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.
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Masterpieces of Japanese music to relax with on the weekend (91–100)
A Good Day to Set Out on a JourneyYamaguchi Momoe
This is a famous song by Showa-era idol Momoe Yamaguchi.
It was also used as a campaign song by the Japanese National Railways.
Despite her wholesome, innocent appearance, she sings with overwhelming vocal power, and the song carries a certain nostalgic warmth.
Momoe Yamaguchi herself described it as “a song of a warm and gentle world.” Why not slip into that warm, gentle world while enjoying a morning bath?
Goodbye, my beloved.Hana＊Hana
Hana*Hana is a female duo group.
This song was written by lead vocalist Izumi Kojima for her grandfather, who passed away when she was 16, and it has been covered by artists like Spitz.
With its wistful intro, poignant lyrics, and beautiful harmonies throughout, it’s a song you’ll want to listen to when you feel like quietly reflecting.
Stop this nightJUJU
JUJU’s songs have a mature feel in both melody and lyrics.
The music videos are like little dramas, and I find myself watching them over and over.
When you listen while focusing on the lyrics, all sorts of emotions come up, and I felt it can even help you remember feelings you had almost forgotten.
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
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.