flowing music, natural sounds, and melodies that help calm the mind.
If you find it hard to fall asleep even after getting into bed, why not give these tracks a try?
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[Sleep-Inducing BGM] Recommended Sleep Music for When You Can’t Fall Asleep (1–10)
Selected Ambient Works 85-92Aphex Twin
An ambient track by the Cornish genius Aphex Twin from the UK.
It might feel like you can’t sleep because it has a beat, but the repeating rhythms and the abstract, beautiful synthesizers will carry you into a dream world.
Sweet LullabyDeep Forest
Deep Forest successfully fused ethnic music and its vocal tones with European chillout and ambient.
Nostalgic tribal resonances, flutes, gentle beats, and an ethnic vibe.
Perfect for relaxing at bedtime.
Is there still anything that love can do?RADWIMPS
RADWIMPS’s song, with its grand yet delicate orchestration that lulls you to sleep, is popular for nights when you want to relax.
It served as the theme song for the film Weathering With You, released in July 2019, with lyrics and composition by vocalist Yojiro Noda.
The track carries a powerful message about believing in the power of love and moving forward no matter how difficult the circumstances.
Its calm yet powerful sound—centered on piano and guitar—makes it perfect for closing your eyes and listening closely.
If you’re struggling with sleeplessness, give it a try—its beautiful melody is sure to bring you peace.
[Sleep-Inducing BGM] Recommended Sleep Music for When You Can’t Fall Asleep (11–20)
A Naked Heartaimyon
This ballad, noted for its gentle piano tone, is popular as the perfect song for a quiet moment before sleep.
Created by Aimyon, it portrays a pure heart that, despite feeling anxious about love, wishes to stay true to its feelings.
Released in June 2020 as her 10th single, the song reached many listeners as the theme for the drama “My Housekeeper Nagisa-san.” Paired with the drama’s warm story, it likely resonated with many.
Give it a listen at night when you want to quietly calm your mind at the end of the day.
AliensKirinji
A work that depicts the quiet of the city at night and the slight loneliness that drifts there has remained popular across generations.
It’s a heartrending yet beautiful song whose worldview makes you feel as if you and your companion are special beings tucked away in a corner of the world.
Released as a single in October 2000, it’s also included on the acclaimed album “3.” In recent years, it’s been used in a LINE Mobile commercial and in the film “The End of the Pale Hour,” so many of you may have heard it.
It’s perfect for relaxing before bed, making it a great recommendation for anyone who wants to end the day in a calm mood.
Give it a listen!
Robinsonsupittsu
A celebrated classic by Spitz, famous for its beautiful arpeggios in the intro, is popular as background music before sleep.
Masamune Kusano’s gentle vocals and the song’s dreamy lyrics seem to lead listeners into a world of dreams, making it perfect for moments when you want to relax.
The story depicts two people heading to a country where no one can disturb them, wrapping you in a pleasant sense of floating.
Released as a single in April 1995, the track is also included on the masterpiece album “Honey” (Hachimitsu).
Many people may recognize it as an insert song from the drama “Hakusen Nagashi.” At the end of the day, try listening to this song and set off for the world of dreams with a calm heart.
energy flowSakamoto Ryuichi
This is a masterpiece whose delicate, translucent piano tones gently soothe the heart.
The clear, pristine melody played by Ryuichi Sakamoto tenderly accompanies the listener, like a breeze rippling across the surface of water.
Released in May 1999 as a theme for a Daiichi Sankyo pharmaceutical commercial, this piece achieved the remarkable feat of becoming the first instrumental work to top the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart, its simple yet deeply expressive sound resonating with many.
Its pleasant sense of weightlessness offers a moment of peace from a busy day, aids concentration, and provides a serene companion for quiet reading—creating a truly healing experience.