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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Japanese Masterpieces to Enjoy Leisurely on the Weekend (11–20)
hazy spring sky (literally: “flower-clouded” sky; overcast sky during cherry blossom season)Sato Chiaki
Released as a single in April 2023, this track is a lyrical number that overlays the overcast skies unique to spring with memories that suddenly resurface.
It captures the bittersweet longing for days gone by and the gentle process of letting them go, resulting in a piece that resonates with each listener’s own memories.
It’s sentimental yet soothing.
An emotional pop tune I’d recommend as background music for nights when you want to calm your heart or moments of quiet reflection.
PetillantYuga
Singer-songwriter Yuga, whose voice blends delicacy with power, resonates deeply in the heart.
This track was produced as the lead song for the album “Love Deluxe,” released in September 2024.
Its sound adds the soothing beats of alternative R&B to her previously organic sonic palette, as if gently melting into the night’s darkness.
The lyrics depict an earnest wish to break free from sorrow by dancing until morning, unable to suppress the emotions that surge at midnight.
Listening to this piece wraps you in a mysterious solace, as if the loneliness and anxiety within are quietly cleansed away.
U.F.OHaruno
This is a song by singer-songwriter Haruno, known for its minimal yet warm-sounding track.
It’s a chill ballad where the pleasant tones of the guitar blend with silky, gentle vocals.
Released in September 2022, it was a collaboration with beatmaker A.G.O.
It’s also known for being chosen as the theme song for the drama “Sumu Sumu,” written by Bakarhythm.
Its perfectly balanced comfort—soothing without making you too sleepy—makes it ideal for times when you want to focus and relax at the same time.
An Afternoon of Memoriesizumi makura
This is a track by Makura Izumi, whose husky vocals resonate pleasantly.
The song is included on the album “as usual,” released in July 2019.
It portrays the quiet yet steadfast resolve of a woman who has decided to accept a breakup and move forward, her determination shining through a sense of languor.
The gentle, understated beat and airy synth tones feel like a massage for the heart.
It’s a poignant number, perfect for a pensive afternoon or for settling your mind at the end of the day.
No, it’s fine.Mirei Touyama
This work portrays a devoted feeling—continuing to think of someone even in the aching situation where you can’t meet them right away.
Its relaxed rhythm and R&B-style vocals, which skillfully capture subtle shades of emotion, gently seep into the depths of the heart.
The song was released in November 2020 and was later included on the mini-album “still.” It’s the kind of track that will softly embrace your heart when you listen on a sentimental night, thinking of someone dear.
made my day feat. Takuya Kuroda / Marcus DTakeuchi Anna
It’s a song that gently stays by your side in the quiet before dawn.
This work by singer-songwriter Anna Takeuchi was released in October 2022 as the second installment of a three-month series.
Featuring trumpeter Takuya Kuroda and beatmaker Marcus D, it’s crafted into a jazzy, lo-fi hip-hop sound.
In a whisper-soft voice, it paints the special moments found in everyday life.
The warm feeling that spending time with you makes the day a wonderful one intertwines with the laid-back beat, making it so comforting.
Give it a listen on nights when you want to reset a tired heart.
Masterpieces of Japanese music to leisurely enjoy on the weekend (21–30)
Jam feat. iriSuzuki Mamiko
It’s a duet number that turns those comfortable moments spent with easygoing friends into music.
Created by Mamiko Suzuki—who also performs as a member of the rap unit chelmico—featuring singer-songwriter iri, the two artists’ natural vocals blend together beautifully.
The lyrics, which depict the everyday scenes of time spent with friends, gently loosen the listener’s heart.
The airy, jazzy sound is another highlight.
Perfect for a laid-back afternoon on your day off or as soothing BGM for a calm night.