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

Unless we make a conscious effort, it’s hard to find time to sit back and really listen to music.

This time, we’ve picked a rich selection of Japanese songs perfect for a relaxed weekend—ranging from the latest releases to classic covers.

Highly recommended for those who prefer to spend the weekend unwinding at home.

Masterpieces of Japanese music to relax with on the weekend (91–100)

Sunday Morningneguse.

Neguse. “Sunday Morning” Official Music Video
Sunday Morningneguse.

Formed in 2020, Neguse is a four-piece rock band that became so popular that entry was restricted at a circuit festival they joined the following year.

Their digital single “Sunday Morning,” released on October 25, 2023, was written as the theme song for the film “The Former Idol Who Hit Rock Bottom Chose to Live with a Complete Stranger Middle-Aged Man.” The lyrics, which evoke the feeling of having a place to rest even amid a hectic life, help ease everyday stress and fatigue.

It’s a slightly nostalgic rock tune with a brisk sound and a bouncy shuffle-beat rhythm that feels great.

VanillaKubota Kai

Vanilla – Kubotakai (Official Music Video)
VanillaKubota Kai

Singer-songwriter Kubota Kai, who is also drawing attention as a rapper and trackmaker for his musically diverse background and intellectually crafted lyrics.

His track “Vanilla,” released digitally on August 9, 2023, offers a pleasing contrast between a laid-back beat and a transparent, airy sound.

The ensemble, wrapped in a sentimental mood that accompanies the end of a season, seems to seep gently into a tired body and mind.

With its gentle vocals and memorable melody, it’s a pop tune that should be easy to sing at karaoke.