Classic Japanese songs I want to listen to leisurely on the weekend

I want to be your lover.Abe Mao

Mao Abe – I Want to Be Your Lover [Official Music Video]

It’s a song about unrequited love.

The lyrics seem to capture that typically Japanese modest, slightly timid feeling, so I can really relate when I listen.

Abe Mao’s gentle voice is soothing, making it easy to stay calm and listen all the way through.

Daydream BelieverTakahata Mitsuki

Mitsuki Takahata’s full-length PV for “Napping Princess” released — covering the classic “Daydream Believer”

This is the song that Mitsuki Takahata sings in the animated film “Napping Princess.” I was truly amazed by how good her singing is.

Her gentle, clear voice is soothing.

I thought it was a nice song you can casually listen to while relaxing.

I hope more people get to know this song.

Give Me loveHey! Say! JUMP

Hey! Say! JUMP – Give Me Love [Official Music Video]

As the theme song for the Monday 9 p.m.

drama “Cain and Abel,” it starts with a gentle melody, making it a track you can listen to in a relaxed mood.

Hey! Say! JUMP’s more mature vocals are wonderful, and the lyrics are quite deep, making it a great song for leisurely reflection.

StoryAI

Story – AI (Full)

It’s a song that resonates powerfully precisely because it’s performed by an AI with overwhelming vocal ability and expressive power.

Even in painful, sad times, we must not forget there is someone who stays by our side—and this song makes you want to cherish that someone.

It’s a song I want to listen to on a gloomy weekend evening.

bow knotAimer

Aimer “Chouchou Musubi” (produced and written by Yojiro Noda of RADWIMPS)

It’s written Aimer and pronounced ‘E-meh.’ This song was provided by Yojiro Noda of RADWIMPS, and the slightly coddling sentence endings characteristic of his lyrics go well with Aimer’s husky voice.

Aimer injured her vocal cords, and I’ve heard that if the injury were to heal completely, she wouldn’t be able to produce her current voice, so she intentionally maintains her present condition.

It’s a song I want to listen to while taking a slow, solitary walk.

An hourglass at andanteBeverly

Beverly / [Drama Theme Song] Hourglass in Andante (Lyric Video)

A track marked by a gentle, heartwarming vocal that feels close to the listener.

Written as the opening theme for the drama “Our Dining Table,” which aired from April 2023, this is a single by Beverly.

As Beverly herself describes it as “a love song for partners, family, and friends,” the piece is infused with deep affection for those dear to us who stay by our side, resulting in a warm and tender song.

Like a stroll down a sunlit path, this work slowly and softly eases the heart.

It’s perfect for anyone who wants to step away from the daily hustle and spend some leisurely time simply listening to music.

Wherever you areONE OK ROCK

Wherever You Are – One OK Rock [Eng sub + with lyrics]

A Japanese band with Taka, the son of Shinichi Mori, as the vocalist.

Their signature song “The Beginning” is the theme song for the movie Rurouni Kenshin, so many people may know it.

Although ONE OK ROCK has many hard-hitting tracks, this song is a gentle masterpiece that expresses feelings for a loved one.

Perfect for spending a calm, relaxing day with someone special.