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

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Sakurashimeji “Kimi Deshita” music video

People say it’s a song filled with a laid-back, mellow, easygoing vibe.

The super relaxed, chill tracks by the ultra-easygoing folk duo Sakurashimeji are truly soothing when you’re tired.

They’re cute and perfect for a weary heart.

Friday Nightnatori

Natori – Friday Night

This song is striking for its breathtakingly beautiful tone and a melody overflowing with wistfulness.

Its jazz-infused groove and lyrics that contemplate loneliness and love resonate deeply.

The story, which captures the special feelings of a weekend night and the complexities of romance, gently embraces emotions that everyone has experienced at least once.

Natori’s lustrous vocals vividly express the emotions of a protagonist wandering through the night city.

Released in March 2023, the track was featured in a Spotify brand campaign and captured many hearts.

It’s a perfect companion for a quiet nighttime drive or a relaxing moment alone.

A masterpiece recommended for those seeking vocals that sink deep into the heart, wrapped in a chic, urban, and mellow atmosphere.

balladKetsumeishi

Ketsumeishi “Ballad”

It’s a bittersweet song that makes you long for people, so I think it’s perfect for winter or when it starts to get a little cold.

The melody is relaxed, so you can listen to it while taking it easy.

The music video is lovely too, with “an unfulfilled love” as its apparent theme, giving it a heartrending feel.

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Kobukuro “Mirai” film “orange” version

Used in the live-action film adaptation of the moving work Orange, which originated as a manga and anime, this song’s very gentle melody resonates in the heart.

It’s the kind of piece that gives you strength when you stumble, yet because it isn’t intense, you can listen to it with a calm, gentle feeling.

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Cyclamen “First Love After 100 Years” Music Video

I felt like every Cyclamen song makes you want to fall in love.

This one is like a story about confessing your feelings to a one-sided crush, and I really love it.

Even if you play it casually, before you know it you’re completely absorbed in it.

It’s a song that makes you wish to meet someone who would care about you this much.

KanadeSukima Suichi

The trailer for One Week Friends featuring Sukima Switch’s “Kanade” as the theme song will make you cry.

It’s often used in anime and movies, and many artists cover it, so you may have heard various versions.

It’s a really great song.

It also seems to be used as a school chorus piece sometimes.

The lyrics and melody encourage a gentle way of thinking.

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Blue Bench / Tegomasu (cover)

This song is a cover, isn’t it? It seems people in my mother’s generation often listened to the original version sung by Sasuke rather than the Tegomass version, and when it was newly covered and Tegomass started singing it, she thought, once again, that it really is a great song.

The gentle lyrics make it an absolutely beautiful piece.